Three tournaments, three deals, three winners; there was a lot of action yesterday, June 14, at “The Core Festival” powered by Keolepoker at the
Grand Casino Liechtenstein (GCLI).The CHF 140 + 80 + 30 Hot PLO Summer delivered hot Omaha action, with CHF 6,666 guaranteed. Players received 50,000 chips with 30-minute levels. A total of 25 players created a pot of CHF 10,120 with 21 re-entries; CHF 3,680 was paid out as progressive bounties, while CHF 6,440 was distributed among the top six places. The winner would have received CHF 1,850, but once the money spots were reached, a deal was struck. Everyone secured CHF 950 and their bounties while CHF 740 was still up for grabs. Enrico Meyer emerged victorious and took home CHF 1,690 + bounties.
CHF 140 + 80 + 30 Hot PLO Summer
Entries: 46 (25/21)
Prize Pool: CHF 10,120 (CHF 6,440 + CHF 3,680)
| Place | First Name | Last Name | Nickname | Country | Payout | Deal |
| 1 | Enrico | Meyer | | CH | 1,850 CHF | 1,690 CHF |
| 2 | Kevin Caner | Pichet | | FR | 1,850 CHF | 950 CHF |
| 3 | Brittainy | Hofer | | CA | 970 CHF | 950 CHF |
| 4 | Thomas | Hofmann | | CH | 740 CHF | 950 CHF |
| 5 | | | BOOBO | CH | 580 CHF | 950 CHF |
| 6 | Alexander Stephan | Back | | DE | 450 CHF | 950 CHF |
The CHF 100 + 50 + 20 Blazing Hold’em saw a smaller turnout. With 40,000 chips and 20-minute levels, the guarantee was set at a minimum of CHF 3,000. There were 16 entries and four re-entries, hitting the guarantee exactly. CHF 1,000 was allocated for bounties, and CHF 2,000 was distributed among the top two players. Once heads-up, Patrick Kneringer and Patrick T agreed to a deal, with Patrick Kneringer finishing as the winner with CHF 1,075 + bounties on the table.
CHF 100 + 50 + 20 Blazing Hold’em
Entries: 20 (16/4)
Prize Pool: CHF 3,000 (CHF 2,000 + CHF 1,000)
| Place | First Name | Last Name | Nickname | Country | Payout | Deal |
| 1 | Patrick | Kneringer | | AT | 1,200 CHF | 1,075 CHF |
| 2 | | | Patrickt T. | DE | 800 CHF | 925 CHF |
And then, of course, there was the quasi main event, the CHF 180 + 20 Spring Rising. With a total of 220 entries (175/45) on the starting days, the guarantee was easily surpassed, leading to CHF 39,600 in the pot. The money spots had already been reached on Day 1, with 26 places paid out in total. Only 17 players, led by Christian Beck, made it to the final. In the end, he secured the victory, but the first prize of CHF 8,670 was not fully played out. After a deal, Christian Beck took home the win and CHF 7,740, while The Captain55, who also came in as a big stack into the final, cashed in CHF 6,770 for finishing second.Today’s CHF 50 + 20 + 10 Hot Crazy Pineapple (CHF 1,500 GTD/30k/20′) is sure to create excitement, while cash games kick-off daily starting from CHF 1/3 NLH or CHF 2/2 PLO. For more information about the poker offerings at the Grand Casino Liechtenstein, check out their website at
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CHF 180 + 20 Rising Spring
Entries: 220 (175/45)
Prize Pool: CHF 39,600
| Rank | First Name | Last Name | Nickname | Country | Payout | Deal |
| 1 | Christian Anton | Beck | | AT | CHF 8,670 | CHF 7,740 |
| 2 | | | TheCaptain55 | DE | CHF 5,840 | CHF 6,770 |
| 3 | | | Didi777 | CH | CHF 4,075 | |
| 4 | Markus | Küng | | AT | CHF 3,320 | |
| 5 | | | FS 11 | AT | CHF 2,650 | |
| 6 | | | Rea | CH | CHF 2,035 | |
| 7 | | | Herminator | DE | CHF 1,480 | |
| 8 | | | Pokerhontas | DE | CHF 1,075 | |
| 9 | Kai Frank | Limper | | DE | CHF 885 | |
| 10 | Dieter | Good | | CH | CHF 750 | |
| 11 | | | XVII | IT | CHF 750 | |
| 12 | Brittainy Muriel Elizabeth | Hofer | | CAN | CHF 655 | |
| 13 | | | M Ray | DE | CHF 655 | |
| 14 | | | king kong | DE | CHF 595 | |
| 15 | | | Patrick T. | DE | CHF 595 | |
| 16 | Nadja Monica | Sutter | | CH | CHF 535 | |
| 17 | | | Presi | CH | CHF 535 | |
| 18 | Martin | Graz | | AT | CHF 500 | 12-8% |
| 19 | Patrick | Kneringer | | AT | CHF 500 | 12-8% |
| 20 | | | Reys | DE | CHF 500 | 12-8% |
| 21 | | | The Rock | CH | CHF 500 | 12-8% |
| 22 | | | Mac | CH | CHF 500 | 12-8% |
| 23 | | | Alesnevi | CH | CHF 500 | 12-8% |
| 24 | Julien | Bosshard | | CH | CHF 500 | 12-8% |
| 25 | | | Cheach123 | DE | CHF 500 | 12-8% |
| 26 | | | Monidani | CH | CHF 500 | 12-8% |
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