$1,100 Luxon Pay Mystery Bounty | 2024 Mediterranean Poker Party

05-04-2024 21:07 UTC+2

Massive Double for Burtin

Tyler Foran

Level 27 : Blinds 250,000/500,000, 500,000 ante

With 2,750,000 in the middle, the flop read 9♠7♠6♥. Kirill Burtin bet 1,400,000 before his only opponent in the hand, Ara Melkisetian raised to 5,400,000. Burtin thought about it for a couple of seconds before announcing all-in for 11,275,000, and Melkisetian snap-called.

Kirill Burtin: 9♦8♥
Ara Melkisetian: A♠9♥

Both players flopped top pair, but Melkisetian had the lead with the ace-kicker. The 8♦ turn improved Burtin to two pair and he was able to fade the ace river as the 3♥ hit the table.

Player	Chips	Progress
Kirill Burtin	25,300,000 12,300,000	12,300,000

Ara Melkisetian	15,500,000 12,000,000	12,000,000

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05-04-2024 19:57 UTC+2

Brooks Hits the Rail

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Level 26 : Blinds 200,000/400,000, 400,000 ante

Patrick Brooks was seen all-in for his last 2,200,000 against Tamazi Skhirtladze and both hands were already turned face-up.

Patrick Brooks: K♣J♦
Tamazi Skhirtladze: J♥7♣

The dealer fanned a flop of 8♥7♥6♥, pairing the seven for Skhirtladze. The Q♣ fell on the turn, and the 9♦ on the river as Brooks was eliminated from the tournament.

Player	Chips	Progress
Tamazi Skhirtladze	7,400,000 1,050,000	1,050,000
Patrick Brooks	Busted

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05-04-2024 19:54 UTC+2

Mahmoud Can't Fade the Overcard

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Tyler Foran

Level 26 : Blinds 200,000/400,000, 400,000 ante

Ebrahim Ehghaghi opened 800,000 under the gun, and Yassin Mahmoud three-bet all-in for 5,625,000 in the cutoff. The action folded back to Ehghaghi who tanked before making the call.

Yassin Mahmoud: 10♣10♠
Ebrahim Ehghaghi: K♥9♥

Mahmoud was in great shape as Ehghaghi only had one overcard to his pocket tens, but the K♠8♥2♣ gave Ehghaghi the lead. The 4♦ turn, and A♥ river were no help for Mahmoud as he headed toward the payout desk.

Player	Chips	Progress
Ebrahim Ehghaghi	15,700,000 6,300,000	6,300,000
Yassin Mahmoud	Busted

Tags: Ebrahim Ehghaghi Yassin Mahmoud

05-04-2024 19:42 UTC+2

Romanov Gets the Double

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Level 26 : Blinds 200,000/400,000, 400,000 ante

Yassin Mahmoud opened 900,000 in middle position before Maksim Romanov shoved his 4,750,000 from the small blind. Mahmoud made the call and both hands were tossed on their backs.

Maksim Romanov: K♥Q♥
Yassin Mahmoud: K♣10♥

Romanov was way ahead and the K♠7♣5♠ flop paired both of their kings. The Q♠ improved him to two pair and the 3♥ river was just a formality as he collected the double.

Player	Chips	Progress
Maksim Romanov	10,300,000 1,300,000	1,300,000
Yassin Mahmoud	7,725,000 325,000	325,000

Tags: Maksim Romanov Yassin Mahmoud

05-04-2024 14:33 UTC+2

Updated Bounties During the Break; Aleksandr Kirichenko Wins $70,000

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Tyler Foran

Level 20 : Blinds 50,000/100,000, 100,000 ante

Aleksandr Kirichenko has pulled the largest bounty, worth $70,000, leaving $40,000 as the next highest bounty still available.

Here's a look at all of the remaining bounties:

Bounty Prize	Count	Remaining	Total Value	Remaining Value
$70,000	1	0	$70,000	$0
$40,000	2	2	$80,000	$80,000
$25,000	3	2	$75,000	$50,000
$15,000	4	2	$60,000	$30,000
$10,000	6	4	$60,000	$40,000
$5,000	7	3	$35,000	$15,000
$3,000	12	9	$36,000	$27,000
$2,000	20	14	$40,000	$28,000
$1,500	43	28	$64,500	$42,000
$1,000	83	53	$83,000	$53,000

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05-04-2024 14:16 UTC+2

Stoika Takes the Last of Akiki

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Tyler Foran

Level 20 : Blinds 50,000/100,000, 100,000 ante

The action folded around to Gabriel Akiki on the button and he moved all-in for 1,050,000, before Roman Stoika announced all-in as well, forcing the big blind to fold.

Gabriel Akiki: J♥10♦ All in
Roman Stoika: Q♠7♥

The Q♥8♠4♥ flop gave Akiki a gutshot straight draw, while pairing the queen of Stoika, but he was unable to connect as the board completed with the 7♠ turn, and 3♣ river.

Player	Chips	Progress
Roman Stoika	7,780,000 5,870,000	5,870,000
Gabriel Akiki	Busted

Tags: Roman Stoika Gabriel Akiki

05-04-2024 09:57 UTC+2

Day 2 of the $1,100 Luxon Pay Mystery Bounty Restarts at 12:00 p.m.

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Welcome back to the 2024 Mediterranean Poker Party held at Merit Royal Diamond Hotel and Casino in Northern Cyprus, as Day 2 of the $1,100 Luxon Pay Mystery Bounty kicks off at 12:00 p.m. local time.

With five starting flights over a two-day span, the remaining players who managed to find a bag will combine for the first time. The plan is for play to continue until a champion has been crowned. The exciting bounty portion of the event will come into effect at the beginning of the day as all players have already secured a minimum cash. The prizes will be announced later on today.

Blind levels will increase to 40 minutes, with a 15-minute break after every three levels. There will be a 60-minute dinner break after the completion of Level 30, at approximately 8:45 p.m. local time.

Stay tuned to PokerNews for live updates until a champion has been crowned.