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Was David Colemans EPT Barcelona Main Event Hero Call GTO Wizard Approved?

chris119@getwpt.com (Poker Game Free) — Mon, 23 Sep 2024 15:35:25 +0000

The 2024 European Poker Tour Barcelona Main Event wrapped up a fantastic summer of poker, featuring one of the years most exciting final tables.

Rania Nasreddine became the ninth player in history to make back-to-back EPT Main Event final tables, while eventual champion Stephen Song enjoyed a run of luck to take home the title. However, a standout moment from the final table was David Colemans bust-out hand, where the American hero-called for his tournament life with just five players left.

Playing the Opponent Not the Cards: Alexandra Prado on Chess Streaming and Strategy

chris119@getwpt.com (Poker Game Free) — Fri, 20 Sep 2024 13:35:10 +0000

Some of the greatest poker players of recent years either grew up playing chess or have transitioned from chess. The same is true, with five-tiem world chess champion Magnus Carlsen, Jen Shahade and Ottomar Ladva all showing they have what it takes at the poker tables.

Ladva’s most recent victory came at EPT Barcelona, winning a €25,000 High Roller for €439,400.

Also in attendance at EPT Barcelona, helping to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the European Poker Tour, was chess player and streamer Alexandra Prado who spoke with PokerNews all about the world of chess streaming, the similarities between the two and what she does to prepare for a match.

Hands of the Week from 2024 EPT Barcelona: Kassouf Goes Out with Nine High Like a Boss

chris119@getwpt.com (Poker Game Free) — Wed, 11 Sep 2024 21:35:13 +0000

The 2024 European Poker Tour (EPT) Barcelona recently wrapped up with poker pro Stephen Song topping a field of 1,975 entries (the fourth-largest Main Event field in EPT history) to claim the championship title and €1,290,386 in prize money.

This Main Event attracted players from 82 different countries. From Albania to Vietnam and the United States to South Africa, it seems no corners of the world are untouched or unaffected by the EPT’s influence. The top five nations were France (205 players), Italy (144), Spain (124), Brazil (89), and the United Kingdom (76).

Stephen Song Serenades the Deck to EPT Barcelona Main Event Title

chris119@getwpt.com (Poker Game Free) — Sun, 08 Sep 2024 20:00:13 +0000

Twenty years ago, Alexander Stevic etched his name in poker history by winning the inaugural European Poker Tour (EPT) Main Event. The 2004 series featured just five events, a humble beginning compared to today’s expansive, star-studded EPT circuit. That modest start became a springboard for aspiring poker players, transforming young upstarts into legends of the game.

Household poker names like Jason Mercier, Victoria Coren-Mitchell, and Hall of Famer Patrik Antonius launched their careers and began their rise up the ranks after finding success on the EPT’s iconic blue felt. Now, another emerging superstar has left their mark on one of poker’s most prestigious tours.

This Chess Grand Master Gets His Third EPT Title with €25K Triumph

chris119@getwpt.com (Poker Game Free) — Fri, 06 Sep 2024 16:35:16 +0000

As the main tournament room became increasingly empty heading into the wee hours of the morning, Ottomar Ladva looked as fresh and sharp as he did when he first entered €25,000 No-Limit Hold’em II. It was readily apparent that Ladva set his sights on winning the final high-roller of the 2024 PokerStars European Poker Tour Barcelona.

Following a marathon 13-hour day, the focused 27-year-old did just that after besting a 60-entry field and defeating Artsiom Lasouski heads-up to claim his third EPT title. Ladva also claimed the €439,400 first-place prize, representing the lion’s share of the €1,440,600 prize pool.

PokerStars Ushers in a New Era of Womens Poker with Womens Winter Festival

chris119@getwpt.com (Poker Game Free) — Fri, 06 Sep 2024 12:35:14 +0000

The PokerStars European Poker Tour in Barcelona has been a grand celebration of the tour’s 20th anniversary, Spanish culture, and on-the-felt triumphs. And now, PokerStars is championing women’s poker with a major announcement unveiled during a special Ladies Day Breakfast meet and greet ahead of the €550 Women’s event at Casino Barcelona.

Led by ambassador Kerryjane Craigie, the spadie brand revealed the schedule for the Women’s Winter Festival, designed to “encourage women to participate in live poker games with aspirational outcomes.”

Leonard Maue & Nick Petrangelo Chop Up €50000 Super High Roller Second Chance

chris119@getwpt.com (Poker Game Free) — Thu, 05 Sep 2024 09:35:10 +0000

The laid-back atmosphere of the €50,000 Super High Roller Second Chance at the PokerStars European Poker Tour in Barcelona disguised the fact that over a million euros were on the line.

Despite the high stakes, the fast-paced, two-day event (which could have easily wrapped up in just one day) felt more like an upscale Sit ’n’ Go than the intense showdown you’d expect from a high-roller tournament.

At the end of it all, it was another day in the office for high-stakes pros Leonard Maue and Nick Petrangelo — who both emerged victorious over the 26-entry field after agreeing to an ICM deal heads-up. Petrangelo took the lion’s share of the €1,261,260 prize pool after claiming €405,131, while Maue was awarded €383,129 and the Spadie after winning a flip on the last hand of play.

PokerStars Cedric Billot Looks Back at His Two-Decade Love Affair with the EPT

chris119@getwpt.com (Poker Game Free) — Thu, 05 Sep 2024 08:35:23 +0000

As the PokerStars European Poker Tour (EPT) celebrates its 20th anniversary at EPT Barcelona, it’s a milestone not just for the world of poker but also for those who’ve contributed to its evolution. Among them is Cedric Billot, Associate Director of Live Events Operations for PokerStars, whose journey with the EPT began while it was in its infancy.

