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

12-11-2024 15:01 UTC+1

Iwanov Pays Off Porter

Will Shillibier

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

Dimitar Iwanov opened and Luke Porter defended his big blind. Porter checked the A♦8♣7♦ flop and Iwanov continued for 5,000.

Porter check-raised to 19,000 and Iwanov called. The turn was the 2♠. Porter bet 35,000 and Iwanov called again.

The river was the 3♣. Porter bet 55,000 into a pot of around 120,000. Iwanov went into the tank.

Eventually Artsiom Lasouski called time, but Iwanov called quickly afterwards. Porter tabled 8♦7♣ for two pair and Iwanov flashed A♣10♣ on its way to the muck.

Player	Chips	Progress
Luke Porter	335,000 135,000	135,000
Dimitar Iwanov	130,000 119,000	119,000

Tags: Artsiom Lasouski Dimitar Iwanov Luke Porter

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 15:10 UTC+1

Player	Chips	Progress
Gianfranco Iaculli	490,000 117,000	117,000

Sylwia Studniarz	430,000 90,000	90,000

Jaehyung Park	395,000 41,000	41,000
Jerry Odeen	355,000 258,000	258,000
Henri Antikainen	325,000 118,500	118,500
Ritvars Cekalins	295,000 60,000	60,000
Leo Margets	275,000 95,000	95,000

Runcan Starts to Chip Up

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Tim Baker

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

Morten Klein opened to 4,500 from the cutoff with Paul Runcan defending out of the big blind.

Runcan check-called a bet of 4,000 from Klein on the Q♥9♦3♠ flop.

The turn came the A♥ and Runcan check-called another bet from Klein, this time for 5,500.

Runcan opted to lead out for 27,000 upon seeing the 10♣ hit the river. Klein thought over the decision for roughly two minutes before choosing to lay his hand down and surrender the pot to Runcan.

Player	Chips	Progress
Paul Runcan	90,000 60,000	60,000

Morten Klein	85,000 28,500	28,500

Tags: Morten Klein Paul Runcan

12-11-2024 15:18 UTC+1

Yaroshevskyy’s River Shove Forces Mutlu to Fold

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Sava Krink

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

PokerNews joined the action on the turn with the board reading 5♣5♦A♣2♦ and around 25,000 already in the pot. Igor Yaroshevskyy, seated in middle position, bet 8,500. Vedat Mutlu, on the button, briefly considered his move before raising to 21,000.
Yaroshevskyy took his time, going deep into the tank as he weighed his options, counted his stack, and studied Mutlu intently. After a long pause, he made the call, keeping the hand alive.

The river brought the K♣, and without hesitation, Yaroshevskyy shoved for his remaining 22,000 chips. Mutlu, visibly frustrated with the turn of events, folded quickly, conceding the pot to Yaroshevskyy's bold play.

Player	Chips	Progress
Igor Yaroshevskyy	89,000 59,000	59,000
Vedat Mutlu	32,500 17,500	17,500

Tags: Igor Yaroshevskyy Vedat Mutlu

12-11-2024 15:20 UTC+1

Paris, Monte-Carlo and Barcelona Announced for 2025 EPT Season

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Sandra Barbour

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

PokerStars has announced the first three European Poker Tour (EPT) stops on its highly anticipated 2025 schedule, with the iconic tournaments returning to EPT Paris, EPT Monte-Carlo, and EPT Barcelona.

This announcement follows another successful year for the tour, including a memorable celebration of EPT’s 20th anniversary in 2024. As excitement builds, PokerStars has confirmed more events are yet to be revealed.

“We're excited to announce the first part of the calendar with the return of EPT Paris, Monte-Carlo, and Barcelona for 2025”, said Live Events Senior Business Development Manager, Julien Liarte. “These iconic stops have become cornerstones of the European Poker Tour, each offering unique experiences and unparalleled competition. We can’t wait to welcome players back for another incredible year of live poker.”

To secure a spot in EPT Paris, online satellites are already live. Players can win a €8,000 package that includes a €5,300 EPT Main Event buy-in, eight nights’ accommodation at the Hyatt Regency Paris Etoile, and expenses. Additionally, players can win a €3,300 package to the France Poker Series Main Event, which includes a €1,100 buy-in, seven nights’ accommodation, and expenses.

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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 15:26 UTC+1

Dedoni Collects the Rest of Peukert's Chips

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Dan O'Hair

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

Giuseppe Dedoni opened to 4,000 from the cutoff and just behind him, Stefan Peukert shoved for his last 9,000 on the button. It was folded back to Dedoni, who quickly called to put Peukert at risk.

Stefan Peukert: Q♥J♥ All in
Giuseppe Dedoni: A♠K♠

The board ran out 3♦4♠4♥7♦9♥ — keeping Dedoni best with Big Slick to eliminate Peukert.

Player	Chips	Progress
Giuseppe Dedoni	220,000 130,000	130,000
Stefan Peukert	Busted

Tags: Giuseppe Dedoni Stefan Peukert

12-11-2024 15:28 UTC+1

There Are Always Backdoors

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Will Shillibier

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

In a three-bet pot, Arjel Daci checked to Valentino Konakchiev who continued for 19,000 on the 10♦4♣2♣ flop. Daci then check-raised all in for 53,000 and action was on Konakchiev.

He thought, with tablemate Anton Wigg eventually calling time. Konakchiev then called.

Arjel Daci: 9♣9♠ All in
Valentino Konakchiev: A♥Q♣

Daci was ahead but reacted by getting to his feet when the A♣ rolled off on the turn. The river was the Q♥ and Daci was eliminated.

"I called because of the backdoors," Konakchiev said aloud. "He has jacks in his range. I have the queen of clubs and backdoor draws up and down."

Player	Chips	Progress
Arjel Daci	470,000 182,000	182,000
Valentino Konakchiev	Busted

Tags: Anton Wigg Arjel Daci Valentino Konakchiev

12-11-2024 15:35 UTC+1

Friendly Fire: Kapeller Rivers Aces Against Auer

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Sava Krink

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

Siegfried Kapeller opened the action with a raise to 4,000 from the cutoff, and Matthias Auer called from the big blind, setting the stage for a lighthearted battle between two Austrian players.

The flop came K♦3♠K♠, and Auer checked. Kapeller followed up with a small continuation bet of 2,000, which Auer called without much hesitation.

The 6♠ turn saw no further action as both players checked.

On the A♣ river, Auer checked once more, and Kapeller seized the chance to bet 7,000. Auer snap-called, prompting Kapeller to reveal A♥10♣ for two pair, kings and aces.

Auer let out a laugh, flipping over just the 8♦ as he remarked, "You got lucky on the river," implying he’d been ahead until the final card hit. The playful exchange added a touch of humor to the hand between the compatriots.