Monday, October 22, 2018 5:01 PM Local Time
Mrakes Makes Konopelko Fold
Andrei Konopelko raised from the cutoff to 135,000 and Michal Mrakes bumped it up to 375,000 from the button. The players in the blinds both folded and they went heads-up to the flop.
The flop came down and both players checked to see the turn. Konopelko took over the betting initiative by firing 275,000. Mrakes counted out chips, but then added on another 300,000 as he raised to 575,000. Konopelko thought about it before releasing his hand and sending the chips to his left neighbor.
| Michal Mrakes | 2,700,000 | 540,000  |
| Andrei Konopelko | 1,100,000 | -1,310,000  |
Monday, October 22, 2018 4:51 PM Local Time
Gutyi Rivers a Flush
Mykhailo Gutyi raised to 140,000 on the button and Sebastian Ulrich called from the big blind. The flop came and Ulrich check-called a bet of 125,000 from Gutyi.
The paired the board on the turn and both players checked to the on the river. Ulrich led out for 220,000 and Gutyi raised to 750,000. Ulrich flicked in a chip to call and Gutyi turned over for a flush, which was good enough to win the hand.
| Mykhailo Gutyi | 3,400,000 | 1,470,000 |
| Sebastian Ulrich | 1,570,000 | -760,000 |
Monday, October 22, 2018 4:45 PM Local Time
Alexandre Viard Eliminated in 12th Place (€6,949)
Mario Llapi opened under the gun to 130,000 and two seats over it was Alexandre Viard who requested the red all-in triangle by announcing all in. It folded all the way back to Llapi who didn't call right away, despite calling for his friends while the other players still had a decision to make.
Llapi ended up calling and it didn't look all that special with against the of Viard. The board ran out and Llapi ended up with the flush.
No chop pot for Viard who gets sent to the rail in 12th place, banking €6,949.
| Mario Llapi | 2,800,000 | 1,680,000 |
| Alexandre Viard | 0 | -1,350,000 |
Monday, October 22, 2018 4:12 PM Local Time
First Break of the Day
The final 12 players are heading on their first 15-minute break of the day.
| Henrik Brockmann | 5,150,000 | 350,000 |
| Raul Villarroel | 3,110,000 | -290,000 |
| Andrei Konopelko | 2,410,000 | 50,000 |
| Dhawal Lachhwani | 2,390,000 | 740,000 |
| Sebastian Ulrich | 2,330,000 | 680,000 |
| Tamas Szunyoghy | 2,210,000 | -90,000 |
| Michal Mrakes | 2,160,000 | 1,200,000 |
| Mykhailo Gutyi | 1,930,000 | -470,000 |
| Alexandre Viard | 1,350,000 | 125,000 |
| Timur Margolin | 1,290,000 | -310,000 |
| Mario Llapi | 1,120,000 | -380,000 |
| Amar Begovic | 1,000,000 | -1,120,000 |
Monday, October 22, 2018 4:06 PM Local Time
Brockmann Calls Correctly on the River
The flop was already out there with about 300,000 in the pot and Timur Magdolin sat in the under the gun position as he bet 150,000. Henrik Brockmann called quickly to see the turn roll off the deck.
Margolin bet 420,000 this time and Brockmann called again to see the river complete the board.
Margolin put out a 950,000 river bet and Brockmann went deep into the tank. He called after six minutes showing down and winning the pot.
| Henrik Brockmann | 4,800,000 | 1,180,000 |
| Timur Margolin | 1,600,000 | -1,650,000 |
Monday, October 22, 2018 3:56 PM Local Time
Margolin Rebuilding His Stack
With the board reading , Sebastian Ulrich tossed in a bet of 125,000 on the button. Timur Margolin check-called from the small blind and the landed on the turn.
Margolin checked again and Ulrich fired another 375,000. Margolin still called and the completed the board. Margolin led out for 650,000 this time and Ulrich showed his displeasure with the river card.
After a couple of minutes, Ulrich finally decided to fold and showed in doing so. "Can we just play until the turn?" he asked.
