A Champion Will Be Crowned Today
With 1,195 total entries, this year’s Main Event became the second-largest in EPT Monte Carlo history. And now, only six players remain standing. Each has secured a minimum payout of €199,750, but only one will walk away with €1,000,000 and the prestigious golden EPT trophy.
Final table payouts:
| # | Price (€) |
| 1. | 1.000.000 |
| 2. | 615.000 |
| 3. | 439.200 |
| 4. | 337.900 |
| 5. | 259.900 |
| 6. | 199.750 |
Day 5 saw the return of the final 18 contenders, led by Russia’s Aleksandr Shevliakov, who maintained his strong run and brings the second-biggest stack of 7,250,000 (60 BB) into the finale. However, it’s Boris Angelov who topped the leaderboard, bagging 8,400,000 (70 BB) and once again putting himself in prime position for the title.
Exactly one year ago, Angelov was at this same table, where he fell short after a grueling six-hour heads-up battle against Derk van Luijk. Now, he has a second chance—and possibly his best yet—to rewrite that ending. “It’s crazy. Statistically, this shouldn’t be happening—but here I am, ready,” Angelov said after Day 5.
Who’s Joining Him in the Final?
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Aleksandr Shevliakov (Russia): A composed and consistent performer, Shevliakov is no stranger to big stages, including a runner-up finish at the EPT Paris High Roller
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Mariusz Golinski (Poland): A technically sharp WSOP Europe finalist with deep runs in multiple high-stakes events across Europe
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Jamil Wakil (Canada): High roller regular with a 6th place finish at PCA 2023; he’ll be looking to improve on that result today
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Enrico Coppola (Italy): A businessman with a passion for poker, Coppola enjoys challenging the pros and brings unpredictable flair to the table
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Khossein Kokhestani (Ukraine): A dentist turned rising poker force, Kokhestani made his breakthrough last year and could spring a major surprise
Final Table Chip Counts:
| # | Player | Country | Chips | BB |
| 1 | Boris Angelov | Bulgaria | 8,400,000 | 70 |
| 2 | Aleksandr Shevliakov | Russia | 7,250,000 | 60 |
| 3 | Mariusz Golinski | Poland | 6,495,000 | 54 |
| 4 | Jamil Wakil | Canada | 4,975,000 | 41 |
| 5 | Enrico Coppola | Italy | 4,715,000 | 39 |
| 6 | Khossein Kokhestani | Ukraine | 3,860,000 | 32 |
The cards are back in the air at 12:30 p.m. local time, and starting from 1:00 p.m., fans can follow the action via our Live Stream on SpadePokerTV. Who’s your pick to win the most prestigious title on the European circuit?
EPT High Roller: Final 12 Left
Meanwhile, the EPT High Roller event also made history as a second biggest with 226 entries, generating a prize pool of €5,426,260. Only the top 31 players made the money, and just 12 remain to fight for the top prize of €1,146,000. Leading the way is Argentine pro Nacho Barbero.
| # | Player | Country | Chips |
| 1 | Jose Barbero | Argentina | 1.970.000 |
| 2 | Pedro Chaves | Brazil | 1.935.000 |
| 3 | Mathew Frankland | England | 1.930.000 |
| 4 | Patrik Jaros | Czech Republic | 1.600.000 |
| 5 | Thomas Santerne | France | 1.430.000 |
| 6 | Alisson Piekazewicz | Brazil | 750.000 |
| 7 | Aliaksei Boika | Slovenia | 490.000 |
| 8 | Joao Simao | Brazil | 420.000 |
| 9 | Saar Wilf | Israel | 325.000 |
| 10 | Arsenii Karmatckii | Russia | 265.000 |
| 11 | Roberto Gomez | England | 190.000 |
| 12 | Santosh Suvarna | India | 140.000 |
Sources: PokerNews, PSLive, Flickr