An EPT Kid at Heart

Billot proudly describes himself as an “EPT kid.” His connection with the tour dates back to its early years, when he was a passionate poker player dreaming of making it to the EPT tables.

Kayhan Mokri Secures Back-to-Back €100000 Super High Roller Wins at EPT Barcelona

chris119@getwpt.com (Poker Game Free) — Mon, 02 Sep 2024 17:00:17 +0000

The 20th anniversary of the 2024 PokerStars European Poker Tour Barcelona saw the ever-historic €100,000 EPT Super High Roller conclude in electric fashion as Kayhan Mokri emerged the victor for the second year in a row.

Amongst the crowds of Casino Barcelona, Mokri repeated his own legacy, lifting another EPT Super High Roller Trophy on Spanish soil, this time to the tune of €1,372,420, nearly doubling the first-place prize money he claimed 12 months ago.

PokerStars & Gerard Piqué Dish Out Amazing Prizes at Silver Pass Meet-Up in Barcelona

chris119@getwpt.com (Poker Game Free) — Sat, 31 Aug 2024 16:35:12 +0000

As the European Poker Tour celebrates its 20th anniversary, the sun-soaked Mediterranean seafront at EPT Barcelona was the perfect backdrop for the camaraderie and glamour of the PokerStars Silver Pass Meet-Up, where the festivities reached new heights.

Power Path winners were treated to first-class food, drinks, and entertainment at the luxurious Sofitel. To top it off, soccer legend Gerard Piqué hosted a prize giveaway, with one lucky player walking away with the highly coveted Gold Power Pass.

ODwyer Hits a Royal Flush as Kaverman Takes Down EPT Barcelona €25K

chris119@getwpt.com (Poker Game Free) — Fri, 30 Aug 2024 08:00:13 +0000

The first €25,000 No-Limit Hold’em tournament of the 2024 PokerStars European Poker Tour (EPT) Barcelona drew many high-roller poker stars to Casino Barcelona. After the last card was dealt and the final chip exchanged, Byron Kaverman emerged victorious, claiming the trophy and a €381,060 prize for his efforts.

Just two days prior, Kaverman had finished second in the €12,300 Cuatro Knockout, earning €119,400. This time, he went all the way, defeating Markkos Ladev in heads-up play. Ladev, who took home €248,500, secured his largest-ever live cash. The remaining €1,104,460 prize pool, generated by 46 entries, was shared by Mike Watson, Enrico Camosci, Niklas Astedt, and Sam Grafton, each earning at least €77,300 for reaching the money.

Kayhan Mokri Gets His Second EPT Barcelona Title in the €20000 No-Limit Holdem

chris119@getwpt.com (Poker Game Free) — Thu, 29 Aug 2024 09:35:10 +0000

Whether it’s the warm breeze blowing in off the Mediterranean or just the fact that some of the top players in the world gather in the Catalan capital for one of the biggest poker festivals of the year, but Kayhan Mokri can feel something in the air whenever he comes to Barcelona.

Mokri burst onto the poker scene when he made a run to sixth place in the PokerStars European Poker Tour Barcelona Main Event in 2022. The following year, he took down the €100,000 Super High Roller title for €750,960, his first-ever live tournament victory. He had to wait an entire year for his second, and, to no surprise, it came here in Barcelona as he emerged the champion over a 47-player field in the €20,000 No-Limit Hold’em event.

Steve ODwyer Outlasts the Field Into the Early Hours to Win the €12300 PokerStars Cuatro Knockout

chris119@getwpt.com (Poker Game Free) — Wed, 28 Aug 2024 17:35:16 +0000

Steve O’Dwyer had waited two years to get his hands on another PokerStars European Poker Tour spade trophy, so he didn’t seem to mind taking until the early hours of the morning to seal his victory in the €12,300 PokerStars Cuatro Knockout.

With the clock approaching 5 a.m. inside the Casino Barcelona, O’Dwyer defeated Byron Kaverman in a short heads-up match to claim the bounty and €163,720 top prize, plus four bounties for an additional €48,000. The win was O’Dwyer’s first on the EPT since a €25,000 No-Limit Hold’em event here in Barcelona two years ago and 11th overall, including the 2013 EPT Monte Carlo Main Event.

Soccer Legend Gerard Piqué Busts in High Stakes Poker Tournament at EPT Barcelona

chris119@getwpt.com (Poker Game Free) — Wed, 28 Aug 2024 16:00:14 +0000

A familiar face arrived at Casino Barcelona, eager to challenge some of the world’s top poker players at the PokerStars European Poker Tour stop in Barcelona.

Soccer legend Gerard Piqué took his seat in a €20,000 buy-in tournament, joining a star-studded field that included Poker Hall of Famer Erik Seidel, triple crown winner Mike Watson, and 2024 WSOP Main Event third-place finisher Niklas Astedt.

Piqué is no stranger to the felt, having played at the World Series of Poker and other EPTs. However, the World Cup winner fell below his usual high standards this time around.

WSOP Main Event Final Tablist Boris Angelovs Banner Summer Continues at EPT Barcelona

chris119@getwpt.com (Poker Game Free) — Wed, 28 Aug 2024 13:35:12 +0000

Boris Angelov has had an extraordinary summer in the world of poker.

It all began in May when he secured a runner-up finish at the European Poker Tour Monte Carlo Main Event (€620,500). Building on that success, the Bulgarian poker star achieved a remarkable fifth-place finish in the record-breaking World Series of Poker Main Event ($2,500,000). Now, Angelov has added another major achievement to his resume: his first career tournament victory at EPT Barcelona.