A new European record was set during the Winter Polish Poker Cup at Banco Bratislava. The Main Event in the Mystery Bounty format went down in history as the largest Mystery Bounty tournament in Europe, thanks to its 3,839 entries. Yesterday featured the final battles for the championship title, which you could follow live on our website.
The final day saw nine players compete, led by chipleader Jacek Jan Wieczorek with a stack of 34.4 million. Among the contenders were Vitalii Shcherba and Patrik Demjančík, both aiming for the top spots. On the final day, players had guaranteed payouts of €2,580, but the main prize awaited the winner at €42,796.
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After several hours, the heads-up came down to Demjančík and Shcherba, with Demjančík holding a slight chip lead. Shcherba managed to turn the tables, ultimately clinching the championship title of the record-breaking Main Event of the Winter Polish Poker Cup. He turned a €150 investment into the title and the associated €42,796 reward. Additionally, he secured bounties totaling €3,455. Congratulations!
WPPC Main Event Result:
| # | Name | Payout |
| 1. | Shcherba Vitalii | €42,796 + €3,455 bounty |
| 2. | Demjančík Patrik | €28,725 + €4,360 bounty |
| 3. | Chmiel Jaroslaw | €19,140 + €1,485 bounty |
| 4. | Matus Tomas | €12,835 + €1,060 bounty |
| 5. | Falkowski Jaroslaw Kamil | €9,905 + €7,514 bounty |
| 6. | Wieczorek Jacek Jan | €7,490 + €950 bounty |
| 7. | Zaric Igor | €5,090 + €2,290 bounty |
| 8. | Kelly John | €3,320 + €7,939 bounty |
| 9. | Wierzbowski Piotr Jan | €2,580 + €1,275 bounty |
The Festival Winter Edition also kicked off yesterday (February 23rd – March 1st). This unique poker concept is renowned for offering the widest mix of games and formats in Europe. RAZZ, HORSES, PLO, Sviten, 8-Game, and exclusive mixes make this festival a must-attend for anyone who loves variety, fun, and an exceptional atmosphere. The most diverse schedule of 2026 is here, and you can enjoy great tournaments or cash games with players from around the world.
