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2017 PokerStars Championship Barcelona

Main Event
Jours 6
Event Info

2017 PokerStars Championship Barcelona

Résultats
Gagnant
Main Gagnante
ak
Prix
€987,043
Event Info
Buy-in
€5,300
Prize Pool
€8,157,700
Entrants
1,682
Info Niveau
Niveau
41
Blinds
800,000 / 1,600,000
Ante
200,000

Qualifié pour 215€, Sebastian Sorensson triomphe sur le PokerStars Championship Barcelona (987,043€)

Niveau 41 : 800,000/1,600,000, 200,000 ante
Sebastian Sorensson
Sebastian Sorensson

Les trois derniers survivants du Main Event PokerStars Championship Barcelona 2017 se sont partagés la plus grosse part du prizepool de 8,1 millions d'euros généré par les 1682 inscrits de ce tournoi à 5300€ l'entrée.

Lachezar Petkov, Sebastian Sorensson et Raffaele Sorrentino ont dealé à trois la somme de 2 754 500€. Le trio s'est entendu pour laisser 100.000€ à la victoire, Petkov a encaissé 917 347€ en sa qualité de leader. Sorensson a pris 887 043€ alors que le vainqueur du PSC Monte-Carlo a empoché 850 110€ avant de s'incliner en 3e position.

En éliminant l'Italien, Sebastian Sorensson a construit un énorme avantage pour le head's up qu'il a entamé avec 40,9 millions contre 9,5 et même pas 12 blindes au Bulgare ! Ce dernier s'est bien battu, a doublé plusieurs fois, mais le destin de Sorensson semblait déjà écrit...

Le deal (100.000€ pour vainqueur ne sont pas comptabilisés, ndlr)
Lachezar Petkov: 917,347€
Sebastian Sorensson: 887,043€
Raffaele Sorrentino: 850,110€

Le coverage complet du PSC Barcelona 2017

68 mains après l'élimination de Sorrentino, qui ne sera donc pas le premier double vainqueur du circuit PokerStars Championship, le tournoi s'est conclu par un shove préflop de Lachezar Petkov avec {k-Clubs}{9-Hearts}. En grosse blinde, Sebastian Sorensson se réveillait avec {a-}{k-} pour mettre fin au tournoi principal du festival catalan. Qualifié pour 215€ sur PokerStars, Sorensson s'est préparé en jouant son premier tournoi live la semaine dernière... il vient de remporter le deuxième en faisant 4591 fois sa mise de départ !

La finale du PSC Barcelona 2017

PlaceJoueurGains réels en €Prix originel en €
VainqueurSebastian Sorensson987,0431,410,000
2eLachezar Petkov917,347790,500
3eRaffaele Sorrentino850,110554,000
4eBrian Kaufman402,000402,000
5eAndre Akkari317,960317,960
6eUsman Siddique252,000252,000

"Il y a deux semaines j'étais un joueur de microstakes", a immédiatement lâché le Suédois après son succès, incrédule. "Les journées sont si longues, c'est vraiment ultra-fatiguant", a-t-il assuré après avoir transformé un satellite en un cash de presque 1 million d'euro !

Le chemin du jeune homme vers cette victoire a été plutôt tortueux. Fan de MMA, Sorensson avait misé sur une victoire de Nate Diaz contre Michael Johnson à la fin de 2015. Challenger, Diaz s'est imposé sur décision et Sorensson a vu son compte se garnir de 1000$ supplémentaire. Ce gain a été investi rapidement... sur la candidature de Donald Trump, alors à 3 contre 1 pour l'élection présidentielle.

Soudainement avec 12 000$ devant lui, Sorensson s'est dit qu'il allait commencé à jouer au poker ! En plongeant le bain des micros, le Suédois s'est offert quelques kiffs dont ce satellite pour Barcelona... un gamble couronné de succès.

Une fois dans l'argent, Sorensson s'est fixé pour objectif de jouer serré et de passer les paliers les uns après les autres. Cinquième sur 6 en début de finale, il a attendu patiemment son heure et les décisions limites du chipleader Raffaele Sorrentino.

