2022 WSOP International Circuit - WSOPC Rozvadov - Autumn Edition

€1,700 NLH Main Event
Day: 1a
Event Info

2022 WSOP International Circuit - WSOPC Rozvadov - Autumn Edition

Final Results
Winner
Winning Hand
j10
Prize
€189,650
Event Info
Buy-in
€1,700
Prize Pool
€1,101,430
Entries
748
Level Info
Level
34
Blinds
200,000 / 400,000
Ante
400,000
Players Info - Day 1a
Entries
307
Players Left
127

Pudel Sends Di Giacomo Packing

Level 3 : Blinds 200/400, 400 ante
Claudio Di Giacomo
Claudio Di Giacomo

Piotr Walenta raised to 1,000 and Claudio Di Giacomo and Nils Pudel then three-bet to 5,100 in the small blind. Di Giacomo was the only caller to see a flop of {10-Clubs}{6-Clubs}{5-Spades} on which Pudel continued for 6,000 and received a call.

After the {8-Spades} turn, Pudel checked and came along once Di Giacomo bet 10,000.

The {a-Clubs} river completed one of the flush draws and Pudel bet 30,000, which covered the 18,000 of his opponent. Di Giacomo reluctantly called with the {k-Spades}{10-Spades} for a pair of tens and was shown the {k-Clubs}{j-Clubs} for the nut flush by Pudel.

Player Chips Progress
Nils Pudel de
Nils Pudel
105,000
55,000
55,000
Claudio Di Giacomo it
Claudio Di Giacomo
Busted

Tags: Claudio Di GiacomoNils PudelPiotr Walenta

Kotecha Sends Ugucctoni to the Rail

Level 2 : Blinds 100/300, 300 ante
Michael Ugucctoni
Michael Ugucctoni

With the action already on the {j-Hearts}{8-Hearts}{4-Clubs}{6-Diamonds}{10-Hearts} river, Michael Ugucctoni was in the tank. He had some 13,800 behind and faced the far larger bet by Vinesh Kotecha. After some two and a half minutes, the Italian called and Kotecha tabled the {k-Hearts}{5-Hearts} for the second nut flush.

Ugucctoni flashed his {9-Hearts}{8-Spades} and then headed to the cashier, presumably to re-enter shortly.

Player Chips Progress
Vinesh Kotecha gb
Vinesh Kotecha
77,000
77,000
77,000
Michael Ugucctoni it
Michael Ugucctoni
Busted

Tags: Michael UgucctoniVinesh Kotecha

Neuville Bounces Back With a Double

Level 2 : Blinds 100/300, 300 ante
Pierre Neuville
Pierre Neuville

The start into Day 1a had been rough for Pierre Neuville as his stack was quickly cut into nearly half. Just now he was all-in for around 17,000 on the {8-Diamonds}{4-Diamonds}{3-Spades}{a-Hearts} turn and looked up by Samuel Ju.

Pierre Neuville: {a-Diamonds}{3-Clubs}
Samuel Ju: {a-Clubs}{q-Clubs}

The {j-Clubs} fell on the river and Neuville doubled back to nearly the starting stack.

Player Chips Progress
Pierre Neuville be
Pierre Neuville
42,000
12,000
12,000
Samuel Ju de
Samuel Ju
19,000
19,000
19,000

Tags: Pierre NeuvilleSamuel Ju

Heidel Bows Out Early On

Level 2 : Blinds 100/300, 300 ante
Oliver Heidel
Oliver Heidel

Following a raise by Pasquale Di Ceglie to 700 and a three-bet to 2,200 by Vaclav Jelinek, Oliver Heidel jammed for the last 8,900 in the small blind. The big blind folded and so did Di Ceglie, while Jelinek sigh-called.

Oliver Heidel: {8-Spades}{8-Hearts}
Vaclav Jelinek: {k-Clubs}{j-Clubs}

The {k-Diamonds}{5-Spades}{3-Spades} flop improved Jelinek, who remained ahead on the {6-Diamonds} turn and {5-Hearts} river.

