WPT Venice High Roller Final Table Live Updates

17.15

Please check out our interview with the WPT Venice Higher Roller champion Bjorn Lindberg

21.26

We Have a Winner

Unlike last nights marathon we didn’t have to wait too long to crown a High Roller champion this evening.

Our High Roller champion is Swedish professional player Bjorn Lindberg and here is the final hand.

Neumann raised to 6,000 and Lindberg called.

The flop was and the action started. Lindberg checked and Neumann bet 6,000. Lindberg then check-raised to 19,000 before Neumann reacted with a bet of 34,000. An all-in and call quickly followed and we had a showdown.

Lindberg: for the flush draw

Neumann: for the set

Turn:

River:

It was a heart on the river and Lindberg fills his flush and becomes the high roller champion at WPT Venice and takes home a ,700 payday.

Neumann takes home the consolation prize of ¢53,100

21.09

Heads Up Action

The first few early hands from the heads up encounter.

Lindberg raised to 7,000 and Neumann called.

The flop was and both players checked.

The turn was and Lindberg check-called a 8,000 bet by Neumann.

The river was and both players checked.

Neumann showed for top pair and Lindberg muck his cards unseen.

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Neumann limped and Lindberg checked.

The flop was and a Neumann 4,000 bet won the pot.

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Lindberg raised to 6,000 and Neumann called.

The flop was and a Lindberg 9,000 bet took the pot down.

21.09

Heads Up Action

The first few early hands from the heads up encounter.

Lindberg raised to 7,000 and Neumann called.

The flop was and both players checked.

The turn was and Lindberg check-called a 8,000 bet by Neumann.

The river was and both players checked.

Neumann showed for top pair and Lindberg muck his cards unseen.

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Neumann limped and Lindberg checked.

The flop was and a Neumann 4,000 bet won the pot.

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Lindberg raised to 6,000 and Neumann called.

The flop was and a Lindberg 9,000 bet took the pot down.

20.45

Dominink Nitsche Has Been Eliminated in 3rd Place

After moving once before and not getting a call Nitsche moved in again. He was in the small blind and Marko Neumann called in the small blind an we had our second showdown in a few short hands.

Nitsche:
Neumann:

Flop:
Turn:

So far so good for Nitsche.

River:

Not the card Nitsche wanted to see but a welcome sight for the eyes of his compatriot and friend Neumann.

20.38

Bjorn Lindberg Has Doubled Up Through Domink Nitsche

Two hands in from the dinner break and Dominik Nitsche raises to 6,000 from the button and Bjorn Lindberg three bets from the big blind making it 16,000 in total.

“How much are you playing?” Nitsche asked Lindberg.

“150k.” Came the reply.

“I am all-in.” Said Nitsche.

Lindberg called and we had a showdown to sort out.

Lindberg:
Nitsche:

Flop:
Turn:
River:

Lindberg moved up to ~250,000 and Nitsche was reduced to dust.

20.24

Lindberg Wins a Couple of Pots

Neumann completed in the small blind and Lindberg checked.

The dealer gave us a flop of and Neumann check-called a 3,000 Lindberg bet.

The turn was and both players decided to move on to the river.

The river was the and again both players decided that caution was the best option and checked.

Lindberg won the hand with and his opponent mucked unseen.

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Lindberg bet 6,000 and Neumann checked.

We saw a flop of and both players checked.

The turn was , Neumann checked, Lindberg bet 9,000 and Neumann called.

The river was the and Neumann check-called a 16,000 bet from Lindberg.

Lindberg showed down for the win.

19.17

Dominik Nitsche raised to 6,600 in the small blind.

“6.6k? I cannot fold to a bet of 6.6k.” Said Neumann before calling in the big blind.

The flop was and Nitsche bet 7,200 and Neumann called.

The turn was and Nitsche bet 17,500 and Neumann folded.

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Neumann completed in the small blind and Bjorn Lindberg checked.

The flop was and Neumann bet 3,300 and Lindberg folded.

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Neumann bet 5,500 on the button and Lindberg three-bet to 14,000 in the small blind. Nitsche was in the big blind and he four-bet to 31,000 and both players folded.

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We are now on a one hour dinner break

19.00

Bjorn Lindberg raised to 5,500 on the button and Dominik Nitsche called in the small blind as did Marko Neumman in the big blind.

The flop was and everyone checked to Lindberg who bet 9,500 and Nitsche called.

The turn was the and Nitsche check-called a 15,500 Lindberg bet.

The river was the and both players checked.

“I have a flush.” Says Nitsche in an almost apologetic way.

Nitsche:
Lindberg: Mucked unseen

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Nitsche raised to 2,550 on the button and Neumann called in the small blind. The flop of was checked through and we saw a turn which Neumann checked. Nitsche bet 6,000 and won the hand.

