As the prestigious 2024 PokerStars European Poker Tour Monte Carlo reaches its climactic stages, six finalists have emerged in the �1,100 FPS Main Event, which plays inside the opulent Sporting Monte-Carlo.
These competitors have navigated through a massive field and are now each guaranteed at least �61,520. However, all eyes are on the top prize of �303,190, which will be decided later on today.
Final Table Payouts
| Place | Prize |
|---|---|
| 1 | �303,190 |
| 2 | �189,220 |
| 3 | �135,160 |
| 4 | �103,970 |
| 5 | �79,980 |
| 6 | �61,520 |
Meet the Finalists
Gabi Livshitz from Ashkelon, Israel, enters the final table with 6,050,000 in chips. An accomplished chess International Master with a rich background in mind sports, Livshitz has skillfully transferred his strategic acumen to poker. With $1.6 million in career poker earnings and a notable fourth-place finish at EPT Prague 2019, he is a formidable contender for the title.
Atanas Malinov, hailing from Bulgaria with a commanding 21,725,000 chip lead, has been a consistent figure on the European poker circuit for over a decade, accumulating more than $700,000 in winnings. With a history of significant online and live tournament success, including a WCOOP title, Malinov is positioned as a strong favorite.
Virgile Turchi, the 24-year-old from Montpellier, France, now living in Liverpool, UK, holds 10,700,000 chips. A rising star in the poker world, Turchi's aggressive and adaptable play style helped him maintain momentum from an early chip lead, propelling him into his first major final table appearance.
Remy Murcia of Nice, France, brings local flavor to the final table with 4,325,000 chips. Transitioning from online arenas to the live tournament scene, Murcia's experiences in both local and international settings have prepared him well for his major final table debut.
Guillaume Nolet from Montr��al, Canada, comes to the table with 10,500,000 chips. A veteran in high-stakes online poker with a history of substantial earnings, including a memorable run in the 2015 World Championship of Online Poker, Nolet's extensive experience makes him a serious contender.
Marco Gambini, the 49-year-old Italian, rounds out the final six with 9,525,000 chips. From a professional sommelier to a successful entrepreneur, Gambini's journey in poker mirrors his diverse career path, highlighted by his strategic prowess and timely luck at key moments in the tournament.
Day 3 Chip Counts
| Rank | Player | Country | Chip Count | Big Blinds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Atanas Malinov | Bulgaria | 21,725,000 | 72 |
| 2 | Virgile Turchi | France | 10,700,000 | 36 |
| 3 | Guillaume Nolet | Canada | 10,500,000 | 35 |
| 4 | Marco Gambini | Italy | 9,525,000 | 32 |
| 5 | Gabi Livshitz | Israel | 6,050,000 | 20 |
| 6 | Remy Murcia | France | 4,325,000 | 14 |
The action resumes with just 24 minutes left on Level 34, featuring blinds at 150,000-300,000 plus a 300,000 big blind ante. The final table will be streamed on a 30-minute delay by PokerStars starting at 1 p.m. local time.
Stay tuned to PokerNews as we bring you live updates and witness who will be crowned the champion out of this exciting and diverse field.
