All of the chips went in the middle before the flop, and Andrii Vasylyk was at risk for his last 360,000 as Aleksandr Kirichenko looked to score the knockout.
Andrii Vasylyk: A♦A♣ 
Aleksandr Kirichenko: Q♥J♣
The dealer ran out the 7♥6♦2♣9♦4♦ board, for Vasylyk's aces to hold.
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Level: 18
Blinds: 30,000/60,000
Ante: 60,000
The bounty prize pool has been announced, with the largest bounty being with a whopping $70,000, while the minimum bounty is worth $1,000.
| Bounty Prize | Count | Remaining | Total Value | Remaining Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $70,000 | 1 | 1 | $70,000 | $70,000 |
| $40,000 | 2 | 2 | $80,000 | $80,000 |
| $25,000 | 3 | 3 | $75,000 | $75,000 |
| $15,000 | 4 | 4 | $60,000 | $60,000 |
| $10,000 | 6 | 6 | $60,000 | $60,000 |
| $5,000 | 7 | 7 | $35,000 | $35,000 |
| $3,000 | 12 | 12 | $36,000 | $36,000 |
| $2,000 | 20 | 20 | $40,000 | $40,000 |
| $1,500 | 43 | 43 | $64,500 | $64,500 |
| $1,000 | 83 | 83 | $83,000 | $83,000 |
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Throughout five starting flights, there were a total of 1,207 entries, creating a prize pool of $1,207,000.
181 players reached the minimum cash of $700, but all eyes are on the $85,000 top prize for first-place.
| Place | Prize | Place | Prize | Place | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $85,000 | 10-12 | $7,050 | 45-53 | $2,060 |
| 2 | $57,800 | 13-15 | $5,665 | 54-62 | $1,720 |
| 3 | $41,200 | 16-18 | $4,885 | 63-71 | $1,450 |
| 4 | $28,400 | 19-21 | $4,330 | 72-80 | $1,220 |
| 5 | $21,200 | 22-24 | $3,830 | 81-89 | $1,060 |
| 6 | $17,100 | 25-26 | $3,330 | 90-98 | $920 |
| 7 | $14,300 | 27-35 | $2,850 | 99-142 | $800 |
| 8 | $11,300 | 36-44 | $2,450 | 143-181 | $700 |
| 9 | $8,800 |
Cards are officially in the air. Live Coverage will begin in two hours, after level 19.
The tournament will get underway shortly as the players filter into their seats.
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.
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