The Main Event of the Israeli Federation Cup, held at Banco Bratislava, kicked off impressively. The guaranteed quarter-million prize pool is nearing completion, with 530 entries paid for as of yesterday's game day. The most competitive days are yet to come. Today, you can look forward to three Main Event flights at 12:00 PM, 5:00 PM, and 10:00 PM.
Thursday at Banco Bratislava featured two flights of the Main Event, which boasts a €250,000 guarantee with a €200 buy-in. First up was Flight 1C, where players produced 237 entries, followed by the evening Turbo with another 101 entries. A total of 33 players have secured their spots in Day 2.
Israeli Federation Cup Main Event €250,000 GTD – 1C:
Entries: 237
Israeli Federation Cup Main Event €250,000 GTD – 1D Turbo:
Entries: 101
Aside from the main event, the PLO Championship finale also took place on Thursday, with registration open for three levels into the final day. The entry count reached 78, surpassing the guarantee, resulting in a prize pool of €14,820. The PLO Championship crown went to the "unstoppable" Maksym Ronshyn, who, as a new Masters champion, triumphed in this event, taking home €3,833. Congratulations!
IFC Pot Limit Omaha Championship:
| # | Name | Payout |
| 1. | Ronshyn Maksym | 3,833 € |
| 2. | Kokompelis Asterios | 2,871 € |
| 3. | Hadaya Eshed Esh | 2,766 € |
| 4. | Harari Daniel Meir | 1,525 € |
| 5. | Algamiz Hiam | 1,185 € |
| 6. | Dokker Amit | 920 € |
| 7. | Weinstein Shaul | 725 € |
| 8. | Kechagias Athanasios | 565 € |
| 9. | Mata Luis Alejandro | 430 € |
Yesterday, the High Roller event also began, boasting a €20,000 guarantee and a €450 + €50 buy-in. The starting stack is worth 100,000 chips, with players buying in 96 times during yesterday's play. At this moment, the prize pool has already exceeded €41,000 and registration remains open for three more levels. Who will be crowned the champion?
