Soraya Estrada Claims 4th Place in the Merit Poker Carmen Series Main Event

Soraya Estrada Claims 4th Place in the Merit Poker Carmen Series Main Event


Spanish poker pro Soraya Estrada delivered a standout performance at the $3,300 Main Event of the Merit Poker Carmen Series in Cyprus, finishing in 4th place and earning $132,100 — the largest cash of her live career.

Held at the Crystal Cove Hotel & Casino, the event attracted 881 players and generated a massive $2,431,560 prize pool. Estrada entered the final table in 6th chip position but quickly climbed the leaderboard after eliminating Daniil Kiselev with pocket aces against queens.

A pivotal hand saw her hit two pair on the river in a multiway pot to take the chip lead, putting her in contention for the title. However, her momentum slowed after a heartbreaking bad beat followed by a cooler against eventual champion Nenad Dukic. In that hand, Dukic’s higher two pair bested Estrada’s, leaving her short-stacked. Despite doubling up twice, she was eventually eliminated in 4th place.


Final Table – $3,300 Main Event Payouts


PositionPlayerCountryPrize
1stNenad DukicSerbia$401,000
2ndAkin TunaTurkey$265,000
3rdMikhail ZavolokaRussia$185,250
4thSoraya EstradaSpain$132,100
5thHan HanSan Marino$99,050
6thChady OjeilLebanon$80,500
7thMaher AchourTunisia$65,700
8thDaniil KiselevRussia$52,200
9thLeonid OrmanRussia$39,600


Estrada’s impressive showing solidifies her status as one of Spain’s top female players alongside Ana Márquez and Leo Margets. Her run in Cyprus is a testament to the growing strength of women in the international poker scene.


Congrats, Sory!

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