2025 Merit Poker Western Series

$5,300 High Roller
Day: 1
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Event Info
2025 Merit Poker Western Series
Final Results
Winner
Winning Hand
j♠10♥
Prize
$200,000
Event Info
Buy-in
$5,300
Prize Pool
$800,400
Total Entries
174
Level Info
Level
30
Blinds
100,000 / 200,000
Ante
200,000
Players Info - Day 1
Entries
95
Players Left
69
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Sey Starts to Gain Momentum

Tim Baker
Tim Baker
Level 7 : Blinds 800/1,500, 1,500 ante

When it folded to Hassan Sey in the cutoff he came in with a raise to 3,000. He was called by the player in the small blind and Hugo De La Fouchardiere out of the big blind.

The action checked to Sey on the 8♣5♥J♠ flop and he fired a continuation-bet of 3,000. The small blind called, but Fouchardiere folded.

It checked to Sey again when the 10♠ came on the turn and he bet again, this time for 13,500. His opponent quickly folded and Sey took down another pot.

Tags: Hassan SeyHugo De La Fouchardiere

Level: 7

Blinds: 800/1,500

Ante: 1,500

Skhulukhiya Takes Out Quinn

Tim Baker
Tim Baker
Level 6 : Blinds 600/1,200, 1,200 ante
Edward Quinn
Edward Quinn

Edward Quinn opened under the gun to 2,500 and Giorgiy Skhulukhiya defended from the big blind.

The dealer fanned out a flop of 2♣3♥7♦ and Skhulukhiya check-called a bet of 3,500 from Quinn.

The 4♥ came on the turn and Skhulukhiya once again checked. Quinn shoved for 11,800 total and after thinking it over for a while, Skhulukhiya reluctantly called.

Edward Quinn: A♥10♥ All in
Giorgiy Skhulukhiya: 9♥7♠

Skhulukhiya was ahead with his pair of sevens, but Quinn had a lot of outs he could hit to stay alive. However, a clean 8♠ came on the river for Skhulukhiya, and Quinn headed straight to the cashier's desk to get a fresh stack.

Tags: Edward QuinnGiorgiy Skhulukhiya

Gromov Starts to Chip Up

Tim Baker
Tim Baker
Level 6 : Blinds 600/1,200, 1,200 ante
Dmitry Gromov
Dmitry Gromov

There was a raise to 2,400 from a player in the cutoff and Dmitry Gromov defended out of the big blind.

The flop came down 10♣5♥K♣ and Gromov check-called to a bet of 1,500 from the cutoff player.

Gromov checked again when the 8♦ appeared on the turn and his opponent fired a second barrel, this time for 6,000. Gromov carved out the call.

The 4♥ river checked through and Gromov flipped over a pair of kings with K♥Q♥ to take down the pot.

Tags: Dmitry Gromov

Sibgatavo Sends Kolev the the Rail

Tim Baker
Tim Baker
Level 6 : Blinds 600/1,200, 1,200 ante
Boris Kolev
Boris Kolev

The action was missed, but with the board showing J♠Q♥6♠2♣5♥ Boris Kolev was all-in and had A♦K♥ for just ace-high high, and was second best to the flopped set of jacks for Alisa Sibgatova holding J♦J♣.

Kolev was sent to the rail as the pot was pushed to Sibgatova.

Tags: Alisa SibgatovaBoris Kolev

Flashback: Nichan Khorchidian Claims $307,700 and Merit Gatsby Gala Series Main Event Title

Tim Baker
Tim Baker
Level 6 : Blinds 600/1,200, 1,200 ante
Nichan Khorchidian
Nichan Khorchidian

After a runner-up finish in last year’s Merit Poker Western Series $3,300 Main Event, Nichan Khorchidian claimed victory at the Merit Poker Gatsby Gala Series $3,300 Main Event to close out 2024. Battling through a competitive 614-entry field, Khorchidian emerged triumphant, earning a career-best score of $307,700.

Khorchidian’s path to victory was a mix of skill, intuition, and his unmistakable personality. Known for his chatty and friendly presence at the table, he played the tournament on his terms, blending bold moves with sharp reads and a genuine love for the game. From managing one of the largest stacks throughout the event to embracing the dynamics of every situation, Khorchidian’s triumph wasn’t just about the numbers - it was about staying true to himself and enjoying every moment of the journey.

2024 Merit Poker Gatsby Gala Series $3,300 Main Event Final Table Results

PlacePlayerCountryPrize
1Nichan KhorchidianLebanon$307,700
2Bogdan JontulovicSerbia$211,400
3Dmitry GromovRussia$142,470
4Anton WiggSweden$102,570
5Vedat YilmazTurkey$76,930
6Adrian StateRomania$61,640
7Andrey PateychukRussia$51,300
8Naji TannouryLebanon$40,930
9Felipe KetzerBrazil$30,770

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Some Updated Chip Counts

Tim Baker
Tim Baker
Level 6 : Blinds 600/1,200, 1,200 ante

Level: 6

Blinds: 600/1,200

Ante: 1,200

Break TIme

Tim Baker
Tim Baker
Level 5 : Blinds 500/1,000, 1,000 ante

The remaining players are now on their last 15-minute break of the day. After this break, there will be three more levels before players bag up for the evening and return tomorrow at 8 p.m. for Day 2.

Runcan Holds On With a Pair of Nines

Tim Baker
Tim Baker
Level 5 : Blinds 500/1,000, 1,000 ante
Paul Runcan
Paul Runcan

Heads-up to the turn on a board of 4♥Q♠K♦4♣ where Yiannis Liperis fired out a big bet of 31,000 from the small blind. Paul Runcan was his opponent, seated in the cutoff, and after thinking it over Runcan made the call.

The K♥ on the river caused Liperis to check and Runcan happily checked behind. Liperis turned over A♠J♠ for just ace-high, which Runcan had beat with 9♥9♦ for a pair of nines.

Tags: Paul RuncanYiannis Liperis

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