The Balkan Poker Championship at Apollonia Casino returned stronger than ever, confirming its reputation as the largest poker festival in the Balkans and one of the fastest-growing brands in European poker. With players traveling from Greece, the Netherlands, Germany, Belgium and across the Balkans, guarantees were once again shattered, prize pools soared, and the atmosphere matched that of world-class poker festivals.
Tournament Highlights
🏆 Main Event – The Crown Jewel
The BPC Main Event #2 drew an incredible 846 entries, generating a prize pool of €270,720 (far exceeding the €220,000 guarantee).
Ramy Zeraiq emerged victorious, lifting the trophy and taking home €45,791 after a thrilling heads-up battle against Simon Bozhinoski.
💎 High Roller – The Elite Stage
The €600 High Roller attracted 81 entries, pushing the prize pool to €36,300, nearly doubling its €20,000 guarantee.
Raymon Antonius Corn was crowned champion for €8,070, with Greece’s Ioannis Tsakiris finishing runner-up for €7,720 after a high-level contest.
🎯 Progressive Bounty – Drama Until the End
The Progressive Bounty event gathered 321 entries (230 entries + 91 re-entries), creating a prize pool of €27,285.
Thomas Damsbo took down the title for a total of €8,880, sealing the victory with a spectacular final hand that will be remembered for years.
⚡ Monster Deepstack Turbo – Fast and Fierce
With 158 entries and a prize pool of €21,330, the Monster Deepstack Turbo brought fast-paced action and dramatic swings.
BL claimed the title and the first prize of €4,255, outlasting a tough final table.
🎁 Mystery Bounty – Strategy Meets Surprise
The €120 NLHE Mystery Bounty gave players a different kind of thrill, where strategy and luck blended in unexpected ways.
Evaggelos Kamariotis was crowned champion, proving once again that every event at the BPC has its own unforgettable stories.
The Balkan Poker Championship #2 proved once again that it is much more than just a series of tournaments. With over €365,000 in prize money awarded, international participation, and an atmosphere of passion and competition, the BPC continues to set the standard for poker in the region.
The future looks brighter than ever – and the BPC has firmly established itself as the go-to poker festival in the Balkans.
