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EPT Prague Hands of the Week: Straight Flush vs Nut Flush on Stone Bubble, No One Busts

Mon, 18 Dec 2023 16:35:40 +0000

The 2023 European Poker Tour (EPT) wrapped up on Sunday with Ireland’s Padraig O’Neill emerging victorious in the 5,300 PMain Event for 1,030,000.

PokerNews was on-site for the duration of the festival, and during that time our live reporting team captured a number of interesting and game-changing hands, which are highlighted below in the latest edition of “Hands of the Week.”

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Shyngis Satubayev Closes Series With Comeback Victory in 10K EPT High Roller

Mon, 18 Dec 2023 09:35:39 +0000

All around, chips were being cleared into boxes, tables were emptying, and the confetti was already blasted out of cannons as the winner of the Main Event was announced. But over in a quiet corner of the Hilton Prague, the final table of the 10,300 High Roller was still running and it was the last remaining event of the year at the PokerStars European Poker Tour.

When it came down to it, a heads-up deal was made between Shyngis Satubayev from Kazakhstan and Antoine Saout from France. Both are no strangers to playing for six-figure scores and agreed that a deal made sense. The figures were evened out, with 40,000 and the trophy left to play for.

Padraig O'Neill Turns 12 Big Blinds into 1,030,000 En Route to 2023 EPT Prague Main Event Victory

Sun, 17 Dec 2023 23:35:39 +0000

The road to PokerStars European Poker Tour glory always has plenty of twists and turns, and the record-breaking EPT 5,300 Prague Main Event was no exception.

Jon Kyte, who had led the tournament from Day 3, entered the finale with 229 big blinds and a historic chip lead, one that was assumed to be unassailable. Padraig O’Neill had other ideas and was unexpectedly awarded the final EPT Trophy of the 2023 season after overcoming the Norwegian in heads-up play.

Brazilian Pro Pablo Silva Takes the Trophy in 10,200 No-Limit Hold'em (153,900)

Sun, 17 Dec 2023 21:00:40 +0000

One of the final events of the 2023 PokerStars European Poker Tour (EPT) Prague has wrapped, with Pablo Silva defeating Sweden’s Mounir Tajiou heads up to claim the 10,200 NL Hold’em II title. The tournament attracted a total of 46 entries, with only the top six sharing a prize pool of 446,200.

“It feels good. It was an amazing tournament - my last one in the series,” Silva said following the win. The Brazilian didn’t have it all his own way on Day 2 but managed to take it down for only his second tournament win of his poker career.

High Flying Jon Kyte Leads Final Five in 2023 EPT Prague Main Event

Sat, 16 Dec 2023 19:35:47 +0000

Jon Kyte has been living every poker player’s dream over the last few days at the 2023 PokerStars European Poker Tour Prague. The Norwegian poker pro ended Days 3 and 4 as the chip leader in the 5,300 EPT Main Event and he maintained his position atop the counts as the series showstopper gears up for its final day.

Just five of the record-breaking 1,285-entry field remain, with Kyte’s stack of 22,900,000 (229 big blinds) leading the handful of hopefuls. His grip on the chip lead was rarely threatened throughout the day, thanks to a hat trick of early eliminations that put him into the stratosphere. He will go into the finale with more than half of the chips in play.

Gab Yong Kim Dominates Way to 3,000 Mystery Bounty Victory at EPT Prague (214,674)

Fri, 15 Dec 2023 20:35:45 +0000

South Korea’s Gab Yong Kim has won the 3,000 Mystery Bounty at the 2023 PokerStars European Poker Tour Prague for 219,214 after defeating heads-up opponent Andrej Tekel of Austria in what proved to be a back-and-forth heads-up battle.

Kim came into Day 3 as the chip leader and continued to build his stack throughout the day, “I felt good, I really thought I could win,” said Kim talking about his day. He continuously used his aggression for success, “I knew I could put a lot of pressure on the final table.”

Oleg Vasylchenko Makes Light Work of the EPT Prague 10K Mystery Bounty

Tue, 12 Dec 2023 17:35:40 +0000

Oleg Vasylchenko has overcome a 56-entry field and defeated Enrico Camosci heads-up to win the 74,673 first-place prize here at the 2023 PokerStars European Poker Tour Prague.

Along with his maiden EPT title, Vasylchenko claimed four mystery bounties en route to his victory, totalling 80,000 to bring his final payday 154,673.

Vasylchenko’s win comes after a long history of close calls. Before today, Vaslychenko had four EPT final tables under his belt over the past several years but was never able to take down the title.

Tamas Adamszki Captures His Second EPT Prague Trophy in the 50,000 Super High Roller

Mon, 11 Dec 2023 23:00:39 +0000

Tamas Adamszki set a goal for himself at the start of 2023 as he prepared to transition to playing more live poker tournaments: try to replicate the success he had online over a career that spanned more than a decade to the live arena.

