Banco Casino Masters 250,000€ GTD Final Day

The thirty-eighth edition of the Banco Casino Masters 250,000€ GTD attracted a total of 1,388 players to the tables, falling just short of the guarantee. After a week full of poker, the uncompromising winner after a massive run was Christian Sykora, who took home 36,370€ without a deal. This Saturday, we look forward to the Tana delle Tigri Warm-Up, a one-day tournament with a €50,000 guarantee, starting at 17:00. The Tana delle Tigri Main Event with a buy-in of 250€ and a guarantee of 250,000€ begins on Tuesday, April 23rd. We look forward to seeing you there!

Final day results:

1. Sykora Christian - 36,370€
2. Oestergaard Erik - 24,520€
3. Lica Sorin Irinel - 16,720€
4. Meburnutov Artur - 11,820€
5. Previsic Kristian - 8,820€
6. Nanos Ioannis - 6,520€
7. Neofytou Christos - 4,820€
8. Liscia Alessio - 3,720€
9. Uharček Marián - 2,970€
10. Riva Loreno - 2,420€
11. Eidsaeter Svein Olav - 2,420€
12. Steer Kay - 2,020€
13. Vancea Alexandru Cezar - 2,020€
14. Vaaben Tom Michael - 1,720€
15. Lelito Dawid - 1,720€
16. Mitka Miroslav - 1,720€

1:55 Erik Oestergaard finishes in second place for 24,520€

Erik completed from the small blind, and Christian raised to 2,000,000. After a brief consideration, Erik called. On the flop Jd Ts Tc, Christian continued with a bet of 1,800,000, and Erik decided to push his 15,000,000 across the line with As 9c. Christian snap-called with Ah Js, and after the turn 3d and the river Jc, Erik finishes in second place for 24,520€

1:45 Oestergaard all in

On the river Ax 9x 3x 7x 9x, there was something under 5,000,000 in the pot, and Erik pushed his 16,000,000. Christian thought for a moment, but ultimately decided it wasn't the time yet and folded his cards.

1:30 Smaller pots change owners

So far, nothing significant has happened in the Danish-Austrian heads-up.

Stacks in heads-up:

Level 34: 250,000 – 500,000 / 500,000, avg. 27,618,500, entrants: 2/1,388

1:00 Sorin Lica is eliminated in third place for 16,720€

Sykora opened for 1,000,000, Oestergaard called, and Lica 4-bet to 4,000,000. Sykora folded, and Erik decided to also fold his Kx Qx. A few hands later, Lica opened for 800,000, Sykora 3-bet to 2,000,000, and Lica called with Ad 9d. On the flop 5s Js 6h, Christian bet 1,100,000, and Lica called. On the turn 3s, Lica called again, and the river 8h brought an all-in from the Romanian player for 15,000,000. Sykora snap-called with a set of jacks, and Lica only held Ad 9d. After this hand, he fell to the last about 2bb, which disappeared a few seconds after the blind level changed.

00:45 3-bet

Lica opened for 800,000, Sykora 3-bet to 1,700,000, and Lica decided to call. On the flop Qc 2c 2h, Christian bet 1,100,000, and Lica immediately folded.

00:25 The stronger one wins

Erik opened from the button for 900,000, and Lica from the small blind 3-bet to 2,200,000. Sykora from the small blind immediately folded, and Oestergaard promptly pushed his stack across the line. What the players didn't know at that moment was that all three of them held Ax 8x :-)

No deal, we continue...

Deal discussion

00:00 Fourth place and 11,820€ go to Artur Meburnutov

Artur opened from the small blind for 1,200,000 with sevens, but unfortunately for him, Christian found Ks Kh on the big blind and pushed his stack across the line. Artur called, and after the board Ax Ax 3x 3x 8x, Artur is eliminated in fourth place.

Level 33: 200,000 – 400,000 / 400,000, avg. 13,809,250, ent.: 4/1,388

Break 15 min

23:20 Not much is happening

Oestergaard opened for 700,000 from the button, and Lica from the small blind decided for a 3-bet to 2,500,000. Artur folded from the big blind, and Erik tossed his As 9c across the line.

23:00 Meburnutov's downfall

Firstly, Lica went all in preflop for 7,500,000 with tens against Artur's Ax Qx. After the board Kx 9x 3x Kx 9x, Lica secured a double up. A few hands later, Artur opened for 700,000, and Erik 3-bet to 4,000,000. Artur decided to call, and on the flop 5d 6d 8s, Erik announced an immediate all in with Ad Qd. Artur called with As 5s, but the Td on the turn completed Erik's flush, and the Jd on the river was just a formality. Artur falls to the last 5,000,000.

