Carucci Dominates with a Comeback in Record-Breaking Main Event at WSOP Circuit Marrakech

The WSOP Circuit Marrakech event achieved historic success as the 16,000 MAD (€1,500) Main Event attracted a record 1,694 entries, creating a prize pool of 23,039,000 MAD (approximately €2,145,000). The three-day tournament culminated in a final day at the Es Saadi Marrakech Resort, where competitors vied not only for substantial monetary prizes but also the prestigious WSOP Circuit gold ring and a €5,000 package for the WSOP Paradise 2026.

The final day with the last 24 players was live-streamed on YouTube, allowing viewers to witness dramatic shifts in leadership and one of the most thrilling conclusions of the event. The crucial phases of the tournament can also be watched on replay:

Exciting Progression and the Lucky Hand of the Winner
 

The final day was marked by constant twists and turns. The chiplead swapped between several players, including Raul, Turlough McHugh, and Malcolm Franchi. Sandro Carucci, who started the final table as one of the short stacks, faced multiple elimination threats on his way to the title.

A pivotal moment occurred during three-handed play. Carucci faced an all-in from McHugh while holding 7 s 4 s with a flush on the board J c J h 2 s K s T s. After a few minutes, he decided to call and revealed McHugh's unsuccessful bluff with A s 7 h. This hand propelled Carucci to the top and significantly shifted the finale's dynamics.

McHugh only lasted a few more hands, leading to a heads-up clash between Carucci and Malcolm Franchi. The final encounter lasted just two hands. In the decisive hand, Carucci held A c 6 h, while Franchi had A s 9 d. The Frenchman went all-in pre-flop, and the Swiss decided to call. The flop A h J d 6 c gave Sandro two pairs, and after a safe turn 7 h and river 4 c, it was all over. Carucci became the WSOP Circuit Marrakech champion, taking home 3,000,000 MAD (approximately €279,000).

The winner admitted post-tournament, with a smile, that a stroke of luck was essential, while emphasizing that this victory marked the culmination of several years of effort since transitioning to nearly professional poker play.

Source: WSOP, PokerNews, YouTube