$250,000 PSPC Super High Roller
Dia 2 Concluído
2023 PokerStars Caribbean Adventure
$250,000 PSPC Super High Roller
Dias: 2
Event Info
Resultado Final
Event Info
Informações sobre o nível
Informações sobre o torneio - Dia 2
2023 PokerStars Caribbean Adventure
Buy-in
$250,000
Prize Pool
$9,498,060
Entradas
39
Nível
21
Blinds
50,000 / 100,000
Ante
100,000
Entradas
34
Jogadores em jogo
8
Jean-Noel Thorel Leads Final 8 Players in 2023 PCA $250,000 Super High Roller Close to the Money Bubble
Nível 14
: Blinds 10,000/20,000, 20,000 ante
The most expensive tournament of the 2023 PokerStars Caribbean Adventure has gathered some of the biggest names in the world of poker but just eight of them remain in contention after Day 2 of the $250,000 Super High Roller.
All of them are eyeballing a portion of the $9,498,060 prize pool but two contenders will go empty-handed, as just the top six finishers earn a cash prize at the lavish Baha Mar Resort on The Bahamas.
French businessman Jean-Noel Thorel soared to the top of the leaderboard in the final level of the night after claiming 2,295,000 to his name, surpassing Sam Greenwood (1,755,000) and long-time chip leader David Yan (1,675,000) eventually.
Fourth on the overnight leaderboard is rising Russian star Artur Martirosian with 1,295,000, who finished third in the 2023 PCA $10,300 Main Event just a few days ago. All-time money leader Justin Bonomo already tasted success during the series as well and advanced with a healthy stack of 1,090,000.
The line-up is completed by Orpen Kisacikoglu (790,000), Byron Kaverman (620,000), and Chris Brewer (260,000). Last casualty of the night was Christoph Vogelsang, who was part of a spectacular three-way all-in with Thorel and Brewer, in which the Frenchman cracked two ace-kings with king-queen suited to rise near the top of the leaderboard.
Seat Draw for the Final Day
| Seat | Player | Country | Chip Count | Big Blinds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jean-Noel Thorel | France | 2,295,000 | 92 |
| 2 | Artur Martirosian | Russia | 1,295,000 | 52 |
| 3 | Sam Greenwood | Canada | 1,755,000 | 70 |
| 4 | Orpen Kisacikoglu | Turkey | 790,000 | 32 |
| 5 | Chris Brewer | United States | 260,000 | 10 |
| 6 | David Yan | New Zealand | 1,675,000 | 67 |
| 7 | Byron Kaverman | United States | 620,000 | 25 |
| 8 | Justin Bonomo | United States | 1,090,000 | 44 |
The final day is scheduled to recommence at 12.30 pm local time on Thursday, February 2, 2023 with level 15, featuring blinds of 10,000-25,000 and a big blind ante of 25,000. While all eight in contention will miss out on the late registration for the $25,000 High Roller and compete for seven-figure paydays, they can later on jump in the final $100,000 High Roller as of 8pm local time.
The late registration had remained open for the first four levels and following dinner break, during which the field size increased significantly from 25 to 39 total entries. First casualty of an action-filled day was Chris "Big Huni" Hunichen who returned with the shortest stack and was unable to spin it up.
Many other big names of the international poker scene would follow such as Mikita Badziakouski, Kathy Lehne, and Bryn Kenney. Adrian Mateos and Dan Smith were among those to lose their chips right before and after the end of the late registration period as neither was unable to bounce back to winning ways.
Isaac Haxton flirted with the chip lead in the early stages of the day but was unable to keep up the momentum, while Eric Worre was ousted by eventual chip leader Thorel. Yan not only avoided an expensive re-entry but spun up a severe short stack to the dominating lead after he could seemingly not lose any showdown for several hours. Michael Addamo was among those to hand over his chips with the Aussie bowing out prior to the final two tables.
In rather quick succession, the unofficial final table was determined with the rapid eliminations of Ben Heath, Chalie Hook, Stephen Chidwick, Aleksejs Ponakovs, and Henrik Hecklen. They were joined on the rail without anything to show for by Cary Katz and Rob Yong, who were both knocked out by Martirosian within a couple minutes from each other.
Kisacikoglu kept his hopes of a finish in the money alive with a double through Yan once the unofficial nine-handed final table was set. Only one further player ran out of chips thereafter and it was a quite memorable hand in which Thorel was trailing preflop holding king-queen suited. Vogelsang and Brewer both held ace-king but the king-queen high shook up the leaderboard.
All eight players are set to return to their seats of the Convention Center at the Grand Hyatt at 12.30 pm local time to play down to a winner. The PokerNews live reporting team will be on the floor to provide exclusive updates.
End-of-Day 2 Chip Counts
Nível 14
: Blinds 10,000/20,000, 20,000 ante
| Jogador | Fichas | Oscilação |
|---|---|---|
|
2,295,000 | 120,000 |
|
1,755,000 | -45,000 |
|
1,675,000 | -65,000 |
|
1,295,000 | 20,000 |
|
1,090,000 | -10,000 |
|
790,000 | -9,000 |
|
620,000 | 170,000 |
|
260,000 | -120,000 |
Day 2 Completed With Eight Players
Nível 14
: Blinds 10,000/20,000, 20,000 ante
There was no further late drama during the final minutes of the night and the action concluded with eight players remaining, who will compete for the top six spots paid. All yellow T-1,000 chip denominations are raced off prior to the bagging and tagging for the night.
