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EPT Paris 2026: Title Winners and Record Prize Pools
- Ottomar Ladva wins nearly €1M at EPT Paris 2026.
- €7M Main Event prize pool sets a new record.
- Mystery Bounty formats remain fan favorites.
Jules Pochy/Rational Intellectual Holdings Ltd.
The 2026 EPT Paris festival crowned major champions like Ottomar Ladva and Niklas Astedt. Featuring a massive €7 million Main Event prize pool and elite high roller action, the series continues to set records for PokerStars in the French capital.
The 2026 PokerStars EPT Paris festival has concluded its high-stakes phase, delivering massive payouts and historic performances.
From the prestige of the Super High Roller events to the high-energy Mystery Bounty fields, the French capital remains a vital stop for the global poker elite.
With multi-million euro prize pools and a deep talent line-up, this year's series showcased the growing popularity of live tournament poker in Europe.
Marquee winners
The top-tier buy-in events saw some of the most respected names in the game secure major titles. Ottomar Ladva claimed the headline victory of the week, navigating a field of world-class professionals to take home nearly €1 million.
Meanwhile, online legend Niklas Astedt proved his live-circuit dominance by crushing the Second Chance event.
The festival also catered to a broader range of participants with popular open events and bounty formats that added a layer of strategic volatility to the schedule.
- €10,200 Mystery Bounty: Boris Angelov outlasted the competition to earn €97,100 plus bounties.
- €2,700 PokerStars Open High Roller: Mathew Frankland took the top spot against a dense international field.
- €1,650 PokerStars Open Main Event: Patrik Demus secured a career-defining win, highlighting the accessibility of the EPT circuit.
EPT Main Event and Ongoing Action
The flagship €5,300 EPT Main Event has lived up to the hype, generating a staggering prize pool of €7,075,200. With 1,474 entries, the field has narrowed to just 48 players heading into a high-pressure Day 4.
Additionally, the €3,250 Mystery Bounty is nearing its conclusion. Only 15 players remain from a starting field of 782, all chasing a share of the €1,470,160 total prize pool.
Key Takeaways from the 2026 Series
The success of EPT Paris 2026 highlights several trends in the current poker landscape:
- High-Stakes Demand: Elite buy-in events continue to see strong growth and international participation.
- Format Innovation: The Mystery Bounty structure remains a fan favorite and a major draw for both pros and amateurs.
- European Hub: Paris has solidified its reputation as a premier destination for high-liquidity live tournaments.
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