This year's WSOP Europe has already reached its second half, and today we will crown the winners of both the seventh and eighth spectacular bracelets. The seventh will be awarded in the final of the €550 NLH Colossus event, which during its initial flights attracted a total of 2,765 entries. This pushed the prize pool to a staggering €1,292,637, from which the most substantial portions will be handed out today.
Following the initial flights, 331 survivors returned to Day 2. The pace of eliminations was relentless, with the bubble bursting and early pay jumps dramatically thinning the field for today's compact final day. After the long and grueling Day 2, only a 23-player group remains, led into the final by German Felix Kretschmann.
Kretschmann patiently accumulated chips, eventually sealing a massive lead with 10,250,000 ahead of local player Miroslav Matula (6,310,000) and Poland's Marcin Kacprzak (5,360,000). Yet, lurking in the shadows is a fascinating mix of seasoned players: Spaniard Jose Gomez Casillas (5,150,000), Dutchman David Hu (4,915,000), WSOP champion Manig Loeser from Germany (4,305,000), and Romanian Marius Gicovanu (3,960,000).
The final day kicks off with blinds at 50k/100k/100k and an average stack of 30bb. While each finalist is guaranteed a payout of €5,500, the stakes are much higher with the championship title, precious bracelet, and €158,350 reward awaiting the best of the best. Who will it be?
Complete list of WSOPE Colossus finalists:
| # | Name | Country | Chipcount | BBs |
| 1 | Felix Florian Kretschmann | Germany | 10,250,000 | 102.5 |
| 2 | Miroslav Matula | Czech Republic | 6,310,000 | 63.1 |
| 3 | Marcin Kacprzak | Poland | 5,360,000 | 53.6 |
| 4 | Jose Juan Gomez Casillas | Mexico | 5,150,000 | 51.5 |
| 5 | David Jing Zhon Hu | Netherlands | 4,915,000 | 49.15 |
| 6 | Manig Loeser | Germany | 4,305,000 | 43.05 |
| 7 | Marius Alexandru Gicovanu | Romania | 3,960,000 | 39.6 |
| 8 | Villiel Kordonskiy | Israel | 3,520,000 | 35.2 |
| 9 | Rifat Palevic | Sweden | 2,785,000 | 27.85 |
| 10 | Gabriel Dobromir Rymar | Poland | 2,510,000 | 25.1 |
| 11 | Ivan Fedor | Slovakia | 2,155,000 | 21.55 |
| 12 | Alexandru Alin Izuric | Romania | 2,090,000 | 20.9 |
| 13 | Lulei Hu | China | 2,075,000 | 20.75 |
| 14 | Josef Franz Obermeier | Germany | 1,900,000 | 19 |
| 15 | Huseyin Selcuk | Turkey | 1,875,000 | 18.75 |
| 16 | Claudio Daffina | Italy | 1,835,000 | 18.35 |
| 17 | Juan Velasco Farre | Spain | 1,785,000 | 17.85 |
| 18 | Sergiu Cornea | Romania | 1,780,000 | 17.8 |
| 19 | Petre Daniel Anghel | Romania | 1,020,000 | 10.2 |
| 20 | Tomas Chrobak | Czech Republic | 965,000 | 9.65 |
| 21 | David Nemes | Hungary | 935,000 | 9.35 |
| 22 | Rabea Nweisri | Libya | 780,000 | 7.8 |
| 23 | Ducardo Uebedelt | Germany | 625,000 | 6.25 |
Today We'll Also Crown the Four-Card Champion
Alongside the NLH Colossus final day, the €5k PLO event final is also on today's schedule, with 200 entries creating a million-euro prize pool. Here, 31 players have advanced to the final, led by Italian pro Dario Alioto. Well-known names like Shaun Deeb, Zdeněk Žížka, Salih Atac, and Patrik Jaroš are still in the mix. The final kicks off at 2:00 PM.
Sources: Kings-Resort, PokerNews
