Daniel Dvoress Shines at EPT Paris 2026

The Warm Up serves as a critical barometer for the Super High Roller and Main Event stages. This year, the tournament attracted a diverse cohort of bankroll players, highlighting the immense depth of talent currently touring the European festival circuit.

Dvoress’s victory provides a focal point for the early stages of the series, proving that even the "warm up" events carry significant prestige and competitive weight.

PokerStars officials designed the high roller structures to strike a delicate balance. The goal is to provide robust prize pools while maintaining a framework that encourages deep, technical play. This strategy ensures that:

• Seasoned pros have the space for high-level maneuvers.
• The high buy-in entry points remain attractive to the world's top-tier talent.
• The tournament serves as a legitimate test of skill before the Main Event.