2024 PokerStars EPT Prague

Day: 1a
Event Info

2024 PokerStars EPT Prague

Final Results
Winner
Piotr Stzenkiel
Winning Hand
k3
Prize
€491,040
Event Info
Buy-in
€2,200
Prize Pool
€3,171,840
Entries
1,652
Level Info
Level
35
Blinds
200,000 / 400,000
Ante
400,000
Players Info - Day 1a
Entries
1,177
Players Left
177

Johnson's Straight Sends Borregaard to the Rail

Level 4 : Blinds 200/500, 500 ante
Keith Johnson
Keith Johnson

With the pot sitting at around 15,000 and the board showing 379J, Mads Borregaard led out with a bet of 12,500, leaving himself with just 11,000 behind. Keith Johnson, sensing an opportunity, shoved all-in for roughly 29,000. Giovanni Salvatore, also in the mix, was left to ponder his decision, eventually folding after a lengthy tank.

The action returned to Borregaard, who rechecked his cards, paused for a moment, and then pushed all his chips into the middle, showing AA.

Johnson confidently turned over 108, revealing a straight, and Borregaard quickly realized his tournament run had come to an end. The 2 river card changed nothing, and Johnson scooped the pot, sending Borregaard to the rail.

Player Chips Progress
Profile photo of Keith Johnson gb
Keith Johnson
71,000
71,000
71,000
Profile photo of Giovanni Salvatore it
Giovanni Salvatore
26,600
26,600
26,600
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Mads Borregaard
Busted

Tags: Giovanni SalvatoreKeith JohnsonMads Borregaard

Nachshon Forces a Fold with Relentless Pressure

Level 3 : Blinds 200/400, 400 ante
Itamar Nachshon
Itamar Nachshon

Ben Hershkovich kicked off the hand with a raise to 1,000 from under the gun, drawing a call from Conor Odriscoll in early position. When the action reached Itamar Nachshon, he seized the opportunity to apply pressure with a three-bet to 4,000. Only Odriscoll stuck around to see the flop.

The dealer spread 3Q7, and Odriscoll checked to Nachshon, who confidently continued with a bet of 5,000. After some thought, Odriscoll made the call.

The turn brought the 2, and Odriscoll again deferred with a check. Nachshon took his time, deliberating before sliding out a bet of 9,400. The sizing proved too much for Odriscoll, who folded, allowing Nachshon to scoop the pot with steady aggression.

Player Chips Progress
Profile photo of Fabio Peluso it
Fabio Peluso
423,000
423,000
423,000
Profile photo of Itamar Nachshon il
Itamar Nachshon
55,000
55,000
55,000
Profile photo of Ben Hershkovich il
Ben Hershkovich
42,000
42,000
42,000
Profile photo of Ramon Colillas es
Ramon Colillas
38,000
8,000
8,000
Profile photo of Conor Odriscoll ie
Conor Odriscoll
26,000
26,000
26,000
Profile photo of Alexane Najchaus fr
Alexane Najchaus
8,800
8,800
8,800
Winamax

Tags: Ben HershkovichConor OdriscollItamar Nachshon

€2,200 Eureka High Roller Returns at EPT Prague

Grzegorz Kozieja
Grzegorz Kozieja

The €2,200 Eureka High Roller is set to begin today at 12 p.m. local time at the Hilton Prague as part of the 2024 European Poker Tour (EPT) Prague. Known for its massive fields and intense competition, this event attracts top-tier professionals and aspiring amateurs alike, all chasing poker glory and a significant prize.

Last year, Grzegorz Kozieja triumphed over a challenging field of 1,478 entries to secure the title and a remarkable €474,510 payday. The Polish pro demonstrated outstanding determination, rallying from a chip disadvantage to defeat Safwane Bahri in an intense heads-up showdown. With even larger numbers anticipated this year, the 2024 edition promises to be another thrilling installment of the Eureka High Roller.

2023 €2,200 Eureka High Roller Final Table Results

PlacePlayerCountryPrize (EUR)
1Grzegorz KoziejaPoland€474,510
2Safwane BahriFrance€292,520
3Bruno VolkmannBrazil€208,940
4Jason WheelerUnited States€160,730
5Dan LarsenDenmark€123,640
6Sokratis LinarasGreece€95,120
7Vasileios ChatzilazarouCyprus€73,160
8Pablo Brito SilvaBrazil€56,300

Players will start at Level 1 with blinds of 100/200 and a 200 big blind ante, receiving 30,000 chips as their starting stack. Levels last 40 minutes, with a 20-minute break every three levels and a 75-minute dinner break after Level 10. Late registration closes at the start of Level 11, and unlimited reentries are permitted.

Day 1 will play down to the money, with the bubble expected to burst when approximately 15% of the field remains. All players advancing to Day 2 will have locked up a minimum payout, and the action will continue tomorrow until a new champion is crowned.

Stay tuned to PokerNews for live updates, key moments, and chip counts as we follow the €2,200 Eureka High Roller from the first flop to the final hand.

Tags: Bruno VolkmannDan LarsenGrzegorz KoziejaJason WheelerPablo Brito SilvaSafwane BahriSokratis LinarasVasileios Chatzilazarou