The Festival Rozvadov Reaches the Finale: Last 16 Players to Battle for the Main Event Title Today

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The Festival Rozvadov concluded a weekend showcasing why this series holds a unique place in European poker. King's Resort buzzed with tournaments from morning till night, featuring classic NLH players, PLO specialists, mixed-game enthusiasts, and festival regulars, all leading to the main storyline.

The focus, of course, is the €550 Main Event with a guaranteed €500,000. After all starting flights and yesterday's Day 2, only 16 players remain. They return to the tables today at 1:00 PM to battle for the The Festival Rozvadov crown. The champion will pocket a fantastic €81,100, and each of the final sixteen is guaranteed at least €3,250.

Leading the final day is Polish player Grzegorz Ryszard Flak, who bagged 4,915,000 chips. However, his lead is narrow, with Florin Adrian Bilan from Romania closely behind with 4,900,000. A noteworthy story is Paul Vlad Craciunas, also from Romania, who secured two titles in one day (a €350 Open Face Chinese and a €175 NLH event) and now has a shot at capping the series with a historic win. He's sitting fourth in the chip count, and a victory in the Main Event would cement one of the most remarkable stories of the series.

Chip Counts Before Final Day of the €550 Main Event:

Rank Player Name Country Stack
1. Grzegorz Ryszard Flak Poland 4,915,000
2. Florin Adrian Bilan Romania 4,900,000
3. Zdravko Lamot Croatia 3,250,000
4. Paul Vlad Craciunas Romania 3,055,000
5. Babubarsch Germany 2,700,000
6. Enrico Falco Italy 2,520,000
7. Rama Prema Czech Republic 2,025,000
8. Csaba Havasi Hungary 1,800,000
9. The Fish United Kingdom 1,800,000
10. Rafa Poland 1,610,000
11. Maurizio Pisciotti Italy 1,550,000
12. Raul George Sav Romania 1,470,000
13. David Veselý Czech Republic 1,115,000
14. Giovanni Battista Gaiulli Italy 1,040,000
15. Ariel Yakov Kayat Israel 1,035,000
16. Oleksii Lubnin Ukraine 760,000
Chipleader Grzegorz Ryszard Flak

Final Day Payout Structure of the Main Event

  • 1. €81,100
  • 2. €49,600
  • 3. €35,600
  • 4. €27,100
  • 5. €20,800
  • 6. €16,000
  • 7. €12,300
  • 8. €9,400
  • 9. €7,220
  • 10.-11. €5,525
  • 12.-15. €4,250
  • 16. €3,250

PLO High Roller Delivers Fourth Title for Bartuschk

The weekend also saw several strong side events alongside the Main Event. One of the most prestigious was the €1,100 PLO High Roller, which attracted 25 entries. The tournament was won by Germany's Fabian Bartuschk, a familiar face at The Festival and a specialist in less traditional poker formats. This marks his fourth title in the series, further proving his prowess.

Results of the €1,100 PLO High Roller:

Rank Player Name Country Prize
1. Fabian Bartuschk Germany €9,506
2. Nobody Germany €6,148
3. Kubala Germany €4,342
4. Rama Prema Czech Republic €3,379
Fabian Bartuschk

NLH High Roller Ends in Deal, Fragale Takes the Title

The €1,100 NLH High Roller with a €40,000 guarantee also took place on Sunday evening, attracting 36 entries with six players making it to the money. Official winner Antonio Fragale from Italy claimed €9,416 after a deal.

Results of the €1,100 NLH High Roller:

Rank Player Name Country Prize
1. Antonio Fragale Italy €9,416
2. Daxwaz Acar Germany €8,628
3. RSSS Romania €7,303
4. Fabian Hagen Bartuschk Germany €3,537
5. Rodolphe Cinirella France €2,733
6. Eran Shchori Israel €2,383

Voertmann Dominates 10-Game Mix, Strengthens Position in Player of the Series

The Festival wouldn't be complete without its mixed games. The €350 10-Game Mix with a prize pool of €10,584 drew 36 entries, further showcasing players' enjoyment of formats far beyond classic Hold'em.

The victory went to seasoned German Jens Voertmann, who took home €3,780. This result was significant in the race for Player of the Series, where Voertmann climbed to the top over the weekend. Collecting cash consistently, the 10-Game Mix provided him the perfect opportunity to cement his status as one of the festival's most versatile players.

Results of the €350 10-Game Mix:

Rank Player Name Country Prize
1. Jens Voertmann Germany €3,780
2. Deniss Lebedevs Latvia €2,520
3. Raimo MC Latvia €1,590
4. Didier Rabl Switzerland €1,100
5. Barrie Michael Dear United Kingdom €850
6. Christophe Stammet Luxembourg €744

King's Resort will crown a new The Festival Rozvadov champion today. After a weekend filled with action, titles, and narratives, it would be a surprise if the final day didn't deliver at least one more dramatic twist.

For detailed live reports, photo galleries, and all essential information about this event, visit TheFestival's website here