€2,350 Main Event | 2023 The Grand Big Wrap

09-18-2023 23:45 UTC+2

Ali Balci Eliminated in 3rd Place (€64,400)

Christian Zetzsche

Level 29 : Blinds 100,000/200,000, 200,000 ante

Oswin Ziegelbecker raised to 600,000 and Dorel Eldabach called with the J♥9♣8♥2♦. Ali Balci then jammed for 2,700,000 in the big blind. Ziegelbecker jammed over the top to isolate and force out Eldabach.

Ali Balci: Q♣10♥8♦6♦
Oswin Ziegelbecker: K♠K♥Q♥5♠

The board ran out A♦A♠3♣7♥9♥ and Balci's fate was sealed on the turn as he bowed out in third place for a payday of €64,400.

There will now be a break prior to the heads-up duel with Eldabach in the driver's seat.

Player	Chips	Progress
Dorel Eldabach	18,525,000 -900,000	-900,000

Oswin Ziegelbecker	13,075,000 4,000,000	4,000,000
Ali Balci	Busted

Tags: Ali Balci Dorel Eldabach Oswin Ziegelbecker

09-19-2023 00:05 UTC+2

Heads-Up Play Begins

David Salituro

Level 29 : Blinds 100,000/200,000, 200,000 ante

Heads up Dorel Eldabach vs Oswin Ziegelbecker

Dorel Eldabach and Oswin Ziegelbecker are back in their seats, and the heads-up match is now underway.

09-19-2023 00:12 UTC+2

Eldabach Takes the First Two

David Salituro

Level 29 : Blinds 100,000/200,000, 200,000 ante

Oswin Ziegelbecker limped in with 10♠8♦3♥3♦ and Dorel Eldabach checked K♣5♣4♣2♦.

The flop came K♥Q♦2♠ and Ziegelbecker bet 300,000. Eldabach called, then led out for 800,000 on the 5♠ turn after making two pair. Ziegelbecker folded.

The next hand, Eldabach raised 600,000 with A♠K♠J♠6♣ and Ziegelbecker defended A♦10♥8♦5♣.

The 10♠K♥3♥ flop gave Eldabach top pair and he continued for 500,000. Ziegelbecker called with a pair of tens and both players checked the 8♥ turn.

Eldabach again made two pair on the 3♣ and took down the pot after both players checked it down.

Player	Chips	Progress
Dorel Eldabach	20,325,000 1,800,000	1,800,000

Oswin Ziegelbecker	11,275,000 -1,800,000	-1,800,000

Tags: Dorel Eldabach Oswin Ziegelbecker

09-19-2023 00:21 UTC+2

Quads for Eldabach Once More

Christian Zetzsche

Level 29 : Blinds 100,000/200,000, 200,000 ante

Oswin Ziegelbecker raised to 600,000 with the J♠J♣9♣8♣ and Dorel Eldabach defendedthe J♦10♠10♣7♥.

Neither player connected with the 6♠4♠2♥ flop and checked to the 5♥ turn before checking to the 3♦ river as well. No betting action followed and Ziegelbecker won the pot with the superior pocket pair.

Eldabach then raised the pot with the J♥8♠8♥4♥ and Ziegelbecker came along with A♣10♦9♦3♠. The Q♠7♠2♠ flop was checked and the 8♣ followed on the turn. Ziegelbecker bet 500,000 with his open-ender and Eldabach called with the set.

The 8♦ river gave Eldabach quads and Ziegelbecker checked, Eldabach bet 1,600,000 and won the pot without showdown.

Player	Chips	Progress
Dorel Eldabach	19,925,000 -400,000	-400,000

Oswin Ziegelbecker	11,875,000 600,000	600,000

Tags: Dorel Eldabach Oswin Ziegelbecker

09-19-2023 00:28 UTC+2

Ziegelbecker Draws Even With Big River Bet

David Salituro

Level 29 : Blinds 100,000/200,000, 200,000 ante

Oswin Ziegelbecker limped in with 10♣9♦5♠3♠, Dorel Eldabach raised to 600,000 with A♥A♣9♥6♠, and Ziegelbecker called.

The flop came 10♥8♠4♠ and Eldabach led out for another 600,000. Ziegelbecker called with top pair as the 6♥ fell on the turn.

Eldabach then checked and Ziegelbecker fired out 2,600,000. Eldabach called and the river was the J♣.

Eldabach checked again and Ziegelbecker this time bet 5,200,000, representing most of his remaining stack. Eldabach tanked for nearly a minute before laying down his hand.

