Level 15: 3,000/6,000 (6,000)
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I noticed a familiar name walking through the tournament tables, Leo Worthington-Leese. The Englishman might be mostly known for his third-place finish in the 2023 EPT Monte Carlo €5,300 Main Event. I had a small chat with the lad, who told me he arrived in Malta today. Time will tell what miracles he’ll be able to produce.

I witnessed the amateur squash player/van owner open to 8,000 from the Button, and Matiss Celmins decided to defend his Big Blind. Celmins check-called an 18,000 continuation bet from Worthington-Leese on the 4♣6♠5♦ flop. Another check from Celmins on the 6♥ turn, which was followed by Worthington-Leese moving all in for roughly 70,000. Celmins mucked his hand, and Worthington-Leese began his ascent.

Matiss Celmins: 195,000
Leo Worthington-Leese: 138,000