Latest EPT Monte Carlo update

Cristiano is out (185th), AK vs QQ, Cristiano will find no help on the board... Tofmoute is also out (221)
Cglux has 120k chips and Paquito has 46k. The average is at 56k.

Bruno Fitoussi is still in with Carlos Mortensen, Noah Boaken, Devillfish, Victor Ramdin, Greg Raymer and Anthony Lellouche.
Phil Hellmuth has been kicked out KK vs AA,

184 players remain

This week end on Everest

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European Poker Tour Monte Carlo

4 of our players are still in Day 2 in Monte Carlo among 350 others players

Our (now famous) Italian player Cristiano started the day with 47k in chips, Paquito (from our Spanish team) 26k, tofmoute 25k and the Luxembourg/Italian player "cglux" 67k. The average is at about 30k.

This year, the European Poker Tour final in Monte Carlo is the biggest European poker event with a 706 players and 6,626,400 euros prize pool. A lot of American poker pro are there which is rare for a European event
64 places will be paid, here are the payout for the top 10:

1 1,825,010
2 1,061,820
3 610,550
4 471,180
5 391,550
6 305,270
7 238,910
8 159,270
9 99,550
10 99,550

EPT Dortmund: an Everest Poker player finished SECOND and win 380 000 euros!!!

Cristiano Blanco, you played a big tournament fort he first time and drew a lot of attention with your second place. How do you feel?

I experienced an incredible joy. I started off with the idea that I would be living a pleasant experience and was prepared to accept any result and instead, it was like a dream come true that lasted 4 days. I have always been very aware of my abilities but I can’t deny that I feared the impact of the EPT, but instead, once I was seated at the table I felt very much at ease and this unexpected peace of mind stayed with me until the very end of the game.

Were you expecting to get so far?

I dreamt it. I knew I would find more experienced players than me but I was also aware of my abilities. More than the final rating, my main goal was to test the way I played with the PROs and with an event of such relevance. Well, I think I passed the test.

How did you qualified?

I qualified with an online satellite worth 109 $ on Everest Poker. It was an EPT choice, I had chosen Deauville which later was canceled so I switched to Dortmund.

Tell us something about your life and what is your job?

I am a sports reporter. I work for a TV channel called T9 on a program called “Goal di Notte [Night Goal/Score]” and for a radio called “TeleRadioStereo”. When I am not working, besides playing poker, I love practicing all sorts of sports, and going out with my friends. I really enjoy the company of other people.

Why and how did you start playing poker?

I was intrigued by a friend of mine, Raffaele , who often told me of his online wins amounting to a few hundred euros with this game, something I knew nothing about… So, about three years ago I called him, I registered on a site and, while he explained the rules of the game to me I started playing at a cash table at micro levels. From his house he observed while I played and on the phone told me how I should behave. The image of that moment is in my mind and I don’t think I will ever forget it. He has already received a portion of my winnings.

For how long have you being playing in EVP?

If I’m not mistaken for nearly a year, but I could be wrong… maybe more…

After your success, can you imagine to change jobs and become a professional poker player?

I would like to become a PRO. I know coming in second is not enough to go professional. I don’t know if I will make it, I only know I will try and I will do it seriously.

You won 380.000 euros, what do you want to do with the money?

I haven’t decided yet. I know I want to give my parents a 5 star vacation and, since they were thinking about getting a new car, I will make this part of the package. They don’t really need financial help from me to get a new car, but it is something I want to do that means a lot to me. They have taken care of me in the best possible way for many years and this is my way of saying thank you.

As a football journalist you are dealing with success and bad results every day, you know the ups and downs in sports, which meaning has the second place for you?

In the sports world I learned one thing especially. Whoever challenges me is an opponent not an enemy. What’s important is to do your best while respecting your opponent. There is no shame in making second position in general. Never. In particular, in my case, second place is a great success for me given that this is my first experience at these levels. For me it is important to always aim for victory but if it does not happen, It wouldn’t be a problem if I was sure I did my best.

Which hands in the tournament were the most important on the way to the final table?

There were 15 left in the game. I had a 500.000 stack with an average of 450.000. Two of us were playing and I closed with a flush at turn. I bet 150.000 and my opponent, who more or less had my same stack, goes for all-in. I think about it a lot because on the table there was a pair, therefore the possibility of a full [house o hand], but he had raised preflop and on the board there were only lower cards… I decide to call. He too has a flush. He has Js and I have Ks.
I beat him and become tournament chip leader.

Which of the opponents was the hardest to read?

Surely Johnny Loden was really unpredictable. He is the player that most impressed me.

Some comments about the organization of the event? How do you feel with the EVP Team?

