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EPT Paris 2026: Wins for Ladva, Astedt, and Dvoress
- Ottomar Ladva wins €970,920 in €100K Super High Roller.
- Niklas Astedt dominates €50K Super High Roller Second Chance.
- €5,300 Main Event ongoing with €7M+ prize pool.
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The 2026 EPT Paris crowned champions like Ottomar Ladva and Niklas Astedt amid record-breaking participation. Featuring a €7 million Main Event prize pool and high-stakes Mystery Bounty action, the festival reinforced Paris as a premier destination for elite live poker.
The 2026 PokerStars EPT Paris festival has solidified its reputation as a crown jewel of the European live circuit. This year's stop delivered intense high-stakes action, massive player turnouts, and multi-million euro prize pools across several marquee events.
From seasoned veterans to rising stars, the winners' circle at the Hyatt Regency Paris Étoile showcased the very best of global poker talent.
High Roller Results: Dominance in the Capital
The high-stakes schedule saw some of the most respected names in the game battle for six-figure scores.Ottomar Ladva secured the most significant payout of the series so far by outlasting a field of world-class professionals.
Meanwhile, online legend Niklas Astedt translated his digital dominance to the live arena, and Kayhan Mokri proved his four-card mastery in the Pot Limit Omaha high-buy-in event.
Mid-Stakes Success and Open Event Highlights
The festival offered plenty of variety for those looking for a diverse tournament line-up. The Mystery Bounty format continued to be a fan favorite, blending traditional tournament strategy with the thrill of high-value random prizes.
- €10,200 Mystery Bounty: Bulgaria’s Boris Angelov took home the trophy and €97,100 after a grueling multi-day grind.
- €2,700 PokerStars Open High Roller: British pro Mathew Frankland emerged victorious against a tough international field.
- €1,650 PokerStars Open Main Event: Patrik Demus captured the title, highlighting the accessibility and deep participation levels of the Paris schedule.
|
Event |
Winner | Top Prize |
|---|---|---|
| €100,000 Super High Roller | Ottomar Ladva | € 9,70,920 |
| €50,000 SHR Second Chance | Niklas Astedt | € 6,25,600 |
| €25,000 PLO High Roller | Kayhan Mokri | € 3,14,780 |
| €25,000 SHR Warm Up | Daniel Dvoress | € 2,86,040 |
EPT Main Event and Mystery Bounty Updates
As the festival approaches its conclusion, all eyes are on the flagship events. The €5,300 EPT Main Event smashed expectations with 1,474 entries, creating a staggering prize pool of €7,075,200. With only 48 players returning for Day 4, the race for the life-changing first-place prize is heating up.
Additionally, the €3,250 EPT Mystery Bounty is down to its final 15 players. With a total prize pool of €1,470,160, the remaining contenders are eyeing both the championship trophy and the remaining high-value bounty envelopes.
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