The Biggest The Hendon Mob Championship in History Crowns Its Champion—German Players Claim the Top Four Spots

The popular Festival Series kicked off its first stop of 2025 with a bang, joining forces with The Hendon Mob Championship and etching a new record in the process. Across six massive starting flights, the tournament attracted a staggering 2.417 entries—creating a prizepool of 304.542€, the biggest in the history of this series!

After the opening flights, 296 players sat down for a demanding and marathon final day, all guaranteed at least a mincash of 300€. But with a winner’s payout surpassing 50K, the stakes couldn’t have been higher. The battle for the trophy and the top prize raged for over 15 hours. Fans could follow every dramatic moment thanks to the event’s live stream, which you can rewatch here:

German Domination at the Final Table
 

German players were front and center in this record-shattering tournament, with five making it to the final table. In the end, they seized the top four spots, with Haik Tougu taking the crown—winning the event without an ICM deal and pocketing 51.000€ after a faultless performance.

This record-breaking event is a clear signal of intent from The Festival Series. Expectations are rising for the upcoming Main Event, which promises to draw a huge field. With a half-million euro guarantee, action is set to get underway in just a few days—and we’ll be there bringing you all the highlights!

Today’s Schedule
 

The Festival Rozvadov kicks off the new week with plenty of poker action—including the Short Deck event, the unique Sviten Special, and the multi-day NLH Mystery Bounty tournament, which continues today with Day 1B.

Sources – TheFestival, PokerPro, FB, KingsResort