VITALI SHCHERBA BECOMES THE CHAMPION OF THE RECORD-BREAKING MYSTERY BOUNTY AT BANCO BRATISLAVA, TAKING HOME MORE THAN €46,000!
The new king of the Mystery Bounty Winter Polish Poker Cup Main Event is local player Vitali Shcherba, who won more than €46,000 at Banco Bratislava. TheFestival has also kicked off, offering an extremely wide variety of tournament formats along with excellent cash games. Banco is a true paradise for poker players, delivering nonstop action!
The Banco Bratislava poker community set a new European record for the number of entries in a Mystery Bounty tournament — 3,839 entries — creating a prize pool of €489,472. Yesterday, the final nine players took their seats at the final table, which viewers were able to watch live from the comfort of their homes.
Yesterday also marked the start of The Festival Winter Edition – Special (23 February – 1 March), a unique poker concept known for offering the widest mix of games and formats in Europe. RAZZ, HORSE, PLO, Sviten, 8-Game, and exclusive mixed formats make this festival a must-visit event for anyone who loves variety, fun, and an exceptional atmosphere. The most diverse schedule of the entire 2026 season is here, giving players the chance to enjoy great tournaments and cash games with competitors from all over the world.
The final day began with nine players who gathered for a traditional group photo before the first hand was dealt, and then the battle for the championship title began!
The new European Mystery Bounty champion became local player Vitali Shcherba, who turned a €150 buy-in into an impressive €42,796 and, together with €3,455 in bounty rewards, claimed the prestigious title at Banco Bratislava. Congratulations!
WPPC Main Event Final Table Payout:
1. Shcherba Vitali - 42,796€ + 3,455€ bounty
2. Demjancik Patrik - 28,725€ + 4,360€ bounty
3. Chmiel Jaroslaw - 19,140€ + 1,485€ bounty
4. Matus Tomas - 12,835€ + 1,060€ bounty
5. Falkowski Jaroslaw Kamil - 9,905€ + 7,514€ bounty
6. Wieczorek Jacek Jan - 7,490€ +950€ bounty
7. Zaric Igor - 5,090€ + 2,290€ bounty
8. Kelly John - 3,320€ + 7,939€ bounty
9. Wierzbowski Piotr Jan - 2,580€ + 1,275€ bounty
March will begin with the 25th Norwegian Poker Championship. Following last year’s huge success, Norwegian players are returning — this time in even greater style. A massive turnout of Norwegian players is expected, as this event is a true passion project for them and one of the biggest national poker celebrations in Europe. The anniversary edition will attract hundreds of enthusiastic players ready to create action at every table. The schedule will also feature the open Poker North Masters Main Event, guaranteeing a €300,000 prize pool with a €400 buy-in.
