Day 3 of the EPT Season 13 Barcelona €5,300 Main Event was quite expectedly packed with action. Play was kicked off with 294 players but there were only 98 of them left by the end of the day. The remaining hopefuls are set to return today, led by Belgian Anthony Chimkovitch. The player will start another day of EPT excitement with 1,825,000 in chips.
At the age of 23, Chimkovitch is a relative newbie to the international poker scene. Despite his lack of more substantial experience, the player has already shown great potential and broad understanding of the game. The Belgian’s cash history shows that he has cashed in two events so far, with both taking place in his home country. His live tournament earnings currently amount to $25,024. With the right amount of focus, skills, and a little bit of luck, the player now has every chance to boost his bankroll significantly.
Barcelona has once again become the opening stop of EPT’s new season. What is more, it could be said without the slightest note of exaggeration that the beautiful Spanish city has gradually turned into a favorite poker destination for professionals and enthusiasts from all around the world.
As reported yesterday, this year’s Main Event attracted a record-breaking field of players, another testament to the above statement about Barcelona’s growing popularity. As many as 1,785 entries paid the €5,300 buy-in to enter the prestigious tournament. A prize pool of €8,925,000 was accumulated to be distributed to the happy company of the top 359 finishers. The winner will, of course, be the happiest of them all as he or she will scoop a payout of €1,122,800.
Play is set to resume today at noon local time, with the 98 survivors having the task to determine the final 16 players. Chimkovitch will be facing quite a tough competition as there are several former EPT Main Event winners among the remaining players as well as a number of other seasoned professionals. Nicolas Chouity, Jason Mercier, and Ronny Kaiser are among the players who will be looking to win their second EPT title. 2015 GPI Player of the Year Byron Kaverman and 2016 Seminole Hard Rock Poker Open $5,250 Main Event winner Jason Koon will also return for Day 4 of the €5,300 Main Event.
