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€25,000 EPT High Roller
Day 2 Completed
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With the departures of Imad Derwiche (18th place - €62,800) and Jon Vallinas Santos (17th place - €72,200), the clock was paused. The remaining 16 players drew seats and moved to the final two tables, where play has resumed.
They've got about 70 minutes to go before the end of the night bag and tag.
Survivors will return for Day 3 and the finale of this event and the final day of the 2026 PokerStars EPT Monte-Carlo festival on Sunday at noon.
The final 18 players are battling in the next-to-last level of the night, with blinds at 10,000/15,000 with a 15,000 big blind ante.
Here's how they stacked up as of the break.
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Nine more players are cashing out as the final break approaches. Check the Payouts tab for their finish order and prize money.
Two more 50-minute levels will be played after the break before they bag up for Day 3.
Imed Ben Mahmoud was first to bust out after dinner break and is this event's bubble boy.
That started the parade to the payout desk, as the next four players to bust out each collected €41,300.
The final 32 players have returned from dinner to resume play hand-for-hand on the money bubble. Blinds are 5,000/10,000 with a 10,000 big blind ante.
Here's how they stacked up during dinner.
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