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Neumann bet 5,500 on the button and Nitsche called in the big blind.

The flop was and Nitsche bet out 7,500 and Neumann called.

The turn was and Nitsche once again bet; this time 17,800 and Neumann counted out a three bet and pushed it across the line.

“39,000″ said the dealer.

Nitsche took one final look at his cards before tossing them into the muck.

All three players have roughly the same number of chips with about 190,000 each.

18.30

Party Poker Team Pro Giovanni Safina Has Been Eliminated in 4th Place

He ate some chips and threw in a raise of 6,000 and Dominik Nitsche asked him how much he was playing. Safina gave him a hand gesture signifying around 60,000 and Nitsche declared he was all-in. Safina called immediately.

Safina:

Nitsche:

There was no drama on the board of and Safina was eliminated.

18.05

Chip Counts at the End of Level 10

1st. Marko Neumann 208,000
2nd. Bjorn Lindberg 192,800
3rd. Dominik Nitsche 97,500
4th. Giovanni Safina 71,700

17.55

Domink Nitsche raised to 4,000 from the cut-off and Marko Neumann three-bet to 11,000 on the button. The action folded around to Nitsche who called.

The flop was and Nitsche check-called a bet of 14,000.

The turn was and Nitsche checked again. Neumann bet 19,000 and Nitsche folded.

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Party Poker Team Pro Giovanni Safina raised to 5,000 on the button and Neumann called in the big blind.

The flop was and both players checked.

The turn was and Neumann bet 5,500 and Safina called.

The river was and Neumann checked this time. Safina bet 16,000 and it was enough to win the pot.

17.42

Bjorn Lindberg raised to 4,500 on the button and Giovanni Safina three-bet to 13,200 from the small blind and Lindberg folded.

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Dominik Nitsche raised to 4,500 on the button and Bjorn Lindberg three-bet to 11,000 in the big blind and Nitsche folded.

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Marko Neumann raised to 4,500 on the button and Lindberg called in the small blind.

The flop was and both players checked.

The turn was and Lindberg bet 7,000 and Neumann called.

The river was the and Lindberg bet 12,000 and Neumann called.

Neumann took down the hand after he had hit two pair on the river.

Neumann:
Lindberg:

17.24

Dominik Nitsche Doubles Up

Dominik Nitsche just got lucky to double up against Party Poker Team Pro Giovanni Safina.

Safina raised to 5,000 and Nitsche pushed all-in for 59,400 in the small blind and Safina called.

Safina:
Nitsche:

The flop maintained Safina’s lead when it landed but it was the turn that did the damage when the put Nitsche into the lead. The on the river bearing no relevance to the final outcome and Nitsche has 118,800 chips and is third behind Lindberg and then Neumann. Safina is now the short stack at the table.

17.16

Neuman Has The Bigger Heart

Marko Neumann raised to 4,500 on the button and Bjorn Lindberg called in the small blind as did Giovanni Safina in the big blind.

The flop was and everyone checked.

The turn was and everyone checked for the second time.

The river was the and everyone checked to Neumann who bet 8,000 and Safina called.

Neumann showed and Safina mucked.

17.00

A Pair of Sixes Is Good Enough For Dominik

Domink Nitsche raised to 3,200 on the button and Bjorn Lindberg called in the big blind.

The flop was and Lindberg check-called a 3,500 bet by Nitsche.

The turn was the and again Lindberg check-called a bet from Nitsche; 8,200 this time.

The river the and both players checked.

Nitsche had picked up a pair of sixes on the river for a pair and Lindberg muck unseen.

Nitsche

17.00

Lindberg Gets Paid

Bjorn Lindberg raised to 4,500 on the button and Party Poker Team pro Giovanni Safina called in the small blind.

The flop was and Safina check-called a 6,000 bet.

The turn was the and again Safina check-called a bet, this time of 9,000

The river was the and Safina checked for the third time. Lindberg bet for the third time as well making it 21,000 to play and Safina called.

Lindberg had made a straight on the river with and Safina mucked unseen.

16.45

Marcello Marigliano Has Been Eliminated in 5th Place

We are now in the money after the elimination of Marcello Marigliano.

Marigliano raised to 3,500 on the button and Lindberg raised to 10,000 from the small-blind and Marigliano moved all-in and Lindberg called.

Marigliano:
Lindberg:

Board:

Lindberg came from behind to eliminate Marigliano with trips tens.

16.24

Dario Minieri Has Been Eliminated in 6th Place

Marko Neumann raised to 3,500 under the gun and it folded around to Dario Minieri who moved all-in from the small blind.

Neumann made the call.

“Do you have a pair?” Asked Minieri.

Minieri laughed when he saw that they both had the same hand.

Minieri:
Neumann:

No problem there then?