Player Chips Progress
Volkan Alkan de
Volkan Alkan
90,000
40,000
40,000
Defending Champion
Vaclav Jelinek cz
Vaclav Jelinek
45,000
45,000
45,000
Oliver Heidel de
Oliver Heidel
Busted

Tags: Oliver HeidelPasquale Di CeglieVaclav Jelinek

Brimmers First Casualty of the Day

Level 1 : Blinds 100/200, 200 ante
Gerhard Brimmers
Gerhard Brimmers

In a previous hand against Robert Ashelm doubled through Gerhard Brimmers with {a-Clubs}{k-Hearts} versus {10-Hearts}{10-Spades} on a board of {7-Spades}{6-Spades}{6-Diamonds}{7-Diamonds}{4-Diamonds}. Shortly after, Mark Helou squeezed to 4,800 only for Brimmers to get his stack of around 20,000 in. Helou quickly called and the cards were turned over.

Gerhard Brimmers: {a-Spades}{q-Diamonds}
Mark Helou: {a-Clubs}{k-Clubs}

The {j-Clubs}{5-Clubs}{4-Clubs} flop left Brimmers drawing dead right away, which made the {10-Spades} turn and {6-Hearts} river a formality.

Player Chips Progress
Mark Helou lb
Mark Helou
80,000
30,000
30,000
Robert Ashelm de
Robert Ashelm
75,000
75,000
75,000
Jakob Miegel de
Jakob Miegel
52,000
2,000
2,000
Gerhard Brimmers de
Gerhard Brimmers
Busted

Tags: Gerhard BrimmersMark HelouRobert Ashelm

Welcome to the WSOP International Circuit King's €1,700 Main Event Autumn Edition

Volkan Alkan Wins the WSOPC €1,700 Main Event
Volkan Alkan Wins the WSOPC €1,700 Main Event

For the third time in 2022, the World Series of Poker International Circuit has been heading to Europe's biggest poker arena at the King's Resort in Rozvadov. Throughout the entire stop, a total of 12 coveted WSOP Circuit rings will be awarded and the biggest payday awaits in the €1,700 Main Event, which comes with a guaranteed prize pool of €1,000,000.

The previous two editions in the current year attracted 808 and 648 entries respectively, surpassing the seven-figure goal initially while coming up short a few entries back in April. Volkan Alkan emerged as the champion the last time around and claimed a top prize of €160,500 while also securing his entry into the 2022 WSOP Europe €10,350 Main Event as well.

Whether or not Alkan or the previous champion Feyzullah Karaarslan will be back to earn yet another major victory for their poker resume remains to be seen. Among the ring event winners during the ongoing stop were notables such as Dorian Melchers, Peter Kamaras, Renat Bohdanov, Michael Magalashvili, Didier Rabl, and Michael Ugucctoni.

The tournament features two starting days in which nine levels of 60 minutes each will be completed. There will be a 20-minute break every two levels with an extended 45-minute dinner break after level four, during which all participants can take advantage of the buffet at King's Resort. The contenders receive 50,000 in chips and the blinds commence at 100-200 with a big blind ante of 200.

As part of the ongoing qualifier program of the venue, the top 12 finishers in this event will win an entry to the 2022 WSOP Europe Main Event worth €10,350. The hunt for the WSOP glory takes place from October 26 until November 16 and 15 gold bracelets will be awarded.

Late registration for this event remains open for the first two levels on Day 2 at approximately 4.20 pm local time on Saturday, October 9, 2022. All tournament days get underway at 2pm local time and the PokerNews live reporting team will be at the venue from start to finish until a winner has been crowned on Tuesday, October 11.

Tags: Didier RablDorian MelchersFeyzullah KaraarslanMichael MagalashviliMichael UgucctoniPeter KamarasRenat BohdanovVolkan Alkan