In a thrilling finale at the EPT Barcelona, Simon Wiciak stood tall as he seized the Main Event title and a grand prize of €1,134,375 after a comm…
In a thrilling finale at the EPT Barcelona, Simon Wiciak stood tall as he seized the Main Event title and a grand prize of €1,134,375 after a comm…
In a thrilling finale at the EPT Barcelona, Simon Wiciak stood tall as he seized the Main Event title and a grand prize of €1,134,375 after a commanding performance. It was a victory three days in the making, with Wiciak maintaining the chip lead throughout Days 5, 6, and the climactic Final Table.
Starting the final day with a solid lead, Wiciak commanded an impressive 22,875,000 in chips. Even though he’s playing professionally online, his best live result so far was 344th place at the 2023 WSOP Main Event for $44,700, so this tournament was a definitive game-changer for the French pro. Hot on his heels was UK’s Carl Shaw, propelled by significant wins on Day 6, which saw him eliminate two formidable opponents and end the day with a solid 17,400,000 in chips.
Although Wiciak and Shaw together possessed over 63% of the total chips, the battle was far from over. Santiago Plante, Joao Sydenstricker, and Ezequiel Waigel weren’t about to let the duo have an easy victory, especially with the loud support we’re usually used to at football stadiums. And, of course, we can’t forget the PokerStars Team pro Andre Akkari, who showcased resilience throughout the tournament, often battling with a short stack but always staying in the game. On Day 4, two outer on the river saved his tournament life.
As the hands played out, Wiciak’s journey was not without challenges. After losing his lead temporarily, he had to regain his ground. His biggest threat was Joao Sydenstricker, a Brazilian player overshadowed at the start by the more renowned Akkari but soon stole the limelight with his antics and several good plays.
Place | Player | Country | Prize |
---|---|---|---|
1 | Simon Wiciak | France | €1,134,375* |
2 | Joao Sydenstricker | Brazil | €1,048,555* |
3 | Carl Shaw | United Kingdom | €901,070* |
4 | Santiago Plante | Canada | €511,300 |
5 | Andre Akkari | Brazil | €393,300 |
6 | Ezequiel Waigel | Argentina | €302,500 |
7 | Curtis Knight | Canada | €232,700 |
8 | Robin Ylitalo | Sweden | €179,000 |
9 | Mihai Niste | Romania | €137,700 |