The flop was .

The table started to laugh at the possibility that the flush could hit.

The turn was the .

The table went quiet.

The river was the .

The table gave Minieri a round of applause and he was eliminated in the most unfortunate circumstances.

16.16

Meet The New Table Captain – Marko Neumann

Marko Neumann is slowy taking over this final table with a series of uncontested raises. Here are two hands that he recently played in.

Neumann raises from middle position to 3,500 and Giovanni Safina called in the small blind.

The flop was and both players checked.

The turn was and Safina bet 2,500 and Neumann three-bet to 6,100. Safina thought for a while before making the call.

The river was the and both player checked.

Safina:
Neumann:

Neumann won the pot courtsey of his 6 high kicker.

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Neumann raised from under the gun and Dario Minieri three-bet from the small blind making it 9,500 to play. The German called and we saw a flop of . Minieri bet 7,500 and Neumann called.

The turn was the and both players checked.

The river was the and again both players checked.

Neumann won the pot with and Minieri folded.

16.02

Marcello Marigliano Does it Again

Domink Nitsche raised to 3,200 in the cut-off and Marcello Marigliano moves all-in for 14,900 from the small blind and Nitsche calls.

Nitsche:
Marigliano:

Board:

Marigliano doubles up with a straight.

15.52

End of Level 28 Chip Counts

1st. Marko Neumann 167,000
2nd. Bjorn Lindberg 128,700
3rd. Giovanni Safina 107,600
4th Dominik Nitsche 88,900
5th Dario Mineri 60,500
6th Marcello Marigliano 17,300

15.30

Marcello Marigliano Double Up

Giovanni Safina limped into the pot and Dario Minieri, Dominik Nitsche and Marko Neumann all called before Marcello Marigliano moved all-in for his last 7,550.

The only person who called was Safina and it was showdwon time.

Safina:
Marigliano:

Board: [5ch]

Marigliano doubled up.

15.17

Straight For Neumann

Giovanni Safina raised under the gun making it 2,600 to play and Marko Neumann called on the button and so did Bjorn Lindberg in the small blind.

The all spade flop was checked by all three players.

The turn was the and Lindberg bet 3,400 into his two opponents. Safina made the call but Neumann raised to 11,200 and then Lindberg raised again – this time making it 25,000. Safina got out of the way and Neumann made the call.

The river was the and both players checked.

“I just have a six.” said Lindberg.

Lindberg showed nd Neumann won the pot with his for the straight that got there on the turn.

15.10

The action folds around to Bjorn Lindberg who is in the small blind. His big blind opponent is Party Poker Team Pro Giovanni Safina. Lindberg makes it 3,000 to play and Safina calls.

The flop is and Lindberg bets 4,400 and Safina calls.

The turn is the and Lindberg fired a 8,000 double barrel and it was enough to deter the Italian.

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Safina’s other opponent in the blinds is Dario Minieri. Safina completed in the small blind and Minieri checked. The action was checked through to the river on a board of before a 4,500 Minieri bet won the pot.

14.57

A Successful Bjorn Lindberg Five Bet Shove

The action folded around to Marko Neuman who was in the cut-off but he may well have been on the button because Marcello Marigliano accidentally folded out of turn.

“You now have the button.” Said Minieri.

Neuman did in fact raise making it 2,600 and Lindberg three-bet from the small blind, something he has done a lot this afternoon, making it 7,100. Neuman then four bet to 16,500 and Lindberg announced his five bet all in shove and Neuman didn’t even think before folding.

“I have seen you do that with ” said Minieri.

“And me!” Said Nitsche.

“We will see on TV anyway.” Said Minieri.

We don’t think Lindberg cares – after all he won the pot.

14.30

There is a little bit more chatter around todays table than yesterdays main event table. You of course have the three Italian players Dario Minieri, Giovanni Safina and Marcello Marigliano who are talking to each other but Domink NItsche is always full of voice.

The most active player at the table right now is Marcello Marigliano. We will try and get you a chip count update as soon as we can near the table.

14.30

Some More Level 7 Action

Giovanni Safina raised to 2,200 in early position and Dario Minieri called in the cut off before Dominik Nitsche squeezed to 7,200 from the button. Safina made the call and Minieri folded.

Two to the flop and it was , Safina checked and Nitsche won the pot with a 6,600 bet.

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Safina raised to 2,200 under the gun and Marcello Marigliano called in the small blind.

The flop was and both players checked.

The turn was and Marigliano check-called a 2,200 bet by Safina.

The river was the and again Marigliano check-called a Safina bet; this time 5,200.

Safina won the pot with and Marigliano mucked his cards unseen.

14.26

So what would you do with the money if you won a high roller event?

Tatjana Pasalic talked to all of today’s players to find out.

