CoinPoker ambassador Robert ‘Bobby’ James had his largest cash to date on the European Poker Tour Cyprus, finishing fifth in the main event. What he did next then also went viral on social media, giving away $350 to 40 CoinPoker railbirds for $14,000 total.
European Poker Tour Cyprus Recap
EPT Cyprus, held at the luxurious Merit Royal Diamond Hotel & Spa, is one of the most exciting stops on the EPT circuit. Taking place from October 9-20, 2024, this year’s event attracted a vast number of international players drawn to its combination of high-stakes poker and Mediterranean setting.
The series offered a diverse range of tournaments, from the Eureka Main Event to high-stakes events like the $50,000 Super High Roller. Known for its professional atmosphere, EPT Cyprus has become a favorite for players looking to compete in a prestigious environment while enjoying the amenities of a world-class resort.
Bobby James Chipleader on Day 3
Entering the tournament alongside over 1,200 entrants, James’s skill and strategic depth quickly set him apart. On day 3, Bobby James took the lead with a series of decisive plays, starting with a major pot where he rivered a nut flush against Akin Tuna’s flopped straight, doubling his stack to 1,600,000.
Shortly after, James’s pocket aces came out on top against Maksim Rogov’s pocket kings, boosting him beyond the 2,000,000 mark and ultimately solidifying his position at the top of the leaderboard with 2,605,000 in chips.
This performance marked one of his most successful runs to date, and his chip lead generated excitement around his potential to make it to the final table and obtain a high place in this world famous tournament.
On Day 5 of the 2024 EPT Cyprus Main Event, Bobby James put in a remarkable performance, initially climbing high in the chip counts but ultimately facing challenging hands that led to his elimination. With a strong chip stack heading into the day, James demonstrated his skill in navigating intense play, contending with poker pros across multiple high-stakes hands.
He maintained his competitive position, advancing steadily toward the final table, where eight players represented unique countries—a testament to the global reach of the event.
EPT Cyprus final table! Day 5 will play down to 6 players. Oliver Weis holds the chiplead after a huge bluff against Georgios Tsouloftas 44>AK on AKQx three flush board. CoinPoker streamer Bobby James @BobbyJamesPoker on 39 blinds. #EPTCyprus #poker pic.twitter.com/bdPvdxwMYt
— CoinPoker (@CoinPoker_OFF) October 19, 2024
Main Event Final Table
The last day of the tournament saw Oliver Weis start as the chip leader, picking up pots as expected to maintain his lead. However, Georgios Tsouloftas quickly shifted the dynamics by climbing from the bottom of the leaderboard. His resurgence began with a crucial double-up in a blind-on-blind hand against Anton Wigg, who was left severely short-stacked with only two big blinds.
Shortly afterward, Tsouloftas picked up pocket aces, facing off against Weis on a heavily coordinated board. Trusting his aces, Tsouloftas called Weis’s bluff, bringing him close to Weis’s stack in a key hand that raised the stakes even higher. Meanwhile, Wigg held on through multiple close calls, managing a crucial chop and double-up to keep himself in contention as the final six pressed on.
After the break, Wigg’s bid to become a two-time EPT champion ended when his pocket tens were defeated by Mikhail Shalamov’s Big Slick. This elimination marked a turning point, as Tsouloftas began challenging Weis for the chip lead, first with pocket aces and later by hitting a timely two-pair on the river.
A four-to-flush board gave Tsouloftas the perfect opportunity to bluff, further pushing Weis down the counts, who then lost another big pot after his kings were cracked by Shalamov. Andriy Lyubovetskiy managed to double his short stack when his pocket aces narrowly held against Shalamov’s kings, keeping him in the game as the second level of play rounded out.
A technical delay of over an hour created suspense before the action resumed, and Bobby James returned to the table ready to continue his impressive run. On the first hand back, however, he faced a challenging matchup with ace-jack against Georgios Tsouloftas’s king-queen. Although the hand didn’t go in James’s favor, his sixth-place finish awarded him a career-high payout of $271,400.
This remarkable result capped a stellar EPT Cyprus performance, where James also secured high finishes in several side events. Altogether, his earnings reached $320,740—a significant milestone that underscores his growth and success on the poker circuit.
“The experience was intense, especially at the final table. I was incredibly card-dead throughout and every time I tried a four-bet, it got five-bet back with a strong hand on the other side. When I reviewed the stream, I saw that Oli Weis had pocket jacks one time and ace-king another. It was frustrating but, overall, the event was an incredible experience with all the lights, cameras, and the TV table setup.” – Bobby James
Another CoinPoker ambassador, Patrick Leonard, finished the EPT Tournament in the 28th place, securing $26,600. While not as big of a win as James’, it is still a significant in a difficult tournament where so many top players compete.
Bobby James’ Comments on the EPT Cash
In an interview discussing his experience at the EPT event, James said that he thought that the event was very well organized, and a surreal experience for him.
