Over at Banco Bratislava, the Israeli Poker Federation Cup Main Event has already attracted more than 2,000 entries. The prize pool has now surpassed 335,000 euros, and it could still grow further thanks to the Hyper Turbo flight starting at 10:00 AM. This is the last chance to secure a spot in Day 2, so don't miss out.
The good news for everyone is that today's Day 2 event will be broadcast live from Banco Bratislava starting at 7:00 PM.
Saturday was undoubtedly the most intense day of the week. Living up to its reputation, it saw players making 750 entries. From three flights, 72 players advanced to today's Day 2, where they'll join the other qualifiers.
After the Hyper Turbo flight, all the remaining players will meet in Day 2 to battle for a spot in the grand finale, set for Monday, October 12. The final table will host nine players fighting for the title of the second Main Event Israeli Poker Federation Cup champion. Who will emerge victorious? Follow the action live on our website.
Israeli Federation Cup Main Event 300,000€ - 1H:
Entries: 394
| Pos. | Player | Country | Chips |
| 1 | SHUBIN DMYTRO | Ukraine | 4 310 000 |
| 2 | SIMONITZ ESHEL | Israel | 3 875 000 |
| 3 | ILAVSKY MARTIN | Slovakia | 3 530 000 |
| 4 | COHEN MOSHE EL CHAI | Israel | 1 985 000 |
| 5 | OHANA YORAM | Israel | 1 840 000 |
| 6 | HUBER LINDA | Austria | 1 730 000 |
| 7 | MOHALEM YOHAI | Israel | 1 515 000 |
| 8 | KARKIN ILKER | Turkey | 1 325 000 |
| 9 | HORVACKI MARIO | Serbia | 1 150 000 |
| 10 | SHABTAY HAYA | Israel | 980 000 |
| 11 | MATOK YOSSI | Israel | 935 000 |
| 12 | GERSHONI ALON | Israel | 865 000 |
| 13 | AGNON EHUD | Israel | 840 000 |
| 14 | POLYAK ERIK | Hungary | 840 000 |
| 15 | HITER YARIN | Portugal | 805 000 |
| 16 | MIZRACHI MORDEKHAI | Israel | 805 000 |
| 17 | TURCAN KAROL | Slovakia | 740 000 |
| 18 | COHEN SAGI | Israel | 700 000 |
| 19 | ZANAT ALEXANDRE | France | 655 000 |
| 20 | KOVACS NIKOLAUS | Austria | 650 000 |
| 21 | BLAIMAN KOBY | Israel | 595 000 |
| 22 | ARBELI AHARON | Israel | 590 000 |
| 23 | PAPAGOURAS IOANNIS | Greece | 545 000 |
| 24 | STEFANI MARIOS | Cyprus | 540 000 |
| 25 | CSERHALMI ZOLTAN BALAZS | Hungary | 530 000 |
| 26 | THEODOSIOU ACHILLEFS | Greece | 525 000 |
| 27 | DOVZHENKO IGOR | Russia | 495 000 |
| 28 | BASHIRI ALEXANDER | England | 455 000 |
| 29 | VAN STEGEREN JESSE JAN DIRK FREDERIK | Netherlands | 435 000 |
| 30 | TONTYA ALIN NORBERT | Romania | 430 000 |
| 31 | POSTEMA KENNETH | Netherlands | 410 000 |
| 32 | TURY FERENC | Hungary | 340 000 |
| 33 | GALLITELLI PATRIZIO GIUSEPPE | Italy | 325 000 |
| 34 | SEGAL EITHAN | Israel | 325 000 |
| 35 | CHUBELASHWILI HAIM | Israel | 280 000 |
| 36 | REVACH NAVE YOSEF | Israel | 270 000 |
| 37 | GOLAN YEHUDIT | Israel | 250 000 |
| 38 | HOLLERER TOBIAS HELMUT RALF | Germany | 180 000 |
| 39 | VARSANO EYLON | Israel | 105 000 |
Israeli Federation Cup Main Event 300,000€ - 1I:
Entries: 248
| Pos. | Player | Country | Chips |
| 1 | LAHAV SHAY ZVI | Israel | 2 260 000 |
| 2 | FASANG MATUS | Slovakia | 2 145 000 |
| 3 | KEREKES KRISZTIAN | Hungary | 2 105 000 |
| 4 | PARCHI ELIYAHU | Israel | 1 910 000 |
| 5 | ALHARAR ALMOG YOSEF | Israel | 1 585 000 |
| 6 | MINARIK VLADIMIR | Slovakia | 1 475 000 |
| 7 | BIHARI JOZEF | Slovakia | 1 365 000 |
| 8 | VAKNIN AVRAHAM | Israel | 1 340 000 |
| 9 | BINYAMINOV BENJAMIN | Austria | 1 330 000 |
| 10 | NAMIKI ERI | Japan | 1 195 000 |
| 11 | ZAPATERIA MIRANDA MARIA ISABE | Spain | 1 175 000 |
| 12 | KNAPEK TOMAS | Czech Republic | 1 030 000 |
| 13 | LAVON GUY | Israel | 785 000 |
| 14 | RACZKOEVI AKOS GELLERT | Hungary | 740 000 |
| 15 | SHERMAN DANIEL DROR | Israel | 650 000 |
| 16 | TEPLITSKI MICHAEL | Israel | 650 000 |
| 17 | ALCHIANI MICHAEL | Israel | 585 000 |
| 18 | GABOR ZDENEK | Czech Republic | 565 000 |
| 19 | WEIDBERG MOSHE | Israel | 490 000 |
| 20 | SHAFHON HODAYA | Israel | 420 000 |
| 21 | PAL ALEXANDER | Austria | 350 000 |
| 22 | HILLINGER CHRISTOPH | Austria | 205 000 |
| 23 | RESHEF TOM | Israel | 163 000 |
| 24 | AGUSEVICH STANISLAV | Ukraine | 160 000 |
| 25 | RUSU MARIUS | Romania | 150 000 |
Israeli Federation Cup Main Event 300,000€ - 1J Turbo:
Entries: 108
| Position | Player | Country | Chips |
| 1 | HACMON DOR AMOS | Israel | 1,565,000 |
| 2 | KONST LENNART ADAM | Netherlands | 1,295,000 |
| 3 | SABISHCHENKO ROSTYSLAV | Ukraine | 1,210,000 |
| 4 | BOHBOT MOSHE | Israel | 1,200,000 |
| 5 | BONICEL ROMAIN CHRISTOPHE GERARD | France | 1,175,000 |
| 6 | HAFIZI HASSIBULLAH | Austria | 1,160,000 |
| 7 | ROBASZYNSKI JANIEC ADAM PIOTR | Poland | 845,000 |
| 8 | DEREI YIZHAK | Israel | 755,000 |
| 9 | HIRARI NIV | Israel | 710,000 |
| 10 | FRIDRICH RADOVAN | Slovakia | 550,000 |
| 11 | MAIER VASILE MARIAN | Romania | 435,000 |
November Brings the Year's Biggest Event – Polish Poker Championship
Following October’s Israeli Federation Cup, attention shifts to another major festival. From November 4-16, 2026, Banco Bratislava will host the Polish Poker Championship 2026, featuring a Main Event with a €500,000 prizepool and just a €150 buy-in.
Last year's edition attracted 7,740 entries, and this year the festival is expanding over 13 days. Alongside the Main Event, players can look forward to a €60,000 High Roller, €40,000 Super High Roller, Championship Mystery Bounty, various side events, and a new addition, the Road to Dubai.
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