EPT Paris 2026: Jorge Abreu Dominates Main Event, Felix Schneiders Falls in Heads-Up

Abreu Seals His Dominance in the Main Event

The final day of EPT Paris 2026 crowned a new Main Event champion. Emerging victorious from a starting field of 1,474 entries, Jorge Abreu controlled the final table from the outset, taking home €1,148,600 and the Golden Shard trophy after a commanding performance.

The Portuguese player entered the final day with more than half of the chips in play, never relinquishing control. Although he credited his success to luck, his dominance was undeniable. Abreu eliminated seven opponents at the final table, delivering one of the most convincing finales in EPT history.

In contrast, another story unfolded for the well-known player at this table—beloved German streamer and commentator Felix “xflixx” Schneiders. Despite entering the final table as the shortstack, he fought his way to the final heads-up, boosted by the passionate support of his rail.

The head-to-head began with Abreu holding nearly a 10:1 chip advantage. In the decisive hand, Schneiders went all-in with Q d Q c after the turn. Abreu called with J s 8 c, and on a board of J c 6 c 3 s 7 s, Schneiders came close to doubling up. However, the river 8 d gave Abreu a second pair, sealing the tournament victory.

Despite the loss, Schneiders achieved his career-best result, highlighted by the fact he entered the decisive day with the smallest stack. Felix, who has documented his journey for three years, emphasized his persistence: “I must win the trophy. The trophy is not in my hand, so I still have to win it. And I never did it for the money.”

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Wilson Secures Series with Second Title

The €10,300 EPT High Roller also concluded on the final day of the festival. The tournament saw 352 entries and a prizepool of €3,379,200. The biggest prize went to Brandon Wilson, who claimed €668,700 and the winner’s trophy after a successful heads-up against Klemens Roiter.

With this win, Wilson solidified his status as one of the standout figures of the Paris series. He reached the money three times and twice came out on top, having previously dominated Event #27: €25,000 NLHE. According to the Hendon Mob database, Wilson pushed his total live earnings past the $11 million mark during EPT Paris.

Klemens Roiter earned €417,900 for his second-place finish, rounding off an impressively consistent series. During EPT Paris 2026, it marked his fourth cash and fourth final table finish. 

The final table was not short on big names. Former EPT and WSOP Main Event champion Hossein Ensan finished third, adding to the excitement. 

Antoine Labat Adds Second Title on Home Ground

As one of the last events of the entire EPT Paris 2026, Event #51: €5,150 6-Handed attracted 53 entries, resulting in a prizepool of €254,400 and a win for the local hero.

Antoine Labat celebrated his victory, taking home €77,550. For the French professional, this marked his second title during the Paris EPT stop, placing him among the top figures of the festival. Labat also triumphed in Event #34: €2,100 NLH Hyper Turbo - Freezeout, collecting over €200,000, which helped push his career earnings over the $4.5 million mark. 

The tournament featured a compact yet internationally diverse field. Players from across Europe, South America, Africa, and Australia appeared in the money.

Sources: PS Live, Flickr, YouTube, The Hendon Mob