Arkun Turns the Finals Around to Seize the Main Event Title at EPSC

The tournament recorded 893 entries, which at the €250 buy-in fell short of the guaranteed prize pool. Nevertheless, the battle for the title was intense, stretching the final day into the early morning hours.

The concluding day, featuring 24 players, was entirely streamed on YouTube, where fans could enjoy the broadcast of the tournament's decisive phase, including the final table, key eliminations, and the conclusive showdown following an agreement between the final two players.

From Short Stack to Champion

Hüseyin Arkun claimed the Main Event title, despite starting the final as the second-shortest stack. He managed to stay in the game, and when the last six players remained, he secured a crucial double-up at the expense of Cristian Dumitra.

Arkun later surged to a commanding chipleader position against Dumitra in a classic coin flip—A d J d against T c T s—by hitting the necessary ace on the flop.

The heads-up duel came down to Hüseyin Arkun and Cristian Dumitra. Following a mutual agreement between the players, the tournament concluded with adjusted payouts, awarding the title to Hüseyin Arkun.

After the deal, Arkun took home €37,410, while Cristian Dumitra, benefiting from the agreement, pocketed €29,190 for his second-place finish. Arkun is a regular participant in tournaments at Rozvadov, and this marks his fifth title here since 2009.

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Sources: King’s Resort, YouTube