$1,100 Mystery Bounty ($1,000,000 GTD)
Dia 3 Começado
2023 PokerNews Cup
$1,100 Mystery Bounty ($1,000,000 GTD)
Dias: 3
Event Info
Resultados Finais
Event Info
Informações do Nível
Informações do Jogador - Dia 3
2023 PokerNews Cup
Buy-in
$1,100
Premiação
$2,261,070
Entries
2,331
Nível
37
Blinds
500,000 / 1,000,000
Ante
1,000,000
Entries
9
Jogadores Restantes
1
One $50,000 Bounty Among The Prizes At The PokerNews Cup Final Table
The $1,100 PokerNews Cup Mystery Bounty saw the largest tournament turnout in Golden Nugget, Las Vegas history. A field size of 2,331 saw the initial guarantee smashed with a final prize pool of $2,261,070. From that starting field, to the 292 that returned to play yesterday, to just nine players all of whom are looking for the PokerNews Cup title, the first place prize of $218,605, and the $50,000 bounty that is still in play waiting to be claimed by one of the nine.
Leading the way with nearly half of the chips in play is Argentina’s Felipe Olivieri, who sits with 30,825,000. Olivieri has been a dominant force in the latter half of play in the tournament, knocking out player after player and amassing more chips than any other player. Olivieri’s best live cash prior to today was $69,100 from the 2019 PSPC, but today he has the opportunity to top that score.
Sitting behind him in the counts is Slovenia’s Vid Zagar who sits with 12,275,000. Zagar has already collected one $100,000 bounty, so his profit at the end of the tournament is already guaranteed higher than most of his competitors. Zagar has a number of cashes to his name already, with his biggest lifetime score sitting at $52,105, which came last December. A deep run here today could change that and give him his first PokerNews Cup victory.
Third is Forrest Raleigh who starts the day with 7,800,000. The WSOP Circuit regular holds a number of cashes to his name, with a career best score for a runner up finish in a WSOPC Main Event for $167,637. A major title has eluded him thus far and he looks to change that today. The well-dressed player sits in third and eliminated the final player of last night to bring the field to the final table.
Final Table Seat Draw
| Table | Seat | Name | Country | Chip Count | Big Blinds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | Forrest Raleigh | United States | 7,800,000 | 26 |
| 1 | 2 | Vid Zagar | Slovenia | 12,275,000 | 41 |
| 1 | 3 | Johnny Kelly | United Kingdom | 4,075,000 | 14 |
| 1 | 4 | Humberto Lopes Galindo | Portugal | 5,000,000 | 17 |
| 1 | 5 | Eduardo Amaral Silva | Brazil | 3,100,000 | 10 |
| 1 | 6 | Kyle Gross | United States | 1,750,000 | 6 |
| 1 | 7 | Tim Garles | United States | 2,925,000 | 10 |
| 1 | 8 | Felipe Olivieri | Argentina | 30,825,000 | 103 |
| 1 | 9 | Kunal Patni | India | 2,675,000 | 9 |
Winning one mystery bounty tournament is hard enough, winning two would be almost unheard of in its short lifespan in the poker world. Humberto Lopes Galindo looks to try to win two after his career best win for $259,789 in the EPT Paris Mystery Bounty. Sitting with 5,000,000, Galindo’s experience in this particular format could prove useful as he continues to make a name for himself on the poker tournament circuit.
Johnny Kelly sits as the last remaining player out of the U.K., sitting with 4,075,000. Kelly has already secured his biggest lifetime cash with the final table today, bounties notwithstanding. With a couple of cashes secured at the WSOP this summer, Kelly looks to continue having success on this side of the pond in this event.
Online crusher Eduardo Amaral Silva follows in the counts with 3,100,000. The Brazilian boasted the loudest and most active rail late into the night and his online prowess is known far and wide, with his best recorded online cash sitting at $330,433. He has recently seen some success in the live field with a deep run at EPT Paris for his best live cash of $19,930 and he looks to carry that success on into the summer.
