Claiming two high roller titles at the Merit Royal Diamond Hotel Casino & Spa, PokerStars ambassador Elias Gutierrez had a significant impact at the 2024 PokerStars European Poker Tour (EPT) in Cyprus. Early in the week, the Spaniard won the $25,000 Super High Roller Warm Up, netting $420,570, his maiden triumph. Not shortly later, he won the $25,000 Super High Roller Second Chance tournament, adding $390,200 to his overall income and snatching another much-desired Spadie trophy.
These victories drove Gutierrez’s series earnings above $800,000 and raised his lifetime poker winnings above $1 million. His performance also places him in the top 25 earners on Spain’s all-time money list. Navigating a 50-entry field, the online poker pro won the lion’s share of the $1,200,500 prize fund. Gutierrez quickly sealed the triumph in the one-level final struggle against Teun Mulder.
Elias Gutierrez: $25,000 Second Chance Results
| Place | Player | Country | Prize |
| 1 | Elias Gutierrez | Spain | $390,200 |
| 2 | Teun Mulder | Netherlands | $258,100 |
| 3 | Hassan Nashar | Gambia | $174,100 |
| 4 | Samuel Mullur | Austria | $132,100 |
| 5 | Kayhan Mokri | Norway | $102,000 |
| 6 | Ognyan Dimov | Bulgaria | $81,000 |
| 7 | Simone Andrian | Italy | $63,000 |
Reaction of Winner
Elias Gutierrez discussed the variations between the two heads-up meetings with Pokernews following his second victory. He said the pressure to guarantee another win made the most recent heads-up encounter seem more difficult.
“My first win was more challenging. The heads-up ranged greatly in direction. Starting with a big chip lead, my opponent turned it around. I suffered mentally as I truly wanted to win.” Gutierrez said. This time, he went into the heads-up fight more mentally prepared, and it paid off since he grabbed the title with simplicity. Considering his strategy, Elias Gutierrez said, “Today, I entered [heads-up] better. I tried to calm down and consider clearly what I was doing and why. Returning to the game, I was far more psychologically ready.
Elias Gutierrez: The Action Of Final Day
25 survivors from Day 1 joined by 12 more late registrants started the last day of the $25,000 Super High Roller Second Chance event. The players worked through numerous tiers, with eliminations happening fast. Among those who missed the money were well-known players like PokerStars Ambassador Sam Grafton, who left the event early on Day 2 after being ousted by Kayhan Mokri.
Other well-known participants who came short of the cash were Boris Angelov, Martin Zamani, and Steve O’Dwyer. When his ace-queen ran against Gutierrez’s pocket kings. Day 1 chip leader Albert Daher was abruptly left one slot short of the final table.
Roman Hrabec came with the unfortunate bubble boy reputation. Unable to defeat Mulder’s set, forced all-in from the big blind with eight-six suited and left without a payoff. The surviving players guaranteed a minimum cash award of $63,000 following the bust of the bubble.
Important Moments In Final Tables
There was fierce final table action with several smart maneuvers by various players. First to leave following the bubble was Simone Andrian, whose pocket queens were smashed by Mulder’s ace-ten. Not too long later, short stacks Ognyan Dimov and Kayhan Mokri were dropped in sixth and fifth place respectively.
With a strong chip lead, Samuel Mullur arrived on the final table and stayed there until the bubble burst. But a string of bad hands saw his stack collapse, which resulted in fourth place elimination. He ran just short of a podium finish after pushing all-in with ace-three running across Gutierrez’s ace-jack.
Known for his chatty and forceful approach all through the tournament, Hassan Nashar found himself in a pivotal position against Gutierrez as the blinds rose and the average stacks shrank. Although Nashar was in an excellent position to retake the chip lead, a nasty turn handed Gutierrez a wheel and sent Nashar third place with a $174,100 reward to the rail.
Elias Gutierrez’s Heads-Up Battle Against Mulder
Starting with Gutierrez possessing a notable five-to–one chip advantage, reminiscent of his past heads-up clash earlier in the series, the fight between Gutierrez and Mulder started head-up. While the previous game became an emotional rollercoaster, Gutierrez kept his cool and quickly ended the game.
Gutierrez paid off Mulder’s second pair by shoving the river with the top pair during the last hand. With this calculated action, Gutierrez guaranteed his triumph in the $25,000 Super High Roller Second Chance, therefore attesting to his reputation in the high-stakes poker scene and securing yet another elite title.
A Good Run In Cyprus
The successes of Elias Gutierrez in the EPT Cyprus in 2024 have been outstanding. His back-to-back successes have mostly come from his capacity to keep concentration and composure—especially under duress. Gutierrez is establishing himself as among the most aggressive players in the poker industry as he keeps competing in more high-stakes events.
Elias Gutierrez’s recent success is evidence of his development as a player and his commitment to the game; his income from the series exceeds $800,000 and he ranks among Spain’s top 25 poker earners. All eyes will be on this emerging star as the EPT season unfolds to see whether he can add additional trophies to his already outstanding poker résumé.