"I wish we could get rid of that from before," Margolin said referring to Henrik Brockmann's double up where he hit a flush on the river.
| Timur Margolin | 3,250,000 | 750,000 |
| Sebastian Ulrich | 1,650,000 | -680,000 |
Monday, October 22, 2018 3:48 PM Local Time
Margolin Doubles Through Gutyi
Timur Margolin opened with a raise to 110,000 from late position and big blind Mykhailo Gutyi three-bet to 400,000 when it folded to him. Margolin took his time before moving all in for 1,245,000. Gutyi called within a second and they were flipping as Margolin opened and Gutyi showed .
The board ran out and Gutyi started shaking his head. He told Margolin he was never going to win after this flop and Margolin chuckled. The turn was the and the river the which awarded Margolin the pot.
| Timur Margolin | 2,500,000 | 1,275,000 |
| Mykhailo Gutyi | 2,400,000 | -1,300,000 |
Monday, October 22, 2018 3:44 PM Local Time
Brockmann's Bluff Attempt Fails
Sebastian Ulrich limped in from the cutoff and Raul Henriquez called from the small blind. Henrik Brockmann raised to 150,000 out of the big blind and just Ulrich called. The flop came and Brockmann led out for 80,000 which Ulrich called.
The turn brought the and Brockmann checked this time. Ulrich bet 180,000 and Brockmann stuck around to see the on the river. Brockmann tossed in a small bet of 175,000 and Ulrich snapped him off. Brockmann flipped over and Ulrich tabled for a straight.
| Henrik Brockmann | 3,620,000 | -160,000 |
| Sebastian Ulrich | 2,330,000 | 1,090,000 |
Monday, October 22, 2018 3:31 PM Local Time
Luiz Antonio Duarte Ferreira Filho Eliminated in 13th Place (€5,513)
Luiz Antonio Duarte Ferreira Filho started the day as chip leader but had a brutal day in the €1,100 Monster Stack event. He got his last 700,000 in the middle with against Mykhailo Gutyi his .
The board ran out and Duarte wasn't able to hit to stay alive in the tournament. His father started the day as the tournament short stack and was sent to the rail first and Duarte was eliminated right after his father.
Duarte cashes for €5,513.
| Mykhailo Gutyi | 3,700,000 | 600,000 |
| Luiz Antonio Duarte Ferreira Filho | 0 | -1,250,000 |
Monday, October 22, 2018 3:23 PM Local Time
Brockmann Doubles Into the Lead
Henrik Brockmann raised to 110,000 in middle position and Mykhailo Gutyi called from the hijack. Timur Margolin also called from the big blind and the flop fell . Marholin checked to Brockmann who bet 150,000 and Gutyi folded. Margolin check-raised to 350,000 and Brockmann quickly announced all in for 1,710,000. Margolin called and the cards were on their backs.
Brockmann tabled for two overcards and a flush draw while Margolin flopped two pair with . The turn was the and Brockmann would need a diamond to stay alive. The river brought the and Brockmann found himself a huge double up to take over the chip lead.
| Henrik Brockmann | 3,780,000 | 2,445,000 |
| Timur Margolin | 1,225,000 | -2,415,000 |
Monday, October 22, 2018 3:17 PM Local Time
Henriquez Finds Big Double Up
It all started with Luiz Antonio Duarte Ferreira Filho who limped from the under the gun position. Tamas Szunyoghy limped as well and so did everyone at the table except for Timur Margolin. Big blind Mykhailo Gutyi checked his option and they went six-way to the flop.
The flop came down and it checked to Szunyoghy who bet 120,000. Sebastian Ulrich called the bet, but Raul Henriquez had different plans as he raised to 500,000. It folded back to Szunyoghy and he called. Ulrich folded.
The turn was the and Szunyoghy moved all in for effectively 845,000. Henriquez snap-called and both players tabled their hands.
