€5,300 EPT Main Event Day 4 | 2024 PokerStars EPT Prague

12-13-2024 15:25 UTC+1

Eskes’ Aces Hold Strong to Knock Out Erlandsson

Sava Krink

Level 22 : Blinds 10,000/20,000, 20,000 ante

Siegfried Kapeller started the action with a raise to 40,000 from the button. Tjenno Eskes, sitting in the small blind, responded with a three-bet to 140,000. In the big blind, Daniel Erlandsson, after using a time bank card, made it a four-bet to 240,000. Kapeller folded, and the action returned to Eskes. After using a time bank card, Eskes five-bet to 450,000. Erlandsson, checking the opponents' stacks, moved all-in for around 1,650,000, prompting a quick call from Eskes.

Daniel Erlandsson: A♥K♦ All in
Tjenno Eskes: A♠A♣

Erlandsson was caught behind, needing a miracle to stay alive. The flop came 4♣K♠6♣, giving him some hope as he needed another king. However, the 10♥ turn and 4♦ river didn’t deliver, eliminating Erlandsson and sending Eskes to the top of the leaderboard with a massive boost.

Player	Chips	Progress
Tjenno Eskes	3,620,000 2,370,000	2,370,000
Siegfried Kapeller	320,000 130,000	130,000
Daniel Erlandsson	Busted

Tags: Daniel Erlandsson Siegfried Kapeller Tjenno Eskes

12-13-2024 15:26 UTC+1

Gkatzas Calls Calamusa’s River Bluff for a Massive Double-Up

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Georgios Tavoularis

Level 22 : Blinds 10,000/20,000, 20,000 ante

Pierre Calamusa opened to 40,000 from under the gun and was called by Fabian Bartuschk on the button and Dimitrios Gkatzas in the big blind.

The flop came 9♥2♠7♦, and Calamusa made a continuation bet of 40,000, which was only called by Gkatzas. The two players went heads-up to the 5♦ turn.

Gkatzas checked again, and Calamusa fired 135,000, which Gkatzas called.

The 8♥ completed the board, and Gkatzas took the initiative by leading out for 75,000. Calamusa checked his opponent stack and then moved all in for his effective stack of 510,000. Gkatzas went deep into the tank but he made the call and was visibly relieved when he saw Calamusa’s 10♦8♦. Gkatzas had made the correct call with his two pair, 7♣5♣, and took down the massive pot.

Player	Chips	Progress
Dimitrios Gkatzas	1,670,000 1,070,000	1,070,000
Fabian Bartuschk	1,090,000 40,000	40,000
Pierre Calamusa	420,000 680,000	680,000

Tags: Dimitrios Gkatzas Fabian Bartuschk Pierre Calamusa

12-13-2024 15:26 UTC+1

Kapeller Doubles Through Eskes

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Tim Baker

Level 22 : Blinds 10,000/20,000, 20,000 ante

Siegfried Kapeller raised to 40,000 from the hijack and Tjenno Eskes called from the cutoff.

Kapeller checked the 7♣8♠5♠ flop and Eskes fired out a bet of 75,000. Kapeller check-shoved for 280,000 and Eskes called.

Siegfried Kapeller: A♠9♣ All in
Tjenno Eskes: J♦9♦

Kapeller was ahead with ace-high, but had fade a lot of Eskes' outs to survive. The J♥ hit the turn to put Eskes ahead with top pair. But the A♦ came on the river to give Kapeller the winner with a pair of aces, and he doubled up through Eskes

Player	Chips	Progress
Tjenno Eskes	3,200,000 420,000	420,000
Siegfried Kapeller	690,000 370,000	370,000

Tags: Siegfried Kapeller Tjenno Eskes

12-13-2024 15:27 UTC+1

Rudolph Sleighs Sheils Just Before the Break

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Kai Cocklin

Level 22 : Blinds 10,000/20,000, 20,000 ante

In the last hand before the break, Brandon Sheils was all-in for his stack of just over 300,000 and was put at risk by Christian Rudolph.

Brandon Sheils: 7♥7♦ All in
Christian Rudolph: A♥Q♠

Unfortunately for Sheils, his pocket sevens couldn't hold up as the A♦5♠4♣5♦10♥ board paired Rudolph's ace, which sent Sheils to the rail in 34th.

