Banco Casino Championship Main Event 200,000€ GTD 1E

The Friday flight 1E attracted a total of 182 players, with 18 of them advancing to Day 2. The chip leader is Arie Kliper with a stack of 1,591,000. Today, the Highroller event also took place, with 49 players participating. They accumulated a respectable prize pool of 23,275€, and we will find out who will take home the 8,525€ reserved for the winner during the night. Tomorrow, there are flights 1G at 12:00, 1H at 16:00, and 1I at 22:00. The overlay for tomorrow's flights is over 76,000€, so it is definitely worth participating. We look forward to seeing you.

Chipcounts 1E:
2:40 Marcel Sircely becomes the bubble boy

Marcel shoved his short stack with Kh Th, and Sorin Lica called with Ac 2c. After the board came 6s 5h 3c 7c 7h, we learned the names of the 18 players advancing to Day 2.

Level 19: 10,000 – 15,000 / 15,000, avg. 478,947, ent.: 19/182

2:30 Short stacks double up

There hasn't been much action in this level. Yamit Manzur earned a double up when she shoved her 112,000 with tens, and Sircely called with Ax Kx. After the board came Tx 9x 6x 5x 7x, Yamit comfortably held her hand. Shortly after, on the adjacent table, Sharon Shraga shoved his 165,000 after re-raising from the big blind against an opponent's open raise. Rasmus Andersen's snap-call wasn't a good sign for the smaller stack, as Rasmus had tens. After the board came 2x 2x 5x 3x Qx, Sharon took down the double up.

2:10 Tom Vaaben is eliminated from the tournament, and we are now playing hand-for-hand.
Level 18: 7,000 – 15,000 / 15,000, avg. 455,000, ent.: 20/192, 1F ent.: 21/56, HR ent.: 3/49

1:55 Simple hand

Werdenich opened from early position to 25,000, and Torma called from the big blind. On the flop Kx Tx 2x, Werdenich bet 21,000, and Torma quickly folded.

1:40 Lica vs. Huschka

Lica opened from early position to 26,000, and Huschka called from the big blind. On the flop 9s 6s 9h, Lica bet 21,000 and received a quick call. On the turn 3c, Lica continued with a bet of 27,000, and Huschka called again. On the river 2h, Huschka led for 27,000, and Lica called shortly after. Huschka showed Kx Tx, but Lica with Qx 3x won the pot.
Level 17: 6,000 – 12,000 / 12,000, avg. 364,000, ent.: 25/182, HR ent.: 6/49, 1F ent.: 27/56

Break 15 min
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01:00 Rejam
Peter opened from early position, and the British player shoved all in from the button for about 200,000. After a minute of consideration, Peter folded his cards. However, a few minutes later, Peter was eliminated from the tournament.
Level 16: 5,000 – 10,000 / 10,000, avg. 337,037, ent.: 27/182

00:45 Uncomfortable Spot

On the turn 8x 8x 7x 3x, Andersen bet 20,000 into a pot of about 50,000. Vaaben called, and Dimitrov folded. On the river 5d, Andersen continued with a bet of 40,000, but Vaaben went all in for 128,000. After a long calculation of his stack, Andersen reluctantly folded his cards.

00:30 A Boring One

Lica opened from the button, and Tama called from the big blind. On the flop Ax 7x 5x, both checked, as well as on the turn 5d. On the river Ax, Lica made a bet, but before we could see the amount, Tama folded his cards.
Level 15: 4,000 – 8,000 / 8,000, avg. 275,758, ent.: 33/182, HR ent.: 9/49

The Highroller has reached its final table!

