Andrey Pateychuk Wins EAPT Minsk 2020 Main Event

The Main Event at EAPT Minsk 2020 concluded with 282 entries, exceeding the guaranteed prize pool of $200,000. Andrey Pateychuk from Russia won the Main Event, earning $38,200. Alexander Zholnerchik from Belarus was the runner-up, winning $26,500. A total of 36 players made it into the money, with the minimum payout being $1,300.

Andrey Pateychuk qualified for the final day through an online day on PartyPoker. Despite his victory, Pateychuk expressed dissatisfaction with his performance at the final table, stating that his mind was not functioning at full capacity. The head-to-head battle between Pateychuk and Zholnerchik lasted nearly an hour, with Pateychuk ultimately securing the win.

Andrey Pateychuk has earned $4,988,700 in live tournaments throughout his career. In 2011, he won the WPT Prague Main Event, earning $599,700, and the EPT San Remo Main Event, earning $937,500, which remains his largest career win.