The Main Event of the 45th Banco Casino Masters has wrapped up all initial flights, generating a remarkable 1,724 entries. Yesterday, Day 2 saw 170 players advancing, each guaranteed at least €300, while the winner is set to claim €33,180 at this point.
You can catch the final battles of the 45th edition of the Masters on our website. The live stream kicks off at 16:30, where the last nine contenders will fight for the championship title!
170 players battled through to Day 2 after the initial flights, unpacking their stacks at 4 PM. The task was to trim the field to the final nine, who will compete for the grand prize today.
It took several hours to determine the final nine players. With the most chips entering the final day is local Peter Steinberger, who managed to bag an impressive 11 million chips.
| 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 | 910,000 |
| 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 |
Banco Casino Masters #45 – Payout:
| # | Payout |
| 1. | €32,830 + €350 ticket |
| 2. | €19,250 + €350 ticket |
| 3. | €13,570 + €350 ticket |
| 4. | €10,130 + €350 ticket |
| 5. | €7,760 + €350 ticket |
| 6. | €5,740 + €350 ticket |
| 7. | €4,380 + €350 ticket |
| 8. | €3,120 + €350 ticket |
| 9. | €2,420 + €350 ticket |
Qualify online for this event!
This week, cash game lovers can look forward to the Merlin Cash Game Tour, which will accompany guests at Banco Bratislava from tomorrow until Sunday.
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Big tournaments will continue until the end of the year
Even with the September festival duo, the grand poker season at Banco Bratislava is far from over. From October 6th to the 12th, the Israeli Federation Cup returns, offering an increased €300,000 Main Event with a €200 buy-in.
Israeli Federation Cup #2 Schedule
In November, one of the year's highlights, the Polish Poker Championship 2026, will take place from November 4th to 16th, featuring a massive €500,000 Main Event for just a €150 buy-in. After last year's record-breaking 7,740 entries, organizers are looking to hit historic numbers.
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The year will conclude with the new festival EVBETS LIVE, debuting in pre-Christmas Bratislava from December 15th to 20th. Players can expect a Main Event with a €300,000 guarantee, High Rollers, unique side events, and the Banco PlayZone offering prizes worth thousands of euros.