00:05 Roland Lakatoš Wins Pot on the Turn

On the turn Kh Td 2d 5h, with around 50,000 in the pot, Roland bet 21,000. Somogyi, in the big blind, struggled for a while before eventually folding.
Level 14: 3,000 – 6,000 / 6,000, avg. 233,333, ent.: 39/182, 1F ent.: 27/43, HR ent.: 9/49

23:30 Aristos Takes Multiway Pot

Zoran opened to 12,000 from the cutoff, and Sircely, Wayner, and Aristos called. On the flop Js 9c 8c, and turn 6d, there was no action. On the river Kc, Wayner bet 25,000 from the small blind, and only Aristos called. Wayner showed Kx Qx, but it was no match for Aristos' Kx 8x.

23:15 Tough Runout

Ujvari opened to 12,000, and Lauritzen 3-bet to 40,000. Ujvari called, and the flop came Ts 4s 7c. Lauritzen continued for 50,000, and Ujvari shoved his remaining 100,000 with Jx Jx. Lauritzen called with Ax Ks, and the turn Js and river 2s completed Lauritzen's flush, eliminating Ujvari.
The Highroller event attracted a total of 49 players, generating a prize pool of 23,275€. The top six players will share the prize money as follows:

1. 8,525€

2. 5,450€

3. 3,450€

4. 2,450€

5. 1,950€

6. 1,450€
Level 13: 2,000 – 5,000 / 5,000, avg. 182,000, ent.: 50/182, HR ent.: 12/49, 1F ent.: 28/35
Break 15 min

22:55 Ujvari wins blind vs blind

On the turn 9c 8c Js 5c with about 40,000 in the pot, Dimitrov checked, and Ujvari bet 15,000 from the big blind. Dimitrov immediately folded his cards.

22:45 Turn bet

Avraham Cohen opened to 10,000, and both Strau and Lisei called. On the flop Ah 5s 4s, Cohen continued for 10,000, and both opponents paid. On the turn Jd, Cohen slowed down and checked. Ernst took the initiative and bet 31,000, but neither opponent called.
Level 12: 2,000 - 4,000 / 4,000, avg. 165,455, ent.: 55/182, HR ent.: 14/49

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22:10 Donald Varonic loses

On the flop, Jc 3d 4h, there was about 30,000 in the pot, and Arie Kliper bet 16,500. Donald called, and on the turn, Jd, he led out with a bet of 16,500. Arie called, and on the river, 3h, Donald bet 25,000. Shortly after, Arie declared a call with sevens, easily defeating his opponent's Kx 5x.
Level 11: 1,500 – 3,000 / 3,000, avg. 133,824, ent.: 68/182, HR ent.: 20/49

Break 10 min

21:40 Hurol wins on the river

On the river, Ah Jh Qs 4d 5x, there was about 40,000 in the pot, and Hurol bet 17,000. Miro Mitka quickly folded his cards.

21:30 Prikulovic raises the flop

On the flop, Td 6d Ts, there was 18,000 in the pot, and Adi Tzur bet 5,000. Dejan decided to raise to 15,000, and after a moment of thought, Adi folded his cards.
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Level 10: 1,000 – 2,000 / 2,000, avg. 107,595, ent.: 79/170

21:10 Sandor Gal eliminated

On the turn, Ax 3x Kx Kh, there was about 29,500 in the pot, and Sandor went all-in for around 50,000 with Ax 4x. Roni Laviv, however, revealed Kx 8x, and after an inconsequential river, eliminated his opponent. On another table, Gabo Ižo was also eliminated from the tournament.

20:50 Bjarke Bruun eliminated

Bjarke opened for 3,000, and Somogyi 3-bet from the big blind to 11,500. Bruun pushed 30,000 with Kx Jx, and Somogyi called instantly with Ax Kx. After the board came 9x 9x 4x Ax Kx, Bruun was eliminated from the tournament.
Level 9: 1,000 – 1,500 / 1,500, avg. 94,886, ent.: 88/167, HR ent.: 23/46

Break 15 min

20:20 Unpleasant river

On the river, Jx 2x Ax 5x 2x, Marcel bet 20,000 into a pot of about 40,000. Rudolf announced an all-in of approximately 60,000, and Marcel with Jx Jx immediately called. However, Rudolf turned over a set of deuces and earned a double up.
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Level 8: 700 – 1,500 / 1,500, avg. 82,979, ent.: 94/156, HR ent.: 28/42

19:55 Flip

Bjorn pushed 20,000 with Ax Qx, and the Hungarian player behind him called with pocket tens. After a blank board, Bjorn must consider the possibility of re-entry.

