Kisacikoglu Triumphs Over the Elite
The €50,000 Super High Roller Second Chance attracted a total of 41 entries, generating a massive €1,998,910 prize pool. Although Pavel Plesuv entered the final day as the chipleader, it was Turkey's top player, Orpen Kisacikoglu, who claimed victory. He earned the winner's trophy and a prize of €686,210 for his dominating performance.
Kisacikoglu celebrated his second EPT title, having previously triumphed in Monte Carlo with the €25K NLH in 2023.
In a dramatic heads-up, he defeated Brazilian player Kelvin Kerber, with six top contenders battling for a piece of the prize. The final table was packed with stars like Isaac Haxton, Alex Kulev, and Daniel Dvoress, underscoring the prestige of this event.
Results of the €50,000 Super High Roller Second Chance Final Table
|
Place |
Player |
Country |
Prize |
|
1. |
Orpen Kisacikoglu |
Turkey |
€686,210 |
|
2. |
Kelvin Kerber |
Brazil |
€447,500 |
|
3. |
Juan Pardo |
Spain |
€308,300 |
|
4. |
Alex Kulev |
Bulgaria |
€228,700 |
|
5. |
Daniel Dvoress |
Canada |
€179,000 |
|
6. |
Isaac Haxton |
USA |
€139,200 |
Thomas Eychenne on the Path to Historic Success in Main Event
The Main Event, with a €5,300 buy-in, saw a total of 1,011 entries, but only 48 competitors remain after the third day. Leading the pack is chipleader and EPT Barcelona 2025 Main Event champion Thomas Eychenne, holding a stack of 1,846,000 chips. Eychenne has a remarkable opportunity to secure his second title within a year.
To achieve this historic triumph, he must surpass other notable contenders like Mehdi Chaoui, Ognyan Dimov, and defending champion from 2024, Derk van Luijk, all positioned within the top 10. Every remaining player has already secured at least a €16,100 payout, but the ultimate prize of €825,000 remains the target.
Top 10 Chip Counts After Day 3 of EPT Monte Carlo 2026 Main Event:
|
Rank |
Player |
Country |
Stack |
|
1. |
Thomas Eychenne |
France |
1,846,000 |
|
2. |
Mehdi Chaoui |
Morocco |
1,686,000 |
|
3. |
Ognyan Dimov |
Bulgaria |
1,634,000 |
|
4. |
Raul Mestre |
Spain |
1,627,000 |
|
5. |
Leonard Maue |
Germany |
1,236,000 |
|
6. |
Stanislav Anufriiev |
Ukraine |
1,103,000 |
|
7. |
Boris Kolev |
Bulgaria |
1,058,000 |
|
8. |
Miroslav Rizov |
Bulgaria |
1,044,000 |
|
9. |
Derk van Luijk |
Netherlands |
963,000 |
|
10. |
Longmao Fan |
China |
935,000 |
Alisson Piekazewicz's Victorious Return After a Year
Another star-studded High Roller event was the €25,000 buy-in Event #41. A challenging field of 37 entries created a total prize pool of €888,370. Brazilian Alisson Piekazewicz claimed victory after a final heads-up against Canadian Jamil Wakil.
Piekazewicz took home €284,545 for his triumph. Celebrating his second title in Monte Carlo, he has earned his only two EPT titles here.
Juan Pardo appeared again at the final table, replicating his third-place finish in the €50K SHR, confirming his stellar form in Monaco.
Results of the €25,000 NLH Final Table
|
Place |
Player |
Country |
Prize |
|
1. |
Alisson Piekazewicz |
Brazil |
€284,545 |
|
2. |
Jamil Wakil |
Canada |
€270,625 |
|
3. |
Juan Pardo |
Spain |
€144,400 |
|
4. |
Siarhei Ahapau |
Belarus |
€104,400 |
|
5. |
Mikalai Vaskaboinikau |
Latvia |
€84,400 |
Sources: PS Live, Flickr
