The Winter Polish Poker Cup and its Main Event, held at Banco Bratislava, have shattered a European record. A staggering 3,839 entries were recorded in the Mystery Bounty tournament, pushing the prize pool to an impressive €489,472. This prize pool was split evenly, with half going to prize money and the other half to mystery bounty rewards. Thanks to overwhelming interest, the top bounty prize reached an incredible €41,000!
Today marks the final showdown of the Main Event of the Winter Polish Poker Cup. At 14:00, the final table of nine players will sit down to compete for a grand prize of €42,796. You can catch all the action live on our website, with the livestream starting at 14:30.
Day 2 kicked off at 14:00 with 379 players advancing. From the start, players had the chance to win the top bounty prize worth a handsome €41,000. This prize was eventually claimed by Piotr Kolenda from Poland, who practically clinched first place with it. Congratulations, Piotr!
After intense battles on Day 2, the final table was set at 3:30 AM, with Jan Jacek Wieczorek from Poland emerging as the chipleader. He managed to amass a stack of 34.4 million chips. Local representative Patrik Demjančík remains in the game, currently seventh with a stack of 12.5 million chips. Vitalii Shcherba, holding 19.5 million chips, sits in third place and is also in contention for the title. The future champion will receive a coveted trophy and a prize of €42,796. Who will take it home?
WPPC Main Event Final Table:
WPPC Main Event Final Table Payout:
| # | Payout |
| 1. | €42,796 |
| 2. | €28,725 |
| 3. | €19,140 |
| 4. | €12,835 |
| 5. | €9,905 |
| 6. | €7,490 |
| 7. | €5,090 |
| 8. | €3,320 |
| 9. | €2,580 |
Smoothly following the WPPC, today launches The Festival Winter Edition – Special (February 23 – March 1), a unique poker concept celebrated for its broadest mix of games and formats in Europe. With RAZZ, HORSE, PLO, Sviten, 8-Game, and exclusive mixes, this festival is a must for anyone passionate about diversity, fun, and an exceptional atmosphere. The main event comes with a €550 buy-in, and over 200 qualifiers are already registered.
Find the full tournament schedule here.
March kicks off with the 25th anniversary of the Norwegian Championships, coming back in grand style after last year's major success. A massive turnout of Norwegian players is expected for this beloved event, one of the largest national poker festivals in Europe. The jubilee edition is set to attract hundreds of enthusiastic players ready to bring the action to every table. The schedule includes an open Main Event at the Poker North Masters, guaranteeing €300,000 for a €400 buy-in.
Find the full tournament schedule here.
