WSOPE 2026 in Prague Smashes Records with Massive Turnout and Prize Money

The World Series of Poker Europe 2026 in Prague made history with an unprecedented turnout and prize money. The event saw 15,779 entries from 83 countries, making it one of the largest and most significant editions in the series' history. The total prize money paid out was €35,810,276.

The Main Event was a highlight, drawing 2,617 entries and creating a €13,085,000 prize pool, the biggest in WSOPE Main Event history and the largest open-field prize pool in European poker history.

Marius Kudzmanas from Lithuania emerged victorious in the Main Event, taking home €2,000,000 and his first WSOP bracelet. Other notable winners include Christopher Nguyen from Austria, who won the €20,800 Super High Roller for €1,100,000, Ole Schemion from Germany, who took down the €5,300 PLO European Championship, Nikolai Ogoltsov from Russia, who won the €1,500 European Circuit Championship, Anca Eggenberger from Switzerland, who won the Ladies Championship, and Christian Pedersen from Denmark, who won the GGMillion$ High Roller.