€1,100 FPS Main Event Dia 1a | 2024 PokerStars EPT Paris

2024-02-14 19:50 UTC+2

PN Podcast: WPT Voyage Giveaway, Zinno Allegations, Negreanu vs. Berkey & Guest Leon Wheeler

Nível 8 : Blinds 500/1,000, 1,000 ante

On the latest episode of the PokerNews Podcast sponsored by Global Poker, Chad Holloway, Connor Richards, and Matt Hansen announce a very special giveaway in which one lucky listener of the show will win a cruise package for the upcoming WPT Voyage, one of the most anticipated poker events of the year! Be sure to listen for details on how to enter, and be sure to review the Terms & Conditions of the competition.

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They then talk about the theft allegations against Anthony Zinno, Phil Hellmuth calling out Ike Haxton for wearing a mask, and Daniel Negreanu and Matt Berkey arguing about Jonathan Little, who went about his business and crushed the PokerGO Cup!

Additionally, Jason Koon has departed GGPoker, Hermann Schweiger won the Hendon Mob Winter Championships Main Event, and Phil Laak is returning for Season 12 of High Stakes Poker! Oh, and Connor caught up with Leon Wheeler, the Director of Poker Operations at Resorts World, which is gearing up to host some big poker series in 2024!

Finally, the crew take a look ahead to both the Celebrity Poker Tour Invitational II and CSOP "All in for Epilepsy" on Feb. 8, as well as Leigh Steinberg's 37th Annual Super Bowl Party, which PokerNews will attend.

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2024-02-14 19:28 UTC+2

Karoui Eliminated by Lavollee Deep Into Dinner Break

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Nível 8 : Blinds 500/1,000, 1,000 ante

The entire room was already empty for several minutes, yet two players were involved in a heads-up duel. With the completed board reading 10♠10♥8♦K♥10♣, Lavollee was all-in for 27,700 out of the big blind with around 44,000 in the middle.

Moncef Karoui was the one deep in the tank while Lavollee sat there in silence, not giving away any information. It was by then more than 20 minutes into the break already when Karoui continued his table talk as he remarked "it's more than ten minutes I think about it" in French.

Floor staff then gave Karoui thirty seconds to act with more than 25 minutes into the dinner break already.

Ultimately, Karoui called and Lavollee then turned over his K♠K♦ for kings full of tens. Karoui flashed his K♣9♠ and was eliminated as he was covered by a small margin. He continued to talk with the floor for several more minutes, exclaiming several times "I had a real decision to make" as he spent more than half of a regular level to come to a conclusion.

Lavollee had already disappeared into his now far shorter dinner break without even stacking the chips.

Jogador	Fichas	Progresso
Vincent Lavollee	98,000 98,000	98,000
Moncef Karoui	Eliminado

Tags: Moncef Karoui Vincent Lavollee

2024-02-14 19:20 UTC+2

Complete Guide to EPT Paris 2024 - Everything You Need to Know

Nível 8 : Blinds 500/1,000, 1,000 ante

Following its success in its debut year, the PokerStars European Poker Tour is returning to Paris for its first stop of the 2024 season. A 12-day poker party awaits those who will make the journey to the new-and-improved venue of Palais des Congrès, a state-of-the-art conference center in the heart of the French capital.

Get ready for 12 days of poker excitement at EPT Paris 2024, featuring 46 events starting February 14. The schedule includes tournaments with buy-ins ranging from €250 qualifiers to €50,000 Super High Rollers.

Check out the complete guide to EPT Paris on PokerNews

2024-02-14 18:35 UTC+2

Saft Turns Trips to Send Stamate Packing

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Nível 8 : Blinds 500/1,000, 1,000 ante

With roughly 18,000 already in the middle, the flop read 8♣6♥2♦. Sorin Stamate tossed a bet of 5,000 across the line. Jimmy Saft was the only opponent in the hand and he made the call.

When the 6♣ fell on the turn, Stamate continued for 12,000 and Saft wasted little time matching the bet.

The 4♦ completed the board. This time Stamate took about 30 seconds before announcing a bet of 15,000, leaving just 6,800 behind. Saft paused for a moment before announcing all in. Stamate pushed his remaining chips across the line, only to see the 10♦6♦ giving Saft trips. Stamate's J♥J♦ was turned face-up as he exited the table.

