With just two tables in play, the floor staff have introduced hand-for-hand in an effort to ensure both tables maintain the same pace of play.
As a result, the pace of play has slowed down.
With just two tables in play, the floor staff have introduced hand-for-hand in an effort to ensure both tables maintain the same pace of play.
As a result, the pace of play has slowed down.
Just seven minutes into play, the first all-in of the day took place. Enrico Camosci, who had just joined the field today, was at risk with A♦K♦ against Orpen Kisacikoglu’s QxQx.
The board ran out 6♥3♣6♦9♦A♥, giving Camosci top pair on the river and a full double-up to kick off his day in style.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
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625,000
278,000
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278,000 |
|
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|
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500,000
250,000
|
250,000 |
With about 30,000 already in the pot and the board showing 10♦J♦8♣, Samuel Mullur checked from the big blind to Pieter Aerts on the button, who fired for 11,000. Mullur responded with a raise to 38,000, and Aerts made the call.
The 7♠ landed on the turn, and this time Mullur led for 82,000. Aerts called once more to see the 8♠ river.
After burning a time bank card, Mullur checked, and Aerts moved all in to put him to the test. Mullur didn’t take long before folding, giving Aerts the pot.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
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730,000
116,000
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116,000 |
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235,000
119,000
|
119,000 |
Cards are in the air for Day 2 of the €100,000 EPT Super High Roller.
Before late registration closed, three new players entered the event, prompting a table redraw.
| Table | Seat | Player | Country | Chip Count | Big Blinds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | Ben Heath | England | 343,000 | 57 |
| 1 | 2 | ||||
| 1 | 3 | Orpen Kisacikoglu | Turkey | 903,000 | 151 |
| 1 | 4 | ||||
| 1 | 5 | ||||
| 1 | 6 | Enrico Camosci | Italy | 250,000 | 42 |
| 1 | 7 | Aleksejs Ponakovs | Latvia | 250,000 | 42 |
| 1 | 8 | Adrian Mateos | Spain | 338,000 | 56 |
| 2 | 1 | Pieter Aerts | Belgium | 614,000 | 102 |
| 2 | 2 | Juan Pardo | Spain | 250,000 | 42 |
| 2 | 3 | Samuel Mullur | Austria | 354,000 | 59 |
| 2 | 4 | ||||
| 2 | 5 | ||||
| 2 | 6 | Alexandros Theologis | Greece | 359,000 | 60 |
| 2 | 7 | ||||
| 2 | 8 | Mikita Badziakouski | Belarus | 341,000 | 57 |
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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250,000
250,000
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250,000 |
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250,000
250,000
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250,000 |
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250,000
250,000
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250,000 |
Level: 9
Blinds: 3,000/6,000
Ante: 6,000
Hosted at Casino Malta in St Julian's, Day 2 of the €100,000 Super High Roller at the PokerStars European Poker Tour (EPT) Malta kicks off today at 12:30 p.m. local time. Steeped in prestige, the highest buy-in event of the series attracted 13 competitors on Day 1, with seven of those going on to secure their seats for Day 2.
Coming into Day 2 with a stack of 341,000, Mikita Badziakouski brings plenty of Super High Roller experience to the table. The Belarusian is hoping to make history and become the first player to win three €100,000 EPT Super High Roller events, having achieved victory in Barcelona in both 2018 and 2022.
| Rank | Player | Country | Chip Count | Big Blinds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Orpen Kisacikoglu | Turkey | 903,000 | 151 |
| 2 | Pieter Aerts | Belgium | 614,000 | 102 |
| 3 | Alexandros Theologis | Greece | 359,000 | 60 |
| 4 | Samuel Mullur | Austria | 354,000 | 59 |
| 5 | Ben Heath | United Kingdom | 343,000 | 57 |
| 6 | Mikita Badziakouski | Belarus | 341,000 | 57 |
| 7 | Adrian Mateos | Spain | 338,000 | 56 |
Hoping to join the list of two-time champions is high-stakes regular Adrian Mateos. Starting the day with a stack of 338,000, the Spanish maestro is the only other Day 1 survivor, alongside Badziakouski, to have won a €100,000 EPT Super High Roller previously, which he achieved at EPT Monte Carlo in 2022.
With late registration open until cards are in the air on Day 2, there is plenty of time for players to join the field, after which the official prize pool and payouts will be announced.
Play will resume at Level 9, blinds 3,000/6,000/6,000, and is scheduled for eight 60-minute levels. Players will take a 20-minute break after every two levels.
Stay tuned to PokerNews for chip counts, updates, and all the action as the €100,000 EPT Super High Roller continues in Malta.
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€100,000 EPT Super High Roller
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