2024 PokerStars EPT Paris

€3,000 Mystery Bounty
Day: 1
Event Info

2024 PokerStars EPT Paris

Final Results
Winner
Winning Hand
33
Prize
€298,796
Event Info
Buy-in
€3,000
Prize Pool
€1,682,936
Entries
997
Level Info
Level
38
Blinds
300,000 / 600,000
Ante
600,000
Players Info - Day 1
Entries
827
Players Left
213

State Surrenders the Pot to Whitlow

Level 7 : Blinds 500/1,000, 1,000 ante

Adrian State raised to 2,000 from the button, the small blind called, as did Judy Whitlow in the big blind.

The action checked to State who continued for 2,000 on the 10710 flop. In response, Whitlow raised to 4,000 out of turn. After the dealer had explained the ruling, the raise stood unless the small blind changed the action. The small blind folded, the raise stood, and State made the call.

The 10 landed on the turn and Whitlow bet out for 10,000. State made a swift fold.

Player Chips Progress
Profile photo of Adrian State ro
Adrian State
120,000
28,000
28,000
Profile photo of Judy Whitlow us
Judy Whitlow
44,000
33,000
33,000

Tags: Adrian StateJudy Whitlow

Panyak Leads the Turn

Level 7 : Blinds 500/1,000, 1,000 ante

Maxim Panyak raised 2,000 under the gun, and Luka Bojovic three-bet 6,000 next to act. The action folded back around to Panyak and he made the call.

The dealer fanned a flop of A63, and Panyak check-called a bet of 3,500.

When the 5 hit the turn, Panyak took the lead, firing 6,500 into the middle. Bojovic thought about it for about five seconds before releasing his hand.

Player Chips Progress
Profile photo of Maxim Panyak ru
Maxim Panyak
63,600
Profile photo of Luka Bojovic rs
Luka Bojovic
20,600
-35,400
-35,400

Tags: Luka BojovicMaxim Panyak

Level: 7

Blinds: 500/1,000

Ante: 1,000

A Round of Counts at the Break

Level 6 : Blinds 400/800, 800 ante
Player Chips Progress
Profile photo of Fabien Jacqueline fr
Fabien Jacqueline
156,000
156,000
156,000
Profile photo of Lorenzo Cendali it
Lorenzo Cendali
142,200
142,200
142,200
Profile photo of Samy Dubonnet fr
Samy Dubonnet
140,000
140,000
140,000
Profile photo of Georgios Karakousis gr
Georgios Karakousis
131,000
131,000
131,000
Profile photo of Raul Van Boxtel nl
Raul Van Boxtel
130,000
45,000
45,000
Profile photo of Stephane Gabarre fr
Stephane Gabarre
128,800
101,300
101,300
Day 1 Chip Leader
Profile photo of Michael Rodrigues pt
Michael Rodrigues
128,200
128,200
128,200
Profile photo of Denzel Spekman nl
Denzel Spekman
128,000
128,000
128,000
Profile photo of Manuel Bueno at
Manuel Bueno
115,000
115,000
115,000
Profile photo of Joris Ruijs nl
Joris Ruijs
115,000
115,000
115,000
Profile photo of Jon Kyte no
Jon Kyte
112,900
22,400
22,400
Profile photo of Adrian State ro
Adrian State
92,000
75,200
75,200
Profile photo of Viktor Jensen se
Viktor Jensen
91,500
19,900
19,900
Profile photo of Michel Karim se
Michel Karim
88,000
52,600
52,600
Profile photo of Yuliyan Kolev bg
Yuliyan Kolev
85,600
-9,400
-9,400
Profile photo of Marle Spragg us
Marle Spragg
67,000
12,000
12,000
Profile photo of Ramzi Bsaibes ae
Ramzi Bsaibes
64,100
-36,400
-36,400
Profile photo of Olga Iermolcheva ua
Olga Iermolcheva
49,000
15,500
15,500
Profile photo of Maria Konnikova us
Maria Konnikova
34,500
5,900
5,900
Profile photo of Maria Ho us
Maria Ho
19,000
19,000
19,000

EPT Paris: Your Ultimate Guide to Off-the-Felt Fun in the City of Lights

Level 6 : Blinds 400/800, 800 ante
Arc de Triomphe
Arc de Triomphe

Today begins the 2024 PokerStars European Poker Tour (EPT). Thousands have descended on Paris for a 12-day poker extravaganza.

After a successful kick-off last year, PokerStars has picked up some valuable lessons, ensuring an even better player experience this time around. The exciting news: the off-the-felt activities are making a comeback, promising a ton of fun beyond the poker tables. Here's what's in store for those making the trip to the French capital city.

Check out the PokerNews guide to off-the-felt fun in Paris

Pinho Catches Helou Bluffing

Level 6 : Blinds 400/800, 800 ante

Luis Pinho opened 1,600 on the button, and both Olga Iermolcheva and Mark Helou came along from the blinds.

The dealer fanned a flop of 852, and Iermolcheva check-folded to a bet of 3,000 from Helou while Pinho called.

The Q hit the turn, and both players tapped the table to see the Q river. Helou fired a bet of 7,500, and Pinho made the call. Helou rolled over K10, and Pinho took down the pot with 65.

Player Chips Progress
Profile photo of Luis Pinho pt
Luis Pinho
44,500
Profile photo of Olga Iermolcheva ua
Olga Iermolcheva
33,500
-1,000
-1,000
Profile photo of Mark Helou lb
Mark Helou
18,600
600
600

Tags: Luis PinhoMark HelouOlga Iermolcheva

Machado Runs Into Kings

Level 6 : Blinds 400/800, 800 ante

Mathieu Quantin opened from the hijack and Peterson Machado three-bet jammed for his last 14,000 from the button. Quantin snap-called.

Peterson Machado: KQ
Mathieu Quantin: KK

The board ran out 95A27; Machado was dead on the turn and departed to the rail.

Player Chips Progress
Profile photo of Mathieu Quantin fr
Mathieu Quantin
58,000
58,000
58,000
Profile photo of Peterson Machado br
Peterson Machado
Busted

Tags: Mathieu QuantinPeterson Machado

Molenaar Check-Raises All-In on Flop

Level 6 : Blinds 400/800, 800 ante

Action was on the flop on a board of 2KQ. Michel Molenaar checked, Oleg Vasylchencko bet 2,000 and Husam Kchok called. Molenaar then check-raised all in for 8,400. Oleg Vasylchencko folded and Kchok made the call.

Kchok showed J10 for a straight draw and Molenaar flipped over A6 for ace-high with the nut flush draw.

The turn came the 8 and river the Q. Molenaar improved to a flush to win the pot and double his stack.

Player Chips Progress
Profile photo of Michel Molenaar nl
Michel Molenaar
26,000
26,000
26,000
Profile photo of Husam Kchok at
Husam Kchok
18,000
18,000
18,000

Tags: Husam KchokMichel MolenaarOleg Vasylchencko