The WSOPC High Roller with a €2,500 buy-in at Casino Gran Vía saw 143 entries and a prize pool of €302,445. With 22 places paid, the biggest reward went to Pierre “LeVietF0u” Calamusa, who not only claimed the prize money but also a WSOP Paradise package worth $5,000 and his first WSOPC ring.
Third Time’s the Charm for the Ring
Calamusa's journey through the tournament was anything but straightforward. He needed three tournament entries for success, but by the final day, he was entering with the second-largest stack among the last 14 players.
His competitors also didn't make it easy. Contenders included Arnaud Mattern, Aliaksandr Shylko, local favorite José Ignacio Aguilera, and Norberto López. Shylko, a former PSPC winner, finished in third place, earning €32,900.
The most dramatic moment of the tournament came in the final showdown. Calamusa held K s Q c against Liguccioni's A c J h. The flop A d J c T s gave him a straight. Despite two pairs, the Italian had the title within reach. The turn Q s built up tension, and the river J s changed everything as the Italian completed a full house, doubling his stack and getting back in the game.
The decisive moment came in the next clash of two pairs. This time, Calamusa with A c J h on the board A s 9 h 8 c J c had a stronger hand against his opponent's J d 8 d. The river 7 h didn't bring another twist, and the gold ring finally found its winner.
Final Table Results:
| Place | Player | Country | Prize |
| 1. | Pierre Calamusa | France | €77,000 |
| 2. | Michael Liguccioni | Italy | €49,400 |
| 3. | Aliaksandr Shylko | Belarus | €32,900 |
| 4. | Norberto López Rodríguez | Spain | €22,700 |
| 5. | Arnaud Mattern | France | €16,300 |
| 6. | José Ignacio Aguilera | Spain | €12,100 |
| 7. | Daniel Heredi | Hungary | €9,400 |
| 8. | Serafim Kovalevskiy | Russia | €7,600 |
| 9. | Alejandro Vázquez | USA | €6,445 |
The Most Personal Celebration After the Last Card
After his victory, Calamusa called his family. His emotional mother joined him in the casino to see his newly acquired ring. Later, his wife joined the celebration.
These moments gave the result a more personal dimension. After three entries and a dramatic finish, the Frenchman held not just another tournament triumph but his first WSOP Circuit ring along with hugs from his loved ones.
Sources: Poker-Red, PokerNews, PokerExclusive