Player	Chips	Progress
Christian Rudolph	1,000,000 150,000	150,000
Brandon Sheils	Busted

Tags: Brandon Sheils Christian Rudolph

12-13-2024 15:28 UTC+1

Break Time

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Tim Baker

Level 22 : Blinds 10,000/20,000, 20,000 ante

The remaining 33 players have been sent on a short 20-minute break.

Here are some highlights from the past level:

12-13-2024 15:44 UTC+1

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

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Sandra Barbour

Level 22 : Blinds 10,000/20,000, 20,000 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.

Find the Full Guide Here

12-13-2024 15:50 UTC+1

Updated Chip Counts

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Tim Baker

Level 22 : Blinds 10,000/20,000, 20,000 ante

Player	Chips	Progress
Paul Runcan	3,760,000 510,000	510,000

Sylwia Studniarz	3,605,000 230,000	230,000

Pedro Marques	3,540,000 1,700,000	1,700,000

Tjenno Eskes	3,300,000 100,000	100,000
Alexander Sokolovsky	2,310,000 260,000	260,000
Stanislaw Grodek	2,090,000 10,000	10,000
Anton Bergstrom	1,640,000 60,000	60,000

Dimitrios Gkatzas	1,620,000 1,020,000	1,020,000
Joshua McSwiney	1,535,000 535,000	535,000
Barak Oz	1,390,000 10,000	10,000
Danut Chisu	1,230,000 30,000	30,000
Arjel Daci	1,210,000 150,000	150,000
Vincent Meli	1,195,000 20,000	20,000
Siarhei Alontsau	1,180,000 20,000	20,000
Pawel Wojciechowski	1,180,000 70,000	70,000
Fabian Bartuschk	1,165,000 115,000	115,000
Vidar Oie	1,075,000 15,000	15,000
Christian Rudolph	965,000 35,000	35,000
Enrico Camosci	945,000 400,000	400,000
Jaehyung Park	875,000 25,000	25,000
Carmelo Donato	830,000 345,000	345,000
Luke Porter	770,000 70,000	70,000
Umberto Ruggeri	760,000 300,000	300,000
Georgios Vrakas	745,000 155,000	155,000
Adrian Mack	705,000 370,000	370,000

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Level: 23

Blinds: 10,000/25,000

Ante: 25,000

12-13-2024 16:05 UTC+1

Rudolph Chops the Pot with Porter

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Georgios Tavoularis

Level 23 : Blinds 10,000/25,000, 25,000 ante

Everyone folded to Luke Porter, who called from the small blind, and Christian Rudolph checked from the big blind.

They both saw the 7♦5♥4♣ flop, and Porter checked. Rudolph bet 45,000, which was check-raised to 135,000 by Porter. Rudolph called, and the dealer put out the 5♠ on the turn.

Porter slowed down and checked, and Rudolph bet 125,000. Porter used a timebank chip before making the call.

The 3♣ completed the board, and both players checked. Porter tabled J♥6♦ for a straight, but Rudolph had the same straight with 10♣6♥, and they chopped the pot.

Player	Chips	Progress
Christian Rudolph	950,000 15,000	15,000
Luke Porter	780,000 10,000	10,000

Tags: Christian Rudolph Luke Porter

12-13-2024 16:07 UTC+1

Camosci Involved in Back-to-Back Pots

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Kai Cocklin

Level 23 : Blinds 10,000/25,000, 25,000 ante

Enrico Camosci was involved in two pots back-to-back which resulted in a net loss of chips.

First, Anton Bergstrom raised the cutoff to 50,000 and Camosci three-bet to 250,000 from the big blind. Bergstrom then shoved, and Camosci let his hand go.

In the next hand, Camosci limped from the small blind and Joshua McSwiney checked his option in the big blind.

They went to a flop of 4♥7♥Q♣ where Camosci fired 25,000, and McSwiney called.

A 7♦ on the turn checked through to the 9♣ river, where Camosci made a bet of 180,000. McSwiney perked up and thought it over for a while, but eventually decided to fold, forfeiting the pot to Camosci.

Player	Chips	Progress
Anton Bergstrom	2,000,000 360,000	360,000

Joshua McSwiney	1,350,000 185,000	185,000
Enrico Camosci	700,000 245,000	245,000

Tags: Anton Bergstrom Enrico Camosci Joshua McSwiney