Danielle Noja Among Leaders as Warm Up Approaches the Money
The $2,200 Warm Up at the 2025 Merit Poker Carmen Series is heading into its most pivotal stage as 105 players return for Day 3. With the money bubble looming and the pressure mounting, the stakes have never been higher as the remaining contenders battle for a share of the $1,188,640 prize pool and the $210,000 top prize.
Leading the charge is Kirill Burtin, who bagged 1,825,000 chips after a dominant showing on Day 2. Right behind him is Danielle Noja (1,530,000), followed by Kirill Shcherbakov (1,420,000), both looking to challenge for the top spot. With deep stacks, short stacks fighting for survival, and the tension of the approaching bubble, today's action promises to be fast-paced and filled with high-stakes drama.
Top Ten Chip Counts
| Place | Player | Country | Chip Count | Big Blinds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kirill Burtin | Russia | 1,825,000 | 91 |
| 2 | Danielle Noja | Australia | 1,530,000 | 77 |
| 3 | Kirill Shcherbakov | Russia | 1,420,000 | 71 |
| 4 | Razvan Nicolae Sabau | Romania | 1,350,000 | 68 |
| 5 | Erdal Gulseven | Turkey | 1,325,000 | 66 |
| 6 | Radoslav Stoyanov | Bulgaria | 1,240,000 | 62 |
| 7 | Yilu Yuan | China | 1,170,000 | 59 |
| 8 | Bassel Moussa | Lebanon | 1,165,000 | 58 |
| 9 | Baltazar Five | Lebanon | 1,165,000 | 58 |
| 10 | Berik Mussin | Kazakhstan | 1,160,000 | 58 |
Day 3 kicks off at noon local time with blinds of 10,000/20,000 and a big blind ante of 20,000. The remaining players will fight for a spot in Monday’s finale, where one will claim the first major title of the series.
The first hurdle of Day 3 will be the money bubble, as only 87 players will walk away with a piece of the seven-figure prize pool. With 18 eliminations still needed before the payouts begin, the short stacks will be feeling the pressure, while the big stacks look to capitalize on their advantage. A min-cash is worth $3,015, but every pay jump will be critical as the field battles toward the final table, where the top prize of $210,000 awaits.
Payouts
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