Après l'élimination du Britannique Usman Siddique, la partie à 5 joueurs s'est étirée sur plus de 70 mains et cinq heures de jeu, la profondeur se réduisant peu à peu. Personne n'a réussi à prendre le contrôle et Akkari, qui a eu 40% des jetons du tournoi en finale, s'est finalement incliné en 5e position. le Team Pro PokerStars encaisse un joli chèque de 317,960€ mais il aura sûrement des regrets notamment d'avoir perdu {q-}{q-} contre {a-}{q-} chez Sorrentino.

"Je suis toujours heureux. Je suis à Barcelone pour faire du poker et je reçois un gros chèque", a assuré celui qui s'est incliné sur un flip contre Petkov quelques mains plus tard.

Le joueur uruguayen Brian Kaufman s'incline lui au pied du podium et rate le deal... en sautant sur la main suivant le busto d'Akkari avec {k-}{q-} contre {a-}{q-} chez le futur vainqueur. Le plan à trois va ensuite durer une heure mais la moyenne baissant à 25 blindes, l'idée d'un arrangement financier va vite se préciser.

Avec un premier prix de 1,41 million et un deuxième de 790 000€, les derniers survivants vont rejeter l'idée d'en finir sur un coup du destin avec un écart si énorme. Sorrentino tire alors son épingle du jeu pour gratter 15 000€ de plus que l'ICM à Sorensson... son meilleur moove de la finale.

Sorrentino va sauter quelques mains plus tard en envoyant tout avec {a-}{q-Spades} insuffisant face à la paire de {3-}{3-} de Sorensson, décidément intouchable. Pas de doublé pour l'Italien qui se consolera en se disant qu'il a gagné plus qu'à Monte-Carlo où il n'avait empoché que 466 174€. "J'étais si proche d'un résultat incroyable. Je ne suis pas heureux, seule la victoire m'aurait rendu heureux. [...] J'ai dealé car la structure s'est effondrée. Nous étions à 20 blindes de moyenne, c'était impossible de développer mon meilleur jeu", a indiqué l'Italien une fois dans le rail.

Avec un avantage de 4 contre un au début du duel, Sorensson a du s'employer après un premier double-up rapide de Petkov. Dans le rôle de l'attaquant, le Suédois a livré une partition complète face à un joueur qui a montré son expérience du head's up shortstack. Le Bulgare n'a rien lâché emmenant pour la première fois un Main Event PokerStars au niveau 41 soit sur les blindes 800 000 - 1 600 000 (200 000) !

Deux mains après l'entame de ce niveau, Sorensson va conclure en grosse blinde en découvrant {a-}{k-} après un shove du bouton de son opposant, dominé avec un {k-} en main... Le Suédois a désormais la bankroll pour se lancer dans une carrière de joueur pro !

Rendez-vous à Prague du 7 au 18 décembre 2017 pour la 7e et dernière étape de la saison 2017 du PokerStars Championship...

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Le classement completdu Main Event
Avec un peu moins de 150 engagés au départ du tournoi, la France s'est classée parmi les nations les plus présentes durant cet événement. Ce sont finalement 19 tricolores qui sont entrés dans les 247 places payées du tournoi. 9e pour un gain à 6 chiffres, [Removed:146] a réalisé la meilleure performance pour un joueur de l'hexagone sur le Main Event.

