Main Event Day 1a
Level 11: 600/1,200 (1,200)
Entries: 82/214
Prize Pool: €700,000 GTD

Dimitar Syarov, who had some decent results during the 2025 Battle of Malta Autumn Edition, opened to 2,500 from the Lo-jack. Seated in the Small Blind, Erik Lindqwist was the sole caller.

Action went check-check on the 7♦8♦7♠ flop. Lindqwist took the aggressive lead with a 2,500 bet on the 5♣ turn, and Syarov made the call. Lindqwist then bet 10,500 on the 8♣ river, leaving himself with 25,000 behind. After spending a minute contemplating his decision, Syarov made the call.

Lindqwist tabled 7♥6♥, and secured the pot with a full house.

Dimitar Syarov: 95,700
Erik Lindqwist: 58,300