Day Four of EPT Open Sochi, October 2019 Recap
Catching Up with Krasnaya Polyana's Transformation! Evgeny Sboev Goliaths the Bounty, Rafail Sushkin Tugs the Ozzy Omaha, Brief Chat with Anton Kutsenko.
Krasnaya Polyana, a tiny hamlet nestled in the Caucasus, has undergone a metamorphosis through the years, and it is a delight to witness its transformation. When our crew first landed here in cold January 2017, the town's streets were blocked by cars. It lacked the bloom of flowers and the emerald canopy of trees. Shops and watering holes were limited.
Come October 18-19, the splashy grand opening of the excitement barnyard "WOW-Arena" is planned. The show will kick off on the opening day with an exclusive performance by the sensational Dimash Kudaibergenov, followed by an international mixed martial arts throwdown the next day.
Shift gears, and let's flip through a tête-à-tête with Ezatullah Amani concerning Khabib.
Bounty Bonanza
On October 6, a tournament with a $260 buy-in and a $100 bounty per participant was rolled out. The total bounty prize pool hung around 18,200 rubles ($260).
With 265 bold souls in the arena, the competition burgeoned to 358 by round six. After the last player signed up, the tally was 396 entries and a $91K prize pool. 55 players raked in the dough, and after trailing for four hours, the final table was set.
The top three athletes consented to an ICM arrangement, as their stacks were relatively even. They left around $1K for the first place and the trophy.
Rumble in the Jungle
Evgeny Sboev emerged victorious in the Bounty tournament, pocketing $7,835 without counting the bounties.
We can't help but bring attention here to the solitary non-Russian finalist, the Kazakhstan native Yernat Tumanshiyev. He made waves earlier this year at the EPT Open's Pot-Limit Omaha event, finishing in 4th place and scooping $2,9K. In this tournament, he repeated his 4th place finish, adding $3,7K and 11 bounties to his winnings.
Bounty
Buy-in: $260Total Entries: 396Prize Pool: $91,080
Final Table Results
- Evgeniy Sboev (Russia) - $7,835
- Artem Panferov (Russia) - $6,515
- Vartan Manucharyan (Russia) - $6,580
- Yernat Tumanshiyev (Kazakhstan) - $3,700
- Vyacheslav Pak (Russia) - $2,940
- Ivan Vasilev (Russia) - $2,250
- Rashid Rafikov (Russia) - $1,680
- Sedrak Bagdasaryan (Russia) - $1,210
- Nina Krasilnikova (Russia) - $980
A quick Q&A with Evgeny before his triumph.
An Omaha Powowow with a $460 buy-in, one re-entry, and 98 participants brought in a $40K prize pool.
As per the usual convention at this EPT Open series, the remaining trio agreed to a deal once the final table was reached. They swiftly agreed on an ICM-based payout distribution, however, continued their dance for the remaining $1,5K and the champion's tiara.
Taking Center Stage
In the end, Rafail Shuiskin snatched the crown and a grand total of $8,664.
The champion declined to pose for a selfie.
Once more, we tip our hats to the stalwart Kazakhstani poker players who outmatch their local competitors. This time, Svetlana Aubakirova grabbed the runner-up spot, walking away with $6,1K. Interestingly, Svetlana is a frequent performer at the live poker circuit, with her best career win checking in at $87K.
PL Omaha Showdown
Buy-in: $460Number of Entries: 98Prize Pool: $39,984
PL Omaha Results
- Rafail Sushkin (Russia) - $8,664
- Svetlana Aubakirova (Kazakhstan) - $6,100
- Anatoliy Piuzhnik (Russia) - $8,100
- Ivan Khromtsov (Russia) - $3,820
- Denis Strebkov (Russia) - $3,080
- Ilyaz Dosikov (Russia) - $2,400
- Roman Timergazin (Russia) - $1,900
- Vyacheslav Derbyshev (Russia) - $1,480
- Vladimir Demenkov (Russia) - $1,120
- Anton Komarov (Russia) - $860
- Sergey Rogal (Russia) - $860
- Oleg Pavlyuchuk (Russia) - $800
- Iliya Iliyaguev (Russia) - $800
Anton Kutsenko's Whispered Tales
Lastly, we're glad to share an intimate conversation with thespian Anton Kutsenko, who scooped the second place in the Deep Stack tournament and $16K in winnings. In the chat, he reflects on crucial moments from the final table, his acting gig, and what he would choose between poker and theatrics.
Stay tuned, as October 8th hosts the following events:
- 12:00 – $460 One-day NL Hold'em – Deep Stack – One re-entry
- 16:00 – $3,250 One-day Main Event Satellite – Win a seat for 100,000 chips – Unlimited re-entries
- 20:00 – $3,250 One-day Main Event Satellite – Win a seat for 100,000 chips – Unlimited re-entries
*Previously – Day 3***
*Up Next – Day 5***
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- I'm playing poker in the WOW-Arena, a newly opened casino-and-gambling venue in Krasnaya Polyana.
- The Bounty tournament, a casino-games event with a $260 buy-in and $100 bounty per participant, took place in Krasnaya Polyana's arena.
- Despite being a Russian event, the Bounty tournament saw a Kazakhstani player named Yernat Tumanshiyev reaching the final table and winning 11 bounties.
- In another poker tournament at the EPT Open Sochi series, Rafail Sushkin, a Russian player, emerged as the champion in an Omaha event with a $460 buy-in.
- Anton Kutsenko, a renowned actor and poker player, shared his thoughts in a brief chat after finishing second in the Deep Stack tournament with a $16K win.