WSOPC Cyprus: Bulgarian Mustafov Secures Third Ring as Main Event Breaks Records!

Record-Breaking Main Event Surpasses $5 Million Prize Pool – Day 2 Kicks Off!
 

The highlight of the WSOP Super Circuit Cyprus is Event #10: $5,300 No Limit Hold'em – WSOPC Main Event, which today concludes its initial flights and transitions into Day 2, where survivors from the opening days come together.

This tournament, with its $5 million guaranteed prize pool, has exceeded organizers' expectations. By the fourth of five flights, it was clear that the guarantee had been surpassed, promising even bigger rewards for players. In terms of the prize pool, this marks a record-breaking Main Event in the history of live WSOPC tournaments.

Late registration remains open at the start of Day 2 (until the end of Level 14), and the total number of participants, prize pool, and winner's reward will be unveiled after today's action. Poker fans can watch the event live via the official WSOP YouTube channel, which will broadcast the entire Main Event.

Fahredin Mustafov Scores Third WSOPC Ring
 

Event #11: $26,000 No Limit Hold'em – Super High Roller attracted an exclusive yet small field with only 22 entries. This meant that just the top four players would make it to the money.

Claiming the title, the $217,000 prize, and his third WSOPC ring was Fahredin Mustafov from Bulgaria. Mustafov reaffirmed his status among the region's elite players, pushing his career earnings past the $10 million mark with this victory.

The Bulgarian success was further highlighted by Ognyan Dimov, who finished fourth. Dimov secured his first ring just two days earlier in the Mystery Bounty and came close to snagging a second during this series, settling instead for a $74,000 payout.

Bernard Larabi from Hungary took second place, while seasoned Belarusian player Mikalai Vaskaboinikau finished third.

Kirill Shcherbakov Claims Series' Biggest Win Yet
 

Russian pro Kirill Shcherbakov triumphed in the prestigious Event #9: $10,400 No Limit Hold'em High Roller, drawing 180 entries and securing the series' largest prize to date.

For his victory, Shcherbakov took home $410,000, a gold WSOPC ring, and a $5,000 WSOP Paradise package. He overcame Italian Italo Palao Modena in heads-up play, who nonetheless celebrated his career-best result, increasing his record earnings by over $200,000. Veteran British player Yiannis Liperis took third place.

Russian Dominance Continues: Aleksandr Razinkov Wins Deepstack NLH
 

The WSOP Super Circuit Cyprus also featured another exciting tournament — Event #8: $1,650 No Limit Hold'em Deepstack, attracting 541 entries. After the final day, Aleksandr Razinkov from Russia clinched victory, taking home $150,000 and a gold WSOPC ring. This win highlights Russian dominance, making Razinkov the fourth Russian to win a ring at the event.

Levente Szabo from Hungary finished second, nearly matching his record live tournament earnings, achieving a six-figure win for only the second time in his career. Experienced Dutch player Tobias Peters, a two-time WSOP ring winner and recent two-time WSOP bracelet champion from the WSOPE in Rozvadov last month, took third place.

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