France : In The Money sur le Main Event PSC Barcelona

[Removed:146] 9e - éliminé au Jour 5 pour 104 000€

Ils ont sauté au Jour 4
Alexis Fleur 26e - 37 300€
Quentin Lecomte 29e - 31 900€
Gregory Janin 70e - 18 190€

Ils ont sauté au Jour 3
Julien Rouxel 90e - 15,490€
[Removed:43] 92e - 15,490€
Christophe Bouziane 98e - 13,380€
Xavier Carriere 105e - 13,380€
Julien Perouse 121e - 11,420€
Aladin Reskallah 131e - 11,420€
Albert Balayn 138e - 11,420€
Gilles Huet 141e - 11,420€
[Removed:413] 145e - 10,270€
Kalidou Sow 157e - 10,270€
Fabrice Maltez 165e - 10,270€
Victor Choupeaux 206e - 9,400€
Jose Astima 219e - 9400€
Arnaud Enselme 239e - 8740€
Jean-Paul Zaffran 247e - 8740€

Tags: Sebastian Sorensson

Lachezar Plamenov Petkov Eliminated in 2nd Place (€917,347)

Niveau 41 : 800,000/1,600,000, 200,000 ante
Lachezar Petkov
Lachezar Petkov

Hand 186: Lachezar Plamenov Petkov woke up with {K-Clubs}{9-Hearts} and shoved for 18.2 million. Sebastian Sorensson snap called with {A-Clubs}{K-Hearts} and soon found out he was a 77% favorite.

"I can't beat you in flips," Sorensson said to Petkov.

"Do I cover him?" Sorensson asked his rail.

He did, and he did.

The flop came {A-Spades}{2-Diamonds}{3-Clubs}, making Sorensson the 97% favorite. The {J-Diamonds} on the turn did it, it was all over as there was no card in the deck that Petkov could hit to still win it. The {10-Spades} on the river was there just to make things official and Petkov exited in 2nd place, good for €917,347.

Tags: Lachezar Plamenov PetkovSebastian Sorensson

Raffaele Sorrentino Eliminated in 3rd Place (€850,110)

Niveau 38 : 400,000/800,000, 100,000 ante
Raffaele Sorrentino
Raffaele Sorrentino

Hand #118: Sebastian Sorensson raised to 3,900,000 from the small blind. Raffaele Sorrentino shoved 14,200,000 from the big blind. Sorensson thought around a minute before calling.

Raffaele Sorrentino: {A-Hearts}{Q-Diamonds}
Sebastian Sorensson: {3-Diamonds}{3-Spades}

The Monte-Carlo champion was at risk and slightly behind. He needed to hit and improve to keep his dream of winning two PokerStars Championship Main Events alive.

Sorrentino didn't get any help on the {6-Clubs}{6-Diamonds}{2-Hearts} flop, nor the {7-Diamonds} turn. The river was the {J-Hearts} and Sorrentino's hand remained second best.

An amazing second deep run saw Sorrentino banking €850,110 for his 3rd place finish. With the cash, the 37-year old Italian nearly doubled his score from Monte-Carlo.

Sebastian Sorensson
Joueur Jetons Progression
Sebastian Sorensson se
Sebastian Sorensson
40,900,000 14,400,000
Lachezar Plamenov Petkov bg
Lachezar Plamenov Petkov
9,500,000 -100,000
Raffaele Sorrentino it
Raffaele Sorrentino
Day 5 Chip Leader
Eliminé

Tags: Raffaele SorrentinoSebastian Sorensson

Brian Kaufman Eliminated in 4th Place (€402,000)

Niveau 37 : 300,000/600,000, 100,000 ante
Brian Kaufman
Brian Kaufman

Hand #96: Brian Kaufman moved all in first to act for 4.7 million with {k-Hearts}{q-Hearts} and got called by Sebastian Sorensson, who had {a-Hearts}{q-Spades} and a covering stack in the big blind.

The {4-Spades}{2-Hearts}{j-Spades} flop was a whiff for Kaufman. A {5-Hearts} turn brought a pile of outs in the form of hearts for Kaufman. A {10-Spades} river was a brick, though.

Joueur Jetons Progression
Sebastian Sorensson se
Sebastian Sorensson
11,400,000 6,325,000
Brian Kaufman Esposito uy
Brian Kaufman Esposito
Eliminé

Tags: Brian KaufmanSebastian Sorensson

Andre Akkari Eliminated in 5th Place (€319,760)

Niveau 37 : 300,000/600,000, 100,000 ante
Lachezar Petkov and Andre Akkari
Lachezar Petkov and Andre Akkari

Hand #95: In the first hand after the blinds went up, Lachezar Petkov open-shoved from the small blind. Andre Akkari called all in for his last 7,775,000 from the big blind.

