€100,000 EPT Super High Roller
Day 2 Completed
2025 PokerStars EPT Malta
€100,000 EPT Super High Roller
Day: 2
Event Info
2025 PokerStars EPT Malta
Final Results
Event Info
Level Info
Players Info - Day 2
Buy-in
€100,000
Prize Pool
€12,612,600
Entries
16
Level
18
Blinds
25,000 / 50,000
Ante
50,000
Entries
10
Players Left
1
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Level 18
: Blinds 25,000/50,000, 50,000 ante
The €100,000 EPT Super High Roller at Casino Malta, part of the PokerStars European Poker Tour (EPT), has crowned a new champion. Greece’s Alexandros Theologis emerged on top of a 16-entry field, taking one of the most prestigious titles of the series.
According to The Hendon Mob, this is Theologis’ second live tournament win. After finishing runner-up in the Super High Roller Warm-Up earlier this series, he finally lifted the trophy and pocketed €776,200.
“I’m very fortunate, what can I say? It feels very good, especially because I haven’t actually won any high-stakes live tournaments before, especially with a trophy,” Theologis said with a big smile.
The originally planned three-day tournament generated a total prize pool of €1,612,600, with payouts for the top three finishers. With only 16 entries, it became clear early on that the tournament would end on Day 2, making a third day unnecessary. Ben Heath earned €310,420 for third place, while Orpen Kisacikoglu collected €465,700 as the runner-up.
Final Results
| Place | Player | Country | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alexandros Theologis | Greece | € 776,200 |
| 2 | Orpen Kisacikoglu | Turkey | € 465,700 |
| 3 | Ben Heath | England | € 310,420 |
Winner’s Reaction
Theologis started the final day seventh in chips and remembered one hand that completely changed the momentum for him: “I think it was one hand against Ben Heath, where I bluffed him on the river and then managed to get the chip lead. So I would say that hand was the important changing point.”
When asked if he would play the EPT Main Event, Theologis already had his answer ready: “I am. Tomorrow. Tomorrow is the day.”
Day 2 Action
Three players joined the tournament at the very last minute, including Aleksejs Ponakovs and Enrico Camosci, currently second and third on the PokerStars Live Leaderboard.
This brought ten hopefuls to Day 2, all chasing the prize money and the coveted Super High Roller trophy.
Camosci doubled up early, but exited in ninth place just 30 minutes into play. The eliminations continued quickly until the last five players remained, when the pace slowed noticeably.
The bubble eventually burst with Juan Pardo’s exit. His stack fluctuated throughout the day, doubling in one hand, losing a chunk the next, before Kisacikoglu sent him to the rail in a blind-versus-blind battle holding king-five.
Kisacikoglu vs Theologis
Kisacikoglu experienced his own ups and downs. Starting as the chip leader, he maintained the lead for a long stretch but lost a big portion of his stack to Theologis. One crucial moment came when Theologis made a hero call against Ben Heath, saying, “I trust you,” before committing his chips.
“The reason I told Ben I trust him is because in the previous hand, Ben against Orpen, Ben folded the river after using time bank cards. I asked him if he folded top pair, and he said no, top pair I would always snap-call. And I know Ben is friends with Orpen, so if he’s his friend, he knows how he plays. He said he would always call top pair, so I had to trust him, right?” Theologis explained.
The call worked perfectly, costing Kisacikoglu a big chunk of his stack.
The tournament could have gone very differently if not for another key hand. Heath was almost all-in after Theologis opened, and Kisacikoglu shoved behind him, forcing Theologis to fold a strong ace. Heath’s pair didn’t hold against Kisacikoglu's two pair, and he was eliminated in third place.
Heads-Up and the Final Hand
After that, it was a back-and-forth battle between Theologis and Kisacikoglu. Theologis took the chip lead through several pots and eventually sealed the win with a lucky river flush, eliminating Kisacikoglu and claiming the trophy.
