Marius Kudzamanas Wins WSOPE Main Event with Record-Breaking Prize Pool

Marius Kudzamanas was crowned the World Champion at King’s Casino Prague, overcoming a record-breaking field of 2,617 players to take home a €2,000,000 first-place prize and a custom-crafted WSOP gold bracelet.

This year’s WSOPE Main Event was a historic affair, with a total prize pool of €13,085,000, exceeding the €10,000,000 guarantee. The festival attracted a total of 15,779 players from 80 different countries, creating a total prize pool of €39,500,000. Notable players included Shaun Deeb, Texas Mike, Shina Okamoto, Anthony Zinno, and Chris Hunichen.

Annette Oberstad, the youngest-ever WSOP Main Event champion, returned to competitive tournament poker after a hiatus. Shaun Deeb nearly won two bracelets but was defeated by four-of-a-kind in both events. The WSOP Las Vegas will feature 100 gold bracelet events, including the Main Event, from May 26 to July 15.