Lachezar Petkov: {A-Hearts}{9-Spades}
Andre Akkari: {4-Hearts}{4-Clubs}

The Bulgarian and Brazilian rail got on their feet to cheer for their respective champions. The {6-Clubs}{5-Spades}{6-Hearts} flop kept Akkari in the lead but Petkov picked up some counterfeit outs. The {Q-Spades} turn was safe for Akkari as well. Petkov needed an ace, queen, nine or five on the river to win.

The river was the {5-Clubs} and the Bulgarian rail exploded. Akkari's deep run finally came to an end in fifth place. The popular Team PokerStars Pro said his goodbyes as he walked off the stage.

After receiving support from his countrymen, Akkari headed for the payout desk to collect €319,760 in winnings. With the cash, Akkari surpassed fellow Team PokerStars Pro Felipe Ramos on the Brazilian all-time money list.

Lachezar_Petkov
Joueur Jetons Progression
Lachezar Plamenov Petkov bg
Lachezar Plamenov Petkov
2,285,000 -12,315,000
Andre Akkari br
Andre Akkari
Day 4 Chip Leader
WSOP 1X Winner
PokerStars
Eliminé

Tags: Andre AkkariLachezar Plamenov Petkov

Hands #79-83: Sorrentino Doubles on the River

Niveau 36 : 250,000/500,000, 50,000 ante
Raffaele_Sorrentino
Raffaele_Sorrentino

Hand #79: Andre Akkari opened to 1.1 million under the gun with {q-Diamonds}{8-Diamonds} and got flatted by big blind Lachezar Petkov with {k-Diamonds}{k-Clubs}. Petkov checked after flopping top set on {5-Hearts}{k-Spades}{j-Hearts}. Akkari fired in 900,000 and Petkov continued to keep the pot on the small side with a call. Both checked when a {7-Spades} hit, bringing an {a-Hearts}.

Petkov checked and Akkari waved the white flag.

Hand #80: Brian Kaufman opened for 1,050,000 with {k-Clubs}{j-Spades} in the cutoff. Akkari put in the requisite calling chips with {a-Spades}{6-Hearts} in the big blind. Akkari paired when {6-Clubs}{8-Diamonds}{9-Spades} hit, keeping his lead. Check-check and a {7-Spades} hit. Akkari checked again and Kaufman wanted to see another free one: {3-Spades}. Akkari checked a third time and Kaufman put in 1.3 million, winning the pot when Akkari folded.

Hand #81: Petkov raised all in on the button with {a-Diamonds}{j-Diamonds} and swept up the blinds and antes.

Hand #82: Petkov came in raising with 1.1 million in the cutoff with {9-Spades}{9-Diamonds}. Akkari was dealt {9-Spades}{9-Diamonds} on the button and three-bet to 2,775,000. Petkov considered things and mucked.

Hand #83: Akkari opened to 1.1 million in the cutoff with {q-Spades}{q-Clubs}. Raffaele Sorrentino shoved all in with {a-Diamonds}{q-Diamonds} for 7.1 million in the big blind.

The {k-Clubs}{9-Hearts}{4-Hearts} kept things clean for Akkari. A {2-Hearts} turn did nothing for the Italian. However, the {a-Hearts} popped off the deck to give Sorrentino the double and keep him live for a second PokerStars Championship title.

