The Festival Rozvadov 2026 has hit full swing at King’s Resort, and after the initial days, it's clear that this popular European series brings a strong energy to Rozvadov once again. Players from all over Europe have gathered at King’s Resort, including those from more distant countries. Organizers mentioned a player from India who qualified online, Brazilian participants, a Canadian player, and the traditionally strong Dutch community.
The Hendon Mob Championship Crowns a Champion
One of the first major highlights of the Rozvadov stop was the €175 The Hendon Mob Championship. The tournament, with a €50,000 guarantee, attracted 351 entries and the prize pool soared to €51,597. Dmitri Dudakov from Estonia emerged as the best among the 36 players who advanced to the final day.
His path to the title had an interesting story even before the final table, as Dudakov qualified for the festival through a €1,600 package, showing that qualifiers can be incredibly dangerous at The Festival. Dudakov claimed the title, €9,450, and a €1,600 package to THMC Cape Town in this tournament.
Final Table Results:
| Position | Player Name | Country | Winnings |
| 1. | Dmitri Dudakov | Estonia | €9,450 + €1,600 package |
| 2. | Roberto Dossi | Italy | €5,950 |
| 3. | Nicolas Feuille | France | €4,375 |
| 4. | Assou Ekottu | Germany | €3,350 |
| 5. | NOE26 | Poland | €2,600 |
| 6. | Mykhailo Lohvinenko | Ukraine | €2,020 |
| 7. | Naum Barulia | Ukraine | €1,575 |
| 8. | Dong He | Germany | €1,225 |
| 9. | Markus Hirttioe | Finland | €955 |
Franke Back on Top: Series Founder Wins Blackjack Tournament
The Festival has never been just about classic poker. Among the formats intrinsic to this series is the Blackjack Tournament. This event brought one of the festival's most entertaining stories. With a buy-in of €125, it attracted 81 players and easily surpassed its €5,000 guarantee. Last year's champion Barrie Dear had a strong start but couldn't defend his title this time. The main story was crafted by series founder Martin “Franke” von Zweigbergk.
Franke started strong, winning crucial splits against the dealer and, after playing his ten hands, sat atop the leaderboard. He managed to hold onto this position through the end of registration, claiming the title, €2,390, and valuable points for the Player of the Series leaderboard.
Blackjack Tournament Results
| Position | Player Name | Country | Winnings |
| 1. | Martin “Franke” von Zweigbergk | Sweden | €2,390 |
| 2. | Dark Shark | Turkey | €1,530 |
| 3. | Melvin Schroen | Netherlands | €878 |
| 4. | Ciprian Paunescu | Romania | €877 |
| 5. | Matthew Hogger | United Kingdom | €530 |
| 6. | Antonio Fragale | Italy | €344 |
| 7. | Martin Hermann | Germany | €343 |
| 8. | chiKKita banAAna | Israel | €343 |
Joakim Olin Rewrites Seniors History
A strong narrative also emerged from the €250 Seniors Event 50+. The event saw 28 players compete, with the title going to Sweden courtesy of Joakim Olin. This wasn’t just another result for him — Olin secured his third Seniors title in The Festival Series, solidifying his status as one of the most successful players in this age category in the series' history.
Final Table Results for €250 Seniors Event 50+
| Position | Player Name | Country | Winnings |
| 1. | Joakim Olin | Sweden | €3,187 |
| 2. | Eran Shchori | Israel | €1,965 |
| 3. | Norbert Hurych | Switzerland | €1,340 |
| 4. | Mario Vuletic | Croatia | €1,023 |
| 5. | Shai Sagi | Israel | €885 |
PLO, Crazy Pineapple, and 8-Game Showcase the Festival's Diverse Spirit
The Rozvadov stop has fully demonstrated that The Festival is not your typical series with a single Main Event and standard side events. Players also get opportunities in less traditional formats, which often bring the liveliest atmosphere. In the €150 PLO 4/5/6 Cards event, Deniss Lebedevs from Latvia triumphed over a field of 89 entries and took home €3,100.
The €125 Crazy Pineapple drew 49 entries, with the title going to Finland. Sami Korpela entered the heads-up with a dominating lead, converting it into victory and a reward of €1,687.
Results also came in for the €350 8-Game, which recorded 36 entries and a prize pool of €10,584. After a deal with the top two players, German player Badidada emerged victorious, securing €3,261.
Selected Side Event Winners:
| Event | Winner | Country | Winnings |
| €150 PLO 4/5/6 Cards | Deniss Lebedevs | Latvia | €3,100 |
| €125 Crazy Pineapple | Sami Korpela | Finland | €1,687 |
| €350 8-Game | Badidada | Germany | €3,261 |
| €250 Seniors Event 50+ | Joakim Olin | Sweden | €3,187 |
| €125 Blackjack Tournament | Martin “Franke” von Zweigbergk | Sweden | €2,390 |
| €175 The Hendon Mob Championship | Dmitri Dudakov | Estonia | €9,450 + €1,600 package |
Main Event Kicks Off. Day 1A Led by Dong He
The main narrative of The Festival Rozvadov began on Thursday evening. The €550 Main Event, with a €500,000 guarantee, has completed its opening flight 1A, recording 64 entries. Ten players made it into the money, each securing a min-cash of €1,100 and advancing to the next stage.
Germany's Dong He performed best in the opening flight, bagging 597,000 in chips. Hot on his heels was Dwayne Jeremy Maxim Sluis from the Netherlands with a 581,000 stack, followed by Croatian player Mario Vuletic with 563,000.
Main Event Day 1A Advancers
| Position | Player Name | Country | Stack | Guaranteed Winnings |
| 1. | Dong He | Germany | 597,000 | €1,100 |
| 2. | Dwayne Jeremy Maxim Sluis | Netherlands | 581,000 | €1,100 |
| 3. | Mario Vuletic | Croatia | 563,000 | €1,100 |
| 4. | Nobody | Germany | 469,000 | €1,100 |
| 5. | Thomas Eckerstorfer | Austria | 429,000 | €1,100 |
| 6. | Grzegorz Ryszard Flak | Poland | 239,000 | €1,100 |
| 7. | Mykhailo Lohvinenko | Ukraine | 208,000 | €1,100 |
| 8. | James Anthony Rooney | Ireland | 115,000 | €1,100 |
| 9. | Leocir Jose Carneiro | Brazil | — | €1,100 |
| 10. | Enrico Falco | Italy | — | €1,100 |
Rozvadov Prepares for a Thrilling Weekend
The Festival Rozvadov 2026 has had a fantastic start, but the biggest stories are still to come. The Main Event has just begun, the Mystery Bounty continues with additional flights, the Mixed Games Main Event TORSES is heading to its finale, and the weekend's schedule is packed. If the opening days have indicated anything, it’s that The Festival Rozvadov is in store for a very interesting weekend.
