$5,300 High Roller
Dia 4 Iniciado
2024 Merit Poker Gatsby Gala Series
$5,300 High Roller
Dia: 4
Informações
Resultado Final
Informações
Informações do Nível
Informações dos Jogadores - Dia 4
2024 Merit Poker Gatsby Gala Series
Buy-in
$5,300
Prémio Total
$473,800
Entradas
103
Nível
27
Blinds
50,000 / 100,000
Ante
100,000
Entradas
9
Jogadores restantes
1
| Seat | Player | Country | Chip Count | Big Blinds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Angelos Michael | Cyprus | 2,975,000 | 99 |
| 2 | Zhen Chen | China | 2,345,000 | 78 |
| 3 | Felipe Ketzer | Brazil | 875,000 | 29 |
| 4 | Fahredin Mustafov | Bulgaria | 820,000 | 27 |
| 5 | Adrian State | Romania | 530,000 | 18 |
| 6 | Mehmet Demirkol | Turkey | 205,000 | 7 |
| 7 | Elie Saad | Lebanon | 490,000 | 16 |
| 8 | Aleksandr Chernikov | Russia | 605,000 | 20 |
| 9 | Simone Andrian | Italy | 1,470,000 | 49 |
The stage is set for an epic conclusion to the $5,300 High Roller at the 2024 Merit Poker Gatsby Gala Series, where just nine players remain from the original 103-entry field. After a quick-paced Day 3, it took less than six 40-minute levels to carve the field from 31 players down to the final table at the Crystal Cove Hotel and Casino. Leading the way is Angelos Michael of Cyprus, who dominated the action to bag a towering stack of 2,975,000 chips heading into Day 4.
This final table showcases the global appeal of the Merit Poker Series, with players from nine different nations represented. The event attracts competitors from all corners of the world, highlighting its reputation as a premier destination for high-stakes poker. From local talent to international stars, the diverse lineup underscores the prestige of this event.
Final Table Chip Counts
| Place | Player | Country | Chip Count | Big Blinds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Angelos Michael | Cyprus | 2,975,000 | 99 |
| 2 | Zhen Chen | China | 2,345,000 | 78 |
| 3 | Simone Andrian | Italy | 1,470,000 | 49 |
| 4 | Felipe Ketzer | Brazil | 875,000 | 29 |
| 5 | Fahredin Mustafov | Bulgaria | 820,000 | 27 |
| 6 | Aleksandr Chernikov | Russia | 605,000 | 20 |
| 7 | Adrian State | Romania | 530,000 | 18 |
| 8 | Elie Saad | Lebanon | 490,000 | 16 |
| 9 | Mehmet Demirkol | Turkey | 205,000 | 7 |
Michael leads the pack after a stellar Day 3 performance, followed by Zhen Chen of China, who amassed 2,345,000 chips and played a pivotal role in bursting the final table bubble. Italy's Simone Andrian continues his strong run at the series with 1,470,000 chips, building on his success earlier this year when he won the $2,200 Warm-Up in January for an impressive $165,000. Brazil's Felipe Ketzer and Bulgaria’s Fahredin Mustafov, with 875,000 and 820,000 chips respectively, will both look to use their vast experience to climb the leaderboard.
Further down the counts, Aleksandr Chernikov of Russia brings 605,000 chips to the table, while Elie Saad, a former Merit Main Event champion from Lebanon, enters with 490,000 chips, drawing on his familiarity with this venue and high-stakes pressure. Romania's Adrian State will begin with 530,000 chips, and Mehmet Demirkol of Turkey rounds out the field with 205,000 chips, looking for an early double-up to get back in contention.
Play gets underway at 1 p.m. and blinds resume at Level 22 (15,000/30,000 with a 30,000 big blind ante), with just under 10 minutes remaining. The players are competing for their share of the $473,800 prize pool, with the champion set to take home $132,300, while the ninth-place finisher secures $13,100.
Remaining Payouts
| Place | Prize |
|---|---|
| 1 | $132,300 |
| 2 | $91,500 |
| 3 | $58,800 |
| 4 | $43,600 |
| 5 | $32,000 |
| 6 | $26,000 |
| 7 | $21,400 |
| 8 | $17,100 |
| 9 | $13,100 |
Stay tuned to PokerNews for live coverage as nine players from across the globe battle for the trophy, the top prize, and their place in Merit Poker history!
There is a slight delay to the start of the final table.
Soon, the ceremony will take place to introduce the players and then action will get underway.
Nível: 22
Blinds: 15,000/30,000
Ante: 30,000
Nível 22
: Blinds 15,000/30,000, 30,000 ante
The introductions have been made, players are in their seats, and the cards are in the air on the final table of the $5,300 High Roller!
Nível 22
: Blinds 15,000/30,000, 30,000 ante
Mehmet Demirkol shoved his last 205,000 into the middle from middle position and Simone Andrian called in the cutoff.
Mehmet Demirkol: 10♦10♥ 
Simone Andrian: Q♣Q♠
Demirkol found a great hand to get his chips in with, but was unfortunate to run into the overpair of Andrian. The runout of 8♥J♦7♣6♠A♥ didn't change anything, and Demirkol hit the rail in ninth.
| Jogador | Fichas | Oscilação |
|---|---|---|
|
1,750,000
280,000
|
280,000 |
|
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|
Eliminado | |
Nível: 23
Blinds: 20,000/40,000
Ante: 40,000
Nível 23
: Blinds 20,000/40,000, 40,000 ante
Zhen Chen opened the hijack to 80,000 and Felipe Ketzer shoved the cutoff for 660,000.
When the action got back to Chen, he used some extra time before deciding now wasn't the time to play, and folded.
| Jogador | Fichas | Oscilação |
|---|---|---|
|
2,200,000
145,000
|
145,000 |
|
850,000
25,000
|
25,000 |
Nível 23
: Blinds 20,000/40,000, 40,000 ante
Angelos Michael opened to 80,000 from under the gun and Zhen Chen called in the next seat.
They went to a flop of 9♠2♣10♦ where Michael check-called a bet of 85,000 from Chen to the J♠ turn, which checked through.
The 10♥ dropped on the river and after Michael checked, Chen bet 400,000. After a short time, Michael folded.
| Jogador | Fichas | Oscilação |
|---|---|---|
|
2,900,000
75,000
|
75,000 |
|
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|
2,500,000
300,000
|
300,000 |
