€25,000 Super High Roller Warm Up | 2024 PokerStars EPT Prague

12-07-2024 15:26 UTC+1

Klein Survives With Another Double Up

Matt Warburton

Level 5 : 1,000/2,500, 2,500 ante

Maksim Vaskresenski had a reraise of 48,000 out from the button and action was back on Morten Klein, who moved all in for 71,000. Vaskresenski was already committed and made the call to put Klein at risk as players flipped their cards.

Morten Klein: A♥K♠ All in
Maksim Vaskresenski: J♣10♣

The K♣6♣2♦ flop gave Klein a pair of kings, but Vaskresenski picked up a flush draw. The turn was the 3♦ and river the 10♠, so Klein held to win the pot, doubling up his stack.

Player	Chips	Progress
Maksim Vaskresenski	230,000 60,500	60,500
Morten Klein	147,000 69,000	69,000

Tags: Maksim Vaskresenski Morten Klein

12-07-2024 15:45 UTC+1

Abbasov Calls Astedt's River Bluff

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Matt Warburton

Level 5 : Blinds 1,000/2,500, 2,500 ante

Kamran Abbasov raised from late position and Niklas Astedt three-bet from the button, which Abbasov called.

The flop came Q♣10♦8♦ and Abbasov checked. Astedt continued for 8,000 and Abasov called. Both players then checked it back on the 7♠ turn.

The river was the 9♦ and Abbasov checked a third street. Astedt bet 20,000 and Abbasov scratched his head, thinking for a moment before placing in his chips to make the call. Astedt had K♠4♠ for a bluff and Abbasov had K♦Q♠ for a pair of queens to win the pot.

Player	Chips	Progress
Kamran Abbasov	325,000 52,000	52,000
Niklas Astedt	315,000 25,000	25,000

Tags: Niklas Astedt Kamran Abbasov

Level: 6

Blinds: 1,500/3,000

Ante: 3,000

12-07-2024 15:48 UTC+1

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

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Sandra Barbour

Level 6 : Blinds 1,500/3,000, 3,000 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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12-07-2024 16:03 UTC+1

Santerne Makes Higher Full House to Bust Ismayilov

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Matt Warburton

Level 6 : Blinds 1,500/3,000, 3,000 ante

Action was on the flop on a board of Q♦Q♣9♠ and Viacheslav Buldygin checked. Javid Ismayilov bet 21,000 and Thomas Santerne was the only caller.

The turn was the Q♥ and Ismayilov bet 35,000, which Santerne called.

The river came the 8♣ and Ismayilov bet again. Santerne pushed all in and Ismayilov made the call with the lower stack. Ismayilov had 9♥6♦ for a full house, queens full of nines. Santerne turned over A♦A♠ for a higher full house with queens full of aces.

Santerne moved into the chip lead and Ismayilov was eliminated.

Ismayilov has since rebought into the tournament.

Player	Chips	Progress
Thomas Santerne	610,000 280,000	280,000
Javid Ismayilov	250,000 39,000	39,000

Tags: Javid Ismayilov Thomas Santerne Viacheslav Buldygin

12-07-2024 16:10 UTC+1

Ladev Bets Pot on the River

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Ollie Garland

Level 6 : Blinds 1,500/3,000, 3,000 ante

Artsiom Lasouski raised from under the gun and Markkos Ladev defended in the big blind.

The 4♦9♠J♠ flop checked through to the 3♠ on the turn. Ladev took the lead for 12,000 and Lasouski called.

The 7♦ river saw Ladev place a wager just under the size of the pot, committing 40,000 into the middle. Lasouski thought before pitching his cards into the muck.

Player	Chips	Progress
Markkos Ladev	525,000 85,500	85,500
Artsiom Lasouski	180,000 22,000	22,000

Tags: Markkos Ladev Artsiom Lasouski

12-07-2024 16:17 UTC+1

Plausinaitis Five-Bets All In

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Matt Warburton

Level 6 : Blinds 1,500/3,000, 3,000 ante

Andras Nemeth raised to 6,000 from late position, Paulius Plausinaitis three-bet to 21,000 from the button, then Simon Mattsson four-bet to 48,000 from the small blind. Nemeth called, then Plausinaitis five-bet all in for 212,000. Mattsson folded and Nemeth also mucked his hand to give Plausinaitis the pot.

"Why can't you just fold like a normal person?", asked a neutral player at the table.

It was a rhetorical question. Plausinaitis smiled and scooped the pot.

Player	Chips	Progress
Paulius Plausinaitis	350,000 100,000	100,000
Simon Mattsson	310,000 60,000	60,000
Andras Nemeth	205,000 45,000	45,000

Tags: Andras Nemeth Paulius Plausinaitis Simon Mattsson

12-07-2024 16:17 UTC+1

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Sandra Barbour

Level 6 : Blinds 1,500/3,000, 3,000 ante

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Level: 7

Blinds: 2,000/4,000

Ante: 4,000

12-07-2024 16:19 UTC+1

O'Dwyer Puts Lasouski to Test

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Matt Warburton

Level 7 : Blinds 2,000/4,000, 4,000 ante

Action was on the river on a board of A♣Q♣A♠4♠J♠ and Artsiom Lasouski bet 35,000. Steve O'Dwyer moved all in, putting Lasouski to the test for the rest of his stack. Lasouski found the fold and O'Dwyer pulled in the chips.

Player	Chips	Progress
Steve O'Dwyer	445,000 137,500	137,500

Artsiom Lasouski	90,000 90,000	90,000

Tags: Artsiom Lasouski Steve O'Dwyer