EPT Cyprus $25,000 NL Hold'em II Kicks Off Today at 12:30 p.m.
The PokerStars European Poker Tour Cyprus at the Merit Royal Diamond Hotel Casino & Spa continues today, October 14, with the $25,000 NL Hold'em II at 12:30 p.m. Today’s event is the second of five $25,000 being held at EPT Cyprus, the first of which concluded last night.
Yesterday’s $25,000 NL Hold'em I tournament attracted a total of 59 entries. It was Alexander Tkatschew who eventually lifted the trophy and claimed the $432,090 first-place prize.
2023 EPT Cyprus $25,000 NLHE I Results
| Rank | Player | Country | Prize (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alexander Tkatschew | Austria | $432,090 |
| 2 | Teun Mulder | Netherlands | $283,300 |
| 3 | Artur Martirosian | Russia | $205,400 |
| 4 | Sam Grafton | England | $155,800 |
| 5 | Kanan Taherkhani | Turkey | $120,400 |
| 6 | Biao Ding | China | $92,100 |
| 7 | Ognyan Dimov | Bulgaria | $70,800 |
| 8 | Dimitar Danchev | Bulgaria | $56,700 |
It is highly anticipated that these finalists and many more familiar faces will resurface for today’s high-stakes event.
The high rollers to find their way to the felt today will be met with a starting stack of 100,000 chips and will play through 30-minute levels until a winner is crowned. Those unfortunate enough to bust will be allowed to re-enter for an unlimited amount of time, with registration closing at the end of Level 10. Approximately 15% of the field will be paid.
A shot clock will be implemented from the start of the event, with all players being given a total of six time bank chips. A singular time bank may be redeemed for 30 extra seconds of thinking time. The players who are seated at the first hand of every even level number (2, 4, 6, 8 etc), will receive one extra time bank.
There will be a 15-minute break every four levels, with an additional 75-minute dinner break at the end of Level 14.
PokerNews will be reporting live for the entirety of this $25,000 buy-in event as it plays down to a winner, so be sure to stick with the updates to keep up with all the action.