The Main Event of the 43rd edition of Banco Casino Masters, which attracted a total of 1,563 entries, had its grand finale yesterday, featuring the last 16 players battling for the champion's title and the accompanying reward of €32,653. You had the chance to watch the clash of the best live, thanks to our website's livestream.
The final day started with these 16 contenders who gave it their all from the get-go. The smallest prize in the final was €1,295, eventually claimed by local Martin Zacharovský. After a few hours, the final table was set, led by Maksym Ronshyn from Ukraine with a stack exceeding 10 million chips.
Among the locals, Michal Náhlik came closest to the title, finishing fifth and pocketing €8,340. Hungarian player Jovana Keliacki earned the bronze medal, impressively climbing up from a short stack and taking home €14,265.
In the heads-up duel, Maksym Ronshyn and Rabie Dib agreed on a deal, with €5,000 still in contention. Ultimately, Maksym Ronshyn, the chipleader of both the final day and the final table, emerged victorious, leaving Banco Bratislava with €29,776 and the title of the 43rd Banco Casino Masters champion. Congratulations!
Banco Casino Masters – Final Day:
| # | Name | Payout |
| 1. | Ronshyn Maksym | 29,776 € |
| 2. | Dib Rabie | 23,162 € |
| 3. | Keliacki Jovana | 14,265 € |
| 4. | Poluk Daniel Christopher | 10,520 € |
| 5. | Náhlik Michal | 8,340 € |
| 6. | Bachar Aloiz | 6,585 € |
| 7. | Pop Alin Bogdan | 5,255 € |
| 8. | Jukovic Gorazd | 4,175 € |
| 9. | Dorfman Efim | 3,345 € |
Right after the iconic MASTERS, Banco Bratislava, in collaboration with the oldest Israeli poker organization, introduces a promising new event – the ISRAELI FEDERATION CUP, featuring a prize pool exceeding €300,000. This collaboration forms a unique bridge between two thriving poker worlds, with the participation of over 400 Israeli players expected.
The festival's main attraction will be the Main Event with a guaranteed prize pool of €250,000 and an accessible buy-in of €200. This balance of buy-in and guarantee makes it one of the most enticing events in early 2026 across Europe. Alongside the festival, players can look forward to engaging in strong cash games, featuring high pots, an international mix of players, and generous bonuses.
