€100,000 EPT Super High Roller | 2023 PokerStars EPT Monte Carlo

2023-05-01 15:28 UTC+2

Don't Miss Out on These Five Epic Activities at EPT Monte Carlo

MattHansen

Niveau 21 : 50,000/100,000, 100,000 ante

The 2023 PokerStars European Poker Tour Monte Carlo is underway! The EPT has been visiting Monte Carlo for years, and this year's edition has the potential to be the most memorable yet, with a large number of participants expected. The exclusive principality on the Mediterranean Sea is sure to attract poker players from far and wide this spring.

However, as always, EPTs are not just about poker. The EPT will provide a full range of activities for players and their guests, ensuring that there is always something to do, whether you are at the poker table or not.

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Niveau: 21

Blinds: 50,000/100,000

Ante: 100,000

2023-05-01 15:06 UTC+2

Break Time

Calum_Grant

Niveau 20 : Blinds 40,000/80,000, 80,000 ante

The six remaining players have been sent on their first 20-minute break of the day.

All the players with chips in front of them are in the money and are battling it out for the title, trophy, and lion's share of the prize pool.

Joueur	Jetons	Progression
Mikita Badziakouski	4,840,000	1,760,000
Alex Kulev	1,355,000	-245,000
Orpen Kisacikoglu	975,000	-205,000
Artur Martirosian	900,000
Adrian Mateos	670,000	160,000
Ben Heath	510,000	-200,000

2023-05-01 15:00 UTC+2

Play Some Mini EPT Monte Carlo Events Online

poolshir

Niveau 20 : 40,000/80,000, 80,000 ante

There are three more Mini #EPTMonteCarlo events today, all with SCOOP tickets added.
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2023-05-01 14:54 UTC+2

Heath Gets Kulev to Fold a Pair

Calum_Grant

Niveau 20 : Blinds 40,000/80,000, 80,000 ante

Ben Heath moved all in for 510,000 from early position with A♦10♠ and the action folded to Alex Kulev in the big blind. He looked down at pocket threes and after some thinking time, he decided to let it go.

Joueur	Jetons	Progression
Alex Kulev	1,600,000	-240,000
Ben Heath	710,000

Tags: Alex Kulev Ben Heath

2023-05-01 14:50 UTC+2

Kulev Chips Up With Queens

Mwarburton

Niveau 20 : Blinds 40,000/80,000, 80,000 ante

Alex Kulev raied to 160,000 from early position with Q♦Q♣, the third time he'd picked up the hand on Day 3. Adrian Mateos defended in the big blind with K♦10♠.

The flop came 5♣4♦J♠. Mateos checked and Kulev bet out 80,000. Mateos folded and Kulev scooped a small pot.

Mateos is now down to around five big blinds.

Joueur	Jetons	Progression
Alex Kulev	1,260,000	-580,000
Adrian Mateos	510,000	-440,000

Tags: Adrian Mateos Alex Kulev

2023-05-01 14:42 UTC+2

No Fireworks Between the Big Stacks

Calum_Grant

Niveau 20 : Blinds 40,000/80,000, 80,000 ante

With Q♥J♥ under the gun, Alex Kulev opened to 160,000 before Mikita Badziakouski three-bet his A♣8♥ to 380,000 from the next seat over. Kulev called.

Action checked through on the flop and turn for the final board to show A♥Q♠9♦2♥4♦. Surprisingly, action checked through to showdown and Badziakouski had the winner with his pair of aces.

Joueur	Jetons	Progression
Mikita Badziakouski	3,080,000	-380,000
Alex Kulev	1,840,000	-230,000

Tags: Alex Kulev Mikita Badziakouski

2023-05-01 14:33 UTC+2

Martirosian Hits River to Survive

Calum_Grant

Niveau 20 : Blinds 40,000/80,000, 80,000 ante

Artur Martirosian raised to 280,000 from the cutoff before Alex Kulev reraised from the button. The blinds folded and the cards went on their backs.

Artur Martirosian: K♥4♥
Alex Kulev: A♠J♥

Martirosian whiffed the 8♠6♦2♣ flop and began to leave his seat following the 7♠ turn. However, he soon sat down again as the 4♣ river paired him up to seal the double up.

Joueur	Jetons	Progression
Alex Kulev	2,070,000	-540,000
Artur Martirosian	900,000	550,000

Tags: Alex Kulev Artur Martirosian

2023-05-01 14:29 UTC+2

Badziakouski Increases Lead

Calum_Grant

Niveau 20 : Blinds 40,000/80,000, 80,000 ante

Mikita Badziakouski has continued to apply the aggression preflop and is starting to pull away from the pack.

Joueur	Jetons	Progression
Mikita Badziakouski	3,460,000	590,000
Alex Kulev	2,610,000	170,000
Orpen Kisacikoglu	1,180,000	-87,000
Adrian Mateos	950,000	-400,000
Ben Heath	710,000	-200,000
Artur Martirosian	350,000	-550,000

2023-05-01 14:13 UTC+2

Suvarna Loses Flip to Burst Stone Bubble

Calum_Grant

Niveau 20 : Blinds 40,000/80,000, 80,000 ante

Santhosh Suvarna moved all in for 525,000 from under the gun. Adrian Mateos entered the tank in the hijack before deciding to call as the slightly bigger stack.

The remaining players folded and the players tabled their cards.

Santhosh Suvarna: 9♥9♣
Adrian Mateos: A♥J♥

The defending champion made top two pair on the A♣J♦7♥ flop. The 3♠ turn kept Mateos ahead and the money bubble burst following the 8♥ river.

The six remaining players have now locked up €251,300.