Despite the intensity, the final table remained friendly. “Always playing against very tough opponents is challenging, but also rewarding because we can improve. It’s stimulating intellectually, and it’s also nice to have a friendly atmosphere and joke around a bit. It was a very pleasant experience,” Theologis said.
That concludes PokerNews coverage of the €100,000 EPT Super High Roller. Attention now turns to the Main Event, with live updates continuing from Casino Malta.
Level 18
: Blinds 25,000/50,000, 50,000 ante
Game over! Stay tuned for the full recap of today’s action.
Final Results
| Place | Player | Country | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alexandros Theologis | Greece | €776,200 |
| 2 | Orpen Kisacikoglu | Turkey | €465,700 |
| 3 | Ben Heath | United Kingdom | €310,420 |
Level 18
: Blinds 25,000/50,000, 50,000 ante
Orpen Kisacikoglu limped from the small blind, and Alexandros Theologis raised to 175,000. Kisacikoglu called to see the flop.
The 6♣K♣2♠ hit the felt, and Theologis continued for 75,000. Kisacikoglu made the call.
On the 3♦ turn, Theologis checked, and Kisacikoglu took over with a bet of 200,000. Theologis then moved all in, and Kisacikoglu quickly called, putting himself at risk.
Orpen Kisacikoglu: K♠3♥
Alexandros Theologis: A♣J♣
Kisacikoglu was ahead with two pair, but the 8♣ river completed Theologis’ flush, sealing the victory and crowning him the tournament champion.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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4,020,000
985,000
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985,000 |
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Busted | |
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Level 18
: Blinds 25,000/50,000, 50,000 ante
Without much preflop action, the two players went to see the 5♠4♥A♦ flop.
Orpen Kisacikoglu checked from the small blind, and Alexandros Theologis bet 50,000. Kisacikoglu responded with a raise to 125,000, which Theologis called.
The A♥ appeared on the turn, and Kisacikoglu continued for 275,000. Theologis made the call once more.
Both players then checked the K♦ river. Kisacikoglu tabled 10♣6♠, while Theologis revealed 10♠5♥ for two pair, aces and fives, to take down the pot.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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3,035,000
300,000
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300,000 |
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985,000
300,000
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300,000 |
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Level 18
: Blinds 25,000/50,000, 50,000 ante
The chips have been moving back and forth for a while without any standout hands developing.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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2,735,000
485,000
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485,000 |
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1,285,000
485,000
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485,000 |
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Level: 18
Blinds: 25,000/50,000
Ante: 50,000
Level 17
: Blinds 20,000/40,000, 40,000 ante
Alexandros Theologis opened the action on the button, and Ben Heath three-bet from the small blind to 620,000, leaving himself just 10,000 behind. Orpen Kisacikoglu then moved all in, prompting Theologis to fold before Heath committed the rest of his stack for the call.
Ben Heath: 8♠8♦
Orpen Kisacikoglu: K♠Q♠
The board ran out 5♦K♥7♣4♠Q♥, giving Kisacikoglu two pair and eliminating Heath from the tournament.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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2,250,000
540,000
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540,000 |
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1,770,000
220,000
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220,000 |
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Busted | |
Level 17
: Blinds 20,000/40,000, 40,000 ante
Ben Heath completed his small blind, but Orpen Kisacikoglu responded with a raise to 120,000, which Heath called.
Both players checked the 7♣10♥10♣ flop.
On the 10♦ turn, Kisacikoglu led out for 90,000, and Heath check-called.
The 3♦ river saw both players check, sending the hand to showdown. Heath revealed A♣2♦ for ace high, but Kisacikoglu’s 4♦3♥ completed a rivered full house, claiming the pot.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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1,710,000 | |
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1,550,000
210,000
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210,000 |
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760,000
210,000
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210,000 |
Level 17
: Blinds 20,000/40,000, 40,000 ante
In the very first hand after the short break, Ben Heath managed to double up through Alexandros Theologis, giving his stack an immediate boost.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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1,710,000
475,000
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475,000 |
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1,340,000 | |
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970,000
495,000
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495,000 |
