SCOOP WARS Concludes with Record Prize Pools and Exciting Finishes

The SCOOP WARS tournament series on PokerStars has concluded with a record-breaking prize pool of $189 million, exceeding the overall guarantee by 38.7%. The extended version of the series, which included 132 additional tournaments, surpassed its guarantee by 49.2%.

The team from the United Kingdom won the team championship with 45 victories, narrowly edging out Brazil. Russia finished third with 10 titles in the last week, showcasing a strong finish. Konstantin "krakukra/mako27" Maslak was a standout performer, winning two titles in the final week. His first victory came in the 5-card pot-limit deuce-to-seven lowball category, SCOOP-106-H, where he faced off against notable players like Андрей Скворцов and Люк "lb6121" Шварц. His second win was in the turbo knockout SCOOP-118-H hold'em tournament, where he competed against players like Майк "goleafsgoeh" Лиа and Бруно "great dant" Фолькман.

Maslak also had a notable performance in the PLO main event, SCOOP-97-H, with a $5,200 buy-in, finishing fifth. His impressive run throughout the series highlighted his versatility and skill in various poker disciplines.