€5,300 EPT Main Event Day 2 | 2024 PokerStars EPT Prague

12-11-2024 10:55 UTC+1

Jacob Amsellem Tops the Field as Day 2 of the €5,300 Main Event Kicks Off at EPT Prague

Sava Krink

Welcome back to the PokerStars European Poker Tour Prague, hosted at the Hilton Prague, where anticipation builds as players gather for Day 2 of the €5,300 Main Event. Leading the pack after Day 1b is Jacob Amsellem, who bagged an impressive 316,000. Hot on his heels is Gianfranco Iaculli with 294,000, setting the stage for a competitive day.

Other notable players still in contention include Patrik Jaros (232,000), Max Neugebauer (189,000), Vanessa Kade (188,000), David Docherty (154,500), and PokerStars Pro Sam Grafton (133,000).

Day 2 Chip Leaders

Place	Player	Country	Chip Count	Big Blinds
1	Jacob Amsellem	Israel	316,000	211
2	Gianfranco Iaculli	Italy	294,000	196
3	Christian Alilovic	France	272,000	181
4	Ignacio Sole	Spain	267,000	178
5	Darko Percic	Germany	261,000	174
6	Anton Bergstrom	Sweden	253,5000	169
7	Pascal Vos	Netherlands	247,000	165
8	Vasyl Pidhrusnyi	Ukraine	245,000	163
9	Mikkel Nielsen	Denmark	244,000	163
10	Vidar Oie	Norway	234,000	156

With 1,389 entries already logged between Day 1a and Day 1b, the tournament has surpassed last year's record of 1,285 entrants. Late registration remains open until the start of play, suggesting the field could grow even larger. Of the total entries, 466 players will return for Day 2, each aiming to secure a spot in the money.

Action resumes at noon local time on Level 11, featuring blinds of 1,000/1,500 with a 1,500 big blind ante. Levels will now extend to 90 minutes, with players enjoying a 20-minute break after each level and a 75-minute dinner break following Level 14. The goal for Day 2 is to complete at least five levels or reach the money bubble, whichever comes later.

Remaining Schedule

Date	Day	Time	Blind Levels
December 11	Day 2	12 p.m.	90 minutes
December 12	Day 3	12 p.m.	90 minutes
December 13	Day 4	12 p.m.	90 minutes
December 14	Day 5	12 p.m.	90 minutes
December 15	Day 6	12:30 p.m.	90 minutes

Stay tuned to PokerNews for live updates from the tournament floor and catch additional coverage on the PokerStars YouTube channel as the Main Event heats up.

Tags: Anton Bergstrom Christian Alilovic Darko Percic David Docherty Gianfranco Iaculli Ignacio Sole Aparicio Jacob Amsellem Max Neugebauer Mikkel Nielsen Pascal Vos Patrik Jaros Sam Grafton Vanessa Kade Vasyl Pidhrusnyi Vidar Oie

12-11-2024 12:50 UTC+1

Talbot Rivered From the Main Event

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Will Shillibier

Level 11 : Blinds 1,000/1,500, 1,500 ante

According to his former tablemates, Parker Talbot opened and then three-bet all in against Arthur Thiriart. The Belgian called with AxQx and was racing against the 10x10x of Talbot.

However, there was an Ax on the river which sent Talbot to the rail. A few minutes later, another PokerStars Ambassador joined the table in the shape of Kenny Hallaert, with Adam McKola also seated at the same table.

Player	Chips	Progress
Arthur Thiriart	135,000 56,500	56,500
Adam McKola	85,000 85,000	85,000

Kenny Hallaert	77,000 1,500	1,500

Parker Talbot	Busted

Tags: Adam McKola Arthur Thiriart Kenny Hallaert Parker Talbot

12-11-2024 14:17 UTC+1

Payouts Confirmed; €1,146,500 to the Winner

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Will Shillibier

Level 12 : Blinds 1,000/2,000, 2,000 ante

Toby Stone Announces EPT Prague 2024 Main Event Prize Pool

The EPT Prague Main Event is officially the largest on record, with a total of 1,458 entrants. Tournament officials have also released details of the prize pool, with 215 places paid.

A min-cash is worth €8,550 while cracking the top 100 earns a player €13,000. A seat at the final table of nine guarantees a six-figure payout of €106,050 and the winner will walk away with €1,146,500.

Place	Payout	Place	Payout
1	€1,146,500	18-20	€39,950
2	€716,950	21-23	€34,700
3	€512,100	24-27	€30,200
4	€393,950	28-31	€26,250
5	€303,000	32-39	€22,850
6	€233,050	40-55	€19,800
7	€179,250	56-71	€17,200
8	€137,900	72-95	€15,000
9	€106,050	96-119	€13,000
10-11	€81,600	120-143	€11,300
12-13	€68,050	144-183	€9,850
14-15	€56,700	184-215	€8,550
16-17	€47,250

12-11-2024 14:33 UTC+1

2024 EPT Prague Main Event Stats

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Will Shillibier

Level 12 : Blinds 1,000/2,000, 2,000 ante

PokerStars have released official stats about the EPT Prague Main Event, which broke the record as the largest EPT Prague Main Event ever, with 1,458 entries.

According to officials, the event saw a 13.5% year-over-year increase in total entries, and a 12.1% year-over-year increase in unique participants.

Key numbers from EPT Prague 2024 Main Event:

1,458 total entries
1,049 unique players
409 re-entries
€7,071,300 prize pool
215 places paid
€1,146,500 top prize
€8,550 minimum cash

A total of 64 countries were represented — the same number as in 2023 — with Italy (97), France (95) and Germany (86) the top three contributors.

