Aleksandr Razinkov Attempts to Turn Big Stack into Merit Poker Glory
The $3,300 La Notte Degli Assi at the 2025 Merit Poker Dolce Vita Series is down to its final day inside the stunning Crystal Cove Hotel and Casino, where one player will walk away with the $460,000 top prize and one of the most sought-after titles on the Merit Poker calendar.
A total of 1,023 players entered this year’s La Notte Degli Assi, generating a massive $2,823,480 prize pool and attracting some of the best poker talent from around the world. After four days, just nine remain, each guaranteed at least $46,280 as they return to battle for the trophy and the lion’s share of the prize pool.
Lebanon’s Nicolas Chouity with a stack of 29,700,000 starts the day in pole position. He’s followed by Russia’s Aleksandr Razinkov with 23,125,000, and "Ma" from France starts the day's proceedings with 13,025,000.
Final Table Seat Draw
| Seat | Player | Country | Chip Count | Big Blinds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Ma" | France | 13,025,000 | 33 |
| 2 | "Tommy G" | San Marino | 5,400,000 | 14 |
| 3 | Viacheslav Balaev | Russia | 2,500,000 | 6 |
| 4 | Adil Tlimisov | Russia | 2,600,000 | 7 |
| 5 | Richard Broda | Hungary | 9,750,000 | 24 |
| 6 | Nicolas Chouity | Lebanon | 29,700,000 | 74 |
| 7 | Aleksandr Razinkov | Russia | 23,125,000 | 58 |
| 8 | Mehmet Deniz | Turkey | 8,900,000 | 22 |
| 9 | Nebi Baysal | Turkey | 8,150,000 | 20 |
The final table features an international lineup, with six countries represented. Joining the chip leaders are Richard Broda (9,750,000), Mehmet Deniz (8,900,000), and Nebi Baysal (8,150,000), all sitting comfortably in the middle of the pack. Meanwhile, Tommy G (5,400,000), Adil Tlimisov (2,600,000), and Viacheslav Balaev (2,500,000) will need an early double-up to climb the ladder.
Cards go in the air at 1 p.m. local time, with 46 minutes remaining in Level 35, where blinds will be 200,000/400,000 with a 400,000 big blind ante. The final nine players have all locked up at least $46,280, but all eyes will be on the trophy and the $460,000 top prize.
Final Table Payouts
| Place | Prize |
|---|---|
| 1 | $460,000 |
| 2 | $307,000 |
| 3 | $215,000 |
| 4 | $156,000 |
| 5 | $115,000 |
| 6 | $95,000 |
| 7 | $77,500 |
| 8 | $61,500 |
| 9 | $46,280 |
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