Szunyoghy was holding for three of a kind, but he was well behind Henriquez with . The river was the and the pot was sent to Henriquez who managed to secure a big double up.
| Raul Villarroel | 3,400,000 | 590,000 |
| Tamas Szunyoghy | 2,300,000 | -1,350,000 |
Monday, October 22, 2018 3:05 PM Local Time
Another Double Up for Szunyoghy
Mykhailo Gutyi opened to 80,000 from middle position and Luiz Antonio Duarte Ferreira Filho three-bet to 240,000 in the hijack. Tamas Szunyoghy four-bet to 605,000 from the cutoff and the action folded back to Duarte who shoved all in. Szunyoghy instantly called off his stack of 1,770,000 and the cards were tabled.
Tamas Szunyoghy:
Luiz Antonio Duarte Ferreira Filho:
It was a cooler spot for Duarte who was in danger of doubling up Szunyoghy for the second time in a row. The board ran out and Szunyoghy secured himself a huge double with pocket aces.
| Tamas Szunyoghy | 3,650,000 | 1,760,000 |
| Luiz Antonio Duarte Ferreira Filho | 1,250,000 | -890,000 |
Monday, October 22, 2018 2:43 PM Local Time
Luiz Ferreira Eliminated in 14th Place (€5,513)
Luiz Ferreira moved all in from the cutoff for about 600,000 and it was small blind Mario Llapi who moved all in as well for less than a million. The big blind folded and the two opened up their hands.
Luiz Ferreira:
Mario Llapi:
The flop was a very exciting as Llapi flopped a set, but Ferreira flopped a Broadway straight. The turn was the which gave Llapi a full house and the was dealt as a courtesy.
Ferreira takes home €5,513 for his efforts and is the first one eliminated today. Ferreira's son now has to carry the torch for Brazil.
| Mario Llapi | 1,500,000 | 600,000 |
| Luiz Ferreira | 0 | -510,000 |
Monday, October 22, 2018 2:39 PM Local Time
Duarte Doubles up Szunyoghy
The action folded to Luiz Antonio Duarte Ferreira Filho who limped in from the small blind. Tamas Szunyoghy shipped all in for 925,000 in the big blind and Duarte made the call to put him at risk.
Tamas Szunyoghy:
Luiz Antonio Duarte Ferreira Filho:
The flop came and Szunyoghy was still in the lead with his pocket fours. The on the turn changed nothing and the on the river secured the double up for Szunyoghy.
| Luiz Antonio Duarte Ferreira Filho | 2,140,000 | -760,000 |
| Tamas Szunyoghy | 1,890,000 | 825,000 |
Monday, October 22, 2018 2:31 PM Local Time
Begovic Flops a Set
With around 300,000 in the middle and the board reading , Amar Begovic and Mario Llapi were heads-up in the hand. Llapi checked to Begovic on his left who bet 190,000. Lllapi called and the completed the board.
Llapi checked again and Begovic splashed in bet of 380,000. Llapi instantly tossed in a single chip to signify a call and Begovic rolled over for a set of sixes. Llapi sent his cards to the muck and Begovic was awarded the pot.
| Amar Begovic | 2,120,000 | 460,000 |
| Mario Llapi | 900,000 | -730,000 |
Monday, October 22, 2018 2:25 PM Local Time
Gutyi Doubles Through Duarte
There was about 700,000 in the middle with a flop reading when small blind Luiz Antonio Duarte Ferreira Filho checked to Mykhailo Gutyi. Gutyi checked behind to see the turn.
The turn card was the and Duarte checked another time. Gutyi put out a bet of 250,000 and Duarte called.
The river completed the board and Duarte checked again. Gutyi thought about as he counted the amount of 100,000 chips he still had. He moved all in and sent Duarte deep into the tank. After a couple minutes Duarte called and mucked his hand after he saw Gutyi open up .
| Mykhailo Gutyi | 3,100,000 | 1,325,000 |
| Luiz Antonio Duarte Ferreira Filho | 2,900,000 | -1,450,000 |
Monday, October 22, 2018 2:14 PM Local Time
Llapi Shoves on Viard
Mario Llapi opened to 80,000 from the cutoff and Alexandre Viard three-bet to 225,000 from the small blind. Llapi called and the flop came .
