€1,100 Main Event Day 1a | 2024 FPS Aix-les-Bains

10-03-2024 00:55 UTC+2

Late-Night Chip Counts

Dan O'Hair

Level 13 : Blinds 1,000/2,500, 2,500 ante

Player	Chips	Progress
Dorian Decauche	340,000 280,000	280,000
Kevin Naegelen	240,000 10,000	10,000
Andrey Golubev	180,000 120,000	120,000
Bekim Murtezi	140,000 22,000	22,000
Julien Dupre	85,000 30,000	30,000

Erich Tedeschi	70,000 66,000	66,000
Ali Boulacel	Busted
Felix Schneiders	Busted
Thierry Morel	Busted

Level: 13

Blinds: 1,000/2,500

Ante: 2,500

10-03-2024 00:34 UTC+2

Final Break

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Dan O'Hair

Level 12 : Blinds 1,000/2,000, 2,000 ante

The remaining 35 players have been sent on a 15-minute break.

Play will suspend for the day at the end of Level 14.

10-03-2024 00:30 UTC+2

Flashback: Atanas Malinov Cruises to FPS Main Event Victory at EPT Monte Carlo

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Dan O'Hair

Level 12 : Blinds 1,000/2,000, 2,000 ante

At the 2024 PokerStars European Poker Tour Monte Carlo, Atanas Malinov delivered a masterclass in composure and skill, culminating in a triumphant victory in the FPS €1,100 Main Event held within the breathtaking Sporting Monte-Carlo.

With a formidable chip lead at the onset of the final day, Malinov's strategic prowess was on full display as he systematically picked off each of his five opponents, ultimately seizing the title, the coveted trophy, and a substantial €303,190 in prize money.

"I'm feeling very good. Very happy, obviously, because it's my biggest win. And also, trophy in a tournament with tons of guys." said Malinov in his winner's interview. "There will be some celebration this evening."

The FPS Main Event at EPT Monte Carlo drew an impressive field of 2,096 entries, generating a formidable €2,012,160 prize pool. Among the 314 players who cashed were PokerStars Ambassadors Felix Schneiders (62nd—€4,330), Lasse Jagd Lauritsen (216th—€2,150), and Simon Wiciak (268th—€1,850), who secured returns on their investments.

FPS €1,100 Main Event Final Table Results

Place	Player	Country	Prize (EUR)
1	Atanas Malinov	Bulgaria	€303,190
2	Virgile Turchi	France	€189,220
3	Marco Gambini	Italy	€135,160
4	Guillaume Nolet	Canada	€103,970
5	Gabi Livshitz	Israel	€79,980
6	Remy Murcia	France	€61,520
7	Robbie Bull	Scotland	€47,330
8	Elie Saad	Lebanon	€36,410
9	Federico Macori	Italy	€28,020

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10-03-2024 00:23 UTC+2

Hasler Chips up in Back-to-Back Pots

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Dan O'Hair

Level 12 : Blinds 1,000/2,000, 2,000 ante

In the first hand, the player on the button shoved for their last 10,000 and Kevin Hasler called in the big blind to put his opponent at risk.

Button: Q♣6♠ All in
Kevin Hasler: A♠2♣

The board ran out A♦8♦8♥5♣A♥ — leaving Hasler best with a full house for the elimination.

On the very next hand, Hasler called from the small blind and the player in the big blind checked his option.

Hasler check-called a 2,000 bet from his opponent on the 4♥5♦7♣ flop and both players checked down on the Q♠ turn and 6♦ river.

Hasler turned over Q♥J♥ for a turned pair of queens and his opponent mucked — awarding the pot to Hasler.

Player	Chips	Progress
Kevin Hasler	150,000 150,000	150,000

Tags: Kevin Hasler

10-03-2024 00:05 UTC+2

Iulian Calagiu Bleau Wins the €400 Mystery Bounty (€21,362)

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Maxime Taldir

Level 12 : Blinds 1,000/2,000, 2,000 ante

While the Main Event continues, the €400 Mystery Bounty came to and end with the victory of Romanian player Iulian Calagiu Bleau.

Not only did he win the tournament, earning €9,562, but he also drew €11,800 in bounties, including the largest envelope worth €5,100. His runner-up, Adrien Ryvol, claimed two of the three €2,500 envelopes. In the end, he walked away with €6,130 plus €9,200 in bounties.

A total of 242 entries were recorded for this two-day tournament, with a total prize pool of €45,012.

2024 FPS Aix-les-Bains €400 Mystery Bounty Results

Place	Player	Country	Prize	Bounties	Total
1	Iulian Calagiu Bleau	Romania	€9,562	€11,800	€21,362
2	Adrien Ryvol	France	€6,130	€9,200	€15,330
3	Mael Chicot	France	€4,380	€1,200	€5,580
4	Alexandre Pinol	France	€3,220	€800	€4,020
5	Florian Onde	France	€2,490	€0	€2,490
6	Mathieu Prenom	France	€1,990	€0	€1,990
7	Dario Manusco	Italy	€1,660	€800	€2,460
8	Jason Metz	France	€1,410	€400	€1,810

Tags: Adrien Ryvol Alexandre Pinol Dario Manusco Florian Onde Iulian Calagiu Bleau Jason Metz Mael Chicot Mathieu Prenom

10-03-2024 00:01 UTC+2

Parisi Doubles With Cowboys

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Dan O'Hair

Level 12 : Blinds 1,000/2,000, 2,000 ante

Andrea Parisi was already all in and at risk for his last 59,500 from the small blind against the player in the hijack, who had Parisi covered.

Andrea Parisi: K♣K♦ All in
Hijack: Q♥Q♠

Parisi was in good shape with his kings, and the 7♦A♥3♥J♥7♣ runout kept him best for the double up.

Player	Chips	Progress
Andrea Parisi	120,000

Tags: Andrea Parisi

Level: 12

Blinds: 1,000/2,000

Ante: 2,000

10-02-2024 23:49 UTC+2

Dupre Gets Some Back

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Dan O'Hair

Level 11 : Blinds 1,000/1,500, 1,500 ante

Kevin Naegelen opened to 3,000 from middle position and Julien Dupre three-bet to 8,000 from the hijack. Action folded back to Naegelen, who called.

Naegelen check-folded facing a 3,500 from Dupre on the Q♣6♣6♥ and Dupre, who was left with under 20,000 just a short while ago, climbed back over 50,000.

Despite losing the pot, Naegelen has had a stellar past couple of levels and is among the chip leaders with approximately 230,000.

Player	Chips	Progress
Kevin Naegelen	230,000 40,000	40,000
Julien Dupre	55,000 38,000	38,000

Tags: Julien Dupre Kevin Naegelen

10-02-2024 23:37 UTC+2

Sferrazza Drills the Turn to Score a Knockout

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Dan O'Hair

Level 11 : Blinds 1,000/1,500, 1,500 ante

Coralie Sferrazza opened to 3,000 from early position and the player in the hijack shoved for their last 9,000. Action folded back to Sferrazza, who called to put her opponent at risk.

Hijack: 6♥6♦ All in
Coralie Sferrazza: A♣8♣

The 10♠2♠3♠ flop changed nothing, but the A♠ turn paired Sferrazza's ace to leave her opponent drawing slim.

The 9♥ river kept Sferrazza ahead and she added her opponent's remaining chips to her own stack.