He accomplished that in a big way today when the Hungarian emerged as the champion of the 50,000 Super High Roller at the PokerStars European Poker Tour Prague, defeating fellow Hungarian Laszlo Bujtas to earn 394,670 following a heads-up deal. The win is Adamszkis second one here in Prague after he won the 10,200 No-Limit Holdem event a few days ago, increasing his winnings from these two events to more than 500,000.

Alexander Tkatschew Tops the Record-Breaking 1,100 Eureka Main Event at EPT Prague (511,710)

Mon, 11 Dec 2023 21:35:46 +0000

Alexander Tkatschew has just conquered the record-breaking 4,403-player field in the 1,100 Eureka Main Event at the 2023 PokerStars European Poker Tour (EPT) Prague to earn 511,710 of the 4,226,880 prize pool.

Tkatschew is no stranger to victory, though, as he has just come off a first-place victory of $432,090 at EPT Cyprus, defeating 59 runners in the $25,000 No-limit Hold’em.

“It feels very good. They are very long days and a lot of fun,” said the newly crowned champion. “I like the structure and the field. It’s a very good tournament.”

Ole Schemion Ends His Seven-Year Wait for EPT Glory

Sun, 10 Dec 2023 02:00:39 +0000

Seven years on from winning the 100,000 Super High Roller in Monte Carlo, Ole Schemion has finally ended his wait for another EPT title.

The 31-year-old, who now has over $19.5 million in live tournament earnings, topped the 27-entry field in the second 25,000 NL Hold’em tournament of the 2023 PokerStars European Poker Tour (EPT) Prague for 246,370.

He defeated Diego Zeiter in heads-up play to end his EPT trophy drought. Despite being the runner-up, Zeiter secured his best-ever payout in live poker and banked 158,800 for his efforts.

Teun Mulder Closes in on Top Spot of the Netherlands All-Time Money List

Sat, 09 Dec 2023 00:35:38 +0000

It’s been quite the 24-months for Teun Mulder, and the Dutch star has added to his burgeoning legacy after securing another win on the PokerStars European Poker Tour.

His latest triumph has come at EPT’s final stop of the year in Prague, a destination he’s tasted success in before. This time around, he topped the 15-entry field in the festival’s first 25,000 NL Hold’em event.

He defeated Lithuana’s Paulius Plausinaitis in heads-up play, while online crusher Niklas Astedt rounded out the top three places. The trio were the only players to make the money and shared slices of the 360,150 prize pool.

Details Released for PokerStars EPT Prague Stream Schedule & Mini EPT Online Series

Wed, 06 Dec 2023 13:35:37 +0000

The 2023 PokerStars European Poker Tour stop in Prague has officially kicked off with proceedings underway inside Hilton Prague. The 1,100 Eureka Main Event is the first event of the festival, and its opening Day 1 flight is in session.

Alongside a jam-packed itinerary, poker fans have plenty to look forward to over the next two weeks as PokerStars has shared its live-streaming plan as well as the schedule for the Mini EPT Prague Online series, which features $40,000 in added value.

WSOP Paradise Kicks Off Massive Month of Live Poker; EPT Prague and WPTWC Still to Come

Tue, 05 Dec 2023 12:35:36 +0000

Move over November Nine, this year it’s all about the December Three.

The World Series of Poker (WSOP), European Poker Tour (EPT) and World Poker Tour (WPT) all host major events this month, and all will be vying for the attention and buy-ins of players from around the world.

PokerNews will be at all three, bringing you all the latest news, updates, drama and more as the festivals crown their champions, but here we take a closer look at what sets the three apart.

The Most Memorable & Unexpected Moments from PokerStars EPT Prague

Thu, 23 Nov 2023 12:35:35 +0000

2007 was the first year that the PokerStars European Poker Tour visited Prague, and the Czech capital city has since woven a rich tapestry of poker history.

There have been a plethora of memorable and unexpected moments over the last 16 years, and as PokerStars gears up for the 2023 edition of EPT Prague, PokerNews thought it’d be fun to look back at some of the epic tales that have taken place at the stop.

Your Guide to PokerStars EPT Prague 2023: Schedule Details Unveiled

Thu, 09 Nov 2023 12:30:35 +0000

Get ready for an exhilarating end to the 2023 PokerStars European Poker Tour (EPT) season as the series heads to Prague for the final stop of the year. Known as the City of a Hundred Spires, Prague offers an enchanting backdrop for a thrilling poker experience. The fusion of the citys rich history, remarkable architecture, and vibrant culture sets the stage for an unforgettable poker festivity.

From December 6-17, the Czech capital will host 11 action-packed days of live poker at the Hilton Hotel Prague. Whether youre a seasoned pro or an aspiring player, theres a variety of ways to join in on the excitement. Through avenues like the Power Path or satellites starting from 0.50 on PokerStars, players can secure their seat at the felt. For those seeking higher stakes and eternal glory, there’s the notable 5,300 Main Event and the colossal 50,000 Super High Roller, among other huge events.