Leonard Maue and Nick Petrangelo won the €50,000 Super High Roller Second Chance, adding another exciting event to the high-stakes action at the European poker Tour (EPT) in Barcelona. Following an ICM ( Independent Chip Model) agreement during heads-up play, the two top-tier poker pros split the first rewards, therefore reinforcing their status as top players in the game. Over two days, 26 contestants fought it out for a slice of the €1,261,260 prize pool; Maue and Pietrangelo both left with large rewards.
Super High Roller: A Leisurely Yet High-Stakes Event
The tournament’s mood was shockingly relaxed despite the €50,000 buy-in and over a million euros at stake. Over two days, the event seemed more like an elegant Sit ‘n’ Go than a stressful, high-stakes poker duel. Still, the stakes were great and the field was clearly of quality; several of the best poker players in the world were there. Still, the laid-back environment had little effect on lessening the intensity of the action occurring at the tables.
Maue Wins the Trophy, Petrangelo Gets the Biggest Share
From the beginning, Leonard Maue and Nick Petrangelo distinguished out as deftly and skillfully traversing the elite field. Petrangelo won the most prize money, €405,131, following an agreement to an ICM contract once heads-up play started. Having won a last-hand flip and therefore guaranteed yet another significant triumph in his poker career, Maue brought home €383,129 and the coveted Spadie trophy.
Following Maue’s earlier victories at the EPT in 2022, where he earned championships in a €25,000 high-roller and a €2,000 hyper-turbo event, his success adds even another Spadie to his collection. Pietrangelo’s victory is yet another landmark in an outstanding career since it pushes his live tournament earnings above the $37 million mark.
Super High Roller Final Table Payouts
Familiar faces from the realm of high-stakes poker abound on the final table, a star-studded roster. Here is the compensation for the top finishers:
| Place | Player | Country | Prize |
| 1 | Leonard Maue | Germany | €383,129* |
| 2 | Nick Petrangelo | United States | €405,131* |
| 3 | Patrik Antonius | Finland | €205,000 |
| 4 | Morten Klein | Norway | €148,200 |
| 5 | Steve O’Dwyer | Ireland | €119,800 |
Second Day: Action-Packed From The Start
From the beginning, Day 2 of the competition saw quick action. Along with Jesse Lonis, one of the co-chip leaders, Nick Petrangelo had a tough start when Jean-Noel Thorel almost doubled across him. Given an average stack very short, numerous hands soon became all-in battles.
Early elimination of both Nacho Barbero and Jules Dickerson early on and a large chip lead in the process let Finnish poker master Patrik Antonius rapidly establish himself as a major force. Petrangelo recovered momentum and, with ace-king, delivered a double knockout against Thomas Santerne and Mikael Thuritz.
Jesse Lonis Falls At
One of the chip leaders, Jesse Lonis arrived on Day 2 and discovered he was headed downhill. In a critical hand, Lonis lost a big pot to Morten Klein, shoving ace-seven into Klein’s pocket during a blind vs. blind fight. Lonis’s prospects were badly damaged by this hand, and not long afterward he broke the money bubble. With ace-jack versus Petrangelo’s ace-queen, his last hand saw him all-in. Lonis first drew ahead on the flop, but Petrangelo finished a straight on the turn to send Lonis to the rail without any payoff.
Approaching The Funds Of Super High Roller
Steve O’Dwyer left the money first among the players when the bubble collapsed. He lost a big hand to Leonard Maue, who produced a complete house against O’Dwyer’s top pair. O’Dwyer pushed with a suitable ace shortly afterward, but he ran into Morten Klein’s pocket queens, guaranteeing his fifth-place elimination with a €119,800 reward.
Maue was leading strongly at this point but had a few hiccups in Super High Roller. He doubled Antonius and Petrangelo so they would make ground. But when Morten Klein lost a flip to Antonius, who made a full house with pocket fours, his tournament existence came to an end. The last three players came from this elimination set.
Antonius Drops In Third
One of the most gifted players at the table, Patrik Antonius appeared set for a long run. But his tournament ended suddenly in third place. Antonius had his chips in good with ace-jack against Petrangelo’s king-queen, but a king on the board gave Petrangelo the advantage and Antonius was dispatched with €205,000 in prize money.
Icm Deal Plus A Last Hand Flip
Super High Roller, Maue and Petrangelo agreed fast to an ICM contract to split the remaining prize money following Antonius’s death. Maue won the title after the two played out one last hand, Petrangelo took the bigger portion. Maue’s seven-six fitting matched Petrangelo’s nine-three to guarantee the German pro the trophy and round off the tourney in style.
Super High Roller: A Field Full Of Stars
Attracting some of the most outstanding personalities in poker, the €50,000 Super High Roller Second Chance tournament fostered a nice yet competitive environment. Apart from Maue, Petrangelo, and Antonius, players like Steve O’Dwyer and Morten Klein also had long runs, thereby livening the tournament. The fast tempo and star-studded field highlighted the great degree of play expected in PokerStars’ high-roller events.
In Summary
Top pros competed for large prize money in a laid-back yet fierce setting provided by the €50,000 Super High Roller Second Chance at EPT Barcelona. Leonard Maue and Nick Petrangelo proved their world-class ability, then divided the triumph. This tournament adds even more chapter to the remarkable careers of both players who are confirming their position among the masters of poker. Maue’s third Spadie award and Petrangelo’s rising earnings remind the poker community why these two still be powerful players in the game.