Full chip counts and a recap of today's action are to follow.
Flop Bet Win for Kaverman
Nível 14
: Blinds 10,000/20,000, 20,000 ante
Byron Kaverman opened to 45,000 and it folded all the way to Orpen Kisacikoglu in the big blind, who invested the additional chips. The 
flop was checked by Kisacikoglu, who quickly folded to Kaverman's small continuation bet of just 25,000.
Despite winning this pot, Kaverman remains the shortest stack among the eight finalists with fewer than 25 big blinds.
| Jogador | Fichas | Oscilação |
|---|---|---|
|
|
799,000 | -121,000 |
|
|
450,000 | -30,000 |
Thorel Leads; Martirosian Takes Some Off Yan
Nível 14
: Blinds 10,000/20,000, 20,000 ante
Jean-Noel Thorel pulled above two million in chips and took over the lead from David Yan, who lost a pot without showdown against Artur Martirosian.
It was Martirosian who opened to 45,000 from under the gun and Yan came along in the cutoff. Heads-up to the 
flop, Martirosian checked and then called Yan's bet of 100,000. Both checked the turn and the 
river completed a possible flush.
Martirosian bet for just 52,000 and Yan folded.
| Jogador | Fichas | Oscilação |
|---|---|---|
|
|
2,175,000 | 215,000 |
|
|
1,740,000 | -180,000 |
|
|
1,275,000 | 250,000 |
Greenwood Takes Multi-Way Pot
Nível 14
: Blinds 10,000/20,000, 20,000 ante
Sam Greenwood opened the action to 45,000 from middle position and both David Yan on the button and Justin Bonomo in the big blind made the call.
The flop came 
and Bonomo checked to Greenwood who continued for 40,000. Yan and Bonomo quickly folded and the small pot was sent to Greenwood.
| Jogador | Fichas | Oscilação |
|---|---|---|
|
|
1,920,000 | -180,000 |
|
|
1,800,000 | 50,000 |
|
|
1,100,000 | -150,000 |
Thorel Nearly Closes the Gap to Bonomo
Nível 14
: Blinds 10,000/20,000, 20,000 ante
David Yan opened to 40,000 and Justin Bonomo called out of the small blind, as did Jean-Noel Thorel in the big blind. Three ways to the 
flop, it checked to Yan who made it 46,000 to go. Only Thorel check-called and did so again for 150,000 on the turn.
The 
on the river was then knuckled down and Thorel's 
for a pair of aces won the pot as he pulled closer to chip leader Yan.
| Jogador | Fichas | Oscilação |
|---|---|---|
|
|
2,100,000 | -119,000 |
|
|
1,960,000 | 250,000 |
|
|
1,250,000 | -66,000 |
Thorel Hits Magic Flop to Bust Vogelsang and Leave Brewer Short
Nível 14
: Blinds 10,000/20,000, 20,000 ante
Jean-Noel Thorel raised to 50,000 from under the gun and Christoph Vogelsang as the shortest stack moved all-in.
"Can I get a count?" Chris Brewer in the cutoff inquired. Once it was deemed to be for 298,000, Brewer used one time bank extension before announcing a reraise to 540,000. It folded around to Thorel, who pushed all-in for little more than that and Brewer quickly called.
Christoph Vogelsang:
Chris Brewer: 
Jean-Noel Thorel: 
The 
flop gave Thorel kings and queens, and he retained the lead throughout the 
turn as well as the 
river.
"Hehe ... I win?!" Thorel asked the dealer and then giggled when it was confirmed.
In the meantime, Vogelsang said his goodbyes while a visibly upset Brewer sighed loudly and bemoaned his lack of fortune. He later apologised in table chat for his outbreak after he paid off the double to Thorel for 681,000, becoming the joint short stack in the process.
| Jogador | Fichas | Oscilação |
|---|---|---|
|
|
1,710,000 | 1,095,000 |
|
|
380,000 | -690,000 |
|
Eliminado |
Action Without a Flop
Nível 14
: Blinds 10,000/20,000, 20,000 ante
The action folded to Christoph Vogelsang in the cutoff who opened to 43,000 and David Yan elected on a three-bet to 110,000 in the big blind. Vogelsang took a moment, but in the end made the fold and the chips were sent to Yan.
A few hands later, Justin Bonomo opened to 40,000 from under the gun and Artur Martirosian three-bet to 155,000 in middle position. It folded back around to Bonomo who took some time before four-betting to 315,000. Martirosian postured for a few seconds, but eventually gave up the chips to Bonomo.
| Jogador | Fichas | Oscilação |
|---|---|---|
|
|
2,219,000 | -31,000 |
|
|
1,316,000 | 196,000 |
|
|
1,025,000 | -175,000 |
|
|
298,000 | -57,000 |