Markkos Ladev opened to 16,000 from early position. Derk van Luijk to his left three-bet to 40,000, then all the other players folded to Ladev who called.
The dealer fanned a flop of 7♠5♣2♠ and Van Luijk continued for 55,000. Ladev check-raised all-in and Van Luijk snap-called, finding himself at risk for 207,000.
Derk van Luijk: A♣A♥
Markkos Ladev: K♠Q♠
Ladev had a flush draw, but the Q♣9♣ runout didn't complete his flush so Van Luijk secured a double up.
Heads-up on a flop of A♠4♣10♣, Teun Mulder in middle position bet 8,000, and snap-called after Niklas Astedt in the big blind check-raised all-in for 46,000.
Niklas Astedt: Q♣5♣
Teun Mulder: A♣8♣
Both players had a flush draw, but Mulder hit the nut flush thanks to the 2♣ turn so Astedt was eliminated after the 4♦ river.
The PokerStars European Poker Tour Prague at the Hilton Prague continues today with the conclusion of the third Super High Roller tournament of the series; the €25,000 Super High Roller Second Chance. A total field of nine was amassed by the end of the night, but with registration still open until the start of play on Day 2, this number is only expected to grow with seven players returning at the start of the day.
Markkos Ladev comes into the start of play with the overall chip lead having converted his starting stack of 250,000 into a final sum of 687,000.
Yesterday’s action saw Ladev take the chip lead in a matter of hands: although Derk van Luijk believed he’d found the dream flop, having made trips, he was only two streets away from finding out Ladev’s pocket pair had also flopped a full house.
Ladev retained this early momentum, ending the day exactly how he started it - the chip leader.
Start of Day 2 Chip Counts
Rank
Player
Country
Chip Count
Big Blinds
1
Markkos Ladev
Estonia
687,000
115
2
Teun Mulder
Netherlands
435,000
73
3
Derk Van Luijk
Netherlands
340,000
57
4
Viacheslav Buldygin
Russia
318,000
53
5
Thomas Santerne
France
274,000
46
6
Steve O'Dwyer
Ireland
156,000
26
7
Niklas Astedt
Sweden
65,500
11
Markkos Ladev
Thomas Santerne has already claimed titles in both the €50,000 EPT Super High Roller in both Paris and Prague for a combined sum of €1,275,205. Today, Santerne will attempt to turn his stack of 274,000 into his third EPT Super High Roller title this year.
Players will return to the tables today, December 12, at 12:30 p.m. local time. Play will recommence on Level 9 with blinds at 3,000/6,000 with a 6,000 big blind ante. Each level will remain 30 minutes long, and play will conclude once a winner is crowned.
Stick with PokerNews for live updates and chip counts straight from the tournament floor here at EPT Prague.