Jogador	Fichas	Progresso
Jimmy Saft	195,000 105,000	105,000
Sorin Stamate	Eliminado

Tags: Jimmy Saft Sorin Stamate

2024-02-14 18:13 UTC+2

Atmani Scores Double Knockout

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Nível 7 : Blinds 400/800, 800 ante

With a three-bet to 3,700 already called, Christiaan Coppoolse jammed for around 36,000 in late position. Sabare Atmani called on the button and Jamel Said called it off with fewer chips.

Jamel Said: 9♦8♦
Christiaan Coppoolse: K♥8♥
Sabare Atmani: Q♦J♦

The board ran out Q♥5♥4♠4♣10♣ for the bigger stack Atmani to send two players to the rail.

Jogador	Fichas	Progresso
Sabare Atmani	130,000 130,000	130,000
Jamel Said	Eliminado
Christiaan Coppoolse	Eliminado

Tags: Christiaan Coppoolse Jamel Said Sabare Atmani

2024-02-14 17:55 UTC+2

Mifsud Eliminated by Zarbo

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Nível 7 : Blinds 400/800, 800 ante

Three ways to the 6♦3♠2♦ flop, Brandon Mifsud faced a bet worth 3,200 by Giuseppe Zarbo and the check-call by Antoine Rahal. He then jammed for 16,800 and Zarbo sigh-called after plenty of consideration, while Rahal folded.

Brandon Mifsud: A♠7♠
Giuseppe Zarbo: 7♥7♦

The board completed with the 4♥ turn and K♦ river, which knocked out Mifsud.

"I had ace-five," Rahal mentioned in his native French.

Jogador	Fichas	Progresso
Giuseppe Zarbo	85,000 37,000	37,000
Antoine Rahal	70,000 51,000	51,000
Brandon Mifsud	Eliminado

Tags: Antoine Rahal Brandon Mifsud Giuseppe Zarbo

2024-02-14 17:33 UTC+2

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

Nível 6 : Blinds 300/600, 600 ante

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

2024-02-14 17:10 UTC+2

Zaks Gets Value From Bevenja

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Nível 6 : Blinds 300/600, 600 ante

Kostya Zaks in the big blind made it 9,500 to go out of the big blind on the K♥9♥2♣A♦ turn and Aleksandar Bevenja called on the button. Zaks then bet 19,000 on the J♠ river and Bevenja eventually paid it off.

The A♥K♠ of Zaks for top two pair won the sizeable pot as Bevenja shook his head and mucked his cards.

Jogador	Fichas	Progresso
Kostya Zaks	88,000 88,000	88,000
Aleksandar Bevenja	21,000 21,000	21,000

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2024-02-14 16:49 UTC+2

El Blied Doubles Through Bonnardot

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Nível 6 : Blinds 300/600, 600 ante

Benjamin Bonnardot had reraised to 4,800 for Laurent Michot to call before Adam El Blied made it 15,000 to go. Bonnardot then moved all in for Michot to fold and El Blied called all-in.

Adam El Blied: A♣A♥
Benjamin Bonnardot: K♦K♥

The clash of the two premium pairs ended in a double for El Blied on a board of A♠10♥9♠2♦3♥.

"I had jacks," Michot mentioned in French.

Jogador	Fichas	Progresso
Adam El Blied	47,000 47,000	47,000
Laurent Michot	32,000 32,000	32,000
Benjamin Bonnardot	15,000 15,000	15,000

Tags: Adam El Blied Benjamin Bonnardot Laurent Michot

2024-02-14 15:37 UTC+2

Breckmann Doubles From Small Blind

Nível 4 : Blinds 200/400, 400 ante

Jakup Breckmann was all in preflop from the small blind for 12,800 against Xavier Carriere in the big blind. Players flipped their cards, with Breckmann at risk.

Jakup Breckmann: K♥J♣
Xavier Carriere: 3♣3♠

The board ran out J♦5♦8♦K♠9♥. Breckmann made two pair, kings and jacks, to double up his stack.

Jogador	Fichas	Progresso
Jakup Breckmann	28,000
Xavier Carriere	5,000

Tags: Xavier Carriere