€1,100 Eureka Main Event Day 3 | 2024 PokerStars EPT Prague

12-08-2024 15:29 UTC+1

Departures Before Second Break (€8,360)

Richard Hayes

Level 27 : 30,000/60,000, 60,000 ante

Player	Chips	Progress
Thor Morstoel	Busted
Adrian Cazacu	Busted
Jenya Gavrilovich	Busted
Eduard Rau	Busted
Spyros Karathanos	Busted
Sofian Benaissa	Busted
Dimitrios Asgoudakis	Busted
Michele Di Lauro	Busted
Birger Larsen	Busted
Stef Bloem	Busted
Jesper Hansen	Busted
Lukas Pazma	Busted

12-08-2024 15:53 UTC+1

Big Stacks on Break

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Dan O'Hair

Level 27 : Blinds 30,000/60,000, 60,000 ante

Player	Chips	Progress
Gerald Karlic	6,550,000 3,885,000	3,885,000
Mykhailo Demydenko	6,275,000 2,925,000	2,925,000
Martin Kabrhel	5,600,000 100,000	100,000

Jiri Havlena	5,045,000 1,245,000	1,245,000
Matthew Micallef	4,840,000 2,140,000	2,140,000
Maor Zaharagi	4,630,000 390,000	390,000
Luke Porter	4,500,000 1,000,000	1,000,000
Mikkel Nielsen	4,355,000 455,000	455,000
Ihor Prokopchuk	3,970,000 30,000	30,000
Magnus Persson	3,950,000 450,000	450,000
Vaclav Drbal	3,885,000 485,000	485,000
Ryan Plant	3,615,000 415,000	415,000
Tim van Kemenade	3,340,000 640,000	640,000
Nikolaos Iliakis	3,300,000 700,000	700,000
Michael Sklenicka	3,300,000 400,000	400,000
Theodoros Ampelikiotis	2,850,000 800,000	800,000
Kasper Mellanen	2,685,000 1,565,000	1,565,000
Julio Carvalho	2,580,000 1,325,000	1,325,000
Jaroslaw Sikora	2,500,000 1,200,000	1,200,000
Miki Vea Garcia	2,400,000 2,400,000	2,400,000
Maksim Petrov	2,390,000 940,000	940,000

Level: 28

Blinds: 40,000/80,000

Ante: 80,000

12-08-2024 16:02 UTC+1

Complete Guide to EPT Prague 2024 - Everything You Need to Know

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Sandra Barbour

Level 28 : Blinds 40,000/80,000, 80,000 ante

The 2024 PokerStars European Poker Tour (EPT) season has returned to Prague for the final stop of the year.

Known as the City of a Hundred Spires, Prague offers an enchanting backdrop for a thrilling poker experience. The fusion of the city’s rich history, remarkable architecture, and vibrant culture sets the stage for an unforgettable poker festivity.

December brings a brisk winter chill to Prague, with temperatures hovering between -1 and 4 degrees Celsius (30 to 39 degrees Fahrenheit). The city becomes a magical realm of festive adornments and Christmas stalls.

Snowflakes might gently fall at times, adding to the city's enchanting views. Dressing in layers is crucial for anyone wishing to wander through the mesmerizing lanes and visit the timeless landmarks—a warm jacket, scarf, and gloves are indispensable. Even with its frosty air, Prague retains an irresistible allure during this time of year; splendid holiday illumination and a jubilant atmosphere ensure that December is an appealing month for experiencing the charm of Prague.

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12-08-2024 16:07 UTC+1

Tsvetanov Finds a Double

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Richard Hayes

Level 28 : Blinds 40,000/80,000, 80,000 ante

Around 1,600,000 was in the middle on a flop of A♠10♠Q♣ and Martin Tsvetanov jammed his last 70,000 from the big blind, receiving a call from Michael Sklenicka in the cutoff.

Martin Tsvetanov: A♥10♥ All in
Michael Sklenicka: A♣4♣

Tsvetanov had flopped two pair and Sklenicka required runner runners, but the 8♠ turn was a brick, the 4♠ river making Sklenicka a rubdown irrelevant two pair. "There's the four" he said, smiling as Tsvetanov raked in the pot.

Player	Chips	Progress
Michael Sklenicka	2,650,000 650,000	650,000
Martin Tsvetanov	1,700,000 300,000	300,000

Tags: Martin Tsvetanov Michael Sklenicka

12-08-2024 16:12 UTC+1

Prokopchuk Eliminates Dibiase

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Dan O'Hair

Level 28 : Blinds 40,000/80,000, 80,000 ante

Marco Dibiase shoved for his last 600,000 from the cutoff and was called by Ihor Prokopchuk, who had Dibiase covered on the button.

