Level: 13
Blinds: 1,000/2,500
Ante: 2,500
The remaining 35 players have been sent on a 15-minute break.
Play will suspend for the day at the end of Level 14.
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.
| 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 |
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♠
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.
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.
| 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 |
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♦
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.
Level: 12
Blinds: 1,000/2,000
Ante: 2,000
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.
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♦
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.