€1,100 Estrellas Poker Tour Main Event Dia 3 | 2023 PokerStars EPT Barcelona

2023-08-26 16:01 UTC+2

Karadimos Soars after Cracking Aces

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Nível 28 : Blinds 40,000/80,000, 80,000 ante

Fabian Bartuschk opened to 160,000 from middle position and Petros Karadimos three-bet to 500,000. Bartuschk asked Karadimos for a count of his current stack before moving all in for 2,205,000. Bartuschk considered his options for about 90 seconds before sticking in the call to put Bartuschk at risk.

Fabian Bartuschk: A♠A♦
Petros Karadimos: 10♠10♥

Bartuschk was well ahead with the best possible starting hand until the flop came 10♣9♠6♦ with a ten in the window, eliciting a sigh from Bartuschk who was suddenly drawing to two outs. Those outs never came on the Q♣2♣ turn and river and Bartuschk's run came to an end while Karadimos catapuled up the chip counts.

Jogador	Fichas	Oscilação
Petros Karadimos	6,045,000 3,565,000	3,565,000
Fabian Bartuschk	Eliminado

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2023-08-26 14:55 UTC+2

Mitjavila's Aces Need Miracle River

Nível 27 : Blinds 30,000/60,000, 60,000 ante

After clashing in an earlier hand just before the last break, Daniel Herrera and Alexandre Mitjavila squared off again with the latter at risk.

Alexandre Mitjavila: A♣A♥
Daniel Herrera: Q♥9♦

The K♦A♦10♦ flop brought something for both players, as Mitjavila spiked a set but was in danger against Herrera's flush and straight draws. The 6♦ turn left Herrera in front after completing his flush.

On the verge of seeing his aces cracked, Mitjavila caught the K♥ river to make a full house, winning the second round against Herrera to stay alive.

Jogador	Fichas	Oscilação
Daniel Herrera	1,260,000 -120,000	-120,000
Alexandre Mitjavila	640,000 435,000	435,000

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2023-08-26 13:56 UTC+2

Ampelikiotis Sees Pop Out

Nível 26 : Blinds 25,000/50,000, 50,000 ante

Catalin Pop moved all in from early position for his last 625,000 chips, with Theodoros Ampelikiotis moving his larger stack in one seat to the left. The rest of the table folded, leaving Pop at risk.

Catalin Pop: A♥9♦
Theodoros Ampelikiotis: A♦K♥

The Q♣6♠5♥2♥Q♦ runout was comfortable for Ampelikiotis, as his king kicker played to eliminate Pop.

Jogador	Fichas	Oscilação
Theodoros Ampelikiotis	1,720,000 295,000	295,000

Catalin Pop	Eliminado

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2023-08-26 13:36 UTC+2

Kaufman Catches the Turn

Nível 26 : Blinds 25,000/50,000, 50,000 ante

Igor Kaufman limped from the small blind and Dionysios Kartsampas checked his big blind option to the J♥A♦3♥ flop.

Kaufman checked to Kartsampas, who slid out a bet of 200,000. Kaufman then asked for a count of his opponent's remaining stack before raising enough to put Kartsampas all in.

After counting out his remaining 1,450,000 chips and taking a few minutes in the tank, Kartsampas made the call.

Dionysios Kartsampas: A♣Q♦
Igor Kaufman: A♥10♥

Kartsampas was in front but needed to dodge plenty of cards. The 10♠ was one of those, as Kaufman connected for two pair. The 7♠ was no help to Kartsampas, who wished everyone good luck on his way out of the tournament room.

Jogador	Fichas	Oscilação
Igor Kaufman	5,725,000 1,775,000	1,775,000

Dionysios Kartsampas	Eliminado

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2023-08-26 12:42 UTC+2

Silva Puts Clement to the Test

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Nível 25 : Blinds 20,000/40,000, 40,000 ante

With the board reading 2♣2♥7♣3♣4♥ and about 1,300,000 in the middle, Antonio Silva had bet 525,000 putting Kevin Clement deep into the tank.

After a couple minutes a player called the clock. Very shortly afterwards Clement stuck in the call.

Silva tabled A♣9♥ for a stone cold bluff with a blocker to the ace-high flush while Clement, who got out of his seat with excitement upon seeing he had the winning hand, tabled Q♥Q♦ for an overpair to take down a colossal pot.

Jogador	Fichas	Oscilação
Kevin Clement	2,980,000 1,565,000	1,565,000
Antonio Silva	1,725,000 -145,000	-145,000

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2023-08-26 10:59 UTC+2

Talbot Takes Big Stack into Day 3 of Estrellas Poker Tour Main Event

The latest day of action begins in the €1,100 Estrellas Poker Tour Main Event at Casino Barcelona, with the remaining 153 players returning to the felt to battle their way towards the final table at the 2023 PokerStars European Poker Tour (EPT) Barcelona.

Among the chip leaders entering Day 3 is PokerStars' own Parker Talbot, sitting third overall behind Igor Kaufman and Vasyl Laba who bagged the largest stacks after Day 2.

Each of the remaining players has locked up €6,880, with eyes on the €676,230 top prize to be awarded after Day 4 tomorrow. This event set another record with a total of 7,398 entries over eight starting flights, creating a total prize pool of €7,102,080.

Top 10 Chip Counts

Place	Player	Country	Chip Count	Big Blinds
1	Igor Kaufman	Israel	4,365,000	109
2	Vasyl Laba	Ukraine	4,075,000	102
3	Parker Talbot	Canada	3,995,000	100
4	Manuel Oshea	Spain	3,700,000	93
5	Jeremias Mendoza	Argentina	3,675,000	92
6	David Hareuveni	Israel	3,495,000	87
7	Eduard Barsegyan	Russia	3,470,000	87
8	Lucas Silva Rocha	Brazil	3,200,000	80
9	Ferdinando D'Alessio	Belgium	3,140,000	79
10	Ewen Trevidy	France	2,940,000	74

Among the players who remain in the mix are Day 1 chip leaders Avihai Smadga, Benjamin Tessier and Frederik Johansen, plus other notable names including James Akenhead, Ewen Trevidy and Vladas Tamasauskas.

The final 153 runners return to their seats for Day 3 play at 12 p.m. local time, with action resuming on Level 25. The blinds will be 20,000/40,000 with a 40,000 big blind ante. The field will see a break after every two levels, with eight levels of play on the schedule.

Stick with the PokerNews live reporting team for all of the action from the final two days of this event, plus the rest of the series here at EPT Barcelona.

Tags: David Hareuveni Eduard Barsegyan Ewen Trevidy Ferdinando D'Alessio Igor Kaufman Jeremias Mendoza Lucas Silva Rocha Manuel Oshea Parker Talbot Vasyl Laba