19:40 Flop raise

On a flop of Qx Ax Jx, there was around 7,000 in the pot, and Mateusz bet 3,000. Jozef decided to raise to 12,000, and after some time, Mateusz folded face up Qx.
Level 7: 600 – 1,200 / 1,200, avg. 78,191, ent.: 94/147

19:20 River Raise

On the river 8x 6x Tx Tx Ax with a pot of 15,000, Kalezic bet 3,500. Limon decided to raise to 16,000, and after some time, he was paid off. Limon revealed 9x 7x, and Kalezic mucked his cards.
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Level 6: 500 – 1,000 / 1,000, avg. 71,000, ent.: 100/142, HR ent.: 30/38

19:00 Hajnovič vs. Miklošovič

Rišo Miklošovič opened from EP to 2,100, Hajnovič called, and Katz joined from the BB. On the flop Jh 6c 8s, Rišo bet 4,000, and Hajnovič called. The turn Th saw both players check. On the river 6h, Miklošovič bet 10,000. Hajnovič called and easily won with 9h 8h, beating Miklošovič's Ax Jx.

18:45 Long hand

Seven players wanted to see the flop for 4,000 each. On the flop 3d 7d 3s, Bjoern Forsberg bet 12,000, and only Giorgi Nersesov called. On the turn 6s, Forsberg bet 25,000, and Giorgi pushed his stack of 32,000 over the line. Forsberg called with Kx Kx, but Giorgi revealed pocket sevens. The river 9x changed nothing, and Giorgi claimed a sizeable pot.
Level 5: 400 – 800 / 800, avg. 63,021, ent.: 96/121, HR ent.: 27/31
Break 30 min

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17:50 Danilo Kalezic Takes a Nice Pot

The hand began with Tommy Nitz raising to 1,500 from EP, and a total of six players joined the action. On the flop 7x 7x 3x, Danilo bet 2,500 from the button, leaving only Fazeli and Vaaben in the hand. On the turn Qx, Danilo bet 12,000, and both opponents slowly folded.
Level 4: 300 – 600 / 600, avg. 60,227, ent.: 88/106, HR ent.: 22/22

17:25 Pot for Pavol Koprda

On the river Qx 7x 7x Tx 5x, the pot was just under 10,000, and all three players checked. Koprda revealed eights, and his opponents' cards went into the muck.

17:15 Tom Vaaben Wins on the Flop

Vaaben opened from the button, and Dalgoord called from the blinds. On the flop Kh Tc Qs, Vaaben bet 2,500, and Dalgoord folded.
Level 3: 200 – 500 / 500, avg. 54,217, ent.: 83/90
16:50 Highroller Starts in a Few Minutes!

Before the start, 16 players are seated, and the tournament will begin at 17:00!
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16:50 3-Bet Pot

Koprda opened, and Mizrahi 3-bet from the big blind to 2,500. Koprda called, but on the flop 5s 4s Qh, Mizrahi continued for 3,200. Pavol folded his cards.
Level 2: 200 – 400 / 400, avg. 50,667, ent.: 75/76

16:25 Multiway Pot at the Start

On the turn Ax Qx Qx 5x, the pot was around 3,000, and Matej bet 1,500. Only Matúš called, and on the river Kx, both players quickly checked. Matej held tens, which was enough to win the pot.

16:10 Players Joining at the Start

Shafak, Fazeli, Molnár, Koprda, Mizrahi, Jensen, and many others have entered the tournament at the start.
Level 1: 100 – 200 / 200, avg. 50,000, ent.: 50/50
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Starting stack: 50k
Late reg.: 10 Lvls
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