EPT Barcelona 2026: Antoine Vranken Reigns Supreme Among Seniors, First Trophies Awarded

Antoine Vranken Dominates the Battle of the 'Experienced'

The first Dutch victory of this year's series in Barcelona was claimed by the seasoned Antoine Vranken. The tournament, with a 1,100€ buy-in designated for players over 50 years old, attracted an international field of 280 entries, ballooning the prize pool to 268,800€.

Vranken entered the final day in seventh place and, through patient play, fought his way to the final heads-up. There, he defeated Russian player Timur Sattarov, adding his first EPT title and a reward of 55,650€ to his rich poker resume.

Final Table Results of Event #4: 1,100€ Senior's Event

Nonetheless, Vranken hasn't said his last word in Barcelona, as he continues to prove his dominance in the more expensive 3,250€ Senior's High Roller.

Following the first day of play, which saw 46 entries and a prize pool of 133,860€, the competition remains with seven players.

Vranken enters the final day in second place, poised for a unique senior double.

Current Standings for Finalists Event #11: 3,250€ Senior's High Roller

Finnish Control in the Opening High Roller

For fans of high stakes, the 10,200€ High Roller offered dynamic action. Though the field was more intimate with 31 entries, the level of play was top-notch. The total prize pool reached 300,700€, which was shared among the top five.

Among those not cashing out were several world stars, such as Brock Wilson, Klemens Roiter, Martin Zamani, Biao Ding, and David Coleman, who recently dominated a $15K event during the Onyx High Roller Series.

The champion was Finn Elias Suhonen, who outlasted American Nicholas Seward in the final duel, earning a prize of 114,200€ and his first EPT trophy.

Event #10 Results: 10,200€ NL Hold'em

Erik Lindqwist Dominates Action-Packed 6-Max

The six-handed format always promises aggressive and engaging action, and the 5,200€ buy-in tournament was no exception. It recorded 37 entries and a prize pool of 179,450€.

Swedish representative Erik Lindqwist celebrated victory after a challenging battle, earning his second EPT title and taking home a reward of 68,200€, marking a new career high.

Cherish Andrews also appeared in the money, overshadowing her freshly engaged fiancé Brock Wilson, who remained in the field of defeated players.

Event #6 Results: 5,200€ NL Hold'em 6-Max

Francisco Morren Thrills the Home Crowd

Spanish fans had reason to rejoice in the 1,100€ buy-in event, as the title stayed on home soil.

With 251 entries, the tournament prize pool climbed to 240,960€, and after a heads-up deal, Francisco Iwan Molina Morren celebrated his first EPT trophy. Italian Simone Demasi couldn’t keep up in the final showdown. Molina's victory of 42,635€ set a new personal best.

Final Table Results of Event #3: 1,100€ NL Hold'em

Youness Barakat’s Lightning Ride to the Title

Fans of fast-paced action enjoyed the 2,100€ Hyper Turbo - Freezeout tournament. Despite the late hour, the tournament saw 42 entries, with a prize pool reaching 80,640€.

Englishman Youness Barakat celebrated victory and a reward of 27,820€, marking his third EPT title and second from Barcelona. In the final heads-up, he outlasted Japanese contender Sho Homma, with the financial payout shared among the top six players in this speedy event.

Event #15 Results: 2,100€ Hyper Turbo - Freezeout

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