“It was incredible and completely surreal. You always hope to go deep in a tournament, but I never imagined going that far. I was determined to avoid any mistakes, especially after some regrets in the Eureka High Roller. The structure in the Main Event allowed me to stay patient, even when my stack dropped to just 10 big blinds.”
He never imagined that he would go as far as he did, and he is incredibly grateful for this experience:
“It was insane, just a sick experience. Whenever you go to play a tournament, you want to get as deep as you can, but I never imagined going that deep. I think what changed is that I feel as though I made mistakes in both the Eureka High Rollers, right at the business end – that really pissed me off. Then when I was playing in the Main Event, the structure is so good that you just don’t have to make stupid mistakes. I was so patient, even when I went down to 10 bigs.”
Possibly one of the largest Sunday giveaways CoinPoker has seen - follow Bobby's X and tune in to tonight's #omaha cash game stream on Twitch or YT to take part. 9 hours until kick off #pokernight https://t.co/lYp4kfd8tw
— CoinPoker (@CoinPoker_OFF) October 27, 2024
Creating even more excitement, Bobby James – who plays on CoinPoker under the screen name BJPCoin – said that if he was going to win more than 5 buy ins ($100k) he was going to give away an additional 5% on the next day on YouTube and Twitch.
CoinPoker High Stakes PLO Session
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This past Sunday, CoinPoker held one of their VIP Streamers’ games, with several well-known streamers. Most notably, Bobby James participated with his entire winnings from the EPT Cyprus event, and pledged to give 5% of his profits at the tables in USDT as a huge crypto giveaway.
I'm gambling away those EPT winnings and there's a chance for you to win 5% of all my profits. $20,000 sit down, two tables. It's the biggest PLO game of my life and I want some @thevenividi1993 dollars. Check out the stream Sunday 5pm UK time.https://t.co/pPKFaQcnD9 pic.twitter.com/rUx0iK8PQK
— BobbyJamesPoker (@BobbyJamesPoker) October 26, 2024
Creating even more excitement, Bobby James – who plays on CoinPoker under the screen name BJPCoin – said that if he was going to win more than 5 buy ins ($100k) he was going to give away an additional 5% on the next day on YouTube and Twitch.
CoinPoker’s Crypto Giveaways
CoinPoker’s Sunday giveaways have become a cornerstone of its community strategy, often featuring influencers and poker personalities like Bobby James to enhance engagement and excitement. During this event, the platform offered its followers across X, Discord, Instagram and Bobby’s Twitch a chance to win for being on the rail throughout the night.
The October 27 event was another step in CoinPoker’s mission to expand the overlap between poker and crypto, providing an interactive experience that supports both entertainment and crypto earnings for its players.
In the end, Bobby James took down well over six figures over an almost four hour session, and gave away $14k to fourty railbirds – ten on X, ten on Discord, ten on IG, and ten on his Twitch.
Tony G, KakiTee, Bitcoinboi (VeniVidi1993 or Dirk Gerritse on PS / GG), Spillehagan streamer dogecoin4life and others were also seated in the $100/$200 PLO game. If not for a 450bb cooler towards the end of the session, Bobby James would’ve taken down over $200k.
I'm gambling away those EPT winnings and there's a chance for you to win 5% of all my profits. $20,000 sit down, two tables. It's the biggest PLO game of my life and I want some @thevenividi1993 dollars. Check out the stream Sunday 5pm UK time.https://t.co/pPKFaQcnD9 pic.twitter.com/rUx0iK8PQK
— BobbyJamesPoker (@BobbyJamesPoker) October 26, 2024
About CoinPoker
CoinPoker is a blockchain-based poker platform that stands out for integrating cryptocurrency and decentralization into the online poker experience. By utilizing blockchain technology, CoinPoker allows users to play using its native token, CHP, along with popular cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum.
This setup is unique in that it offers transparency and security in every game, thanks to the platform’s decentralized random number generator (RNG), which ensures fairness in card shuffling and dealing. Blockchain’s transparency, combined with crypto payment options, makes CoinPoker an attractive choice for players looking for secure and anonymous gameplay.
One of the most exciting aspects of CoinPoker is its diverse range of tournaments and weekly events, which cater to all skill levels and bankrolls. These include regular freerolls, low buy-in events, and high-stakes tournaments, many of which feature prize pools backed by cryptocurrency, adding a unique incentive.
CoinPoker’s tournaments often attract well-known poker professionals and streamers, further boosting its community-driven appeal. Players can join freerolls without buy-ins, creating opportunities to win significant prizes and crypto payouts with minimal risk, which is particularly appealing to newer players in the poker and crypto space.
The platform also rewards its community with CHP tokens through its rakeback program, providing additional value to active players. Unlike traditional poker sites that use fiat currencies, CoinPoker’s cryptocurrency integration gives players more flexibility, with options to hold, exchange, or convert their winnings into different digital assets.
This integration of decentralized technology and cryptocurrency creates a dynamic poker environment, offering a modern, anonymous alternative to traditional online poker platforms. For those that wish to deposit with fiat however, that option was also recently added in mid-October. As an offshore poker site, players from all countries are accepted.
