For the Festival series, the Vilnius weekend further cemented why this concept holds such a strong place in European poker. The Festival isn't just about the Main Event and prizepool. It's about community, unconventional formats, travel, new player stories, and the idea that live poker can also be entertaining, open, and vibrant.
The final day at Olympic Casino Lietuva brought dconclusions in the €555 Main Event PKO, crowned the champion of the €350 Mixed Games Main Event TORSES, and wrapped the weekend with the €150 Baby TORSES Supreme. The last day showcased Lithuanian players making the most of their home advantage.
Main Event PKO Ends in Lithuanian Heads-Up
The main focus naturally shifted to the final table of the €555 Main Event PKO. Liutauras Armanavičius entered as the chipleader, with fellow Lithuanians Kęstutis Jungevičius and Gerardas Lukšėnas closely behind. Even before the finals began, it was clear that the local players held a strong position.
The final table, however, wasn't a straightforward path for any single player. Early clashes shook up the order, with Marc Gork demonstrating he was a force to be reckoned with. Liutauras Armanavičius was the most active player at the final table, unafraid to put pressure on his opponents. He took out Sigitas Raila and others, consistently appearing as the favorite for the title.
Marc Gork experienced a real rollercoaster on the final table. He initially climbed high but then encountered a harsh cooler against Armanavičius, ending his journey in third place with €5,470.
The heads-up, therefore, brought a purely Lithuanian showdown. Facing off were Liutauras Armanavičius and Gerardas Lukšėnas. Both were guaranteed an equal payout of €7,905, and the trophy was decided in a stylish, almost festive manner — a flip. Armanavičius held 9-6, Lukšėnas Q-3, and the flop with a queen pushed Lukšėnas into the lead. The turn sealed the deal, while the river merely underlined his victory.
What makes the PKO format so exciting and dynamic is the fact that the most active player can often walk away with bigger rewards than the tournament winner. That was also the case in this event, as runner-up Liutauras Armanavičius collected the most bounty prizes and took home more than €12,000 in total from the tournament.
Gerardas Lukšėnas thus became the first winner of The Festival's Main Event on Lithuanian soil. For the local scene, it's a symbolic moment that perfectly matched the atmosphere of the debut stop in Vilnius.
Final Table Results of the €555 Main Event PKO
| Position | Player Name | Country | Winnings |
| 1. | Gerardas Lukšėnas | Lithuania | €7,905 |
| 2. | Liutauras Armanavičius | Lithuania | €7,905 |
| 3. | Marc Gork | Germany | €5,470 |
| 4. | Peter Bergman | Sweden | €3,940 |
| 5. | Raymond de Groot | Netherlands | €3,060 |
| 6. | Jari-Pekka Hurri | Finland | €2,380 |
| 7. | Kęstutis Jungevičius | Lithuania | €1,810 |
| 8. | Sigitas Raila | Lithuania | €1,440 |
*prizes excluding bounties
Mixed Games Main Event TORSES Stays Home
The second big story of the final day was the €350 Mixed Games Main Event TORSES. Ten players advanced to the final phase, mixing disciplines typical for The Festival.
The tournament initially had an international flair, featuring Italian players, seasoned festival regulars, and mixed games specialists. Gradually, however, local player Albertas Voišnarovič emerged, showcasing a brilliant comeback and winning crucial pots at key moments.
In the five-player paid phase, Voišnarovič pulled away from the competition and entered the heads-up against Quinten Spyckerelle with a massive lead. The decisive hand came in Stud8, where Voišnarovič held better two pairs, sealing the second major Lithuanian title of the day. Overjoyed with his win, he admitted with a smile that he was the only player at the table drinking alcohol. He also noted that he plays mixed games extensively online, where he felt he had an edge over the field. The result was the title, €2,603, and a complete Lithuanian double in the weekend's two main tournaments.
Final Table Results of the €350 Mixed Games Main Event TORSES
| Position | Player Name | Country | Winnings |
| 1. | Albertas Voišnarovič | Lithuania | €2,603 |
| 2. | Quinten Spyckerelle | Luxembourg | €1,800 |
| 3. | Vinci Pasquale | Italy | €1,120 |
| 4. | Eriks Gedroics | Latvia | €850 |
| 5. | Jens Rössel | Germany | €400 |
Franke relishes his own festival moment in Baby TORSES Supreme
The final tournament of the weekend, the €150 Baby TORSES Supreme, saw 29 entries, with many players trying mixed games in this format for the first time. Laughter, experimentation, and typical festival energy prevailed at the tables. Among the participants was series founder Martin “Franke” von Zweigbergk, who began the final table with a significant chiplead.
Ultimately, Franke entered the heads-up against Reinis Kluss with a substantial advantage. The decisive hand in Sviten Special saw Franke hit a flush while holding a pair of queens, enough to secure the entire pot and the title. The victory had more of a communal than purely competitive feel, yet moments like these define The Festival.
Final Table Results of the €150 Baby TORSES Supreme
| Position | Player Name | Country | Winnings |
| 1. | Martin “Franke” von Zweigbergk | Sweden | €1,282 |
| 2. | Reinis Kluss | Latvia | €900 |
| 3. | Joshua Theilemann | Germany | €640 |
| 4. | Carlo Braccini | Italy | €440 |
| 5. | Fabio Bianchi | Italy | €320 |
Vilnius Confirms the Strength of the Weekend Format
The Festival Weekend Vilnius demonstrated that even a shorter, more compact version of the series can deliver a full poker experience. Over four days, Vilnius hosted classic tournaments, mixed games, PKO action, PLO formats, and casino disciplines. The result was a weekend not built on a single winner but on a series of smaller and larger stories.
The Festival series isn't stopping here. From June 9 to 16, The Festival moves to King's Resort in Rozvadov, followed by another weekend edition in Tallinn from July 1 to 5. Vilnius was not just a standalone stop but a great invitation to the coming months, where The Festival will once again unite poker, mixed games, and a community atmosphere across Europe.
