2016 Master Classics of Poker Amsterdam: Juha Helppi Leads, Carrel Makes Third Final Table

The penultimate day of the 2016 Master Classics of Poker Main Event ended with two bust outs at the same time, making for a final table of nine without any delay of hand for hand play.

Big names like Jussi Nevanlinna, Arne Coulier And Michiel Brummelhuis fell short but digital railbirds anxious to follow along won’t be disappointed with some of the players that did make it. Longtime rounder Juha Helppi leads the final nine with Charlie Carrel, who cashed five out of five this week, also still in.

Day 3 of the MCOP Main Event started with still 53 players in, all just in the money after the bubble had burst at the end of Day 2.

As is the case with many post-bubble situations, players busted out left and right at the start. Before the first level was over, more than 15 players had already hit the rail. Foeke Deinum was the first to go but he wouldn’t be standing alone at the payout desk as he was followed by a long queue of players also holding up their hands for cheques worth €7,895 or more.

The title defender, Jussi Nevanlinna, would fail on his goal of going back to back. The Fin, who won the event last year for €300,000 and also made the final table back in 2011 (2nd, …

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