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Farbod Nazari Wins World Poker Tour Cyprus Championship
Farbod Nazari has made history by winning the 2026 World Poker Tour Cyprus Championship, earning a substantial prize of $368,900. The event, held at the Chamada Prestige Hotel, attracted 520 entries and featured a guaranteed prize pool of $2 million.
The tournament was a significant milestone for Nazari, surpassing his previous largest live poker tournament score of $22,581. This victory also pushed his lifetime earnings over $415,000 and earned him 1,260 points in the 2026 Card Player Player of the Year race.
Notable players who made deep runs in the tournament included Ray Qartomy, Hossein Ensan, Thomas Bichon, Ran Azor, and Niko Koop. Chadi Rizk finished as the runner-up, earning $238,000. The final table saw intense competition, with Nazari ultimately securing the title.
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