One of the most anticipated poker tournaments of the year, the €5,300 EPT Main Event Barcelona 2026, is moving into its second phase at the Catalan Casino Barcelona. After two initial starting days, the tournament saw an impressive 1,684 entries, and the prize pool has reached a massive €8,217,750. These numbers aren't final yet, as late registration remains open until the start of the second day of play.
Day 2 will see 535 players continuing their quest, with Ireland's Michael Dwyer leading the pack. Behind him, some renowned names in the poker world are in hot pursuit. We’ll be watching PokerStars ambassador Dario Sammartino and former EPT champions like Sebastian Malec and Slovak legend Jan Bendik still in the hunt for the title.
Last year's winner, Thomas Eychenne, is also attempting to defend his title but faces a daunting comeback with a stack of just 14,500 chips. Popular German streamer Felix "xflixx" Schneiders faces even greater challenges, beginning the day with a microstack of only 1,500 chips.
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Current Top 10 Players Before Day 2 in Event #31: €5,300 EPT Main Event
|
Rank |
Player |
Country |
Stack |
|
1. |
Michael Dwyer |
Ireland |
363,500 |
|
2. |
Matteo Cecchetti |
Italy |
345,000 |
|
3. |
Mark Teltscher |
United Kingdom |
324,000 |
|
4. |
Bharath Janardhan |
India |
321,000 |
|
5. |
Davide Marchi |
Italy |
303,000 |
|
6. |
Oliver Wulf |
Germany |
294,500 |
|
7. |
Andrija Cvetkovic |
Croatia |
287,500 |
|
8. |
Eros Calderone |
Italy |
282,000 |
|
9. |
Bartlomiej Kijak |
Poland |
280,500 |
|
10. |
Yurii Zabrodotskyi |
Ukraine |
278,000 |
Sources: PS Live, YouTube