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BCPoker Turns Up the Heat: 200% Rakeback Rush and Daily PLO Leaderboards Bring Fresh Value to the Tables

BCPoker is not slowing down. After launching its dedicated desktop client and pushing harder into cash-game value, the room is now giving grinders two new reasons to log in, fire up the tables and chase extra rewards. The latest promotion package combines a limited-time 200% Rakeback Rush with a brand-new PLO Daily Sprint, creating a sharp value window for players who want more from their regular sessions.

EPT Barcelona: Thomas Eychenne Dominates Again with an Incredible Double

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EPT Barcelona: Thomas Eychenne Dominates Again with an Incredible Double

French poker professional Thomas Eychenne has achieved something extraordinary. Exactly one year after his triumph at the prestigious EPT Main Event at the same venue, he remains unmatched in the massive €2,700 PS Open High Roller. Once again, he displayed absolute dominance, taking home the coveted trophy and a prize of €589,395.

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Boris Zeleny Leads as Chipleader at the Final Table of the Summer Polish Poker Cup, €82,678 Awaits the Winner

Today, the new champion of the Main Event at the Summer Polish Poker Cup will be crowned, with the prize pool exceeding €500,000. Only nine players remain in contention for the title and a prize of €82,678. Home favorite Boris Zeleny is leading as the monster chipleader.

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Mihai Trofim Leads Final Six at WPT Cyprus Championship

After three days of intense competition, the WPT Cyprus Championship has reached its thrilling finale, with only six finalists remaining. From the position of chipleader, Mihai Trofim commands the field.

STREAM: €2,700 PS Open HIGH ROLLER - FINAL DAY | EPT Barcelona

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STREAM: €2,700 PS Open HIGH ROLLER - FINAL DAY | EPT Barcelona

The EPT Barcelona 2026 festival reaches its climax today with the thrilling conclusion of the €2,700 PS Open High Roller. The event drew an impressive 1,551 entries, which pushed the total prize pool to a hefty €3,761,175. Only 14 finalists remain in the hunt for the coveted title and the top prize of €589,395.

The spotlight is on local hero Thomas Eychenne from France. The 2025 EPT Barcelona Main Event champion enters the final as the chipleader, aiming for his second major career title.

Among the biggest stars on this final day are British pro Scott Margereson, renowned Czech player Zdeněk Žiška, and the last woman standing, Marte Sandberg from Norway.

Don't miss this exciting showdown filled with top-notch poker action!

Current Standings Before the Final Day of Event #27: €2,700 PokerStars Open High Roller

Rank	Player	Country	Stack
1.	Thomas Eychenne	France	7,100,000
2.	Marwan Walid Salamoun	Lebanon	7,050,000
3.	Virgile Turchi	France	5,850,000
4.	Christian Kaufmann	Switzerland	3,625,000
5.	Lars Tungel	Sweden	3,225,000
6.	Scott Margereson	United Kingdom	2,650,000
7.	David Djian	France	2,325,000
8.	Anatoly Korochenskiy	Russia	1,950,000
9.	Zdeněk Žiška	Czech Republic	1,825,000
10.	Damien Gayer	France	1,650,000
11.	Marte Sandberg	Norway	1,550,000
12.	Maxim Ventura	Spain	1,500,000
13.	Hak-Hyun Lee	Sweden	1,500,000
14.	Gilles Simon	Netherlands	485,000

Rank	Prize
1st place	€589,395
2nd place	€371,000
3rd place	€265,440
4th place	€204,120
5th place	€156,700
6th place	€120,040
7th place	€92,540
8th place	€70,400
9th place	€54,160
10th place	€41,680
11th place	€41,680
12th place	€34,720
13th place	€34,720
14th place	€28,920

Sources: PS Live, YouTube

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EPT Barcelona: Wheeler Wins PS Open Main Event, EPT Main Event Kicks Off

The prestigious European Poker Tour (EPT) Barcelona 2026 festival has kicked off its Main Event, once again drawing poker elites and enthusiastic recreational players to Casino Barcelona. Meanwhile, we've witnessed American pro Jason Wheeler's triumph in the massive PS Open Main Event and the fierce competition among the elite in the high rollers.

