€1,100 FPS Main Event | 2024 PokerStars EPT Monte Carlo

2024-04-28 18:15 UTC+2

Atanas Malinov Cruises to FPS Main Event Victory at EPT Monte Carlo

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Livello 38 : Blinds 400,000/800,000, 800,000 ante

At the 2024 PokerStars European Poker Tour Monte Carlo, Atanas Malinov delivered a masterclass in composure and skill, culminating in a triumphant victory in the France Poker Series €1,100 Main Event held within the breathtaking Sporting Monte-Carlo.

With a formidable chip lead at the onset of the final day, Malinov's strategic prowess was on full display as he systematically picked off each of his five opponents, ultimately seizing the title, the coveted trophy, and a substantial €303,190 in prize money.

A stalwart presence on the European poker circuit, Malinov had already amassed over $700,000 in tournament winnings prior to his momentous win. His journey to the top included a notable six-figure score dating back to 2015, when he clinched the runner-up position for $190,000 at a Merit event in Cyprus. Moreover, Malinov had previously showcased his skills at a PokerStars sponsored branded tour final table, securing €52,050 for a commendable sixth place finish at Eureka Prague 2014.

At just 30 years old, Malinov's expertise as a seasoned grinder was evident, with a string of impressive five-figure online cashes and a prestigious WCOOP title to his name.

The FPS Main Event at EPT Monte Carlo drew a field of 2,096 entries, generating a formidable €2,012,160 prize pool. Among the 314 players who cashed were PokerStars Ambassadors Felix Schneiders (62nd - €4,330), Lasse Jagd Lauritsen (216th - €2,150), and Simon Wiciak (268th - €1,850).

FPS €1,100 Main Event Final Table Results

Place	Player	Country	Earnings
1	Atanas Malinov	Bulgaria	€303,190
2	Virgile Turchi	France	€189,220
3	Marco Gambini	Italy	€135,160
4	Guillaume Nolet	Canada	€103,970
5	Gabi Livshitz	Israel	€79,980
6	Remy Murcia	France	€61,520
7	Robbie Bull	Scotland	€47,330
8	Elie Saad	Lebanon	€36,410
9	Federico Macori	Italy	€28,020

Final Day Highlights

Remy Murcia, the hometown hopeful from Nice, saw his dreams dashed in dramatic fashion early on, making a daring hero call that left him with just one big blind. In a subsequent hand, Malinov sealed Murcia's fate, sending him out in sixth place.

Despite starting as the short stack, Gabi Livshitz staged an impressive comeback, briefly challenging Malinov for the lead. However, his resurgence was short-lived as Malinov swiftly reclaimed dominance, ultimately eliminating Livshitz from the competition.

Guillaume Nolet faced a series of unfortunate setbacks, ultimately succumbing to Malinov's relentless onslaught. In a pivotal hand, Malinov clinched victory with a well-timed bluff, leaving Nolet to exit in fourth place.

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Marco Gambini, known for his knack for miracle rivers, faced a reversal of fortune as Malinov rivered a set of fours to down the Italian. Malinov secured his fourth elimination of the day, paving his path to the heads-up showdown.

Despite facing an uphill battle against Malinov's commanding chip lead, Virgile Turchi displayed resilience, staging a brief resurgence with consecutive double-ups. However, Malinov's unwavering focus and queen-high call in a momentum-swinging pot helped him secure the title after a hard-fought battle.

That concludes PokerNews' coverage of this event, but be sure to stick around to keep up with all the action from EPT Monte Carlo.

Tags: Atanas Malinov Elie Saad Federico Macori Felix Schneiders Gabi Livshitz Guillaume Nolet Lasse Jagd Lauritsen Marco Gambini Remy Murcia Robbie Bull Simon Wiciak Virgile Turchi

2024-04-28 17:15 UTC+2

Virgile Turchi Eliminated in 2nd Place (€189,220)

Livello 38 : Blinds 400,000/800,000, 800,000 ante

Atanas Malinov shoved on the button and Virgile Turchi made the quick call in the big blind.

Virgile Turchi: K♣7♥ All in
Atanas Malinov: 10♠7♠

Turchi was in a dominant position as the cards were revealed, but Malinov found a pair on the 8♣6♥10♦ flop. The 4♣ turn changed nothing, while the 6♣ clinched the final hand for Malinov.

Turchi was eliminated in second place for €189,220, as Malinov claimed the FPS Main Event title.

Giocatore	Chip	Avanzamento
Atanas Malinov	62,880,000 6,980,000	6,980,000

Virgile Turchi	Eliminato

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2024-04-28 16:15 UTC+2

Marco Gambini Eliminated in 3rd Place (€135,160)

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Livello 37 : Blinds 300,000/600,000, 600,000 ante

Atanas Malinov jammed from the button and Marco Gambini called off his stack of 7,550,000 from the big blind.

