Recupero's Commanding Performance in the Finale
Italian player Francesco Simone Recupero started the final table as the chipleader, boasting a significant lead. He maintained his dominant position throughout, confidently progressing towards the title. In a swift finale, he clinched the victory, pocketing €258,000 from the total prize pool of €1,527,467. This marks Recupero's biggest career achievement, reportedly increasing his total earnings tenfold according to Hendon Mob.
Recupero gradually elevated his performance, eliminating players in fifth, fourth, and third places, entering the final heads-up with an 11:1 chip advantage. Although Lulei Hu survived two all-in situations, momentarily sparking hopes of a comeback, luck ultimately favored the Italian on the third try. In the decisive hand, Hu went all-in with A h 9 h, and Recupero called with 2 h 2 d. The flop 2 c 4 d Q d practically sealed the deal, and the turn J d and river T c confirmed Francesco Recupero's victory.
The complete final table action can be watched on YouTube, where the official livestream from King’s Resort was broadcast:
Final Table Results: IPS Main Event €380
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Position |
Player |
Country |
Prize |
|
1. |
Francesco Simone Recupero |
Italy |
€258,000 |
|
2. |
Lulei Hu |
China |
€141,000 |
|
3. |
Laszlo Veszi |
Hungary |
€101,000 |
|
4. |
Slavomir Rakovan |
Czech Republic |
€72,000 |
|
5. |
Walter Van Camberg |
Belgium |
€57,000 |
|
6. |
Wayne Jon Watson |
United Kingdom |
€44,500 |
|
7. |
Merab Meladze |
Georgia |
€34,300 |
|
8. |
Nader Hazgui |
Italy |
€24,800 |
|
9. |
2 Schwaben |
Germany |
€17,200 |
Sources: King’s Resort, YouTube, The Hendon Mob, EuroRounders