Joueur Jetons Progression
Raffaele Sorrentino it
Raffaele Sorrentino
Day 5 Chip Leader
14,700,000 7,400,000
Brian Kaufman Esposito uy
Brian Kaufman Esposito
9,600,000 600,000
Andre Akkari br
Andre Akkari
Day 4 Chip Leader
WSOP 1X Winner
PokerStars
9,525,000 -6,505,000
Lachezar Plamenov Petkov bg
Lachezar Plamenov Petkov
8,400,000 -550,000
Sebastian Sorensson se
Sebastian Sorensson
8,175,000 -955,000

Tags: Andre AkkariBrian KaufmanLachezar Plamenov PetkovRaffaele Sorrentino

Hands #50-57: Sorrentino Doubles Through Kaufman

Niveau 35 : 200,000/400,000, 50,000 ante
Raffaele_Sorrentino
Raffaele_Sorrentino

Hand #50: Raffaele Sorrentino raised to 800,000 and won the pot preflop.

Hand #51: Lachezar Petkov raised in the cutoff to 825,000 with {q-Spades}{q-Clubs}. Brian Kaufman seemed to think hard about defending big blind but mucked.

Hand #52: Action folded to the blinds, where Kaufman completed with {7-Clubs}{6-Clubs}. Sorrentino jammed it in for 6.3 million with {a-Diamonds}{4-Hearts} and won the pot.

Hand #53: Kaufman opened on the button for 850,000 and won with {k-Diamonds}{8-Clubs}.

Hand #54: Petkov had the {a-Clubs} and an unknown card and completed, and Andre Akkari checked with {6-Clubs}{2-Hearts}. The {j-Spades}{5-Spades}{q-Spades} flop prompted a bet from Petkov, and Akkari folded right away.

Hand #55: Sorrentino picked up {8-Spades}{8-Diamonds} and crammed for 7,025,000 in the cutoff. Everyone behind him mucked.

Hand #56: Action folded to the blinds, where Sebastian Sorensson bumped it up with {7-Clubs}{5-Diamonds}. Big blind Kaufman mucked {7-}{3-}.

Hand #57: Kaufman got {a-Hearts}{6-Diamonds} and shipped all in from the small blind for just under 8 million effective. Sorrentino woke up with {a-Diamonds}{q-Clubs}. The {k-Diamonds}{7-Clubs}{10-Spades} flop and {7-Hearts} turn meant the pot could be chopped. The {9-Clubs} wasn't a card that would do it though.

Joueur Jetons Progression
Raffaele Sorrentino it
Raffaele Sorrentino
Day 5 Chip Leader
15,800,000 9,020,000
Brian Kaufman Esposito uy
Brian Kaufman Esposito
4,700,000 -8,100,000

Tags: Andre AkkariBrian KaufmanLachezar Plamenov PetkovRaffaele SorrentinoSebastian Sorensson

Usman Siddique Eliminated in 6th Place (€252,000)

Niveau 33 : 125,000/250,000, 25,000 ante
Usman_Siddique_Brian_Kaufman
Usman_Siddique_Brian_Kaufman

Hand #21: Andre Akkari raised to 550,000 with {J-Spades}{8-Spades} in middle position. Usman Siddique shoved all in for 5,125,000 with {6-Hearts}{6-Diamonds} from the cutoff. Kaufman reshoved 5,550,000 with {A-Clubs}{K-Clubs} from the small blind and Akkari got out of the way.

Siddique was the one at risk, but if Kaufman would lose, he would've been left with less than two big blinds. The {10-Clubs}{4-Hearts}{4-Diamonds} flop kept Siddique in the lead.

The dealer burned and turned the {K-Diamonds} and Kaufman hit one of the cards he was looking for. Siddique was drawing to the remaining sixes to survive but didn't catch one on the {Q-Diamonds} river.

The London resident received €252,000 for finishing in 6th place, by far the biggest score of his career. With the near double-up, Kaufman is the new chipleader.

Joueur Jetons Progression
Brian Kaufman Esposito uy
Brian Kaufman Esposito
1,162,500 -5,012,500
Usman Siddique gb
Usman Siddique
Eliminé

Tags: Brian KaufmanUsman Siddique

Hands #16-18: Aces for Siddique

Niveau 33 : 125,000/250,000, 25,000 ante
Usman Siddique
Usman Siddique

Hand #16: Raffaele Sorrentino completed the blind with {9-Diamonds}{7-Hearts}. Lachezar Petkov checked his option with {j-Spades}{9-Clubs}. Sorrentino came out betting with 275,000 on {5-Diamonds}{a-Clubs}{6-Hearts} and took it down.