14.14

A Few Hands

Dario Minieri raises to 1,600 in late position and Marko Neumann three-bet on the button to 3,900. Minieri then four-bet to 9,500 and it was sufficient enough to force the fold from Neumann.

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Marcello Marigliano raised to 1,700 on the button and Giovanni Safina called in the big blind.

The flop was and Safina check-folded to a 2,100 bet by Marigliano.

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Dominik Nitsche raised to 1,600 from early position and received callers from three players.

The flop was and the action checked to Marigliano who bet 2,500 and only Lindberg called from the small blind.

The turn was and a 6,400 bet won the pot for Marigliano.

13.54

Kirill Rabtsov Has Been Eliminated in 7th Place

Kirill Rabtsov moved all-in from the button and Dominik Nitsche called in the big blind.

Nitsche:
Rabtsov:

Board:

Ace high was good enough for Nitsche

13.45

Max Rosa Has Been Eliminated in 8th Place

Bjorn Lindberg raised to 1,900 from early position and the action folded around to Max Rosa in the big blind who moved all-in for 16,900 and Lindberg made the call.

Lindberg:
Rosa:

Board:

No help to Rosa and he was eliminated very early in this final table

13.40

Marko Neumann Hits Trips

Dario Minieri raised to 1,600 on the button and Marko Neumann called in the big blind.

The flop was and Neumann checked to Minieri who bet 1,800. Action back to Neumann in the big blind who check-raised to 4,100 and Minieri made the call.

The turn was and Neumann bet 6,200 and Minieri called.

The river was the and both players checked.

Neumann showed down and Minieri mucked his cards unseen.

13.06

Bjorn Lindberg

Bjorn Lindberg has only been playing poker for five years and professionally for two. This is his first appearance at a WPT event but his biggest single cash to date was for €149,000. He is 30-years of age and hails from Stockholm, Sweden

13.06

Kirill Rabtsov

Kirill hails from Moscow Russia and goes by the nickname “Gansik”. He has been playing poker professionally for eight years and his favourite player is Dusty “Leatherass” Schmidt. His favourite game is actually 2-7 triple draw and his biggest single cash to date was for 0,000. He is no stranger to final tables after appearing at two at this years WSOP.

13.05

Dominik NItsche

Dominik is a 20-year old student from Germany. His favourite game is NLHE and his favourite poker player is himself so he will be a one man cheering band today. Dominik was on the final table at WPT Marrakesh and finished 6th for €37,063 and also finished 26th place at WPT Amneville.

13.04

Giovanni Safina

Party Poker Pro, WPT London final tablist, Premier League qualifier..this 45 year old italian has it all but he doesnt give up. Cashing for over 185k in his 4 years of poker career, Giovanni will show us some old school game and class at the table today and hopefully take down another title.

13.02

Max Rosa

This 36 year old lawyer is not to be neglected – with 17 years of poker playing experience, winning over 90k and mixing it up by playing PLO games as well as NLH, Max is a very dangerous opponent to have at the table. Rosa how to play poker with his friends and by watching his biggest idol – Phil Ivey.

13.01

Dario Minieri

The second italian representative, Dario is very well known in the poker community – he won a WSOP bracelet at the age of 23, managed to final table the EPT three times and is the first online poker player that collected enough loyalty points to buy a car with them.

13.00

Marcello Marigliano

“Luckexpress” as he calls himself online, Marcello is best known for taking up the Durrrr Challenge against Tom Dwan in the Million Dollar Challenge and profiting from the game. Father of three, this 46 year old Italian will doing everything in his power to bring home another title for his home country after last nights win by Alessio Isaia who took down the WPT Venice title.

12.59

Marko Neumann

Germany will be on their feet today as one of their two representatives will sit down and battle it out at the HIgh Roller today. Marko, 24, has been playing NL Hold’em for the past 5 years and has entered the WPT tournaments 3 times. This is also his third TV table, he was previously featured at EPT Berlin and PCA Bounty Shootout. Learning to play poker sure did pay out – he is a very successful online multi-table tournament player and he cashed for 120 000 EUR in EPT Berlin.

12.40

The High Roller Final Table

Welcome to the luxurious Casinò Municipale di Venezia. It is time for the High Roller final table and you will get all of the coverage right here as it happens.

19 players paid €10,000 each to play in this prestigious tournament and eight of them remain.

Here is the seat draw and up to date chip counts.

Seat 1: Kirill Rabtsov 8,375 chips

Seat 2: Dario Minieri 79,500 chips

Seat 3: Dominik Nitsche 86,400 chips

Seat 4: Marko Neumann 76,600 chips

Seat 5: Max Rosa 16,900 chips

Seat 6: Bjorn Lindberg 123,000 chips

Seat 7: Giovanni Safina 131,500 chips