€1,100 Estrellas Poker Tour Main Event Día 1a | 2024 PokerStars EPT Barcelona

2024-08-26 13:34 UTC+1

Kvisthammar Doubles With a Boat

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Nivel 4 : Blinds 200/400, 400 ante

After an early position raise and a call by Antoine Rahal in the cutoff, Peter Kvisthammar three-bet squeezed all in from the big blind for 10,200. The initial raiser folded but Rahal made the call.

Peter Kvisthammar: 8♦8♥ All in
Antoine Rahal: A♣10♥

The flop of 2♣8♣10♣ gave Kvisthammar a set but Rahal still had a flush draw. The 2♠ on the turn improved Kvisthammar to a full house and the 3♣ came on the river giving him a much-needed double up.

Jugador	Fichas	Progreso
Peter Kvisthammar	23,500 23,500	23,500
Antoine Rahal	7,000 7,000	7,000

Tags/etiquetas: Antoine Rahal Peter Kvisthammar

2024-08-26 13:30 UTC+1

Can the Estrellas Poker Tour Main Event Set a New Record?

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Nivel 4 : Blinds 200/400, 400 ante

A year ago, Lucien Cohen, famously known as "Ratman" for his pest control business, etched his name in PokerStars history by conquering the largest-ever field in the €1,100 Estrellas Poker Tour Main Event at Casino Barcelona. Out of a staggering 7,398 entries, Cohen scurried through the competition like a survivor, avoiding extermination, and claimed victory when the dust finally settled.

Cohen's triumph was nothing short of remarkable. After the last card hit the felt, he swept up every chip in sight, walking away with a colossal €676,230, his biggest win since his 2011 EPT Main Event victory in Deauville (€880,000). The total prize pool for the event was an eye-popping €7,102,080, a testament to the growing allure of live poker.

Now, as the 2024 edition of the ESPT Main Event at EPT Barcelona kicks off, the poker world is abuzz with anticipation. Can this year’s event set a new record? With live poker experiencing a boom over the last few years, the chances are looking better than ever.

Day 1a has already seen an impressive 233 players take their seats, setting a brisk pace that could easily surpass last year’s 353 entrants. But even if Day 1a doesn’t quite hit the mark, players have seven more opportunities to join the fray before the survivors converge for Day 2 on August 30.

One thing is certain: all eyes are on Casino Barcelona, where the stage is set for another thrilling chapter in the EPT's history.

2023 ESPT €1,100 Main Event By the Numbers

Day	Players Total	Players Left
Day 1a	353	53
Day 1b	155	23
Day 1c	961	144
Day 1d	459	69
Day 1e	1467	219
Day 1f	936	141
Day 1g	1800	270
Day 1h	1267	190
Day 2	1109	153
Day 3	153	26
Day 4	26	6
Day 5	6	1

Tags/etiquetas: Lucien Cohen

Nivel: 4

Ciegas: 200/400

Ante: 400

2024-08-26 13:02 UTC+1

First Break

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Calum Grant

Nivel 3 : Blinds 100/300, 300 ante

The 194 remaining players are on their first 20-minute break of the day. So far there have been 212 entries, putting €216,000 into the prize pool.

2024-08-26 13:00 UTC+1

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Nivel 3 : 100/300, 300 ante

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2024-08-26 12:56 UTC+1

Netanel's Set Sends Berrehail to the Rail

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Nivel 3 : Blinds 100/300, 300 ante

Uri Netanel limped from middle position before Ivanus Cristian raised to 1,100 from cutoff. Sammy Berrehail called from the small blind and Netanel put in the call as well.

The action checked through on the 9♥J♥2♣ flop and the Q♦ came on the turn. Berrehail and Netanel checked again, but Cristian bet 1,500. Berrehail made the call before Netanel check-raised to 5,100. Cristian folded, but Berrehail moved all-in for roughly 11,000. Netanel called and the cards were revealed.

Sammy Berrehail: K♠Q♣ All in
Uri Netanel: 2♦2♥

Berrehail needed some help on the river to survive. However, it didn't come as the dealer put out the J♦, improving Netanel to a full house and eliminating Berrehail.

Jugador	Fichas	Progreso
Uri Netanel	58,000 58,000	58,000
Ivanus Cristian	23,000 3,500	3,500
Sammy Berrehail	Eliminado

Tags/etiquetas: Ivanus Cristian Sammy Berrehail Uri Netanel

2024-08-26 12:51 UTC+1

Sanchev Doesn't Like His Top Pair

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Calum Grant

Nivel 3 : Blinds 100/300, 300 ante

Jose Cano Sanchez limped in from under the gun before Xavier Sandoval Sala raised to 1,500 from the cutoff. PokerStars ambassador and EPT France Main Event winner Barny Boatman tagged along from the small blind, ahead of Francesco Guixeras defending his big blind.

Action checked to Sala on the A♦J♦7♥ flop, and he moved all in for his last 6,200. The blinds quickly folded, and then Sanchez flashed the A♣ before returning his cards to the dealer.

Jugador	Fichas	Progreso
Barny Boatman	38,000 6,000	6,000

Jose Cano Sanchez	30,000 2,500	2,500
Xavier Sandoval Sala	12,000 12,000	12,000

Tags/etiquetas: Francesco Guixeras Barny Boatman Jose Cano Sanchez Xavier Sandoval Sala

2024-08-26 12:34 UTC+1

Boatman Doubles Up

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Nivel 3 : Blinds 100/300, 300 ante

Xavier Sala raised to 800 on the button. Guy Cicconi called from the small blind before PokerStars ambassador Barny Boatman three-bet to 3,100 out of the big blind. Sala and Cicconi both called.

Cicconi checked the 10♠5♣Q♦ flop and Boatman moved all-in for 17,100 total. Only Sala called and the cards were revealed.

Barny Boatman: A♣K♣ All in
Xavier Sala: K♠Q♠

The 2♣ came on the turn and the 3♣ hit the river, improving Boatman to the nut flush and earning him a full double up at the expense of Sala.

Jugador	Fichas	Progreso
Barny Boatman	44,000 15,000	15,000

Guy Cicconi	35,000 35,000	35,000
Xavier Sala	10,000 22,500	22,500

Tags/etiquetas: Barny Boatman Guy Cicconi Xavier Sala

Nivel: 3

Ciegas: 100/300

Ante: 300

2024-08-26 12:20 UTC+1

Accidental Exposure from Ouache

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Nivel 2 : Blinds 100/200, 200 ante

Yoan Ouache opened to 500 from the cutoff and was called by Thierry Navarro from the button. Maria Konnikova and Regis Levy called from the blinds.

The connected J♠10♠9♣ flop saw action checked to Ouache, who bet 900. Navarro and Konnikova called ahead of Levy folding.

A bricky 5♥ came on the turn, and Ouache continued for another 3,000. Navarro called before Konnikova released her hand.

The 10♣ river paired the board, and Ouache checked. He then exposed his K♦J♥, thinking Navarro checked behind.

That wasn't the case, and Ouache repeatedly apologised. Navarro lamented momentarily and then chucked his K♠9♠ into the muck.

Jugador	Fichas	Progreso
Maria Konnikova	30,500 30,500	30,500

Yoan Ouache	30,000 30,000	30,000

Tags/etiquetas: Maria Konnikova Regis Levy Thierry Navarro Yoan Ouache

2023 ESPT €1,100 Main Event By the Numbers

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