Hand #17: Brian Kaufman opened for 525,000 with {k-Diamonds}{9-Hearts}. Petkov called in the small blind with {q-Clubs}{j-Clubs} and they saw a {4-Spades}{j-Diamonds}{7-Spades} flop heads up. Both checked and Petkov bet out 650,000, and Kaufman called when the {2-Hearts} hit. The river was an {a-Clubs} and Petkov checked. Kaufman bet 900,000.

After some tanking, Petkov called and won the pot.

Hand #18: Sorrentino opened in the cutoff with a hand that contained the {2-Diamonds}. Usman Siddique was dealt {a-Spades}{a-Hearts} in the big blind and called. The flop came {k-Spades}{j-Diamonds}{5-Clubs} and Siddique checked. Sorrentino bet 425,000 and Siddique called. Both checked the {a-Diamonds} and the river was a {3-Diamonds}. Siddique bet 550,000 and Sorrentino called, revealing the {a-Clubs} at showdown.

Joueur Jetons Progression
Lachezar Plamenov Petkov bg
Lachezar Plamenov Petkov
10,325,000 1,625,000
Raffaele Sorrentino it
Raffaele Sorrentino
Day 5 Chip Leader
10,100,000 -1,175,000
Brian Kaufman Esposito uy
Brian Kaufman Esposito
6,175,000 -2,675,000
Usman Siddique gb
Usman Siddique
4,500,000 1,700,000

Tags: Brian KaufmanLachezar Plamenov PetkovRaffaele SorrentinoUsman Siddique

Who Will Win The 2017 PokerStars Championship Barcelona Main Event?

Can Team PokerStars Pro Andre Akkari Win The Main Event?
Can Team PokerStars Pro Andre Akkari Win The Main Event?

It took five long days for 1,682 players to get down to the final six of the 2017 PokerStars Championship Barcelona Main Event. The tournament has been a gigantic success for each of them, having already secured a share of at least €252,000 each of the incredible €8,175,000 prize pool. At the end of the night, the trophy and a life-altering cash of €1,410,000 is awaiting the victor.

Perhaps the biggest story of them all is being written by current chipleader Raffaello Sorrentino (15,500,000). It took nearly100 EPT's for a two-time winner to emerge, yet Sorrentino could become a PokerStars champion for the second time in six editions. Sorrentino cashed €466,714 for winning the PokerStars Championship Presented by Monte-Carlo Casino and needs to finish third or better to surpass that cash. Making the final table again is an improbable feat on its own, winning his second PokerStars Championship title would cement an incredible legacy.

Second in chips is Lachezar Plamenov Petkov from Bulgaria (10,325,000). The heads-up Spin & Go player on PokerStars has already racked up his biggest lifetime cash and is in prime position to call himself a millionaire after the night is over.

The biggest name at the final table sits in third: Team PokerStars Pro Andre Akkari. Cheered on by a boisterous Brazilian rail, Akkari clung to the short stack for most of Day 5 before surging late last night. With over $3,4 million in lifetime cashes and experience playing in the limelight, all eyes will be on the red spade pro as the final table unfolds.

Brian Kaufman Esposito, Sebastian Sorensson and Usman Siddique round out the final six players that will take their seats at noon local time to start the sixth and final day. All their respective profiles, as well as those of the other three, can be found underneath this introduction.

The broadcast will start at 1 p.m. with holecards showing, and will be on a security delay of an hour. The live reporting blog will be following along with the stream as to not spoil any of the action. The action will resume at 12 p.m. local time with 23 minutes left at blinds of 100,000/200,000 with a running ante of 25,000 and continue until the last man is standing. The PokerNews live reporting team will be providing start-to-finish hand-for-hand coverage until the winner is crowned, so don't miss any of the action on this exciting last day of the 2017 PokerStars Championship Barcelona!