This year, the Greek Poker Odyssey has once again delivered a poker week reinforcing Greece's ambition to grow on the poker scene. The highlight of the festival was the €1,000 Main Event sponsored by Novibet, attracting 414 entries and creating a prizepool of €372,600. This is a record for a Novibet event in Greece, adding even more prestige to the entire series.
Day 2 began with 111 players, but after six 60-minute levels, only 30 players remain. They will return to action on June 18 at 2:00 PM local time for the semifinal Day 3, playing blinds at 20,000/40,000/40,000 and 75-minute levels. The goal is clear: make it to the final table.
The most intense moment hit at the bubble. With 53 paid places, Panagiotis Arkeles found himself in a precarious situation that threatened an exit without a payout. Facing aces with kings against Lulei Hu, the board came through with a runner-runner flush, allowing Arkeles to survive one of the day's most emotional moments. Shortly after, the bubble burst, securing a minimum of €1,900 for the remaining players.
The biggest story at the end of the day was written by Bulgarian Dimitar Toshev. Despite a setback with queens against aces during Day 2, he finished strong. In a massive hand against David Kozma, both big stacks went all-in, with Toshev holding aces to Kozma's kings. The board offered no surprises, and Toshev catapulted to the lead.
He ended the day with a stack of 5,370,000, equivalent to 179 big blinds. Heading into semifinal Day 3 as the clear chipleader, all eyes will be on him. In second is Italian Lulei Hu with a stack of 3,180,000, followed by another Bulgarian, Borislav Yosifov, with 2,970,000.
Complete Chip Count of Semifinalists:
| Rank | Player Name | Country | Stack | BB |
| 1. | Dimitar Toshev | Bulgaria | 5,370,000 | 179 |
| 2. | Lulei Hu | Italy | 3,180,000 | 106 |
| 3. | Borislav Yosifov | Bulgaria | 2,970,000 | 99 |
| 4. | Dimitris Zournatzidis | Greece | 2,150,000 | 71 |
| 5. | Manolis Livanos | Greece | 1,830,000 | 61 |
| 6. | Venelin Pashev | Bulgaria | 1,815,000 | 60 |
| 7. | Ivan Popov | Bulgaria | 1,805,000 | 60 |
| 8. | Panagiotis Arkeles | Greece | 1,730,000 | 57 |
| 9. | Manolis Asgoudakis | Greece | 1,535,000 | 51 |
| 10. | Traianos-Alexandros Ntavoutis | Greece | 1,440,000 | 48 |
| 11. | Apostolos Kofidis | Greece | 1,440,000 | 48 |
| 12. | Fotios Ntamaris | Greece | 1,275,000 | 42 |
| 13. | David Pitule | Czech Republic | 1,200,000 | 40 |
| 14. | Manolis Zacharakis | Greece | 1,190,000 | 39 |
| 15. | Paschalis Papadopoulos | Greece | 1,145,000 | 38 |
| 16. | Nikos Valtatzis | Greece | 1,035,000 | 34 |
| 17. | Alexandros Tasoulis | Greece | 1,005,000 | 33 |
| 18. | Stefanos Kechagias | Greece | 975,000 | 32 |
| 19. | Nikos Tsinas | Greece | 935,000 | 31 |
| 20. | Vangelis Kaimakamis | Greece | 920,000 | 30 |
| 21. | Giorgos Mavroulias | Greece | 905,000 | 30 |
| 22. | Alexis Messalas | Greece | 885,000 | 29 |
| 23. | Alexandros Michas | Greece | 875,000 | 29 |
| 24. | Ivelin Kolev | Bulgaria | 760,000 | 25 |
| 25. | Giorgos Tzelis | Greece | 740,000 | 24 |
| 26. | Ilias Zografos | Greece | 715,000 | 23 |
| 27. | Vasilis Tzavos | Greece | 430,000 | 14 |
| 28. | Giannis Gerontas | Greece | 420,000 | 14 |
| 29. | Fabian Bartuschk | Germany | 405,000 | 13 |
| 30. | Ioannis Koulopoulos | Greece | 195,000 | 6 |
All 30 players advancing are already guaranteed at least €2,460. Making the final table ensures a minimum payout of €7,155, but all eyes are on the top prize. The new Greek Poker Odyssey Main Event champion will take home €78,920, along with the title in this record-breaking Novibet event in Greece.
Payout Structure:
- 1. €78,920
- 2. €52,275
- 3. €38,115
- 4. €25,640
- 5. €18,330
- 6. €12,855
- 7. €10,620
- 8. €8,720
- 9. €7,155
- 10-11. €5,885
- 12-13. €4,845
- 14-17. €3,950
- 18-23. €3,165
- 24-30. €2,460
