EPT Barcelona: Reard Leads €10K High Roller, Alexandridis Claims Mystery Bounty

Jason Wheeler Chases Another Title

One of the most anticipated tournaments of the entire festival, the €10,300 EPT High Roller, has been a massive success. A total of 429 entries were registered, generating a prize pool of €4,161,300.

After a long and grueling battle, the final day sees 22 players remaining. Each has already secured at least €33,100. At stake for the future champion is the iconic trophy and a prize of €814,500.

The chipleader position is held by the incredible Frenchman Alexandre Reard with 1,850,000 chips. Hot on his heels is Belgian Igor Picone (1,800,000) and dangerous American pro Jason Wheeler (1,535,000). Wheeler has been showcasing great form in Barcelona, already boasting a victory at the €1,650 PokerStars Open.

Other notable names progressing include Brock Wilson (1,245,000), Felipe Boianovsky (880,000), Fabiano Kovalski (840,000), and Eugene Katchalov (665,000).

Current Standing of TOP 10 Players in Event #65: €10,300 High Roller

Symeon Alexandridis Emerges Victorious After 4-Way Deal

The popular two-day €1,650 EPT Mystery Bounty attracted 754 entries, generating a prize pool of €708,760 (excluding bounty funds).

The tournament culminated in a dramatic final table, which was decided after an ICM deal among the last four players.

Although Greek player Symeon Alexandridis became the official winner with the trophy, the day's financial king was Norwegian sensation Tobias Leknes, who took home €130,961 for second place.

A sensation at the final table was also Ukrainian player Yurii Zabrodotskyi, who finished 8th but secured massive bounty rewards totaling €39,000, leaving Barcelona with €54,560 in total.

Final Table Results of Event #64: €1,650 Mystery Bounty

* ICM deal

Norwegian Domination in PLO

Devotees of the four-card format clashed in the dynamic €1,100 Pot-Limit Omaha event. The tournament saw 233 entries, creating a prize pool of €223,680.

The event was dominated by the Norwegian duo Andreas Mandahl Kaddour and Espen Sandvik. Kaddour defeated his compatriot in the heads-up, pocketing €46,350 for first place.

Final Table Results of Event #66: €1,100 PLO

First EPT Triumph for Yannick Jobin

A technically demanding €1,100 8-Game tournament was designated for mixed-game specialists. It drew 65 entries, creating a prize pool of €62,400.

Premiere EPT champion title and a cash prize of €17,300 were claimed by Yannick Jobin. Blaz Zerjav, who won the €2,200 9-Game tournament just a day before, took seventh place. Legendary British poker gentleman Barny Boatman added another stellar success, finishing ninth.

Results of Event #69: €1,100 8-Game

Tiffany Graham Crowned Queen of Women's Poker

The €1,100 Women's event welcomed 57 entries, creating a prize pool of €54,720.

The coveted Spade trophy and a prize of €13,050 were captured by American Tiffany Michelle Graham, who overcame French contestant Juliane Papazian in the final heads-up. The final table also featured renowned Argentinian Maria Lampropulos.

Final Table Results of Event #70: €1,100 Women's

Second Women's Title for Shandy Wong

Simultaneously, a lower buy-in women's event, Event #63: €550 Women's, attracted 89 entries, creating a prize pool of €42,720.

The victory went to Dutch player Shandy Wong, who took home €11,410, marking her new career high.

Results of Event #63: €550 Women's:

Italian Show for Eros Calderone

The fast-paced Event #75: €1,050 Hyper Turbo attracted 136 players, with the top 20 splitting a prize pool of €130,560.

The rapid tempo suited Italian players the most, with Eros Calderone claiming victory and €32,490 by defeating compatriot Alessio Di Cesare in the heads-up. Fellow Italian Luca Stevanato finished fourth.

Final Table Results of Event #75: €1,050 Hyper Turbo

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