The Main Event climax can be watched live thanks to the final table livestream, featuring commentary and players' hole cards. The broadcast will be available on official YouTube and Twitch channels. The battle for the EPT Monte Carlo champion begins on Sunday, May 10 at 12:30 PM local time.
1. Bernhard Binder (Austria) – 7,250,000 chips (58 BB)
Binder dominated Day 5 and remains the chipleader for the second consecutive day, a position well-earned.
The Austrian is no stranger to closing big tournaments. He's the reigning champion of the WSOP Paradise Super Main Event 2025, where he pocketed an astronomical $10 million. In 2026, he also triumphed in the $125K event at Triton SHRS Jeju, winning over $2 million, making him a hot contender for yet another prestigious title.
2. Raul Mestre (Spain) – 4,525,000 chips (36 BB)
In second place is the well-known Spanish pro and member of PS Team Pro. Mestre enters the finale from a comfortable position. Moreover, this is his third time reaching the final table of an EPT Main Event, a wealth of experience that could play to his advantage.
3. Samuel Ju (Germany) – 4,000,000 chips (32 BB)
Ju was the only player who briefly snatched the chiplead from Binder during Day 5. Although he later lost the lead, he remains one of the most dangerous players at the table.
4. David Djian (France) – 3,625,000 chips (29 BB)
The French representative has already achieved a career milestone. By reaching the final table and securing a minimum payout of €99,450, Djian has surpassed his previous total career earnings.
5. Roman Stoica (Moldova) – 3,200,000 chips (26 BB)
Stoica is familiar with the feeling of holding an EPT trophy, having won the Mystery Bounty event at EPT Barcelona last year. To take home a bigger prize than in Barcelona, where he set a personal best, he needs to finish in the top three in Monte Carlo.
6. Oshri Lahmani (Israel) – 2,950,000 chips (24 BB)
Lahmani is still awaiting his first major victory but has proven capable of competing with the best. The Israeli player has reached the final tables at several WSOP and EPT events and remains in contention for the title.
7. Longmao Fan (China) – 2,475,000 chips (20 BB)
The Chinese poker representative enters with the second smallest stack and faces a tough challenge to stay in the game. Success could see him surpass the seven-figure mark in lifetime earnings. Currently, his earnings are around $620,000.
8. Jose Malpelli (France) – 2,300,000 chips (18 BB)
Malpelli is the most likely candidate to be the first out. With prior winnings totaling just under $10,000, he has already multiplied his career earnings tenfold. Despite being the least experienced finalist, his relaxed playstyle could pose challenges for opponents.
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