Marco Dibiase: A♦6♣ All in
Ihor Prokopchuk: 8♦8♣

The 3♣6♥9♦5♦4♥ runout wasn't enough for Dibiase and he was forced to surrender the rest of his chips to Prokopchuk.

Player	Chips	Progress
Ihor Prokopchuk	4,400,000 430,000	430,000
Marco Dibiase	Busted

Tags: Ihor Prokopchuk Marco Dibiase

12-08-2024 16:19 UTC+1

Kabrhel Caught Bluffing

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Maxime Taldir

Level 28 : Blinds 40,000/80,000, 80,000 ante

Heads-up on a flop of 9♥5♣A♠, Martin Kabrhel on the button bet 80,000, then fired a second barrel of 420,000 on the 7♥ turn. Miki Vea Garcia in the big blind check-called both times.

The J♣ completed the board and after Vea Garcia checked, Kabrhel decided to move all in. Vea Garcia snap-called, being the player at risk for 1,975,000.

Miki Vea Garcia: A♦9♦ All in
Martin Kabrhel: 6♦3♣

Kabrhel bluffed and was called by Vea Garcia who flopped two pair and doubled up.

Player	Chips	Progress
Miki Vea Garcia	5,070,000 2,670,000	2,670,000
Martin Kabrhel	3,000,000 2,600,000	2,600,000

Tags: Martin Kabrhel Miki Vea Garcia

12-08-2024 16:24 UTC+1

Dalfo Doubles Through Nielsen

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Dan O'Hair

Level 28 : Blinds 40,000/80,000, 80,000 ante

Mikkel Nielsen opened to 160,000 from under the gun and action folded around to Ladislao Dalfo. who announced he was all-in for his last 710,000 from the big blind. Nielsen verified the amount and called to put Dalfo at risk.

Ladislao Dalfo: 8♥8♠ All in
Mikkel Nielsen: A♠10♠

It was a coin flip that went Dalfo's way after the 6♣4♥K♣9♥6♠ runout kept his eights best for the double up.

"Nice hand," Nielsen offered as Dalfo collected the pot.

Player	Chips	Progress
Mikkel Nielsen	3,150,000 1,205,000	1,205,000
Ladislao Dalfo	1,540,000 720,000	720,000

Tags: Ladislao Dalfo Mikkel Nielsen

12-08-2024 16:36 UTC+1

Caridade Shakes Off Sterba

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Richard Hayes

Level 28 : Blinds 40,000/80,000, 80,000 ante

Around 470,000 was in the middle on a board of K♠J♦4♣K♣, in a hand between Ricardo Caridade in early position and Jakub Sterba in middle position.

Caridade fired out a bet of 175,000, and Sterba made the call.

The K♥ river completed the board, and after a bit of thought, Caridade fired again, sizing up to 675,000, leading to a swift fold from Sterba.

Player	Chips	Progress
Ricardo Caridade	2,400,000 600,000	600,000
Jakub Sterba	1,650,000 350,000	350,000

Tags: Jakub Sterba Ricardo Caridade

12-08-2024 16:39 UTC+1

Flashback: Padraig O'Neill Turns 12 Big Blinds into €1,030,000 En Route to 2023 EPT Prague Main Event Victory

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Sandra Barbour

Level 28 : Blinds 40,000/80,000, 80,000 ante

The road to PokerStars European Poker Tour glory always has plenty of twists and turns, and the record-breaking 2023 EPT €5,300 Prague Main Event was no exception.

Jon Kyte, who had led the tournament from Day 3, entered the finale with 229 big blinds and a historic chip lead, one that was assumed to be unassailable. Padraig O'Neill had other ideas and was unexpectedly awarded the final EPT Trophy of the 2023 season after overcoming the Norwegian in heads-up play.

Known affectionately as "Smidge" in the Irish poker community, O'Neill came into the day as the shortest stack and turned his 12 big blinds into a €1,030,000 payout. With the victory, he became Ireland's second-ever EPT Main Event champion, 11 years after Steve O'Dwyer reigned supreme in Monte Carlo.

2023 EPT Prague €5,300 Main Event Final Table Results

Place	Player	Country	Prize (EUR)
1	Padraig O'Neill	Ireland	€1,030,000
2	Jon Kyte	Norway	€643,000
3	Umberto Ruggeri	Italy	€459,240
4	Cheng Zhao	China	€353,240
5	Adam Wagner	Czechia	€271,660
6	Grigorii Rodin	Russian Federation	€209,000
7	Govert Metaal	Netherlands	€160,750
8	Marle Spragg	United States	€123,600
9	Vincent Meli	France	€95,000

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