Sunday at Banco Bratislava was nothing short of action-packed. Center stage was the Main Event of the Epicbet Club Championship, which concluded registration with 549 entries. This surpassed the €150,000 guarantee, giving players a larger prize pool to fight for. Besides the prestigious title, the winner will receive a financial reward of €30,128. The champion will be decided today, and you can catch all the action live.
The Epicbet Club Championship offers a livestream on the final day. It kicks off at 16:30 today, so in a few hours, we’ll know the name of the first Main Event champion. Who will take the lion's share of the prizepool and etch their name into the history of this series’ premiere edition?
The Final Nine is Set
Fifty-six players entered the second playing day, having earned their spots through the initial flights. Each had already secured a minimum payout of €790, but the main goal was to reach the top nine and vie for the top prize of €30,128. Nine finalists emerged, with Daniel Mar Palsson from Iceland leading the final table with a stack of 6 million chips. Slovakia's own Martina Svobodová holds the fourth-largest stack and will be aiming to keep the trophy at home.
ME Epicbet Club Championship – Final Day:
- 1st place – €30,128
- 2nd place – €19,050
- 3rd place – €13,070
- 4th place – €9,650
- 5th place – €7,510
- 6th place – €5,770
- 7th place – €4,650
- 8th place – €3,720
- 9th place – €2,980
ME Epicbet Club Championship – Final Table:
| Name | Country | Stack (chips) |
| PALSSON DANIEL MAR | Iceland | 6,135,000 |
| BAKKE JAN MARIUS | Norway | 4,105,000 |
| OPEDAL MORTEN | Norway | 3,570,000 |
| SVOBODOVA MARTINA | Slovakia | 3,440,000 |
| ULVERAKER RONNY VIHOVDE | Norway | 3,370,000 |
| BOROWIK BORYS SEBASTIAN | Poland | 3,200,000 |
| KISELIS JASON LAWRENCE | Australia | 1,270,000 |
| OESTENSEN JOHN OSKAR | Norway | 1,200,000 |
| THUMM NICLAS LAURIN | Germany | 1,040,000 |
Following the EPICBET Club Championship: Banco Casino Masters #45
The poker festivities at Banco Bratislava don’t end with the EPICBET Club Championship. On September 22, 2026, the 45th edition of the Banco Casino Masters & PLO Masters kicks off, running until September 28. The Main Event is set to offer a guaranteed €250,000, with a buy-in of €170. As one of the established poker series in Slovakia, Banco Casino Masters has hosted dozens of editions and awarded millions in prizes since 2016.
The September edition of the Banco Casino Masters has several new features. One such highlight is the ability to play Day 1A for just €85, providing an accessible entry point to the Main Event for players with smaller bankrolls. Organizers are also launching the new Masters Playzone, which will be part of the festival from the start. Poker action continues in Bratislava with more tournaments, new champions, and hefty guaranteed prizepools in the coming days.
€2,600 in Chipleader Bonuses Up for Grabs Each Day 1
The Main Event also features a special Chipleader Bonus, offering additional motivation for players during each starting flight. The largest stacks at the end of each initial day will be rewarded as follows:
- 1st place – €1,500
- 2nd place – €750
- 3rd place – €350
Thus, an additional €2,600 is awarded during each starting flight. Beyond progressing to Day 2, players also contend for this attractive bonus, which can significantly enhance their results prior to advancing in the Main Event.
Major Tournaments to Continue Through Year's End
The great poker season at Banco Bratislava is far from over even after the September festival pair. From October 6-12, the Israeli Federation Cup returns, with its second edition featuring an increased €300,000 Main Event for a buy-in of €200.
November brings one of the year's highlights. The Polish Poker Championship 2026 will take place from November 4-16, offering a massive €500,000 Main Event for just €150 buy-in. After last year's record 7,740 entries, organizers are eyeing another historic turnout.
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The year will close with the new EVBETS LIVE festival, debuting in pre-Christmas Bratislava from December 15-20. Players can look forward to a Main Event with a €300,000 guarantee, High Rollers, unique side events, and Banco PlayZone with prizes worth thousands of euros.
