Christopher Marcadet Crowned Champion of Main Event at PSO Aix-en-Provence 2026

An Unexpected Triumph for Christopher Marcadet

The flagship event of the festival, the €1,100 Main Event, attracted a total of 859 entries, creating a prize pool of €824,640, with cash prizes prepared for the top 129 players.

The final table provided an intriguing narrative. Despite being the favorite, experienced Algerian Omar Lakhdari, who began the finale as a massive chipleader, was knocked out in 5th place. In contrast, Christopher Marcadet, who started the final day with the second smallest stack, emerged victorious.

In heads-up play, Marcadet defeated the talented John Rezzonico, securing his first major live title and a record prize of €130,000. Overwhelmed by emotions, Marcadet dedicated his victory to his 19-month-old son and his late grandmother.

Results of the €1,100 Main Event Final Table:

High Roller Field Packed

The prestigious two-day €2,200 High Roller attracted 102 entries, creating a prize pool of €195,840.

The final table was filled with big names, including EPT Barcelona 2023 Main Event champion Simon Wiciak and American pro Jason Wheeler, who conquered the PSO Main Event at EPT Barcelona 2026.

Despite the strong presence of local players, the French contingent had to settle for placing five players on the final table.

The heads-up battle saw Gabi Livshitz overcome Adil Kassou, turning his experience into a championship victory.

Results of the €2,200 High Roller Final Table:

Mamut Claims Victory in Priciest Event

The most expensive event of the festival, the €5K Super High Roller, saw 30 entries, generating a prize pool of €135,360. Cash prizes were awarded to the top five players.

Nikolai Mamut from Russia took the title and the largest share of €55,000, defeating British pro Andrew Hulme in the heads-up.

Results of the €5,000 Super High Roller:

Sources: PS Live, Flickr

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