Manuel Ferrari secured his biggest poker win ever, taking home $1,162,886 and 2,160 Card Player Player of the Year points. The tournament featured 1,823 entries and a prize pool of $10,301,290.
Vinny Lingham and Ottomar Ladva have had remarkable success at the 2026 PokerStars European Poker Tour Barcelona, with both players securing significant wins and earnings.
Thomas Eychenne secured his second major title at the PokerStars Open Barcelona, earning $683,698. He dominated the final table with five knockouts, including a decisive hand against Virgile Turchi.
PokerStars’ innovative “In the Money at 180,000” tournament drew 572 entries at EPT Barcelona, far exceeding initial expectations. The unique format replaced the traditional bubble with a target-stack system, proving popular among players.