The Banco Casino Masters Main Event, now in its 43rd edition, is gearing up for the most crucial day of action, which could determine if the €250,000 guarantee will be met. Currently, the prize pool is €115,000 short, with 80 players having secured a spot in Day 2. Today offers three opportunities to advance, with a total of €7,800 in Chipleader Bonuses up for grabs. The first of three flights begins promptly at noon, followed by another at 6 PM and a late-night Turbo at 10 PM.
Banco Casino Masters Schedule - 17.1.2026
Friday featured two Main Event Masters flights, drawing 361 entries, paving the way for 36 potential champions to advance to the second day. Chipleader Bonuses totaling €5,200 were distributed among six players.
Banco Casino Masters €250,000 GTD – 1E:
Entries: 274
Banco Casino Masters €250,000 GTD – 1F Turbo:
Entries: 87
As usual, the Highroller took place, boasting a €20,000 guarantee with a €550 buy-in. Thanks to 63 entries, the guarantee was easily surpassed, allowing top players to share €29,925. Alexandr Resko from the Czech Republic clinched victory after a 3-way deal, securing a trophy and a €7,139 cash prize. Congratulations!
Banco Casino Masters HIGHROLLER:
| # | Name | Payout |
| 1. | Alexandr Resko | €7,139 |
| 2. | Rostyslav Sabishchenko | €6,796 |
| 3. | Wojciech Przemyslaw Jarco | €6,040 |
| 4. | Vitallii Shcherba | €3,100 |
| 5. | Patrik Ciklamini | €2,400 |
| 6. | Bogdan Alin Pop | €1,850 |
| 7. | Miro Niclas Pugge | €1,450 |
| 8. | Peter Jesko | €1,150 |
Yesterday also saw the second opening day of the PLO Masters, which registered 33 entries over nine levels. Out of them, 17 players advanced to today's final day. The €20,000 guarantee is still €8,000 short, but registration remains open for the first three levels of the final day, which starts at 3 PM. We will crown a champion in this exciting four-card game today.
PLO Masters 1B:
