2026 PokerStars EPT Paris: Champions Crowned

mrinal-gujare
27 Feb 2026
Mrinal Gujare 27 Feb 2026
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  • OTTOMAR LADVAN won €970,920 at €100,000 Super High Roller.
  • Niklas Astedt shines in the €50,000 Second Chance, earning €625,600.
  • Paris remains a core hub for high-stakes poker with record participation.
EPT Paris 2026
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EPT Paris 2026 delivered major high roller victories, multi-million euro prize pools, and deep Mystery Bounty fields. Ottomar Ladva, Niklas Astedt, Daniel Dvoress and others headline a festival marked by elite competition and strong Main Event participation.

The 2026 PokerStars EPT Paris festival has delivered elite high-stakes drama, record prize pools, and standout performances across multiple marquee events. From Super High Rollers to Mystery Bounty showdowns, Paris once again confirmed its status as a premier European stop on the PokerStars live circuit.

High Roller Results at EPT Paris 2026

€100,000 EPT Super High Roller
  • Winner: Ottomar Ladva
  • Prize: €970,920
  • Runner-up: Punnat Punsri
Ladva captured the biggest payout of the series so far, navigating a stacked field of elite professionals to secure the title.

€50,000 Super High Roller Second Chance
  • Winner: Niklas Astedt
  • Prize: €625,600
  • Runner-up: Mikalai Vaskaboinikau
Astedt added another prestigious live title to his resume, dominating the Second Chance field in convincing fashion.

€25,000 PLO High Roller
  • Winner: Kayhan Mokri
  • Prize: €314,780
  • Runner-up: Sean Rafael
The Pot Limit Omaha specialist field produced aggressive four-card action, with Mokri sealing the victory after a tough final table.


€25,000 Super High Roller Warm Up
  • Winner: Daniel Dvoress
  • Prize: €286,040
  • Runner-up: Dimitar Danchev
Dvoress continued his strong European form, converting a high-caliber field into another major career cash.

Mid-Stakes and Open Event Highlights

€10,200 Mystery Bounty
  • Winner: Boris Angelov
  • Prize: €97,100
  • Runner-up: Dimitar Danchev
The Mystery Bounty format delivered volatility and strategic adjustments, rewarding Angelov after a deep multi-day run.

€2,700 PokerStars Open High Roller
  • Winner: Mathew Frankland
  • Runner-up: Igor Picone

The Open High Roller attracted a competitive international line-up, further strengthening the Paris schedule depth.

€1,650 PokerStars Open Main Event
  • Winner: Patrik Demus
  • Runner-up: Enzo Nicolas

The Open Main Event reinforced EPT Paris accessibility, drawing broad participation beyond traditional high roller circles.


Ongoing Marquee Events

€3,250 EPT Mystery Bounty
  • Prize Pool: €1,470,160
  • Entries: 782
  • Players Remaining: 15
With 15 contenders left, significant bounty payouts and final table positioning remain in play.

€5,300 EPT Main Event
  • Prize Pool: €7,075,200
  • Entries: 1,474
  • Players Remaining: 48

The flagship Main Event continues with 48 players battling for a share of over €7 million, setting up a pivotal Day 4 showdown.

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