I thought the organization was fantastic! And the Everest team was really nice to me; they made me feel at ease, before, during and after the tournament. Really great people.

Now we can say you are an expert, do you have advice to other EVP players and for new players in general?

I believe my greatest quality in playing is that I am very patient and I never freak out. So, all I can suggest, though I may not be fully qualified, is to always keep up your concentration even if you mess up a couple of hands. Keeping yourself calm is the best thing you can do in this game.

Always something about your private life, are you married, do you have kids?

I don’t know, I am not married and don’t have children. To be honest I don’t even have a girlfriend. I’m single.

How did your family and your friends react to the success?

Everybody raved. They organized a great party for me. I will always carry it in my heart.

Do we see yourself at the Grand Final in Monte Carlo?

I am very excited about taking part in the grand finale in Monte Carlo, but I don’t think I can. Strictly for technical reasons. When I deposited the check my bank manager told me it would take approximately 12 days to clear before I actually saw the money on my account. So the money will be there after Monte Carlo and without it I’m afraid I can’t afford the registration fee. I will try to qualify for the last satellite online… who knows, maybe I will make it.

Compliments! The Poker World and Everest Poker has find a new Poker Champion … and also Italian!!

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Torneo di Poker

Torneo di Poker, 21 April 2007 at Perla Casino & Hotel Nova Gorica, Slovenia
The Torneo di Poker is being hosted at the biggest and most exciting casino in Southeastern Europe, the Perla Casino & Hotel in Nova Gorica, Slovenia.
This is a €1,500 event

Torneo di Poker Direct Entry
Buy-in: $100+9 or 1 Gold Token + $9
Prize pool: a 2500$ package per 25 players

Torneo di Poker Satellite
Buy-in: $11+1 or 1 Bronze Token + $1
Prize pool: 1 Seat to DE per 10 players

Torneo di Poker Rebuy Satellite ($3+.30)
Buy-in: $3+.30, $3 rebuys & add-ons
Prize pool: 1 Seat to DE per 37 buy-in, rebuys, add-ons

WSOP Event #49 (starts beginning of april)
June 30th – 1500$ buy-in – 3 days event

Direct Entry:
Buy-in: $100+9 or 1 Gold Token + $9
Prize pool: a 3500$ package (1500 buy-in + $2000) per 35 players

$11+1Satellite
Buy-in: $11+1 or 1 Bronze Token + $1
Prize pool: 1 Seat to DE per 10 players

$3+.30 Rebuy Satellite
Buy-in: $3+.30, $3 rebuys & add-ons
Prize pool: 1 Seat to DE per 37 buy-in, rebuys, add-ons

WPT Paris
6-11 May 2007
Aviation Club de France. Paris, France

Direct Entry:
Buy-in: $100+9 or 1 Gold Token + $9
Prize pool: $14,000 prize package for every 140 participants

$11+1Satellite
Buy-in: $11+1 or 1 Bronze Token + $1
Prize pool: 1 Seat to DE per 10 players

$5+.50 Rebuy Satellite
Buy-in: $5+.50, $5 rebuys & add-ons
Prize pool: 1 Seat to DE per 22 buy-in, rebuys, add-ons

Swedish Poker Championship
Swedish only
Reval Park Hotel & Casino from April 11-15, 2007 in Tallinn, Estonia

Direct entry
Buy-in: $55+5 or 5 Bronze Token + $5
Prize pool: USD3000 token per 55 players
1 Prize Guaranteed

$11+1Satellite
Buy-in: $11+1 or 1 Bronze Token + $1
Prize pool: 1 Seat to DE per 6 players

$3+.30 Rebuy Satellite
Buy-in: $3+.30, $3 rebuys & add-ons
Prize pool: 1 Seat to DE per 20 buy-in, rebuys, add-ons

Everest Poker fan!!

Wow, this guy likes Everest Poker !

Everest Poker Crowns Scandinavia’s Best Poker Playing Teams and Individuals at the Nordic Summit

Everest Poker organized the first ever team poker event involving Scandinavian players during the final of the Nordic Summit on Saturday 24th February 2007. The 10-man Danish team was crowned winner of the team tournament, and in the individual tournament, Norwegian player Tore Nilsen won the biggest share of the Nordic Summit prize pool by going home with 6,000$.

Everest Poker players from Denmark, Norway and Sweden had qualified through satellites in January on Everest Poker for a seat at the Nordic Summit finale in Barcelona where 30 players – 10 Swedes, 10 Danes and 10 Norwegians – formed three national teams. One player from each country team sat at one of 10 tournament poker tables and was able to consult with team members during a three-minute pause throughout the game. The exceptional skill of the Danish players as well as a marked team spirit, allowed the Danish team to win the Nordic Summit Team Trophy. A full half of the players at the final table were Danes.

