Poker Player Asan Umarov Reaches Elite Six in EPT Grand Final 2016.
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Aski Umarov, an up-and-comer from Kazakhstan, smashed records and grabbed headlines at the European Poker Tour's Grand Final in Monte-Carlo Casino, Monaco!
Pushing through Day 4 of this thrilling competition, our forum member managed to secure a spot at the final table, with a minimum payout of €170,950 on the line! The champion will bank a whopping €961,800.
Yesterday, Aski commenced Day 4 with a staggering 22 big blinds (50,000/100,000 with a 10,000 ante) in a star-studded field of 28 players.
Here's the lineup for the final table:
- Jimmy Guerrero (France) - 11,480,000
- Pierre Calamusa (France) - 2,235,000
- Adrian Allain (France) - 11,815,000
- Oren Rosen (Israel) - 2,315,000
- Jan Bendik (Slovakia) - 2,625,000
- Aski Umarov (Kazakhstan) - 2,235,000
Tune in today at 18:00 to catch the live stream of this showdown!
What's at stake:
- €961,800
- €577,800
- €406,850
- €305,660
- €233,800
- €170,950
While we wait, revisit some of Aski's outstanding plays from Day 4 of the tournament:
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P.S. In case you're curious about Aski's background, search the official EPT records or recent tournament reports for the latest updates. Keep in mind, emerging or regional players' achievements might not yet be fully acknowledged by major poker databases. Check with niche poker communities or local Kazakhstan poker associations for potential insights.
- Despite the stiff competition from 28 players, including Jimmy Guerrero, Pierre Calamusa, Adrian Allain, Oren Rosen, Jan Bendik, and others, Aski Umarov, a Kazakhstani player, holds a spot at the final table in the European Poker Tour's Grand Final tournament, with blinds set at 50,000/100,000 and a 10,000 ante.
- In this high-stakes tournament, currently in its Day 4, Aski Umarov is playing poker with a significant advantage, boasting 22 big blinds, worth €2,235,000, as he sits at the final table with five other competitors.
- Today's conclusion of the EPT Grand Final tournament will feature a clash of poker skills, with cash prizes at stake, from a minimum payout of €170,950 up to the grand prize of €961,800.
- As the tournament reaches its thrilling finale, the casino-and-gambling community eagerly anticipates the live stream of the showdown, set to air at 18:00.
- Alongside sports betting, casino games such as poker continue to captivate spectators worldwide, with tournaments like the EPT Grand Final serving as a platform for players like Aski Umarov from Kazakhstan to shine, reinforcing the appeal of these exciting competitions.