Viard led out for 275,000 and Llapi pushed all in for around 875,000. Viard quickly sent his cards to the muck and Llapi raked in the pot.
| Mario Llapi | 1,630,000 | 465,000 |
| Alexandre Viard | 1,580,000 | -600,000 |
Monday, October 22, 2018 2:09 PM Local Time
Gutyi Shoves First Hand
Mykhailo Gutyi raised from middle position to 80,000 in the first hand of the day. Small blind Timur Margolin three-bet to 420,000 when everyone got out of the way and the action was back on Gutyi when the big blind folded.
Gutyi took his time before moving all in for effectively 1,275,000 and Margolin folded in quick fashion.
| Timur Margolin | 3,640,000 | -470,000 |
| Mykhailo Gutyi | 1,775,000 | 500,000 |
Monday, October 22, 2018 12:39 PM Local Time
Only 14 Players Remain in MONSTER STACK, Who Will Come Out on Top?
When play was halted on Day 2 of Event #5: €1,100 MONSTER STACK No-Limit Hold'em, there were only 14 players still in contention for the WSOP gold bracelet. They will all return to the felt at 2:00 PM today with one goal in mind...win!
One of the biggest storylines among the remaining players is the father-son combo of Luiz Ferreira and Luiz Antonio Duarte Ferreira Filho (Luiz Duarte). The father, Ferreira, has some work to do as one of the short stacks with 510,000 chips but his son, Duarte, has put himself in prime position as the chipleader heading into the final day. Duarte accumulated a massive stack of 4,350,000 and players have been acknowledging how well he plays a big stack.
It won't be easy for the Ferreira family though with 14 players still remaining and many of them accomplished in their own right. Timur Margolin currently sits in second place with 4,110,000 and already has one gold bracelet to his name. Margolin has already tasted victory at the World Series of Poker and that could prove to be a huge advantage when the tournament nears the end. Raul Henriquez (2,810,000), Andrei Konopelko (2,360,000), and Alexandre Viard (2,180,000) round out the top five stacks.
Day 3 Seating Assignments
| Table | Seat | Player | Country | Chip Count | Big Blinds |
|---|
| 80 | 1 | Mykhailo Gutyi | Ukraine | 1,275,000 | 32 |
| 80 | 2 | Luiz Antonio Duarte Ferreira Filho | Brazil | 4,350,000 | 109 |
| 80 | 3 | Empty | | | |
| 80 | 4 | Tamas Szunyoghy | Hungary | 1,065,000 | 27 |
| 80 | 5 | Sebastian Ulrich | Germany | 1,240,000 | 31 |
| 80 | 6 | Timur Margolin | Israel | 4,110,000 | 103 |
| 80 | 7 | Raul Henriquez | Chile | 2,810,000 | 70 |
| 80 | 8 | Empty | | | |
| 80 | 9 | Henrik Brockmann | Germany | 1,335,000 | 33 |
| | | | | | |
| 94 | 1 | Dhawal Lachhwani | India | 1,650,000 | 41 |
| 94 | 2 | Mario Llapi | Italy | 1,165,000 | 29 |
| 94 | 3 | Amar Begovic | Bosnia and Herzegovina | 1,660,000 | 42 |
| 94 | 4 | Alexandre Viard | France | 2,180,000 | 55 |
| 94 | 5 | Andrei Konopelko | Belarus | 2,360,000 | 59 |
| 94 | 6 | Michal Mrakes | Czech Republic | 960,000 | 24 |
| 94 | 7 | Empty | | | |
| 94 | 8 | Luiz Ferreira | Brazil | 510,000 | 13 |
| 94 | 9 | Empty | | | |
The players will return to their seats at 2:00 PM, a little earlier than scheduled, in the hopes of reaching a final table by the time the live stream kicks off at 3:00 PM. A new redraw will occur when just 10 players are remaining and the hole cards will be shown for the final eight. The action will resume on level 25 with the blinds at 20,000/40,000 and a 40,000 big blind ante.
There is still plenty of money up for grabs with the biggest pay jumps still to come. Each of the final 14 players is guaranteed to walk away with at least €5,513 while the winner will take home €134,407. The PokerNews live reporting team will be on site to bring you all of the live updates until a winner is crowned.