$5,300 Main Event | 2024 Mediterranean Poker Party

05-12-2024 18:18 UTC+2

Shcherbakov Gets the Fold

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Level 35 : Blinds 2,000,000/4,000,000, 4,000,000 ante

Kirill Shcherbakov opened 10♠9♣ to 8,000,000, and Leon Sturm defended the big blind with 7♥3♥.

The dealer spread a flop of Q♠8♣3♦, and Sturm check-called a bet of 5,000,000.

The 8♦ paired the turn, and Sturm took the lead, firing 6,500,000. Shcherbakov called.

The 6♥ completed the board, and Sturm checked to Shcherbakov as he bet 11,000,000. Sturm let it go.

Player	Chips	Progress
Kirill Shcherbakov	182,000,000 15,000,000	15,000,000

Leon Sturm	45,000,000 25,000,000	25,000,000

Tags: Kirill Shcherbakov Leon Sturm

05-12-2024 18:24 UTC+2

Leon Sturm Eliminated in 3rd Place ($440,000)

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Level 35 : Blinds 2,000,000/4,000,000, 4,000,000 ante

Azamat Lamkov opened 9,000,000, and Leon Sturm jammed 44,500,00 from the small blind. Lamkov made the call.

Leon Sturm: J♥J♦ All in
Azamat Lamkov: A♠6♠

Sturm was in great shape to double, but the dreaded ace came in the window as the dealer fanned the A♦8♥2♠ flop. He was unable to find one of the remaining jacks as the K♦ landed on the turn, and the 10♥ on the river, sending him to the payout desk in 3rd place.

Player	Chips	Progress
Azamat Lamkov	194,000,000 42,000,000	42,000,000

Kirill Shcherbakov	184,000,000 2,000,000	2,000,000

Leon Sturm	Busted

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05-12-2024 18:25 UTC+2

20-Minute Break

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Level 35 : Blinds 2,000,000/4,000,000, 4,000,000 ante

The tournament will resume in about 20-minutes as they prepare for heads-up play.

05-12-2024 18:56 UTC+2

First Pot to Shcherbakov

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Level 35 : Blinds 2,000,000/4,000,000, 4,000,000 ante

Kirill Shcherbakov opened J♦8♥ to 8,000,000, and Azamat Lamkov defended the big blind.

The dealer spread a flop of J♠8♠2♦ connecting with both players. Lamkov check-called a bet o 10,000,000.

When the 3♥ hit the turn, Lamkov checked to Shcherbakov who fired another bet of 38,000,000, and Lamkov let it go.

Player	Chips	Progress
Kirill Shcherbakov	198,000,000 14,000,000	14,000,000

Azamat Lamkov	170,000,000 24,000,000	24,000,000

Tags: Azamat Lamkov Kirill Shcherbakov

05-12-2024 19:12 UTC+2

Massive Pot for Lamkov

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Level 35 : Blinds 2,000,000/4,000,000, 4,000,000 ante

Azamat Lamkov opened 8,000,000 with A♠3♣ on the button, and Kirill Shcherbakov three-bet 32,000,000 holding A♣K♥. Lamkov thought about it for a moment, and made the call.

The 8♦5♣4♦ flop hit the felt, and Shcherbakov continued for 22,000,000. Lamkov pushed a stack across the line to make the call.

The 2♦ landed on the turn, giving Lamkov a straight, and Shcherbakov slowed down with a check.

Lamkov wrapped his hoodie around his face as he used a time bank, and counted out a bet of 50,000,000 and pushed it across the line. Shcherbakov called.

The 2♥ completed the board on the river, and Shcherbakov quickly checked, and called a bet of 20,000,000 from Lamkov to see the bad news.

Player	Chips	Progress
Azamat Lamkov	302,000,000 132,000,000	132,000,000

Kirill Shcherbakov	76,000,000 122,000,000	122,000,000

Tags: Azamat Lamkov Kirill Shcherbakov

05-12-2024 19:15 UTC+2

No Call for Shcherbakov

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Level 35 : Blinds 2,000,000/4,000,000, 4,000,000 ante

Azamat Lamkov raised J♦8♥ to 8,000,000, and Kirill Shcherbakov jammed his 7♥7♦ for 72,000,000. Lamkov snap-folded.

Player	Chips	Progress
Azamat Lamkov	286,000,000 16,000,000	16,000,000

Kirill Shcherbakov	82,000,000 6,000,000	6,000,000

Tags: Azamat Lamkov Kirill Shcherbakov

05-12-2024 19:20 UTC+2

Shcherbakov Makes Trips

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Level 35 : Blinds 2,000,000/4,000,000, 4,000,000 ante

Kirill Shcherbakov opened 8,000,000 with K♥3♣ and Azamat Lamkov called the big blind with K♦10♣.

The 7♠4♥3♥ flop gave Shcherbakov a pair of threes, and both players checked to the 3♠ turn. Lamkov led for 8,000,000, and Shcherbakov raised to 22,000,000 to drag the pot.

Player	Chips	Progress
Azamat Lamkov	274,000,000 12,000,000	12,000,000

Kirill Shcherbakov	94,000,000 12,000,000	12,000,000

Tags: Azamat Lamkov Kirill Shcherbakov

05-12-2024 19:24 UTC+2

Lamkov Out-Kicks Shcherbakov

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Level 35 : Blinds 2,000,000/4,000,000, 4,000,000 ante

Kirill Shcherbakov limped the button holding the 6♥4♦, and Azamat Lamkov checked his option with J♥6♣.

The dealer fanned a flop of K♦10♦9♣, and Lamkov check-called a bet of 4,000,000.

Both players proceeded to check the 6♦ turn, and K♥ river. Sending the pot to Lamkov as his jack-kicker played.

Player	Chips	Progress
Azamat Lamkov	294,000,000 20,000,000	20,000,000

Kirill Shcherbakov	74,000,000 20,000,000	20,000,000

Tags: Kirill Shcherbakov Azamat Lamkov

05-12-2024 19:30 UTC+2

Lamkov Gets There

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Level 35 : Blinds 2,000,000/4,000,000, 4,000,000 ante

Azamat Lamkov opened 8,000,000 with 7♠6♦, and Kirill Shcherbakov defended with J♦2♣.

The flop came 8♣3♣2♠, and Shcherbakov check-called a bet of 6,000,000.

The 8♠ paired the board, and Shcherbakov check-called another bet of 11,000,000.

The 7♥ river was a nasty one for Shcherbakov as Lamkov paired his seven, and both players tapped the table as the dealer pushed the pot to Lamkov.

Player	Chips	Progress
Azamat Lamkov	323,000,000 29,000,000	29,000,000

Kirill Shcherbakov	55,000,000 19,000,000	19,000,000

Tags: Azamat Lamkov Kirill Shcherbakov

05-12-2024 19:41 UTC+2

Kirill Shcherbakov Eliminated in 2nd Place ($680,000)

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Level 35 : Blinds 2,000,000/4,000,000, 4,000,000 ante

Azamat Lamkov limped, and Kirill Shcherbakov checked his option.

The dealer spread a flop of J♦10♦2♠, and once checked to, Lamkov bet 4,000,000. Shcherbakov responded with a check-raise to 12,000,000, and Lamkov announced all-in. Shcherbakov called off his 47,000,000, and both hands were exposed.

Kirill Shcherbakov: J♥8♠ All in
Azamat Lamkov: Q♦2♦

It was an action flop as Shcherbakov flopped top pair, while Lamkov had a pair and a flush draw.

The 3♠ turn was a brick, but the 8♦ hit the river completed the flush for Lamkov, eliminating Shcherbakov in 2nd place.