Nasreddine Among the Chip Leaders of Final Day of EPT Monte Carlo Main Event
As the sun hovers over the shimmering waters of the Mediterranean, the final day of the 2024 PokerStars European Poker Tour Monte Carlo Main Event, inside Sporting Monte-Carlo, dawns with a promise of history in the making.
Among the seven remaining contenders from a record-breaking field of 1,208 entrants, one name shines brightly: Rania Nasreddine. Hailing from the United States, Nasreddine stands poised to etch her name in the annals of poker lore as only the fourth-ever female champion on the prestigious EPT circuit.
The path to glory is never easy, and Nasreddine faces some formidable opponents at the final table. Her stack of 7,900,000 chips gives her a commanding lead over all but one of the remaining players. Nasreddine will need to continue to show the skills that have got her this far while having a bit of luck along the way as she looks to claim the coveted title.
Among those standing between her and the winner's circle are Derk van Luijk from the Netherlands, Jovan Kenjic representing Serbia, homegrown talent Jonathan Pastore of France, Jonathan Guedes flying the flag for Brazil, the German contender Niclas Thumm, and Boris Angelov carrying the hopes of Bulgaria with his chip leading stack of 11,500,000.
EPT Monte Carlo Main Event Seat Draw
| Seat | Player | Country | Chip Count | Big Blinds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rania Nasreddine | United States | 7,900,000 | 53 |
| 2 | Derk van Luijk | Netherlands | 3,200,000 | 21 |
| 3 | Jovan Kenjic | Serbia | 4,750,000 | 32 |
| 4 | Jonathan Pastore | France | 3,350,000 | 22 |
| 5 | Jonathan Guedes | Brazil | 1,900,000 | 13 |
| 6 | Niclas Thumm | Germany | 3,650,000 | 24 |
| 7 | Boris Angelov | Bulgaria | 11,500,000 | 77 |
For Nasreddine, the opportunity to join the esteemed ranks of previous female EPT champions like Victoria Coren-Mitchell (2006, 2014), Sandra Naujoks (2009) and Liv Boeree (2010), is both a personal triumph and a milestone for women in the game. With each hand dealt, she edges closer to a moment that could inspire a new generation of female players to chase their dreams fearlessly.
The stakes are high, not only in terms of prestige but also in terms of the substantial prize pool awaiting the finalists. With payouts ranging from €154,900 for seventh place to a staggering €1,000,000 for the eventual champion, every decision made at the final table carries weighty consequences.
Final Table Payouts
| Place | Player | Country | Prize (EUR) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | €1,000,000 | ||
| 2 | €620,500 | ||
| 3 | €442,900 | ||
| 4 | €340,500 | ||
| 5 | €261,700 | ||
| 6 | €201,000 | ||
| 7 | €154,900 | ||
| 8 | Jozef Cibicek | Slovakia | €119,000 |
| 9 | Philipp Wenzelburger | Germany | €91,500 |
When play kicks off at 12:30 p.m. local time, the players will start on Level 31: 100,000/150,000 with a 150,000 big blind ante. All remaining levels will last 90 minutes until three players are left, at which point they will be reduced to 45 minutes in length.
The PokerNews coverage will commence at 1 p.m. local time, on a 30-minute delay so as to not spoil the cards-up stream on Pokerstars' Twitch and Youtube channels.
So stay tuned to find out who will be victorious in Monaco and will be crowned the second EPT champion of the 2024 season during the thrilling conclusion of the EPT Monte Carlo Main Event.