Klemens Roiter secured the €25,000 No-Limit Hold'em title at PokerStars EPT Barcelona 2026, while Vinny Lingham claimed the €30,000 Super High Roller Warm Up, highlighting a strong week for high-stakes tournament players in Spain
Klemens Roiter added another major title to his record at the 2026 PokerStars European Poker Tour (EPT) Barcelona, taking down the €25,000 No-Limit Hold'em Unlimited Re-Entry event at Casino Barcelona. The Austrian player reached a heads-up deal with Ottomar Ladva, ultimately earning €266,030 and the tournament trophy. This result continues Roiter's strong run at EPT Barcelona, where he previously posted five cashes in 2025, including a win in the €30,000 Super High Roller Warm-Up.
High Roller Results and Payouts
The €25,000 event drew 39 entries, generating a prize pool of €936,390. Only the top six finishers received payouts, with Kayhan Mokri taking €65,500 for sixth place. Nicholas Seward finished fifth for €84,300, Jamie Dwan took fourth for €107,700, and Mehdi Chaoui of Morocco earned €145,100 for third. The heads-up deal between Roiter and Ladva adjusted the payouts, with Ladva receiving €267,760—higher than the original second-place prize—while Roiter took home €266,030 and the official title. The final table featured players from Austria, Estonia, Morocco, the United Kingdom, the United States, and Norway, reflecting the international draw of EPT Barcelona.
Vinny Lingham Claims Super High Roller Warm Up
Vinny Lingham, a technology investor and entrepreneur, captured his first major live poker tournament victory by winning the €30,000 Super High Roller Warm Up at Casino Barcelona. The event attracted 21 players and five re-entries, building a €613,305 prize pool. Only the top three players finished in the money: Enrico Camosci took third for €122,705, Eelis Parssinen of Finland finished second for €184,000, and Lingham secured the top prize of €306,600. Lingham's win adds to a series of recent six-figure cashes, further establishing his presence in the high-stakes tournament scene.
Upcoming EPT Barcelona Events
The 2026 EPT Barcelona series continues with several high-profile tournaments scheduled for August 21, including the €1,650 PokerStars Open, the €2,700 PokerStars Open High Roller, and the €100,000 EPT Super High Roller. These events are expected to attract a mix of established professionals and emerging talent, maintaining Barcelona's reputation as a key stop on the international poker calendar. For comparison, recent high roller events in other regions, such as the $50,500 Onyx High Roller Championship in Cyprus, have also drawn notable fields and prize pools, as seen when Mikalai Vaskaboinikau secured a $450,000 win at Merit Royal Diamond Hotel Casino & Spa.
In tournament poker, prize pools are determined by the number of entries and the buy-in amount, with payouts typically reserved for a small percentage of the field. High roller events like those at EPT Barcelona often feature re-entry options, allowing players to buy back in after elimination, which can significantly increase the total prize pool. Heads-up deals, where the final two players agree to split the remaining prize money based on chip counts or negotiation, are common in high-stakes tournaments and can alter the advertised payouts. Understanding these structures is essential for following the dynamics and financial outcomes of major live poker events.
