€5,300 EPT Main Event Day 1a | 2024 PokerStars EPT Prague

12-09-2024 16:09 UTC+1

Straight over Set for Kofidis

Maxime Taldir

Level 4 : Blinds 200/400, 400 ante

Apostolos Kofidis opened to 900 from under the gun, then called after Vitalii Shcherba in the hijack three-bet to 2,600.

The dealer fanned a flop of 3♥K♥4♠ and Shcherba continued for 1,500. Kofidis check-called, and check-called again after Shcherba bet 4,000 on the J♦ turn.

On the 10♦ river, Kofidis decided to go all-in. Shcherba snap-called, finding himself at risk for 29,000.

Vitalii Shcherba: K♣K♠ All in
Apostolos Kofidis: A♥Q♣

Shcherba flopped a set, but Kofidis hit a straight on the river to eliminate Shcherba.

Player	Chips	Progress
Apostolos Kofidis	100,000
Vitalii Shcherba	Busted

Tags: Apostolos Kofidis Vitalii Shcherba

12-09-2024 15:55 UTC+1

Iwanov-Petkin Finds a Lucky Turn

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Kai Cocklin

Level 4 : Blinds 200/400, 400 ante

One of the players from Table 18 filled in the gaps for PokerNews in a hand that saw Dimitar Iwanov-Petkin spike a two-outer to remain in the tournament.

There were around 3,000 chips in the pot on a flop of 2x4x7x when Mounir Tajiou checked and Dimitar Iwanov-Petkin fired 1,500. Tobias Garp then raised to 5,500, and Tajiou called. Iwanov-Petkin then shoved his stack of 13,000 into the middle, which Garp called.

"My hand can't be good," said Tajiou, and he folded.

Dimitar Iwanov-Petkin: 10♠10♣ All in
Tobias Garp: 2♥2♠

Garp had flopped bottom set and just needed to fade the two remaining tens in the deck to score an elimination, while Iwanov-Petkin was on the brink of the rail.

"One time!" said Iwanov-Petkin. Just then, the dealer turned over the 10♦, which gave Iwanov-Petkin the lead with a set of tens. Garp was down to just one out, but didn't find it on the 4♥ river, which meant Iwanov-Petkin doubled up.

"Yessssssss!" shouted Iwanov-Petkin.

Player	Chips	Progress
Dimitar Iwanov-Petkin	35,000 20,000	20,000
Mounir Tajiou	25,000 25,000	25,000
Tobias Garp	15,000 48,000	48,000

Tags: Dimitar Iwanov-Petkin Mounir Tajiou Tobias Garp

12-09-2024 15:50 UTC+1

Palmu Makes Set to Bust Papadopoulos

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Matt Warburton

Level 4 : Blinds 200/400, 400 ante

Kyriakos Papadopoulos kicked off the hand with a raise from early position before Severi Palmu three-bet to 2,500 from the next seat across. Papadopoulos four-bet to 5,600 and Palmu moved all in. Papadopoulos called with the shorter stack and players turned their cards.

Kyriakos Papadopoulos: A♠K♠ All in
Severi Palmu: J♠J♥

The 8♥A♥J♦ flop gave Papadopoulos a pair of aces, but also brought Palmu a set of jacks. The turn was the 2♣, leaving Papadopoulos drawing dead on the Q♥ river. Palmu scooped in a decent pot and Papadopoulos was sent to the rail.

Player	Chips	Progress
Severi Palmu	64,000
Kyriakos Papadopoulos	Busted

Tags: Kyriakos Papadopoulos Severi Palmu

12-09-2024 15:49 UTC+1

Two Pair for Docherty

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Maxime Taldir

Level 4 : Blinds 200/400, 400 ante

David Docherty opened to 900 from under the gun. He was called by the cutoff and the small blind, but Valeri Savov in the big blind squeezed to 5,500. Docherty was the only one to call.

Savov continued for 4,000 on the A♠4♦4♠ flop, then fired a second barrel of 11,000 on the Q♠ turn. Docherty called both times.

The 2♣ brought no action, so Savov revealed K♦9♦. Docherty had two pair with A♣10♣ and scooped the pot.

Player	Chips	Progress
David Docherty	64,000 34,000	34,000
Valeri Savov	27,000 27,000	27,000

Tags: David Docherty Valeri Savov

12-09-2024 15:45 UTC+1

Munteanu Claims Three-Bet Pot on Turn

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Matt Warburton

Level 4 : Blinds 200/400, 400 ante

Bogdan-Andrei Munteanu raised to 1,000 and Siegfried Kapeller reraised to 4,000 from the small blind, which Munteanu called.

The flop came 7♥8♣9♣ and Kapeller checked. Munteanu continued for 3,500 and Kapeller called. On the 2♠ turn, Kapeller checked again and Munteanu sized up to 8,500. This proved too much for Kapeller, who made the fold and conceded the pot.

Player	Chips	Progress
Bogdan Munteanu	34,000 34,000	34,000
Siegfried Kapeller	22,500 22,500	22,500

Tags: Bogdan-Andrei Munteanu Siegfried Kapeller

12-09-2024 15:45 UTC+1

Worthington-Leese Cracks Aces to Double Up

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Maxime Taldir

Level 4 : Blinds 200/400, 400 ante

On a flop of 3♣9♣10♠ with 6,000 in the pot, cards went on their backs with Leo Worthington-Leese in early position at risk for 20,800 against Elias Fisz on the button.

Leo Worthington-Leese: 10♦9♦ All in
Elias Fisz: A♠A♣

Worthington-Leese flopped two pair and cracked Fisz aces to secure a double up after the K♦6♥ runout. Fisz was eliminated a few minutes later.

Player	Chips	Progress
Leo Worthington-Leese	47,000 25,000	25,000
Elias Fisz	Busted

Tags: Elias Fisz Leo Worthington-Leese

12-09-2024 15:44 UTC+1

Chen Turns Two Pair Against Sandev

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Kai Cocklin

Level 4 : Blinds 200/400, 400 ante

With almost 3,000 chips in the pot on a flop of J♥9♣K♥, Yuhang Chen checked from the big blind and Georgi Sandev fired 800 out of the hijack. Chen called.

An A♣ dropped on the turn and Chen checked once again, and then called the bet of 3,200 from Sandev.

When the 3♦ dropped on the river, Chen checked, and Sandev went into the tank for a while. Ultimately, Sandev checked back and he probably felt glad that he did as Chen revealed two pair with A♦9♥ to take the pot.

"I was folding to your jam, nothing else," said Chen as he raked in the pot.

Player	Chips	Progress
Yuhang Chen	45,000
Georgi Sandev	24,000

Tags: Georgi Sandev Yuhang Chen

12-09-2024 15:40 UTC+1

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

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Sandra Barbour

Level 4 : Blinds 200/400, 400 ante

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

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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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12-09-2024 15:31 UTC+1

Ouertani Gets a River Shove Through

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Kai Cocklin

Level 4 : Blinds 200/400, 400 ante

A big pot had brewed between Gerard Carbo and Wissam Ouertani on a board of A♦J♦K♣3♥J♠ with around 23,000 chips in the middle.

Carbo checked it over to Ouertani, who then shoved for 15,500. Carbo checked his cards a few times while he pondered what to do, and ultimately let his hand go.

Leo Margets is on the same table and her stack has taken a hit, which leaves her with around 17,000 as Level 4 begins.