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Main Event Prizepool Breaks Half a Million, High Roller Dominated by Menno De Velde

The record-breaking summer edition of the Summer Polish Poker Cup saw an astounding 4,013 entries in the Main Event, surpassing the half-million euro mark. Yesterday's livestream also unveiled the High Roller winner, with Andrej Desset securing sixth place.

STREAM: $3,500 WPT Cyprus Championship - Day 3

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STREAM: $3,500 WPT Cyprus Championship - Day 3

Only 45 players remain in the hunt for victory in the $3,500 WPT Cyprus Championship. Today, they will take their seats with a clear objective: to secure a spot at the final table. With a total of 520 entries, players are competing for shares of the guaranteed $2,000,000 prize pool.

Leading the pack is German chipleader Niko Koop, closely followed by Sergiu Cornea. However, other dangerous contenders like Weiran Pu (1,185,000) and Hossein Ensan (550,000) are also in the mix.

Current Top 10 Player Standings After Day 2:

Rank	Player	Stack
1.	Niko Koop	1,750,000
2.	Sergiu Cornea	1,720,000
3.	Anatoly Suvorov	1,400,000
4.	Weiran Pu	1,185,000
5.	Ara Melkistian	1,170,000
6.	Ido Fine	1,040,000
7.	Ahmad Abdelhadi	925,000
8.	Mehdi Yazdanpanah	920,000
9.	Ali Moein	900,000
10.	Rayan El Jawhari	865,000

The future champion will not only take home an exclusive trophy but also a $368,900 prize. Additionally, the first-place prize includes a $10,400 entry into the prestigious WPT World Championship at Wynn Las Vegas.

Position	Prize
1st place	$368,900*
2nd place	$238,000
3rd place	$175,000
4th place	$130,000
5th place	$97,000
6th place	$73,000
7th place	$56,500
8th place	$44,000
9th – 10th place	$36,000
11th – 12th place	$30,000
13th – 15th place	$25,000
16th – 19th place	$21,200
20th – 23rd place	$17,800
24th – 31st place	$15,000
32nd – 39th place	$12,600
40th – 45th place	$10,600

Sources: WPT, YouTube

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Niko Koop Leads WPT Cyprus Championship as 45 Players Remain

The prestigious World Poker Tour (WPT) series in Cyprus has reached its critical phase after the second day, with only 45 players left in the hunt for the coveted title. German player Niko Koop has risen to the top of the leaderboard, currently in the best position to claim the main prize of $368,900.

Legends of the Poker Hall of Fame XVII: Doyle 'The Godfather of Poker' Brunson

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Legends of the Poker Hall of Fame XVII: Doyle 'The Godfather of Poker' Brunson

Imagine a life that sounds like a far-fetched Hollywood script: a man who survived terminal cancer, faced murderers in the backrooms of Texas bars, and became the face of a game he helped bring into the limelight of TV cameras. Doyle Brunson, known as 'The Godfather of Poker', was not just a player, but an architect of modern professional poker, and his story is the chronicle of the game itself.

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EPT Barcelona: Tom Fuchs Triumphs Over Mokri in the €100K Super High Roller Heads-Up

The prestigious €100K Super High Roller at EPT Barcelona 2026 came with unexpected twists and a remarkably swift resolution. Although initially planned as a three-day marathon, with its climax meant to feature on an official televised livestream, the new champion was crowned during the second day of play. The victory goes to German player Tom Fuchs.

Highlights | Summer Polish Poker Cup High Roller (Final table)

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Highlights | Summer Polish Poker Cup High Roller (Final table)

Watch the best hands, biggest pots, dramatic all-ins and key final-table moments from the Summer Polish Poker Cup High Roller at Banco Casino Bratislava. The High Roller became one of the standout events of the festival, smashing its 40.000€ guarantee and creating a massive 75.264€ prize pool after 224 entries. The final table brought an international lineup, major pressure spots, crucial all-ins and several dramatic twists on the way to crowning the new High Roller champion.