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Main Event Prizepool Breaks Half a Million, High Roller Dominated by Menno De Velde

The record-breaking summer edition of the Summer Polish Poker Cup saw an astounding 4,013 entries in the Main Event, surpassing the half-million euro mark. Yesterday's livestream also unveiled the High Roller winner, with Andrej Desset securing sixth place.

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STREAM: $3,500 WPT Cyprus Championship - Day 3

Only 45 players remain in the hunt for victory in the $3,500 WPT Cyprus Championship. Today, they will take their seats with a clear objective: to secure a spot at the final table. With a total of 520 entries, players are competing for shares of the guaranteed $2,000,000 prize pool.

Leading the pack is German chipleader Niko Koop, closely followed by Sergiu Cornea. However, other dangerous contenders like Weiran Pu (1,185,000) and Hossein Ensan (550,000) are also in the mix.

Current Top 10 Player Standings After Day 2:

Rank	Player	Stack
1.	Niko Koop	1,750,000
2.	Sergiu Cornea	1,720,000
3.	Anatoly Suvorov	1,400,000
4.	Weiran Pu	1,185,000
5.	Ara Melkistian	1,170,000
6.	Ido Fine	1,040,000
7.	Ahmad Abdelhadi	925,000
8.	Mehdi Yazdanpanah	920,000
9.	Ali Moein	900,000
10.	Rayan El Jawhari	865,000

The future champion will not only take home an exclusive trophy but also a $368,900 prize. Additionally, the first-place prize includes a $10,400 entry into the prestigious WPT World Championship at Wynn Las Vegas.

Position	Prize
1st place	$368,900*
2nd place	$238,000
3rd place	$175,000
4th place	$130,000
5th place	$97,000
6th place	$73,000
7th place	$56,500
8th place	$44,000
9th – 10th place	$36,000
11th – 12th place	$30,000
13th – 15th place	$25,000
16th – 19th place	$21,200
20th – 23rd place	$17,800
24th – 31st place	$15,000
32nd – 39th place	$12,600
40th – 45th place	$10,600

Sources: WPT, YouTube

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Niko Koop Leads WPT Cyprus Championship as 45 Players Remain

The prestigious World Poker Tour (WPT) series in Cyprus has reached its critical phase after the second day, with only 45 players left in the hunt for the coveted title. German player Niko Koop has risen to the top of the leaderboard, currently in the best position to claim the main prize of $368,900.

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Legends of the Poker Hall of Fame XVII: Doyle 'The Godfather of Poker' Brunson

Imagine a life that sounds like a far-fetched Hollywood script: a man who survived terminal cancer, faced murderers in the backrooms of Texas bars, and became the face of a game he helped bring into the limelight of TV cameras. Doyle Brunson, known as 'The Godfather of Poker', was not just a player, but an architect of modern professional poker, and his story is the chronicle of the game itself.

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EPT Barcelona: Tom Fuchs Triumphs Over Mokri in the €100K Super High Roller Heads-Up

The prestigious €100K Super High Roller at EPT Barcelona 2026 came with unexpected twists and a remarkably swift resolution. Although initially planned as a three-day marathon, with its climax meant to feature on an official televised livestream, the new champion was crowned during the second day of play. The victory goes to German player Tom Fuchs.

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Highlights | Summer Polish Poker Cup High Roller (Final table)

Watch the best hands, biggest pots, dramatic all-ins and key final-table moments from the Summer Polish Poker Cup High Roller at Banco Casino Bratislava. The High Roller became one of the standout events of the festival, smashing its 40.000€ guarantee and creating a massive 75.264€ prize pool after 224 entries. The final table brought an international lineup, major pressure spots, crucial all-ins and several dramatic twists on the way to crowning the new High Roller champion.

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LIVE: Summer Polish Poker Cup High Roller (Final table) | SpadePoker Studio

Final table of the Summer Polish Poker Cup High Roller is here, and today we will discover the name of new champion. Watch out live with english commentary by George Sandford!

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EPT Barcelona 2026: Mavritsakis Claims PSO Cup Victory, Fuchs Leads €100K Super High Roller

Recent hours at EPT Barcelona 2026 have crowned a new champion in the massive PokerStars Open Cup and introduced a thrilling start to the prestigious €100K Super High Roller, where German talent Tom Fuchs has seized a strong starting position.

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EPT Barcelona 2026: Star Player Han Feng Leads PSO Main Event Final Table

The prestigious €1,650 PS Open Main Event at the Barcelona stop of the 2026 European Poker Tour (EPT) has revealed its final eight. After three challenging days of play, well-known American pro Han Feng holds a massive lead, aiming for another major success following his recent final table at the WSOP.

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PokerStars WCOOP 2026 Full Schedule: 350 Tournaments and 40 Million Dollars Guaranteed

The World Championship of Online Poker returns from September 6-30 with 121 events, six Main Events and buy-ins ranging from 5.50$ to 25.000$. Every tournament winner will also receive an official WCOOP trophy.

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World Champion Joe McKeehen Confirms His Form with Fifth WSOPC Ring

Former world champion and poker superstar Joe McKeehen continues his incredible August run. The American pro dominated the World Series of Poker Circuit (WSOPC) at Harrah's Atlantic City, winning the $1,100 NLH event and adding another significant victory to his illustrious career.

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Phil Hellmuth Poker Strategy Explained: White Magic, Reads and Exploitative Play

Phil Hellmuth’s poker strategy is built around “white magic,” live reads, patience and exploitative tournament play. Explore how the Poker Brat wins, why critics doubt him and why his results still matter.