Day 1a of $2,200 Eureka High Roller Set to Start at Noon EEST
The PokerStars European Poker Tour Cyprus heats up today with more action as the $2,200 Eureka High Roller gets underway at noon. With the ongoing Eureka Main Event drawing solid participation, another strong turnout is anticipated, likely attracting some well-known poker players to the Merit Royal Diamond Hotel Casino & Spa.
Last year’s $2,200 Eureka High Roller ended in a three-way deal between Valeriy Pak, Takahiro Tsugu, and Alexander van der Swaluw. Pak came out on top after winning the final flip for the trophy, taking home $338,460, while Tsugu and van der Swaluw pocketed $300,000 and $292,320. It was a marathon day that lasted nearly 17 hours.
2023 Eureka High Roller Final Table Results
| Place | Winner | Country | Prize (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Valeriy Pak | Belarus | $338,460* |
| 2 | Takahiro Tsugu | Japan | $300,000* |
| 3 | Alexander van der Swaluw | Netherlands | $292,320* |
| 4 | Joris Ruijs | Netherlands | $153,950 |
| 5 | David Karsenty | France | $118,300 |
| 6 | Guillermo Gordo | Spain | $90,875 |
| 7 | Wael Sarkis | Lebanon | $69,925 |
| 8 | Aziz Efe | Turkey | $54,075 |
| 9 | Baurzhan Akimov | Kazakhstan | $41,575 |
*Denotes ICM deal
This year’s High Roller gives players a 30,000 starting stack, with blinds kicking off at 100/200 and a big blind ante already in play. Levels will increase every 40 minutes, and players can reenter as many times as they like until late registration closes after Level 10.
A 65-minute dinner break is scheduled after Level 10, around 7:35 p.m. local time.
If you bust out of the first flight, no worries—Day 1b, starting at 7 p.m., offers a turbo format with 20-minute levels, giving players a second shot at glory.
Both Day 1a and 1b will play down to the money, wrapping up when 15% of the field remains. Those who survive will return on Monday for Day 2, where the next champion will be crowned.
PokerNews will be providing updates throughout the event in Cyprus, so stay tuned for all the latest coverage.