Former EPT Prague Main Event Winners

Year	Entries	Prize Pool	Winner	Country	Payout
2007	555	€2,530,240	Arnaud Mattern	France	€708,400
2008	570	€2,764,500	Salvatore Bonavena	Italy	€774,000
2009	586	€2,930,000	Jan Skampa	Czech Republic	€682,000
2010	563	€2,730,550	Roberto Romanello	UK	€640,000
2011	772	€3,501,700	Martin Finger	Germany	€720,000
2012	864	€4,190,400	Ramzi Jelassi	Sweden	€835,000
2013	1,007	€4,883,950	Julian Track	Germany	€725,700
2014	1,107	€5,535,000	Stephen Graner	USA	€969,000
2015	1,044	€5,063,400	Hossein Ensan	Germany	€754,510
2016	1,192	€5,781,200	Jasper Meijer van Putten	Netherlands	€699,300
2017	855	€4,146,750	Kalidou Sow	France	€675,000
2018	1,174	€5,693,900	Paul Michaelis	Germany	€840,000
2019	1,154	€5,596,900	Mikalai Pobal	Belarus	€1,005,600
2022 (Mar)	1,190	€5,771,500	Grzegorz Glowny	Poland	€692,252
2022 (Dec)	1,267	€6,144,950	Jordan Saccucci	Canada	€913,250
2023	1,285	€6,232,250	Padraig O'Neill	Ireland	€1,030,000
2024	1,458	€7,071,300			€1,146,500

12-11-2024 14:58 UTC+1

Knafo Slams Down Eight-High

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Tim Baker

Level 12 : Blinds 1,000/2,000, 2,000 ante

Philipp Engel raised to 4,000 from under the gun. Stephane Knafo called from the hijack, Adrian State called from the button, but Ryan Plant squeezed to 20,000 from the small blind. Engel folded, but Knafo and State called.

Plant put out a continuation-bet of 12,000 on the 2♦A♦6♣ flop and was met by an immediate shove by Knafo for roughly 50,000. State and Plant both quickly folded and Knafo slammed down 8♦7♦ for just an eight-high flush draw.

Player	Chips	Progress
Adrian State	130,000 45,500	45,500
Ryan Plant	125,000 81,000	81,000
Stephane Knafo	120,000 18,500	18,500
Philipp Engel	100,000 35,000	35,000

Tags: Adrian State Philipp Engel Ryan Plant Stephane Knafo

12-11-2024 15:08 UTC+1

Zouari Wins Classic Race to Double Through Oberlieben

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Dan O'Hair

Level 12 : Blinds 1,000/2,000, 2,000 ante

Jeremie Zouari was already all-in and at risk for his approximately 90,000 against Ken Oberlieben, who had Zouari covered.

Jeremie Zouari: A♥K♥ All in
Ken Oberlieben: Q♦Q♠

The 8♣3♦4♥ flop looked bleak for Zouari, but the A♦ turn vaulted him into the lead after pairing his ace.

The A♣ river needlessly improved Zouari to trips and he was awarded the double up.

Player	Chips	Progress
Jeremie Zouari	200,000 135,000	135,000
Ken Oberlieben	95,000 20,500	20,500

Tags: Jeremie Zouari Ken Oberlieben

12-11-2024 15:23 UTC+1

Neugebauer's River Raise Gets the Job Done

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Tim Baker

Level 12 : Blinds 1,000/2,000, 2,000 ante

Max Neugebauer raised to 4,500 from the cutoff and Benjamin Pollak defended out of the big blind.

The two players checked the 6♦5♣4♥ flop for the 9♠ to come on the turn. Pollak led out for 7,500 and Neugebauer called.

Pollak bet 11,000 when the 3♠ dropped on the river and was met by a raise to 40,000 from Neugebauer. Pollak reluctantly folded and Neugebauer dragged in the pot.

Player	Chips	Progress
Max Neugebauer	265,000 20,000	20,000
Benjamin Pollak	105,000 30,500	30,500

Tags: Benjamin Pollak Max Neugebauer

12-11-2024 16:14 UTC+1

Pichierri Puts Pihela to the Test with River Pressure

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Sava Krink

Level 13 : Blinds 1,000/2,500, 2,500 ante

According to a player at the table, the hand began with Alessandro Pichierri limping from the small blind, and Igor Pihela checking his option in the big blind.

Both players took a cautious approach, checking the 5♠7♦4♠ flop.

The turn brought the A♠ turn and Pichierri checked, prompting Pihela to bet 10,000. Pichierri responded with a raise to 30,000, and after some consideration, Pihela made the call.

By the time PokerNews joined the action, the board read J♥ on the river, and Pichierri had moved all in for 78,000, putting Pihela to a difficult decision for his tournament life. Pihela, holding a shorter stack, went deep into the tank, weighing his options for an extended period before ultimately folding his hand.

Pichierri scooped the pot, boosting his stack significantly as Pihela was left to regroup.

Player	Chips	Progress
Alessandro Pichierri	144,000 56,000	56,000
Igor Pihela Jr.	66,500 24,000	24,000

Tags: Alessandro Pichierri Igor Pihela Jr.

12-11-2024 16:38 UTC+1

Grafton Gives Swensen "Death by Quads"

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Dan O'Hair

Level 13 : Blinds 1,000/2,500, 2,500 ante

Sam Grafton opened to 6,000 from the cutoff and Thomas Swensen shoved his short stack into the middle from the big blind. Grafton quickly called and a showdown was held.

Thomas Swensen: A♠J♣ All in
Sam Grafton: K♠K♦

Swensen needed some help to keep his Main Event run alive, but the 8♥K♥K♣ flop immediately left Swensen drawing dead after upgrading Grafton to quad kings.

The 6♠ turn and 4♣ river made the elimination official and Grafton was sent the rest of Swensen's chips.