EPT Barcelona: Kovalski, Roiter, and Dwan Secure Second Titles, Brazilian Takes Home Over a Million

Fabiano Kovalski's Career-Defining Event

The festival's final high roller drew massive attention from the world's elite, with a total of 429 entries, creating a massive prizepool of €4,161,300.

The champion, following a heads-up deal with Belgian Igor Picone, was the phenomenal Brazilian Fabiano Kovalski, who took home €727,280. Kovalski had a dream festival, having previously dominated the €3,250 EPT Mystery Bounty with a winning of €385,430, including bounty rewards.

In total, he secured the two most valuable victories of his career in Barcelona, setting a new record win and surpassing $4 million in lifetime earnings.

Final Table Results of Event #65: €10,300 EPT High Roller:

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Chinese Star Biao Ding Triumphs

The two-day €2,200 Deep Stack attracted a strong field with 316 entries, stopping the prizepool at €606,720.

The champion title and a €91,230 prize went to Chinese player Biao Ding, who outplayed Italian veteran Marcello Miniucchi in the final showdown. Miniucchi, through a heads-up agreement, secured the highest financial reward of €103,790.

Final Table Results of Event #71: €2,200 Deep Stack

Klemens Roiter Secures Third Spade Trophy in Barcelona

Austrian high roller specialist Klemens Roiter once again confirmed that Barcelona is his lucky city. After a phenomenal run in the €30K High Roller last year and already dominating the €25K NLH event this year, he struck again in the festival's finale.

In a select tournament, the €10,200 6-Handed with 15 entries and a €145,500 prizepool featured well-known names like Jamie Dwan, Felipe Boianovsky, and Joris Ruijs. However, only the top two players walked away with winnings.

Roiter defeated Japanese player Hirokazu Kobayashi in the heads-up battle, taking home €94,600 along with his second Barcelona trophy of the current series.

Event Results #78: €10,200 6-Handed

Lightning Victory for Jamie Dwan

The festival concluded with a rapid-fire event, the €1,050 Last Chance Super Hyper Turbo. The tournament recorded 108 entries, with the prizepool reaching €103,680.

British star player Jamie Dwan achieved fantastic success, claiming his second Barcelona title. He had previously dominated the €25K High Roller with a small turnout, demonstrating his versatility across different tournament types.

In the lightning-fast Super Hyper Turbo, Dwan outplayed Chinese competitor Congya Zhang in a heads-up match.

Final Table Results of Event #79: €1,050 Last Chance Super Hyper Turbo

Italian Masterclass by Cristiano Guerra

The fast-paced Hold'em format on short tables with a €3,150 buy-in attracted 126 entries, creating a prizepool of €366,660.

The champion was Italian poker player Cristiano Guerra, who defeated Dutch player Tom Robbert Talboom in heads-up. The duo agreed on a deal during heads-up, with Guerra taking home €78,800.

Final Table Results of Event #77: €3,150 6-Handed

Home Favorite Karim Diouri Haya Delights Local Crowd

The more accessible NL Hold'em with a €550 buy-in saw a massive turnout of 667 entries, dividing a prizepool of €320,160 among the players.

Spanish winner Karim Diouri Haya celebrated at home with a €56,460 reward, defeating Belgian Simon Vleminckx in heads-up.

Final Table Results of Event #72: €550 NL Hold'em

Another Local Triumph for Jorge Mejias

The most affordable Deep Stack event with a €330 buy-in found 418 entries, leading the prizepool to a total of €120,384.

Local Spaniard Jorge Mejias Lobera celebrated a victory with a prize of €15,783.

Interestingly, a five-player deal was reached at the final table. Home representatives performed well, with three Spaniards making it to the top five.

Final Table Results of Event #76: €330 Deep Stack

Argentinian Norberto Korn Wins Mixed Format Championship

A technically challenging format rotating six games, crowned with mystery envelope bounties, attracted just 35 entries. The base prizepool of €23,100 was divided among the top five players.

Argentinian Norberto Andres Korn claimed the title by defeating Finland's Laihinen in heads-up. Blaz Zerjav and Tobias Leknes also reached ITM positions, joining the series' ranks of double victors, finishing third and fourth, respectively.

Results of Event #73: €1,100 6-Game Mystery Bounty

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