Level 32: 150,000 – 300,000 / 300,000, avg. 13?809,250, ent.: 4/1,388

Stacks of the final four:

Deal discussion in progress

22:35 Kristian Previsic is eliminated in fifth place for 8,820€

Erik opened for 550,000, Lica 3-bet to 1,400,000, and Previsic from the big blind announced all in for 5,000,000. Oestergaard folded, and Lica also folded with Kc Qh. A few hands later, Meburnutov opened for 550,000, and Kristian pushed 7,100,000. Artur called with nines, and Kristian revealed Ax Jx. After the board Tx 6x 4x 5x Qx, Artur holds, and Kristian Previsic finishes fifth.

22:20 Ioannis Nanos is eliminated in sixth place for 6,520€

Ioannis pushed his remaining 1,800,000 with Ks 7c, and Christian comfortably called behind with Ah Kd. After the board 9x 8x 4x 2x Kx, no help appeared for this Greek player, and we continue with five players.

22:10 Christos Neofytou takes home 4,820€

Erik opened for 550,000, and Christos re-jammed from the button for his 2,900,000 with sixes. Erik called with Jx Jx, and after the board Kx Qx 2x 3x 3x, Christos Neofytou is eliminated in seventh place.

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21:35 Alessio Liscia is eliminated in eighth place for 3,720€

Lica opened for 500,000, Previsic called, and Liscia from the big blind pushed 2,900,000. Lica folded, and after a moment, Kristian Previsic called with fours. Liscia revealed Ac Jc, and the board 9d 5h 2c 5s Qh was Alessio's last.

Final table payouts:

1. 36,370€
2. 24,520€
3. 16,720€
4. 11,820€
5. 8,820€
6. 6,520€
7. 4,820€
8. 3,720€

Final day bustouts so far :

9. Uharček Marián - 2,970€
10. Riva Loreno - 2,420€
11. Eidsaeter Svein Olav - 2,420€
12. Steer Kay - 2,020€
13. Vancea Alexandru Cezar - 2,020€
14. Vaaben Tom Michael - 1,720€
15. Lelito Dawid - 1,720€
16. Mitka Miroslav - 1,720€

Final table chipcounts:

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Short break

20:40 Marián Uharček finishes in ninth place for 2,970€, and we move to the official final table

Marián went all in preflop with Ax Qx against his opponent's Ax Jx. After the board 2x 4x Jx 3x 4x, Marián unfortunately busts out.

Level 31: 100,000 – 250,000 / 250,000, avg. 6,137,444, ent.: 9/1,388

Break 15 min

20:20 Erik Oestergaard double up

Erik went all in preflop for 3,500,000 with Jx Jx, and Liscia held Ax 9x. After the board Ax Jx 4x 3x Tx, Erik secures a double up, and Alessio falls short again.

20:10 Artur Meburnutov double up

Lica opened from the button for 400,000, Artur announced all in for nearly 4,600,000, and Christos Neofytou called. Lica folded immediately, and Artur revealed Ax Qx. Christos held Qx Qx, and after the board Ax 5xx 5x 3x 6x, Artur secures a solid double up. We will have to wait bit longer before official final table.

19:50 Sorin Lica takes a multiway pot

On the river 6s 8s 9h 4s 8h, there was something over three million in the pot, and Sorin bet 1,500,000. Liscia called, and after a moment, Uharcek also called. Lica revealed As Ts, Uharcek Js 3s, and Liscia mucked his cards.

19:30 Lorenzo Riva finishes in tenth place for 2,420€

Sykora opened to 400,000, Liscia called, and Riva re-jammed 1,770,000. After a short hesitation, Sykora called, and Liscia folded. Riva revealed Ax Kx, and Sykora showed Kc Qc. After the board 5x 5x 9x Qx Jx, Riva ends somewhat unlucky, and we move on to the unofficial final table.

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Level 30: 100,000 – 200,000 / 200,000, avg. 5,523,700, ent.: 10/1,388

19:00 Svein Eidsaeter finishes in eleventh place for 2,420€

Svein put a stack of 1,500,000 into play with Ax 7x, and Marian Uharcek called with eights. After the board Kx 5x Jx 4x 2x, Svein bid farewell with a smile.

18:45 Alessio Liscia takes it back

Alessio opened to 400,000, and Nanos 3-bet to 1,400,000. Alessio called and checked blind. On the flop Jx Jx 7x, Nanos announced all in, effectively for 3,125,000, and Alessio called with Ax Tx. Nanos held Ax Kx, and after the turn 7x followed by the river Tx and a good dose of luck, Alessio doubles his stack.

18:30 Ioannis Nanos double up

Ioannis went all in preflop with 2,600,000 with Qx Jx against Alessio Liscia's tens. After the board 4x 6x 2x 3x Jx, Ioannis secured a double up, and Alessio, from the chip leader position, dropped to a stack of around one million. However, shortly after, Alessio himself scored a double up when Christian pushed from the small blind with Jx Tx, and Alessio called with Ax 3x. Two aces landed on the board, and Alessio survives.

