2017 partypoker LIVE German Poker Championship

€5,300 High Roller
Day: 2
Event Info

2017 partypoker LIVE German Poker Championship

Final Results
Winner
Winning Hand
a8
Prize
€64,125
Event Info
Buy-in
€5,300
Prize Pool
€270,750
Entries
57
Level Info
Level
23
Blinds
20,000 / 40,000
Ante
20,000

Backdoor Galore

Level 11 : 1,200/2,400, 2,400 ante
Pierre Neuville picks up a big double
Pierre Neuville picks up a big double

With the table currently playing six-handed, Andreas Eiler opened to 5,400 from the hijack, picking up Pierre Neuville from the small blind and Kenny Hallaert from the big blind.

The three players took an {8-Spades}{5-Diamonds}{3-Spades} flop, with action checking round to Eiler, who put in a continuation bet of 9,500. Both Neuville and Hallaert wanted to see another card, making the call and going to the {6-Clubs} turn. Neuville checked again, with Hallaert taking the lead, betting out 27,000. Eiler thought momentarily, before re-checking his hole cards and folding, while Neuville stuck around to see the river.

The board paired on the {6-Hearts} river, with Neuville checking a third time. After some consideration, Hallaert set Neuville all-in for his remaining 51,600. Neuville wasted no time making the call, turning over {6-Diamonds}{4-Diamonds} for backdoor trips. Hallaert showed his {10-Spades}{7-Spades} for a missed combo draw, as Neuville picked up a big double.

Player Chips Progress
Andreas Eiler de
Andreas Eiler
268,000
78,000
78,000
Pierre Neuville be
Pierre Neuville
203,000
103,000
103,000
Kenny Hallaert be
Kenny Hallaert
101,000
-79,000
-79,000

Bitoun and Neuville Eliminated

Level 10 : 1,000/2,000, 2,000 ante
Pierre Neuville
Pierre Neuville

With some 35,000 in the middle and the board reading {A-Clubs}{6-Clubs}{4-Clubs}{10-Hearts}{10-Diamonds}, Pierre Neuville moved all in and Kacper Pyzara snap-called to turn over {Q-Clubs}{8-Clubs} for a flopped flush. Neuville only had {Q-Spades}{10-Clubs} for trips tens and was sent to the rail.

At almost the same time, Yair Bitoun also ran out of chips. He got it in with {10-Hearts}{8-Hearts} against the {K-Diamonds}{K-Spades} of Michal Schuh on the {8-Clubs}{6-Hearts}{3-Hearts} flop. Bitoun had plenty of outs, but the {J-Spades} turn and {2-Spades} river were not among them.

Player Chips Progress
Michal Schuh cz
Michal Schuh
230,000
137,400
137,400
Kacper Pyzara pl
Kacper Pyzara
215,000
69,900
69,900
Pierre Neuville be
Pierre Neuville
Busted
Yair Bitoun fr
Yair Bitoun
Busted

Tags: Kacper PyzaraMichal SchuhPierre NeuvilleYair Bitoun

Gruissem Doubles; Bitoun Busts

Level 9 : 800/1,600, 1,600 ante
Petr Liesner
Petr Liesner

On the three-way flop of {K-Spades}{9-Hearts}{7-Clubs}, the initial bet was already pulled in while Petr Liesner in the blinds had a raise to 26,000 in front of his cards. Philipp Gruissem then moved all in and Yair Bitoun reshoved. Liesner asked for a count and folded to the shove of Bitoun for 127,000, while Gruissem was the player at risk for 71,700.

Philipp Gruissem: {A-Clubs}{K-Clubs}
Yair Bitoun: {K-Hearts}{5-Hearts}

The {Q-Spades} turn and {7-Diamonds} river failed to improve Bitoun and Gruissem took more than half of his stack to double. Soon after, Bitoun was all in himself for around 55,000 with the {A-Clubs}{9-Diamonds} and Liesner looked him up with {8-Clubs}{8-Hearts}. After a board of {Q-Diamonds}{Q-Spades}{6-Diamonds}{K-Hearts}{10-Spades}, Bitoun became the second casualty of the day, but promised to re-enter shortly via table chat.

Player Chips Progress
Philipp Gruissem de
Philipp Gruissem
175,000
95,000
95,000
WSOP 1X Winner
Petr Liesner cz
Petr Liesner
160,000
38,000
38,000
Yair Bitoun fr
Yair Bitoun
Busted

Tags: Philipp GruissemYair BitounPetr Liesner

Welcome to Day 2 of the 2017 partypoker LIVE German Poker Championship €5,300 High Roller

The King's Casino hosts the German Poker Championships
The King's Casino hosts the German Poker Championships

Day 2 of the 2017 partypoker LIVE German Poker Championship €5,300 High Roller kicks off at 2 p.m. local time. One of the flagship events of the fesitval at the King's Casino in Rozvadov, Europe's biggest poker arena, comes with a guarantee of €250,000. So far, a total of 40 entries emerged with 33 players bagging up chips.

The tournament is played with the new button ante format based on the number of players at each table and registration as well as a single re-entry are possible for another four levels on Day 2. All participants receive 100,000 in chips and the action resumes in level nine with blinds of 800-1,600.

Leading the field of survivors thus far is Germany's Julian Thomas with 288,000, closely followed by Moritz Dietrich with 278,100. Third in chips is German High Roller regular Philipp Gruissem with 219,200 while WSOP bracelet winner Paul Michaelis (214,500) follows close behind.

Other notables that will return for Day 2 include Jack Sinclair (190,400), Ismael Bojang (180,000), partypoker team pro Kristen Bicknell (156,500), Matthias de Meulder (112,300), Maxi Lehmanski (82,700), Czech WSOP bracelet winner Artur Rudziankov (77,800), partypoker team pro Jan-Peter Jachtmann (77,300), 2016 November Niner Vojtech Ruzicka (28,800) and former EPT champion Hossein Ensan (26,000).

The tournament is scheduled to play down to a winner tonight, however, that may change depending on the number of entries and progress throughout the day. The PokerNews team will be on the floor to provide all the action.

Tags: Artur RudziankovHossein EnsanIsmael BojangJack SinclairJan-Peter JachtmannJulian ThomasKristen BicknellMatthias De MeulderMaximilian LehmanskiMoritz DietrichPaul MichaelisPhilipp GruissemVojtech Ruzicka