There are announcements… and then there are announcements that change the game.

The Balkan Poker Championship is proud and excited to officially announce that John Taramas will be the first King revealed for the King of Balkan festival, taking place from September 4–13 at Apollonia Casino. This collaboration marks a major milestone and raises the prestige of the festival to an entirely new level.

John Taramas is a name synonymous with passion, experience, and the continuous evolution of poker. His presence at the festival is far more than a special guest appearance—it is a powerful statement of intent that the Balkan Poker Championship is determined to establish itself among Europe’s premier poker festivals.

Players will have the unique opportunity to meet John Taramas in person, spend time with him, share unforgettable moments, and become part of a festival that promises thrilling action, fierce competition, and memories that will last a lifetime.

And this is only the beginning.

This year’s festival is set to be bigger, stronger, and more spectacular than ever before. With John Taramas taking his place on the throne, the message is loud and clear:

The King is coming.

Are you ready to make history and become the next King of Balkan?

Reminder

Every player who eliminates a King or Queen during the King of Balkan event will receive a FREE €350 Main Event ticket.

But the surprises don’t end there!

For a buy-in of just €165, the winner of the King of Balkan event will receive a prize package worth €2,500, including:

• A €1,650 entry to the EPT Prague.
• €850 towards travel and accommodation expenses.

Below you can find the complete festival schedule.