18:20 Double seat open

Steer pushed just under 3,000,000 with Ac 9c, Vancea re-jammed with Qx Qx, and to the surprise of the audience, Christian Sykora called with Jx Jx. After the board 4x Kx Tx Kx Jx, Christian eliminates both opponents at once, and they each take home 2,020€.

Level 29: 80,000 – 160,000 / 160,000, avg. 4,249,000, ent.: 13/1,388

Break 30 min

17:35 Erik Oestergaard triple up

Erik shoved 1,740,000, Sorin Lica matched him, and after long consideration, Christos Neofytou joined in. Board Qd 6s 8h 4s 7s active players checked until the river, where Sorin bet, but Christos was no longer interested in the game and folded. Erik revealed Tx 5x, and Sorin held Ax Kx. Erik thus attributes his triple up to his courage. On the second table, Svein Eidsaeter doubled up, pushing across the line 1,465,000 with Ax 9x, and Alessio Liscia stood in his way with Ax 4x. After a blank board, Svein stops the bleeding after several unsuccessful hands.

17:25: Tom Vaaben is eliminated in 14th place, taking home 1,720€

Sorin Lica pushed effectively 600,000 with Qx 3x from the small blind, and Tom called from the big blind with Qx Tx. With the board showing Ax 4x Qx 3x 3x, we bid farewell to this Danish player.

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17:15 Dawid Lelito is eliminated in 15th place for 1,720€

On the flop 4x 3x 8x, Previsic bet 460,000 from the big blind, and Lelito announced all-in with about 1,800,000 from the small blind. Previsic with 8x 5x called, Lelito had only 5x 5x. With a blank turn and river, Dawid is eliminated.

17:10 Lorenzo Riva doubles up

Lorenzo went all in preflop for 550,000 with Ax Ax against Svein's Kx Qx from the big blind. The board showed Kx 8x 2x Ax 7x, securing the better hand for Lorenzo.

17:00 Ioannis Nanos doubles up

Ioannis pushed his 900,000 over the line from the button with Kx Qx, and Lorenzo Riva called with Ax 3x. After the board showed Tx Tx 7x Kx 6x, Ioannis doubles up his stack.

16:50 Tom Vaaben doubles up

Tom goes all in preflop with Ax 8x for 670,000 against Dawid's Kx Qx. After the board shows Jx 7x 3x 6x 5x, we witness another double up.

Level 28: 60,000 – 120,000 / 120,000, avg. 3,682,467, ent.: 15/1,388

16:40 Christian Sykora doubles up

Christian goes all in preflop with Ax Kx for 2,845,000 against Alessio Liscia's Ax Qx. After the board shows Kx 5x Tx 4x 8x, Christian holds. At the same time on the adjacent table, Erik Oestergaard loses a significant portion of his stack, dropping to around 1,500,000.

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16:15 Miro Mitka exits in 16th place for 1,720€

Miro pushes his final 540,000 across the line with Kx Tx, and Christos Neofytou calls from the blinds with Ax 5x. The board runs out Ax 2x 3x Qx Ax, leading to Miro's disappointment as he bids farewell in 16th place.

16:10 Christian Sykora also claims a double-up

Christian goes all-in preflop with Kd Td for 1,360,000 against his opponent's Ax Jx. The board comes Qd 9d 3s Qc Jh, securing Christian's continuation in the tournament.

16:05 Sorin Lica begins with a double-up

Sorin goes all-in for 1,115,000 with Jx Jx against Miro Mitka's Ax Kx. The board shows 4x 5x Jx Ax 6x, securing Sorin a double-up and leaving Miro with a short stack.

Level 27: 50,000 – 100,000 / 100,000, avg. 3,452,313, ent.: 16/1,388

Today´s payout:

1. 36,370€
2. 24,520€
3. 16,720€
4. 11,820€
5. 8,820€
6. 6,520€
7. 4,820€
8. 3,720€
9. 2,970€
10-11. 2,420€
12-13. 2,020€
14-16. 1,720€

A total of 1388 players registered for the Banco Casino Masters 250,000€ GTD event, but unfortunately, the guarantee was not surpassed this time. 139 players advanced to Day 2, and all players who made it through received a buy-in back of 170€. The top sixteen players will also receive a 250€ ticket to the Tana delle Tigri Main Event 250,000€ GTD, and this amount is included in the payout structure.

Final Day chipcounts:

BCM 250,000€ GTD:

Late Registration : 12 levels
10% of the field qualify to Day 2 / 170€ buy-in back after the conclusion of Day 1
All players qualified for Day 2 are ITM
Soft drinks and dinner are free of charge for all players
10% fee + 5% staff deducted from the prize pool