A happy Danish team:

Consulting time,

The event went on to decide an overall winner of the tournament with the finalists from each 3 tournament tables pitting their wits at a 10-player final table. Norwegian player and Marcel Luske lookalike Tore Nilsen was the crowned winner of the Nordic Summit trophy.

The Everest Poker Nordic Summit was a clear success with the Scandinavian players, and the team event proved to be an exciting twist to the poker tournament adding fun and intrigue to the event.

With three players remaining at the final table, Danish player Bjørn Nielsen, with a stack of around 13,000, went all in with A6, to which Norwegian player Tore Nilsen (stack of around 19,000) called with A7. Flop: 8AJ, turn: 9, river: 7. Exit Bjørn Nielsen.

Blinds: 1000-2000, ante 250

Danish player Anders Nielsen (stack approx. 18,000), bet 3,000 preflop and Tore Nilsen folded, showing 27.

Anders Nielsen then bet 2,000 preflop and Tore Nilsen called. Flop: 356, 2 hearts. Anders Nielsen bet 5,000, and Tore Nilsen went over the top, after which Anders Nielsen folded.

In the final hand, Anders Nielsen went all-in preflop with 22. Tore Nilsen called with 10J of diamonds. Flop came K69, two diamonds. The turn was Q, and the river a 10, leaving Tore Nilsen as the winner of the Nordic Summit.

Ranking of 10 final players:

1st: Tore Nilsen (N): $6,000
2nd: Anders Nielsen (DK): $4,000
3rd: Bjørn Nielsen (DK)” $2,500
4th: Ole Hågensen (N): $1,800
5th: Claus Johnsen (DK): $1,600
6th: Jonas Schultz Larsen (DK): $1,300
7th: Daniel Langenfors (S): $1,000
8th: Mikkel Askjær-Friis (DK): $800
9th: Audun Bangsund (N): $600
10th: Knut-Erik Steen (N): $400

New feature : the Everest Poker Waiting List

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Waiting Lists are available for ring game tables and single-table tournaments. To join a waiting list, follow the following steps.

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Paris Open of Poker

Please see below a summary of the Paris Open of Poker (sorry for the delay !)

2everest Poker was proud to have 25 players who qualified for this event

The best result is a feminine one! Chris971: Christine (from St Martin) finished at a very nice 20th position

Details of the tournament:

• 172 players
• Prize Pool : 319 920 euros
• 18th first positions paid
• Most of the players were French

Here are a few stories from our players:

• Our first player busted out was “asisdebass” when he moved “all in” preflop with KK vs AK and the other player found 2 aces on the flop.
• “stephanpok” finished 152nd and lost AQ vs QQ (slow played by Chris971) with a Q on the flop, all in on the flop.
• “Massimijhno”, from Italy, finished 138th and lost QQ against AK, “all in” preflop and an A came on the turn.
• “Laguinch” finished 134th and lost with 99 vs KJ which made Double pair.
• “filelfo” lost with 44 against K7. He moved “all in” on the turn and was paid by a player who was trying to catch a straight but finally he found a K on the river
• "Pompoui”, our very sweet player from Switzerland after a good start finished 113rd. He lost with KK against AT, “all in” preflop and his opponent found his Ace on the river.
• “Sanka” was very upset about his end of tournament. He finished 110th and lost with AA against AK and Flush for his opponent.
• “Djuthebest” came with his girlfriend and finished 100th. He lost with A4 vs AK but his fatal hand was with JT hearts on a flop with 2 hearts, he paid the “all in” of his opponent because of all the outs he had and didn’t find anything.
• “Double F” our player from Toulouse, lost with A7 diamonds against 99 and finished 92nd.
• “Vogelgerd”, from Germany finished 85th and lost with AK against QT which found a straight.
• “Boombastic” finished 80th and lost with QQ vs KK, no improvement.
• One of our 3 Dutch player, “Ricardobanaan” finished 75th after losing his coinflip against 77, all in preflop.
• “Jeffonx” finished 56th and lost with 99 against AT, all in preflop and T on the river.
• “Sticmi” had a wonderful start and was chip leader during a long time. Unfortunatly, he finished 50th and lost with AJ against TT who made trips.
• “Macloca” has also a good tournament with very tough tables (Anthony Lellouche for example) and finished the tournament with a good 48th position. He lost with AKs against AQ and a Q came on the flop.

Final results:

1) Nimoun HENNAH (FRA) : € 102 370
2) John POUJADE (FRA) : € 54 380
3) Antoine ARNAUD (FRA) : € 38 390