Polish Poker Championship: Champion Awaits €145,225 Today, Svoboda Takes the Chiplead

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The Polish Poker Championship is a brand that, together with Banco Bratislava, brings increasingly bigger events each year. This event is loved by players worldwide, as evidenced by participation from over 50 countries. Poker enthusiasts created an astounding 7,740 entries, resulting in nearly a million euros to be distributed in prizes. Specifically, €986,850 will be shared among the top 763 players, who fought for a spot in the finals yesterday and will battle for the title today.

Once the payout structure was announced, it was clear the champion would walk away with a significant prize package. The Polish Poker Champion can transform a €150 investment into a stunning €145,225. We will meet the winner today during the final day, where the best 18 have advanced. We'll bring you live coverage from the final day starting at 3:30 PM on our website.

Day 2 of the Polish Poker Championship Main Event kicked off at 3:00 PM, with organizers expressing gratitude for the fantastic turnout. On the second day of play, 763 players aimed to break into the final eighteen, competing for the largest prizes. The battles of the second day continued almost until dawn, wrapping up around 5:00 AM, when we finalized the lineup for the final day. Leading the eighteen-player lineup is Czech representative Tomáš Svoboda, with a stack of over 35 million chips.

Payout Polish Poker Championship – Final Day

# Payout
1. 145,225 €
2. 90,400 €
3. 60,750 €
4. 44,475 €
5. 34,725 €
6. 27,375 €
7. 20,125 €
8. 14,875 €
9. 9,625 €
10-11. 6,125 €
12-13. 5,075 €
14-17. 4,400 €
18. 3,500 €

Other Thrilling Events

Following the spectacular Polish Poker Championship, the beloved The Festival 2025 takes the stage, featuring a Main Event with a €500,000 guarantee for a €550 buy-in. The fifth installment of The Festival at Banco Bratislava will push the limits once again, with 52 events awaiting participants. This diverse array of tournaments attracts players from all over the globe, and we're excited to see Bratislava become the epicenter of European poker once more.

The Festival Schedule

December will bring the Spanish Poker Festival with a guaranteed Main Event of €150,000. More than 200 players from the Iberian Peninsula will descend upon Bratislava.

The new year will kick off with the legendary Banco Casino Masters in its 43rd edition, offering a €250,000 guarantee for a €170 buy-in. What better way to start 2026 than as a Masters champion?