EPT Paris 2026: Kayhan Mokri Shines Across Formats, Main Event Winner to Take Home a Million Euros

Main Event Winner to Bag 1.1 Million Euros

Though participation did not surpass previous years, the €5,300 EPT Paris Main Event racked up 1,474 entries, creating an impressive prizepool of €7,075,200. After an intense Day 2, where the bubble burst, 179 players remain. Each is guaranteed at least €9,850, but the winner will walk away with a staggering €1,148,600.

Leading the leaderboard is local player Bruno Fuentes, the only one to surpass the million-chip mark. Just behind him is Mahersh Selvakumaran, boasting a stack of 995,000. 

Kayhan Mokri has crafted an exceptional story, once playing with a single 500-value chip but ending the day in fourth place. Conversely, Day 2 was unforgiving to former EPT Main Event winners, with none advancing and only Ognyan Dimov and Robin Ylitalo reaching the money.

Czech fans will be delighted to see Žiška and Štěrba among the top players. Jakub Štěrba secured 50th place, while Zdeněk Žiška surged into the event's top 10.

The tournament is streaming live on the official YouTube channel, offering both live broadcasts and daily recaps.

EPT Paris Main Event Day 2 Standings - Top 10

Mokri Claims First PLO High Roller Win

The popular PLO format reached its apex at EPT Paris 2026 with Event #24: €25,000 PLO High Roller, attracting 38 entries and a prizepool of €912,380. With lower participation, only six players reached the money. Norwegian pro Kayhan Mokri seized the title, enriching his bank account with €314,780.

Last year, Mokri emerged as one of the most prominent figures on the global poker stage, and in Paris, he continues to demonstrate why. This marks his seventh EPT title, but his first in the PLO format.

In the heads-up, he faced American Sean Rafael, while Spaniard Cesar Garcia took third place. The final table featured notable names like Ian Bradley, Andras Nemeth, and Nino Pansier, highlighting the caliber of participants in this prestigious event.

PS Open High Roller Sees Massive Turnout

Event #17: €2,700 PS Open High Roller was among the biggest tournaments at EPT Paris 2026. With 1,162 entries, it created a massive €2,788,800 prizepool, making the path to the title extremely challenging.

The winner, Brit Mathew Frankland, claimed €476,280. This was his second-largest career win and his fourth EPT title. 

In the heads-up duel, he surpassed Belgian player Igor Picone, while Finnish player Kasperi Ilkka, who started the final day as the chipleader, came third. Notable names at the final table included Germany's Ole Schemion and Israeli pro Timur Margolin, both falling just short of the top.

Spaniard Pardo Just Shy of a Second Title

While the previous PS Open High Roller boasted massive participation, Event #27: €25,000 NL Hold'em attracted only 17 entries. In this high-stakes showdown, Spanish player Juan Pardo was on the brink of a second Parisian victory within a week. However, he ultimately conceded to American Brandon Wilson in the heads-up.

Wilson claimed €199,840 for his triumph, marking his first career victory in an EPT event. Aside from Wilson and Pardo, only Taiwan's Poseidon Ho secured a payout.

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