€560 Main Event | 2024 EAPT Madrid

02-19-2024 15:19 UTC+1

Puntas Makes a Move

Ryan Lashmar

Level 22 : Blinds 15,000/30,000, 30,000 ante

Javier Romero opened to 60,000 from the hijack and received a call from Antonio Puntas in the cutoff before Fernando Celdran raised to 155,000 from the button. Both opponents made the call.

The flop came A♦J♠2♠ and action checked around to Celdran who bet 205,000. Romero got out of the way before Puntas moved all in for roughly 700,000. Celdran opted to fold and Puntas took down a sizable pot without showdown.

Player	Chips	Progress
Fernando Celdran	2,975,000 -375,000	-375,000

Antonio Puntas	1,450,000 440,000	440,000
Javier Romero	1,025,000 -150,000	-150,000

Tags: Antonio Puntas Fernando Celdran Javier Romero

02-19-2024 15:39 UTC+1

Puntas Puts Akremi in the Blender

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Ryan Lashmar

Level 22 : Blinds 15,000/30,000, 30,000 ante

Chadi Akremi limped in from the hijack and Antonio Puntas raised to 110,000 from the button. Akremi three-bet to 325,000 and Puntas made the call.

The flop came 7♣4♦2♠ and Akremi fired a 275,000 continuation bet that was called by Puntas.

Both players checked the 6♥ turn leading to the 3♠ river. Akremi checked and Puntas bet 500,000, sending Akremi deep into the tank.

"You have three hands" Akremi commented as he weighed his options, cutting out calling chips to see how much he would have should he call and be wrong.

"There's a lot of chips in there..." Akremi continued, clearly put on a difficult decision. "Might have kings or queens".

Finally Akremi stuck in the call, leaving only 205,000 behind. Puntas showed Q♣Q♦ and scooped in a gargantuan pot after Akremi's hand hit the muck.

Player	Chips	Progress
Antonio Puntas	2,690,000 1,240,000	1,240,000
Chadi Akremi	280,000 -695,000	-695,000

Tags: Antonio Puntas Chadi Akremi

Level: 23

Blinds: 20,000/40,000

Ante: 40,000

02-19-2024 15:53 UTC+1

Chadi Akremi Eliminated in 7th Place (€5,325)

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Ryan Lashmar

Level 23 : Blinds 20,000/40,000, 40,000 ante

Fernando Celdran opened to 85,000 from early position and received a call from Marius Moldoveanu in the hijack before Chadi Akremi moved all in for 205,000 from the small blind. Celdran made the call before Moldoveanu moved all in for over 3,000,000, covering Celdran. Celdran got out of the way leaving Akremi at risk against Moldoveanu.

Chadi Akremi: A♣Q♥
Marius Moldoveanu: A♣A♥

"Story of my life" Akremi commented upon seeing his opponent had pocket aces. Akremi was unable to pull ahead on the K♥K♣9♦4♣3♥ runout and was sent to the rail in seventh-place while Moldoveanu continued to extend his lead over Celdran and the rest of the field.

Player	Chips	Progress
Marius Moldoveanu	3,535,000 260,000	260,000
Fernando Celdran	2,575,000 -400,000	-400,000

Chadi Akremi	Busted

Tags: Chadi Akremi Fernando Celdran Marius Moldoveanu

02-19-2024 16:04 UTC+1

Celdran Battles Moldoveanu

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Ryan Lashmar

Level 23 : Blinds 20,000/40,000, 40,000 ante

Maris Moldoveanu opened to 80,000 from under the gun and Fernando Celdran defended from the big blind.

the flop came Q♠4♠2♦ and Celdran check-called an 80,000 continuation bet from Moldoveanu.

Celdran check-called another bet on the J♦ turn, this time for 130,000.

On the K♠ river Celdran lead out with a bet of 400,000. After about 90 seconds of contemplation Moldoveanu folded and Celdran took down a healthy pot without showdown.

Player	Chips	Progress
Antonio Puntas	3,795,000 1,105,000	1,105,000
Marius Moldoveanu	3,405,000 -130,000	-130,000
Fernando Celdran	2,650,000 75,000	75,000

Ionut Dragomir	1,000,000 -725,000	-725,000
Manuel Ledesma	875,000 60,000	60,000
Javier Romero	325,000 -700,000	-700,000

Tags: Fernando Celdran Maris Moldoveanu

02-19-2024 16:05 UTC+1

Break Time

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Ryan Lashmar

Level 23 : Blinds 20,000/40,000, 40,000 ante

The final six players are now on a 15-minute break.

Level: 24

Blinds: 25,000/50,000

Ante: 50,000

02-19-2024 16:45 UTC+1

Moldoveau Takes from Puntas

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Ryan Lashmar

Level 24 : Blinds 25,000/50,000, 50,000 ante

Marius Moldoveanu opened to 100,000 from the hijack and Antonio Puntas called from the big blind.

Both players checked the J♦6♦2♠ flop leading to the 8♠ turn. Puntas bet 80,000, Moldoveanu raised to 260,000 and Puntas quickly mucked.

Player	Chips	Progress
Antonio Puntas	3,950,000 155,000	155,000
Marius Moldoveanu	3,585,000 180,000	180,000

Tags: Antonio Puntas Marius Moldoveanu

02-19-2024 16:56 UTC+1

Dragomir Wins One Multiway

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Ryan Lashmar

Level 24 : Blinds 25,000/50,000, 50,000 ante

Fernando Celdran limped in from the hijack and Ionut Dragomir limped behind from the button. Javier Romero checked in the big blind.

The flop came K♦J♠9♥. Romero checked, Celdran bet 50,000, Dragomir called and Romero called.

All three players checked the 8♦ turn and K♥ river. Romero had Q♥4♥ for a missed straight draw, Celdran had A♠4♠ for ace-high and Dragomir tabled 10♣9♣ for kings and nines to take the pot.

Player	Chips	Progress
Fernando Celdran	1,550,000 -1,100,000	-1,100,000

Ionut Dragomir	1,335,000 335,000	335,000
Javier Romero	135,000 -190,000	-190,000

Tags: Fernando Celdran Ionut Dragomir Javier Romero

02-19-2024 16:59 UTC+1

Romero Doubles in the Blinds

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Ryan Lashmar

Level 24 : Blinds 25,000/50,000, 50,000 ante

Javier Romero moved all in for 135,000 from the small blind and was called by Antonio Puntas in the big blind.

Javier Romero: A♦7♠
Antonio Puntas: Q♥7♥

Romero was in a great spot to double up with a bigger seven but his hopes were briefly dashed when Puntas hit top pair on the Q♦J♠2♣ flop. Romero reclaimed the lead on the A♥ turn and held on the K♥ river to score a full double up.

Player	Chips	Progress
Antonio Puntas	4,165,000 215,000	215,000
Javier Romero	320,000 185,000	185,000

Tags: Antonio Puntas Javier Romero