Uri Gilboa Wins European Poker Tour Sochi Main Event

The European Poker Tour Sochi concluded with a thrilling main event, where Uri Gilboa from Israel emerged as the champion. Gilboa's victory earned him a substantial prize of 27,475,000₽, showcasing his skill and determination in the high-stakes world of poker.

The final results of the main event were as follows: 2. Захар Бабаев – 16,737,000 ₽, 3. Максим Писаренко – 11,865,000 ₽, 4. Иван Рубан – 8,953,000 ₽, 5. Вячеслав Мизун – 7,091,000 ₽, 6. Серафим Ковалевский – 5,390,000 ₽, 7. Франциско Бенитес – 3,850,000 ₽, 8. Дмитрий Юрасов – 2,625,000 ₽.

In the high roller tournament, the head-up match was an all-Azerbaijani affair between Эльвин Саркаров and Рушад Искандаров. Валерий «yaodintakoi» Янцевич finished in 5th place, expressing satisfaction with his performance despite feeling he could have done better. Янцевич highlighted the importance of communication in poker, stating that it is more crucial than working with programs. He also mentioned his preference for staying in his comfort zone and avoiding higher stakes to maintain his financial security.