Main Event Day 1a | 2018 Winamax Poker Open Dublin

09-19-2018 13:02 UTC

Franck Besnard aka Captain Vodka Takes a Shot at Winamax Poker Open

Will Shillibier

Level 4 : 175/350, 350 ante

Every so often while at a poker tournament, you see a player with large novelty sunglasses. Or maybe a silly hit. And every so often you catch a glimpse of someone in full fancy dress. Winamax tournaments are not like other tournaments, and players in fancy dress are much more of a common occurrence.

Enter Franck Besnard who has turned up to Day 1a of the Winamax Poker Open Dublin Main Event dressed as his alter-ego 'Captain Vodka.'

According to Hendon Mob Besnard doesn't have much in the way of poker cashes, but if his costume on Day 1a is anything to go by, it looks like he's going to have an Absolut blast...

Photos courtesy of Caroline Darcourt

Tags: Franck Besnard

Level: 4

Blinds: 175/350

Ante: 350

09-19-2018 12:26 UTC

High Roller Down to Three Tables

Will Shillibier

Level 3 : 150/300, 300 ante

Winamax Team Pros Adrien Delmas and Bruno Lopes

The €1,500 High Roller is down to just two tables and there are still a whole host of big names still in contention including Winamax Team Pros Adrian Delmas, Ivan Deyra, Bruno Lopes and Pierre Calamusa.

Other players include Max Silver, overnight chip leader Upeshka De Silva and Sander van Wesemael.

Photos courtesy of Caroline Darcourt

Tags: Adrian Delmas Bruno Lopes Ivan Deyra Max Silver Pierre Calamusa Sander van Wesemael Upeshka De Silva

09-19-2018 12:25 UTC

Updated Chip Counts; Kooij Five-Bet Shoves

Will Shillibier

Level 3 : 150/300, 300 ante

Here are some updated chip counts from notable players in the Main Event field.

After one player opened to 750 with the blinds at 150/300, Teunis Kooij three-bet to 2,850 from the small blind. The big blind then cold four-bet to 6,250 and the initial raiser folded.

Kooij took a moment or two before moving all in for around 30,000 and his opponent quickly folded.

Player	Chips	Progress
Mark Buckley	50,000	50,000
Marc Macdonnell	47,000	-3,000
Teunis Kooij	44,000	-6,000
Gaelle Baumann	39,000	-11,000

Tags: Teunis Kooij

Level: 3

Blinds: 150/300

Ante: 300

09-19-2018 12:03 UTC

Players Switch from High Roller to Main Event

Will Shillibier

Level 2 : 125/250, 250 ante

The Main Event field is now over 100 players as more and more players jump into the fray on Day 1a. They include Teunis Kooij and Marc Macdonnell who have both been eliminated from the €1,500 High Roller and have switched over to the Main Event.

Player	Chips	Progress
Marc Macdonnell	50,000
Teunis Kooij	50,000

Tags: Marc MacDonnell Teunis Kooij

09-19-2018 11:39 UTC

Baumann First Pro Sighting in the Main Event Field

Will Shillibier

Level 2 : 125/250, 250 ante

The first Winamax Team Pro has been sighted in the Winamax Poker Open Dublin Main Event, and it is none other than Gaelle Baumann.

Famous for her outstanding 10th place finish in the 2012 WSOP Main Event, Baumann is no stranger to strong performances on the Winamax Poker Tour, including cashing the 2013 WPO Dublin Main Event.

Her best result came back in 2014 when she finished second in the Winamax Poker Tour Paris Main Event for €65,000, and she had even more success there earlier this year, finishing fifth in the WiPT High Roller for €27,000.

No doubt Baumann will be a formidable opponent at the table, so we'll keep an eye out for anyone looking to bump heads with her!

Photos courtesy of Caroline Darcourt

Player	Chips	Progress
Gaelle Baumann	50,000

Tags: Gaelle Baumann

Level: 2

Blinds: 125/250

Ante: 250

09-19-2018 11:18 UTC

Bad Beat and Good Beat Jackpots in the Main Event

Will Shillibier

Level 1 : 100/200, 200 ante

Romain Lewis is one of many Winamax Team Pros here this week

Just as we've come to expect, a Winamax live event is not just a case of chips and cards, with one player emerging as winner.

There are plenty of opportunities to have fun and win yourself an extra prize or two while you're in the Main Event. For example, the first elimination on Day 1a, 1b or 1c will receive a €300 buy-in for the Monsterstack which takes place on Saturday.

There is also a 'Kill the Pro' competition; anyone who busts a Winamax Team Pro - and there are many of them present here this week - will receive a commemorative button as well as a €50 online tournament ticket.

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Finally, there is not just a bad beat jackpot but a good beat jackpot! The bad beat jackpot is for any player who loses a pot with quads, whilst using both of their hole cards. They will receive a buy-in for next year's Winamax Poker Open here in Dublin.

Meanwhile, the good beat jackpot is for any player that wins with a straight flush. Nothing else, just wins with a straight flush. They will receive a round of beer for the table and, according to the tournament staff, the dealer as well.

Photos courtesy of Caroline Darcourt

09-19-2018 11:12 UTC

De Silva Leads Winamax Poker Open High Roller

Will Shillibier

Level 1 : 100/200, 200 ante

Cards are in the air on Day 1a of the Winamax Poker Open Dublin Main Event. Also underway is Day 2 of the €1,500 High Roller with several big names still in contention.

They include overnight chip leader Upeshka De Silva who leads the final 24, but it is a feast of poker talent including Max Silver,, Bruno Lopes aka Kool Shen, Teunis Kooij, Sander van Wesemael, Adrian Delmas, Joao Vieira, Sylvain Loosli and Marc Macdonnell.

We'll be keeping an eye on the High Roller, as well as keeping you up to date on the Main Event, which currently has 76 entries.

Photos courtesy of Caroline Darcourt

Tags: Adrian Delmas Bruno Lopes Joao Vieira Marc MacDonnell Max Silver Sander van Wesemael Sylvain Loosli Teunis Kooij Upeshka De Silva