€100,000 EPT Super High Roller | 2025 PokerStars EPT Malta

10-06-2025 20:36 UTC+1

Almost Mucked, But Takes the Pot

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Sava Krink

Level 15 : Blinds 10,000/25,000, 25,000 ante

Orpen Kisacikoglu opened from the button to 50,000, and both blinds called.

All three players checked through the 4♣Q♠8♠ flop.

On the J♠ turn, Ben Heath led out with a bet of 65,000, but only Kisacikoglu stuck around to see the 4♥ river.

Both players checked the river. Heath turned over J♦8♦ for two pair, jacks and eights, saying, "A queen beats me."

Kisacikoglu nearly mucked, but revealed Q♣9♠ for two pair, queens and fours, claiming the pot. "I almost mucked, already asleep," he joked, nodding thankfully toward Heath.

Player	Chips	Progress
Alexandros Theologis	1,755,000 55,000	55,000

Orpen Kisacikoglu	1,670,000 585,000	585,000

Ben Heath	1,625,000 405,000	405,000

Tags: Ben Heath Orpen Kisacikoglu

10-06-2025 20:31 UTC+1

Theologis Takes the Pot with a Pair of Jacks

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Sava Krink

Level 15 : 10,000/25,000, 25,000 ante

Ben Heath opened with a raise to 55,000 and Alexandros Theologis called.

The 5♣3♠3♥ flop saw both players check.

On the J♠ turn, Theologis check-called Heath’s 35,000 bet.

The 6♦ river was checked by Theologis once more, and Heath led out with a bet of 105,000. Theologis called, showing Q♣J♦ for a pair of jacks, enough to scoop the pot over Heath’s 10♦8♦.

Player	Chips	Progress
Alexandros Theologis	1,810,000 440,000	440,000

Ben Heath	1,220,000 230,000	230,000

Tags: Alexandros Theologis Ben Heath

10-06-2025 20:08 UTC+1

Juan Pardo Eliminated in 4th Place, Bursting the Bubble

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Stewart Morrison

Level 15 : Blinds 10,000/25,000, 25,000 ante

When the action folded to Orpen Kisacikoglu in the small blind, he opted to put maximum pressure on Juan Pardo, moving all in, covering Pardo's 435,000 stack.

Pardo took one look at his cards and made the call, much to the dismay of Kisacikoglu.

Juan Pardo: A♦J♥ All in
Orpen Kisacikoglu: K♦5♣

Kisacikoglu wasn't happy with the situation, but the 5♦10♠K♣ flop was sure to cheer him up.

The 8♠ turn and 8♣ river did nothing to save Pardo, who departed in fourth place, leaving the remaining players all in the money.

Player	Chips	Progress
Orpen Kisacikoglu	1,085,000 350,000	350,000

Juan Pardo	Busted

Tags: Juan Pardo Orpen Kisacikoglu

10-06-2025 20:02 UTC+1

Theologis Flops a Flush and Gets Value

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Sava Krink

Level 15 : Blinds 10,000/25,000, 25,000 ante

Ben Heath opened and found a caller in Alexandros Theologis in the big blind.

The 4♦6♦A♦ flop saw Theologis check, and Heath continued for 30,000, with Theologis calling.

On the 6♣ turn, Theologis took the lead with a bet of 40,000, and Heath called once more.

The 10♥ river brought action as Theologis bumped it up to 200,000. Heath took some time before making the call, Theologis revealed K♦Q♦ for a flopped flush, and Heath’s hand went quietly to the muck.

Player	Chips	Progress
Ben Heath	1,450,000 175,000	175,000
Alexandros Theologis	1,370,000 270,000	270,000

Tags: Alexandros Theologis Ben Heath

10-06-2025 19:53 UTC+1

Theologis Catches Pardo

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Stewart Morrison

Level 15 : Blinds 10,000/25,000, 25,000 ante

When the action folded to Juan Pardo in the small blind, he limped in, and Alexandros Theologis checked from the big blind.

The two saw a monotone J♣2♣4♣ flop, and after Pardo checked, Theologis opted to bet 25,000. Pardo called.

The turn J♦ saw both players check, and move on to the 5♠ river.

Pardo decided to take over the betting lead, placing a bet of 150,000. After using one time extension, Theologis made the call. Pardo turned over his 9♣8♥, with his nine-high unable to beat the 4♠2♦ of Theologis.

Player	Chips	Progress
Alexandros Theologis	1,100,000 50,000	50,000

Juan Pardo	400,000 280,000	280,000

Tags: Alexandros Theologis Juan Pardo

10-06-2025 19:42 UTC+1

Chip Counts After the Break

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Sava Krink

Level 15 : Blinds 10,000/25,000, 25,000 ante

Player	Chips	Progress
Ben Heath	1,625,000 75,000	75,000
Alexandros Theologis	920,000 230,000	230,000

Orpen Kisacikoglu	735,000 240,000	240,000

Juan Pardo	720,000 40,000	40,000

Level: 15

Blinds: 10,000/25,000

Ante: 25,000

10-06-2025 19:34 UTC+1

Do Poker Cheaters Deserve a Second Chance? | PokerNews Podcast #918

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Kaelaine Minton

Level 14 : Blinds 10,000/20,000, 20,000 ante

In the 918th episode of the PokerNews Podcast, the 100th of the revamped in-studio show, Chad Holloway and Mike Holtz are joined by Ben Ludlow to talk about the latest stories from the poker world, including a discussion about GGPoker’s Olive Branch Initiative. Do banned players and poker cheaters deserve a second chance?

The trio then discusses Monarch's recent seven-figure heads-up matches that saw $11 million and $12.7 million pots, recent tournament winners from the latest Triton Poker stop, including Isaac Haxton and Christoph Vogelsang, and Kristen Foxen taking over the top spot from Vanessa Selbst on the Women's All-Time Money List on The Hendon Mob.

Plus, Chadd Beatty wins RGPS Grand Prix Pennsylvania Main Event, and it's your last chance to qualify for a FREE seat in the World Tournament of Slots (WTOS).

Finally, Chad reveals another code word for this year's NAPT Gold Pass giveaway valued at $10,000! There are not many up for grabs this year, so you won't want to miss out on this limited opportunity to win one just by listening to the PokerNews Podcast and MSPT Podcast Presented By PokerNews.

A new PokerNews Podcast drops every Thursday at 8a PT / 11a ET / 4p UK time. Remember to subscribe to our YouTube channel so you do not miss an episode!

Click here to listen to the new PN Podcast!

10-06-2025 19:25 UTC+1

Break Time

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Stewart Morrison

Level 14 : Blinds 10,000/20,000, 20,000 ante

The remaining four players are taking a 15-minute break.

Action will resume at 8:40 p.m. local time.

10-06-2025 19:21 UTC+1

Heath Applies Bubble Pressure

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Stewart Morrison

Level 14 : Blinds 10,000/20,000, 20,000 ante

Juan Pardo raised from the button to 45,000, which only Ben Heath called, defending his big blind.

On a 3♣J♦Q♠ flop, Heath check-called a bet of 30,000 before both players checked the 9♠ turn.

Heath checked for a third time on the 9♣ river, encouraging Pardo to place a bet of 115,000. After using one of his time extensions, Heath responded with a raise to 540,000, which saw an immediate fold from Pardo.

Player	Chips	Progress
Ben Heath	1,700,000 55,000	55,000
Juan Pardo	680,000 200,000	200,000

Tags: Ben Heath Juan Pardo