High-Stakes Poker Tournament at EAPT Casino in Mumbai, India, July 2016.
Winning Streak for Aivar "aivi" Ahmadev at EAPT 2016
In a sensational run at the Eurasian Poker Tour 2016, Bombay Team member Aivar "aivi" Ahmadev clinched two side events back-to-back. These victories were a crucial part of the thrilling finale at Casino Bombay Kapchagai.
Victory in Chinese Pineapple 3-Max and Deep Stack Bounty
In the Chinese Pineapple 3-Max tournament with a $150 buy-in and a $3,000 guarantee, Ahmadev triumphed over 36 players, earning $1,878 and the trophy. In the following Deep Stack Bounty event with a $200 buy-in and a $5,000 guarantee, Ahmadev claimed $1,6K after beating 54 entries.
Winner of Deep Stack Tournament, Nurzultan Abilkasym
The previous day, the Deep Stack tournament took place with a $300 buy-in and a $10,000 guarantee, attracting 43 participants. The competition rewarded paid positions from fifth place. Nurzultan Abilkasym emerged victorious, taking home $4K and a commemorative cup.
EAPT Main Event: Key Hands and Results
On the final day, 16 players from the Main Event returned to battle for the championship title, a first-place prize of nearly $26K, and the series cup. Among those eliminated were Marat Beguenov, Karen Arutyunyan, Eldar Moldobekov, Vyacheslav Bondartsev, Naíl Aliyev, Kubat Kartanbaev, and Aivar Akhmedov.
The final players advancing to the table with their chip counts were:
- Asan Umarov - 1,171,000
- Valentin Smilenko - 960,000
- Alexander Khvan - 550,000
- Jenish Ashirov - 550,000
- Asyl Tleujanov - 405,000
- Arman Nugmanov - 206,000
- Mikhail Avdoshevich - 240,000
- Svetlana Zhanysova - 130,000
- Vladimir Bondartsev - 130,000
Svetlana Zhanysova, Asyl Tleujanov, Arman Nugmanov, and Mikhail Avdoshevich were eliminated soon after. Despite a four-way ICM chop, it was Valentin Smilenko who claimed the title and the trophy, leaving $800 at stake.
The payouts were as follows:
- Asan Umarov - $17,350 (Champion)
- Valentin Smilenko - $16,203
- Jenish Ashirov - $16,151
- Vladimir Bondartsev - $15,557
- Alexander Khvan - $6,590
- Mikhail Avdoskevich - $5,270
- Arman Nugmanov - $4,380
- Asyl Tleuzhanov - $3,510
- Svetlana Zhanysova - $2,630
- Aivar Akhmedov - $1,915
- Kubat Kartanbaev - $1,915
- Naïl Aliyev - $1,915
- Vyacheslav Bondartsev - $1,575
- Elidar Moldobekov - $1,565
- Karen Arutyunyan - $1,575
- Marat Beguenov - $1,400
- Yashar Mamedov - $1,400
- Timur Mukhametdinov - $1,400
Photo Album and Recap of EAPT Casino Bombay Kapchagai
The thrilling events, intense competition, and exciting atmosphere at Casino Bombay Kapchagai were captured in a photo album. Be sure to check it out! The EAPT festival reached its climax, but big poker will return to Kazakhstan soon. Stay informed about upcoming events on APoker.kz!
What was the buy-in for the Chinese Pineapple 3-Max tournament won by Aivar "aivi" Ahmadev?- $150
Who claimed the title in the Deep Stack tournament at Casino Bombay Kapchagai, the day before Aivar "aivi" Ahmadev's victories?- Nurzultan Abilkasym
How many side events did Aivar "aivi" Ahmadev win back-to-back at the Eurasian Poker Tour 2016?- 2
In what event did Ahmadev earn $1,6K in the Eurasian Poker Tour 2016?- Deep Stack Bounty