EPT Barcelona: Margereson Dominates Second Chance, Stojanovic Triumphs in PLO

Title for Britain's Margereson after Heads-Up Clash with Mercier

The 2,700€ EPT Second Chance event garnered massive interest from the poker community, reaching an impressive 844 entries and generating a prize pool of 2,046,700€.

The tournament concluded with an exciting final table, dominated by British poker pro Scott Margereson, who took home 361,060€. In the thrilling heads-up, he defeated Lebanese player Natasha Mercier, who secured 225,580€ for her runner-up finish.

American favorite Cherish Andrews also made it to the podium, earning 161,140€ for her third-place finish.

Results of the Final Table for Event #42: 2,700€ EPT Second Chance

Swede Herulf Spoils Benny Glaser’s Plans

The mixed format attracted technical game enthusiasts to Event #44: 3,200€ 8-Game. The tournament featured 59 entries, creating a prize pool of 171,690€.

Sweden's Max Herulf dominated the final day, claiming the Spade trophy and a prize of 51,730€. He bested renowned British mixed-game specialist Benny Glaser, who took home 33,480€ for second place.

Results of the Final Table for Event #44: 3,200€ 8-Game

Austrian Manuel Stojanovic Conquers PLO High Roller

The tournament for four-card enthusiasts and high stakes players found its winner in the €15K PLO event, which attracted 79 entries and featured a prize pool of 1,138,074€.

Austrian Manuel Stojanovic claimed his first EPT trophy with a stellar performance, overcoming Greece's Konstantinos Bouloutsos in heads-up to collect a prize of 320,474€.

Results of the Final Table for Event #43: 15,000€ PLO High Roller

Exclusive High Roller Seized by Jamie Dwan

For the elite poker crowd, the exclusive Event #47: €25K NLH, though intimate, offered significant prestige. Eight entries created a prize pool of 192,080€.

Only the top three players cashed in, with British pro Jamie Dwan claiming victory. This was his fifth top-five finish at the festival, yet his first win. Austria's Klemens Roiter, winner of last week’s €25K High Roller, took second, and well-known Norwegian Kayhan Mokri rounded out the top three.

Results for Event #47: 25,000€ NL Hold'em High Roller

Home Victory for Ventura Bolet

Fast-paced action erupted in Event #51: 2,100€ Hyper Turbo Knockout. The Freezeout drew 157 players, battling for a share of the 144,440€ prize pool.

Spain's Alexandre Ventura Bolet celebrated victory on home soil, triumphing over Ukrainian Oleksandr Shevchenko in heads-up to capture 33,770€ and his first EPT trophy.

Results of the Final Table for Event #51: 2,100€ Hyper Turbo Knockout

Another Turbo Dominated by a Spaniard

The highlight of the day for Slovak poker fans was Event #52: 1,050€ Hyper Turbo NL Omaha Hi-Lo. The fast and technically demanding format attracted 71 entries, creating a prize pool of 68,160€.

Slovak David Kazlov showcased a brilliant performance, reaching the final table. Though he fell short in the heads-up against local player Guillem Cusco Bach, Kazlov took home 12,290€, marking his career-best. Slovak Oliver Tot added to the local excitement, finishing in 8th place.

Adding prestige to the event was the fifth-place finish by legendary British veteran Barny Boatman.

Results of the Final Table for Event #52: 1,050€ PLO Hi-Lo Hyper Turbo

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