Midwestern poker legend Tim Garles enters the final table with 2,925,000. The Iowa resident has a WSOPC ring to his name as well as many cashes around the United States to spice up his resume. A win here would add nicely to his career and he holds more unclaimed bounties than the rest of the field, giving him a shot for the $50,000 bounty.
India’s Kunal Patni has the most lifetime earnings on Hendon Mob at this final table. With $766,531 on record, he brings a wealth of experience to the final table, having recently final tabled the $3,000 Freezeout at the WSOP for $73,225. He currently sits with 2,675,000, but a double up could put him into contention for the top three spots.
Finally there is Kyle Gross who sits with 1,750,000. Gross spent much of the previous day grinding out the shorter stack, but was able to secure many pay jumps through careful maneuvering and patience. Gross has now doubled his lifetime Hendon Mob earnings and will be looking to secure his first major live win.
Play will begin at 2 p.m. on the livestream with players returning to 150,000/300,000 blinds and a 300,000 big blind ante. Play will continue until a new PokerNews Cup champion has risen. Stay tuned to PokerNews for all updates regarding this tournament.
Delay to Start
The nine final players have arrived at the Golden Nugget to continue their quest for tournament glory.
They are redeeming their mystery bounty prizes now, with play getting underway when that's all sorted.
The PokerNews live updates will be on a delay, so the stream remains unspoiled.
Garles Grabs Final $50K Bounty
Tim Garles redeemed his seven bounty tokens.
His first five bounties yielded him $5,000, then on his next visit to the mystery bounty chest he pulled the $50,000 prize. He then grabbed the final $6,000 bounty and has already netted himself an additional $61,000 on top of his future payout.
Live Stream Underway
The live stream for the PokerNews Cup is now up and running, with the bounty pulls currently being shown. Head to the stream tab to follow along.
Nível: 32
Blinds: 150,000/300,000
Ante: 300,000
Patni Doubles Through Olivieri
Nível 32
: Blinds 150,000/300,000, 300,000 ante
Felipe Olivieri raised to 600,000 in the hijack and Kunal Patni moved all in for 2,675,000, which saw action fold back around to Olivieiri who called.
Kunal Patni: 7♣7♠
Felipe Olivieri: K♥5♥
The board ran out 8♥J♣10♠6♦8♦ and the sevens held up for Patni to take a bite out of the chip leader.
| Jogador | Fichas | Progresso |
|---|---|---|
|
28,150,000 | -2,675,000 |
|
6,100,000 | 3,425,000 |
Patni Drags in Another
Nível 32
: Blinds 150,000/300,000, 300,000 ante
Kunal Patni opened to 600,000 from middle position with A♥4♥ and was called by Forrest Raleigh on his direct left, holding K♣10♣.
Both players had a piece of the Q♠9♣4♦ flop, but Patni had the lead with a pair of fours. Action checked through to the 3♠ turn, and Patni led out for 800,000. Raleigh called which brought in the 9♦ river.
Action checked through to showdown and Patni won the pot.
| Jogador | Fichas | Progresso |
|---|---|---|
|
|
8,250,000 | 2,150,000 |
|
7,150,000 | -650,000 |
Kelly Spikes a River Ace to Survive
Nível 32
: Blinds 150,000/300,000, 300,000 ante
Vid Zagar raised to 600,000 in middle position and Johnny Kelly moved all in for 3,325,000, which saw action fold back around to Zagar who went into the tank before deciding to call.
Johnny Kelley: A♣A♥
Vid Zagar: 10♦10♣
One ten had already been tossed in the muck as had an ace. The board ran out 10♠Q♣3♥4♥A♠ and the English rail went wild as Kelly spiked his one-outer on the river to survive.
| Jogador | Fichas | Progresso |
|---|---|---|
|
10,300,000 | -1,975,000 |
|
7,400,000 | 3,325,000 |
Nível: 33
Blinds: 200,000/400,000
Ante: 4,000,000