Marco Gambini: A♣9♠ All in
Atanas Malinov: 4♥4♣

Gambini paired up on the 9♣3♦2♣ to take the lead and was one card away from doubling up after the 6♥ turn. However, the 4♦ river gave Malinov a set to bring the tournament to heads-up play.

Giocatore	Chip	Avanzamento
Atanas Malinov	57,500,000 8,420,000	8,420,000

Virgile Turchi	5,300,000 -300,000	-300,000

Marco Gambini	Eliminato

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2024-04-28 15:56 UTC+2

Guillaume Nolet Eliminated in 4th Place (€103,970)

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Livello 36 : Blinds 250,000/500,000, 500,000 ante

Atanas Malinov jammed as the big stack from the button and Guillaume Nolet committed his stack of 4,950,000 from the big blind.

Guillaume Nolet: A♥J♦ All in
Atanas Malinov: J♥6♥

The deck continued to be unkind to Nolet as Malinov found his three-outer on the 10♠6♦4♠ flop. The 6♣ turn was the final nail in the Canadian's coffin. The 10♣ completed the board to leave the tournament with its final three players.

Giocatore	Chip	Avanzamento
Atanas Malinov	44,630,000 6,950,000	6,950,000

Guillaume Nolet	Eliminato

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2024-04-28 15:32 UTC+2

Gabi Livshitz Eliminated in 5th Place (€79,980)

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Livello 36 : Blinds 250,000/500,000, 500,000 ante

Gabi Livshitz jammed for 4,550,000 from the small blind and was called by Atanas Malinov called from the big blind.

Gabi Livshitz: A♦Q♦ All in
Atanas Malinov: A♣5♥

Malinov jumped into the lead on the J♥5♦4♦ flop, but Livshitz had a flush draw to leave him with plenty of equity. The A♥ turn kept Malinov ahead, and he secured the elimination after the A♠ river filled him up.

Giocatore	Chip	Avanzamento
Atanas Malinov	32,500,000 3,550,000	3,550,000

Gabi Livshitz	Eliminato

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2024-04-28 15:27 UTC+2

No Luck for Nolet; Gambini Continues to Smash Rivers

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Livello 36 : Blinds 250,000/500,000, 500,000 ante

Guillaume Nolet raised to 1,000,000 from the button and called when Marco Gambini moved all in for 8,525,000 from the small blind.

Marco Gambini: A♠10♦ All in
Guillaume Nolet: 8♥8♣

The 4♣2♠2♥ flop kept Nolet in front, as did the 9♣ turn.

However, Gambini continued to find his outs on the river like he did yesterday, as the 10♥ completed the board to give him the best hand.

Giocatore	Chip	Avanzamento
Marco Gambini	18,050,000 8,520,000	8,520,000
Guillaume Nolet	2,480,000 -8,520,000	-8,520,000

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2024-04-28 14:28 UTC+2

A Few Orbits at the Final Table

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Livello 35 : Blinds 200,000/400,000, 400,000 ante

Guillaume Nolet received a walk in the big blind.

The following hand, he picked up A♦Q♣ in the small blind and raised it to 1,300,000, which folded out Marco Gambini in the big blind.

Gabi Livshitz then received a walk in the big blind.

Virgile Turchi opened to 850,000 with from under the gun with Q♣J♥ and folded out his opponents.

Atanas Malinov raised to 4,000,000 from the small blind with A♣3♦ and folded out Turchi in the big blind. After that, Malinov raised to 800,000 with K♥9♣. Turchi looked down at 4♥4♣ from the small blind and moved all in for 6,550,000. Nolet folded in the big blind, and Malinov also returned his cards to the dealer.

Back in the small blind, Nolet made it 1,200,000 from the small blind and pushed out Gambini in the big blind.

Atanas Malinov opened to 800,000 from under the gun with J♣6♣ and folded out the table. He then received a walk in the big blind the hand after.

Livshitz opened to 900,000 from the button with A♥9♣ and folded out the blinds.

Malinov got active again, waking up with A♣J♦, on the button and raising to 800,000. Nolet defended the big blind with Q♠7♠. Nolet check-folded to a bet of 850,000.

The following hand, Malinov made it 800,000 from the cutoff with 9♦7♥. Marco Gambini defended in the big blind with 5♠3♠. Gambini made two pair and just check-called for 700,000 on the Q♦5♦3♥ flop. The J♥ turn checked through to the 2♦ river. Gambini checked and Malinov didn't take the bait and checked behind with his nine-high.

Giocatore	Chip	Avanzamento
Atanas Malinov	21,280,000 100,000	100,000

Gabi Livshitz	12,100,000
Guillaume Nolet	11,400,000 400,000	400,000
Marco Gambini	10,900,000 -300,000	-300,000
Virgile Turchi	7,150,000 600,000	600,000

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2024-04-28 14:07 UTC+2

Livshitz in Dreamland

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Livello 35 : Blinds 200,000/400,000, 400,000 ante

Gabi Livshitz jammed from the small blind K♥6♣ for 2,400,000. Atanas Malinov called in the big blind with A♦7♣. Livshitz became the favourite on the K♠Q♣3♣ flop and sealed the checkmark on the K♦ turn. The 10♥ completed the board, and Livshitz doubled up.

