Fourth Day at WPT Kazakhstan, Casino Bombay: Tournament Progress
In the poker world yesterday, two significant events captivated the attention: the last day of the raucous Kazakhstan Poker Championship (KPC) and the inaugural round of the rowdy Eurasian Poker Cup (EAPC).
Let's delve into the dramatic conclusion of the KPC, where 14 players remained, each assured of at least $1,863. The action was intense from the get-go, starting with "zapacanov" being the first casualty, leaving with his $1,863. Next came "karashishka" and "Korbin Dallas," each taking home their guaranteed minimum, followed by Madayar who, unfortunately, couldn't make it due to heavy snowfall, earning $2,273 for his no-show.
A pivotal hand unfolded between Yevgeniy Tsai and Yuriy Salikaev, leading to a whopping 2 million chip pot: Yevgeniy's runner-runner flush overcame Yuriy's pocket kings. Yuriy Salikaev's early exit left him with a $4,164 reward, making the top 7:
- Yevgeniy Tsai (1,870,000 chips)
- Vadim Kim (840,000)
- Timur Mukhamedinov (676,000)
- Aslan Mydilov (630,000)
- Ulanzbek Joldoshbekov (570,000)
- Rasim Gahiroglu (421,000)
- Azamat Astonov (375,000)
The money outcomes for the remaining spots were as follows:
- $31,182
- $21,880
- $14,073
- $10,417
- $7,820
- $6,253
- $5,195
The competition heated up as most hands were decided pre-flop. Ulanzbek Joldoshbekov rose to the occasion, first doubling up and then eliminating Rasim Gahiroglu in 7th place, pocketing $5,195.
The next exit was Aslan Mydilov, finishing 6th and bringing home $6,253. Subsequently, Ulanzbek finished 5th, winning $7,820, and Vadim Kim took 4th place, earning $10,417.
The top 3 players chose to split the remaining $22,000 and compete in a thrilling heads-up match for the tournament's cup. In the clutch moment, both Azaamat Stanov (Uzbekistan) and Yevgeniy Tsai (Kazakhstan) ended up empty-handed, but they each received $22,000.
Ultimately, Timur Mukhametdinov managed to outlast his opponents, securing the $23,135 prize and the coveted Kazakhstan Poker Championship Cup. Kudos to the new champion!
Now shifting gears to the first starting day of the WPT Kazakhstan EAPC. The Main Event kicked off with a buy-in of $1,000, a starting stack of 25,000, and levels lasting 45 minutes. The event boasted a $75,000 guaranteed prize pool, and no shortage of skilled players joined, including Roman Matveychuk, Artem Matveev, Andrei Pateichuk, and Anatoly Suvorov. Local poker enthusiasts also shone bright, with Timur "TimsonAAA" winning the Bounty tournament, while other notable players included Alexander "lamentcfg", Aivar "prokladka", Kaiarat "karashishka", Oleg "Korbin Dallas", and Aibek "lekerov".
19 players advanced to Day 2, with an average stack of 65,800. Here's a sneak peek at the top chip stacks from Day 1A of the EAPC:
- Timur "TimsonAAA"2.UNKNOWN3.UNKNOWN4.UNKNOWN5.UNKNOWN
On Day 5 of WPT Kazakhstan, prepare for a turbo satellite to EAPC Day 1B with 4 guaranteed tickets, priced at $150, and a $1,000 buy-in EAPC Day 1B itself. Don't miss the action, kicking off at 16:00 and 18:00, respectively!
In other news, WPT Kazakhstan is enhancing its team of female dealers with the additions of Christina, Anna, Kate, and Asel, ensuring a more diverse gaming experience. Keep up-to-date with the event's progress by following the WPT Kazakhstan thread on the forum or checking out their pages on Facebook, Twitter, or email.
- What's the outcome of the Kazakhstan Poker Championship's final day? Timur Mukhametdinov clinched the victory and the coveted Kazakhstan Poker Championship Cup, taking home a prize of $23,135.
- Despite heavy snowfall, Madayar couldn't attend the KPC but still earned $2,273 for his no-show.
- The Eurasian Poker Cup's Main Event kicked off with a buy-in of $1,000, a starting stack of 25,000, and 45-minute levels. No shortage of skilled players partook, including local poker enthusiast Timur "TimsonAAA".
- Day 5 of WPT Kazakhstan will feature a turbo satellite to EAPC Day 1B, offering 4 guaranteed tickets for $150, and the EAPC Day 1B itself with a $1,000 buy-in, beginning at 16:00 and 18:00 respectively.
- The poker culture in Kazakhstan continues to thrive, with an increased focus on diversity, as WPT Kazakhstan adds Christina, Anna, Kate, and Asel to their team of female dealers.
- The competition for sports betting enthusiasts isn't far behind either, as WPT Kazakhstan offers various sports-betting options alongside casino-games and a vibrant casino-and-gambling atmosphere in Las Vegas-style casinos.