Player	Chips	Progress
Dorel Eldabach	15,925,000 -4,000,000	-4,000,000

Oswin Ziegelbecker	15,675,000 3,800,000	3,800,000

Tags: Dorel Eldabach Oswin Ziegelbecker

09-19-2023 00:36 UTC+2

Eldabach Cracks Aces to Widen the Gap

David Salituro

Level 29 : Blinds 100,000/200,000, 200,000 ante

Oswin Ziegelbecker raised to 600,000 with A♥8♥6♦5♦ before Dorel Eldabach three-bet to 1,800,000 holding A♣Q♦9♦8♣.

Ziegelbecker called to the 10♣2♠2♣ flop, where he folded to a bet of 750,000 from Eldabach.

A few hands later, Ziegelbecker again raised to 600,000 with [AsAcJhs6h] and Dorel Eldabach defended Q♦8♥7♦6♣.

Both players checked the 4♥5♦J♦ flop and the turn came the 3♦. Eldabach led out for 600,000 with his flush and Ziegelbecker called.

The 2♣ river was checked down and Eldabach won the pot.

Player	Chips	Progress
Dorel Eldabach	19,625,000 3,700,000	3,700,000

Oswin Ziegelbecker	11,975,000 -3,700,000	-3,700,000

Tags: Dorel Eldabach Oswin Ziegelbecker

09-19-2023 00:41 UTC+2

Ziegelbecker Picks Off a Bluff to Take the Lead

David Salituro

Level 29 : Blinds 100,000/200,000, 200,000 ante

Oswin Ziegelbecker raised to 600,000 with K♥Q♣8♦7♥ and Dorel Eldabach defended K♠J♦8♥6♥.

The flop came 8♠Q♥3♠ and Ziegelbecker bet 700,000 with top two pair. Eldabach called to the 10♣ turn, where he picked up a straight draw and led out for 1,700,000.

Ziegelbecker called and the river came the 5♦. Eldabach missed his draw and fired out another 2,750,000. Ziegelbecker tanked for a minute before calling to win the pot and move into the chip lead.

Player	Chips	Progress
Oswin Ziegelbecker	17,525,000 5,550,000	5,550,000
Dorel Eldabach	14,075,000 -5,550,000	-5,550,000

Tags: Dorel Eldabach Oswin Ziegelbecker

Level: 30

Blinds: 125,000/250,000

Ante: 250,000

09-19-2023 00:47 UTC+2

Eldabach Raises the Flop, Back In Front

David Salituro

Level 30 : Blinds 125,000/250,000, 250,000 ante

Oswin Ziegelbecker again raised his button, this time making it 750,000 holding A♥9♥7♣3♥. Dorel Eldabach defended with A♣10♦4♥3♦.

The flop came J♣2♦5♥ and Ziegelbecker continued for 750,000. Eldabach then raised to 2,500,000 with his straight draw and Ziegelbecker folded.

Eldabach took back a small chip lead with that pot.

Player	Chips	Progress
Dorel Eldabach	16,350,000 2,275,000	2,275,000

Oswin Ziegelbecker	15,250,000 -2,275,000	-2,275,000

Tags: Dorel Eldabach Oswin Ziegelbecker

09-19-2023 00:54 UTC+2

Oswin Ziegelbecker Eliminated in 2nd Place (€88,100)

David Salituro

Level 30 : Blinds 125,000/250,000, 250,000 ante

Dorel Eldabach raised to 750,000 and Oswin Ziegelbecker called in the big blind.

The flop came J♣6♥A♥ and Ziegelbecker checked over to Eldabach, who bet another 1,250,000. Ziegelbecker then raised to 3,500,000 and Eldabach moved all in. Ziegelbecker paused for a moment before calling for his last 13,000,000.

Oswin Ziegelbecker: A♠K♥7♥3♦
Dorel Eldabach: A♣Q♠Q♥J♥

Eldabach had flopped top two pair, while Ziegelbecker had top pair and the nut flush draw.

Both players stood up from their seats as the 7♠ fell on the turn to keep Eldabach in front. The river was the 6♦ and Ziegelbecker was eliminated as the runner-up, while Eldabach claimed the trophy and €132,400 top prize.

Player	Chips	Progress
Dorel Eldabach	31,600,000 15,250,000	15,250,000

Oswin Ziegelbecker	Busted

Tags: Dorel Eldabach Oswin Ziegelbecker