Marco Gambini made it 900,000 from the cutoff before Livshitz three-bet to 1,800,000 from the button. Malinov then moved all in from a small blind, which folded out Gambini, who had 5♥5♦. Livshitz snap-called off his stack of 5,200,000, and the cards went on their backs.

Gabi Livshitz: A♥A♦ All in
Atanas Malinov: A♠K♥

Livshitz booked consecutive doubles through the chip leader after remaining best on the drama-free 10♦6♥2♦8♥2♥ runout.

Giocatore	Chip	Avanzamento
Atanas Malinov	21,180,000 -8,000,000	-8,000,000

Gabi Livshitz	12,100,000 8,900,000	8,900,000
Marco Gambini	11,200,000 -1,100,000	-1,100,000
Guillaume Nolet	11,000,000
Virgile Turchi	6,550,000 -1,000,000	-1,000,000

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2024-04-28 13:41 UTC+2

Remy Murcia Eliminated in 6th Place (€61,520)

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Livello 35 : Blinds 200,000/400,000, 400,000 ante

Atanas Malinov opened to 900,000 from the cutoff and Remy Murcia called off his stack of 375,000 from the small blind.

Remy Murcia: 8♠4♠ All in
Atanas Malinov: J♦3♦

Murcia needed running cards to survive after Malinov paired up on the J♠2♥2♣ flop. The A♣ turn left him drawing dead before the J♥ filled up Malinov.

Giocatore	Chip	Avanzamento
Atanas Malinov	24,380,000 1,100,000	1,100,000

Remy Murcia	Eliminato

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2024-04-28 12:00 UTC+2

Final Six Set for the €1,100 FPS Main Event at EPT Monte Carlo

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As the prestigious 2024 PokerStars European Poker Tour Monte Carlo reaches its climactic stages, six finalists have emerged in the €1,100 FPS Main Event, which plays inside the opulent Sporting Monte-Carlo.

These competitors have navigated through a massive field and are now each guaranteed at least €61,520. However, all eyes are on the top prize of €303,190, which will be decided later on today.

Final Table Payouts

Place	Prize
1	€303,190
2	€189,220
3	€135,160
4	€103,970
5	€79,980
6	€61,520

Meet the Finalists

Gabi Livshitz from Ashkelon, Israel, enters the final table with 6,050,000 in chips. An accomplished chess International Master with a rich background in mind sports, Livshitz has skillfully transferred his strategic acumen to poker. With $1.6 million in career poker earnings and a notable fourth-place finish at EPT Prague 2019, he is a formidable contender for the title.

Atanas Malinov, hailing from Bulgaria with a commanding 21,725,000 chip lead, has been a consistent figure on the European poker circuit for over a decade, accumulating more than $700,000 in winnings. With a history of significant online and live tournament success, including a WCOOP title, Malinov is positioned as a strong favorite.

Virgile Turchi, the 24-year-old from Montpellier, France, now living in Liverpool, UK, holds 10,700,000 chips. A rising star in the poker world, Turchi's aggressive and adaptable play style helped him maintain momentum from an early chip lead, propelling him into his first major final table appearance.

Remy Murcia of Nice, France, brings local flavor to the final table with 4,325,000 chips. Transitioning from online arenas to the live tournament scene, Murcia's experiences in both local and international settings have prepared him well for his major final table debut.

Guillaume Nolet from Montréal, Canada, comes to the table with 10,500,000 chips. A veteran in high-stakes online poker with a history of substantial earnings, including a memorable run in the 2015 World Championship of Online Poker, Nolet's extensive experience makes him a serious contender.

Marco Gambini, the 49-year-old Italian, rounds out the final six with 9,525,000 chips. From a professional sommelier to a successful entrepreneur, Gambini's journey in poker mirrors his diverse career path, highlighted by his strategic prowess and timely luck at key moments in the tournament.

Day 3 Chip Counts

Rank	Player	Country	Chip Count	Big Blinds
1	Atanas Malinov	Bulgaria	21,725,000	72
2	Virgile Turchi	France	10,700,000	36
3	Guillaume Nolet	Canada	10,500,000	35
4	Marco Gambini	Italy	9,525,000	32
5	Gabi Livshitz	Israel	6,050,000	20
6	Remy Murcia	France	4,325,000	14

The action resumes with just 24 minutes left on Level 34, featuring blinds at 150,000-300,000 plus a 300,000 big blind ante. The final table will be streamed on a 30-minute delay by PokerStars starting at 1 p.m. local time.

Stay tuned to PokerNews as we bring you live updates and witness who will be crowned the champion out of this exciting and diverse field.