The main event of the Banco Casino Masters has reached its conclusion. The opening days saw 1,724 entries, from which the top nine advanced to the final showdown last night. They competed for the main prize of €33,180 in front of our cameras. You can watch the highlights from the final table below.
The final nine took their seats at the televised poker table at 4:00 PM, with local player Peter Steinberger holding the chiplead with over 11 million chips. Each final table participant was guaranteed €2,420 plus a €350 ticket to the Main Event EVBets with a €300,000 guarantee.
| Pos. | Player | Country | Chips |
| 1 | STEINBERGER PETER | Slovakia | 11,025,000 |
| 2 | FLORIS MATTIA | Italy | 10,050,000 |
| 3 | VERTES DANIEL | Hungary | 9,875,000 |
| 4 | NITU ALEXANDRU BOGDAN | Romania | 9,100,000 |
| 5 | YIN CHENG WEI | Belgium | 7,775,000 |
| 6 | BODIS PETER | Hungary | 6,900,000 |
| 7 | NANOS ALEXANDROS | Greece | 5,600,000 |
| 8 | SIEDLECKI MILOSZ SEBASTIAN | Poland | 4,425,000 |
| 9 | NANOS IOANNIS | Greece | 3,850,000 |
The original chipleader had to settle for fifth place, taking home €7,740 plus a €350 ticket. In heads-up, the players agreed on a deal, after which Romanian player Alexandru Bogdan Nitu emerged victorious. He left Banco Bratislava with €28,540 and a ticket to the Main Event EVBets with a €300,000 guarantee, set for December 2026. Congratulations!
Banco Casino Masters #45:
| Pos. | Name | Country | Payout |
| 1. | Alexandru Bogdan Nitu | Romania | €28,540 + €350 ticket |
| 2. | Nanos Alexandros | Greece | €23,540 + €350 ticket |
| 3. | Floris Mattia | Italy | €13,570 + €350 ticket |
| 4. | Siedlecki Milosz | Poland | €10,130 + €350 ticket |
| 5. | Steinberger Peter | Slovakia | €7,760 + €350 ticket |
| 6. | Nanos Ioannis | Greece | €5,740 + €350 ticket |
| 7. | Vertes Daniel | Hungary | €4,380 + €350 ticket |
| 8. | Yin CHeng Wei | Belgium | €3,120 + €350 ticket |
| 9. | Bodis Peter | Hungary | €2,420 + €350 ticket |
Fans of cash games can look forward to the Merlin Cash Game Tour, running from tomorrow to Sunday at Banco Bratislava.
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The Partnership Between Banco Bratislava and the Israeli Poker Community Continues
Despite two successful festivals in September, the grand poker season at Banco Bratislava is far from over. The Israeli Federation Cup returns from October 6-12, offering an enhanced €300,000 Main Event with a €200 buy-in.
The first edition showcased the enormous potential of uniting the Israeli poker community, international players, and Banco Bratislava. With a great atmosphere, a packed tournament hall, and intense cash game action, the festival eagerly demands an encore. October’s Israeli Federation Cup promises to be bigger and bolder, with an ambitious Main Event featuring a shot clock for the first time, setting a time limit on decisions!
The Israeli Federation Cup emerged from a collaboration with IPC (Israeli Poker Championship), the oldest and one of the most respected Israeli poker organizations. IPC has long been a unifying force for a vast community of players, organizing major international poker excursions.
Israeli Federation Cup #2 Schedule
November brings one of the year's highlights. The Polish Poker Championship 2026 takes place from November 4-16, featuring a massive €500,000 Main Event for a buy-in of just €150. After last year's record of 7,740 entries, the organizers are aiming for new heights.
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The year wraps up with the inaugural EVBETS LIVE festival, debuting in pre-Christmas Bratislava from December 15-20. Players can expect a Main Event with a €300,000 guarantee, High Rollers, unique side events, and the Banco PlayZone with prizes worth several thousand euros.
