IPFC Main Event

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IPFC Main Event

The Israeli Poker Federation Cup Main Event drew 2,308 entries and a €387,774 prizepool. Sixteen players remain, with three Slovaks leading the chip counts.

IPFC Main Event Reaches Its Final Day

The Israeli Poker Federation Cup Main Event has narrowed to its final sixteen players, with a first-place prize of €65,494 plus a €350 EVBETs Live ticket awaiting the winner. The tournament, held at Banco Bratislava, drew 2,308 entries and generated a total prizepool of €387,774.

Day 2 on Sunday, October 11, reduced the field from 231 contenders to the last sixteen. Every Day 2 qualifier was guaranteed at least €400, but the real target was a place in the final day and a shot at the five-figure top prize.

Slovak Trio Sets the Pace

Three Slovak players hold the largest stacks going into the finale. Jozef Bihári leads with 43,500,000 chips, followed by Lukáš Pažma on 36,300,000 and Peter Ješko on 28,025,000. Their positions give the host nation a strong presence at the top of the leaderboard.

Behind them, the field remains competitive. Tomas Knapek of the Czech Republic sits fourth with 26,200,000, while Martin Ilavský of Slovakia is fifth with 23,200,000. The remaining eleven players include a mix of Israeli and Georgian contenders, all within striking distance if the leaders falter.

Final Day Chip Counts

    1. Jozef Bihári (Slovakia) – 43,500,000
    1. Lukáš Pažma (Slovakia) – 36,300,000
    1. Peter Ješko (Slovakia) – 28,025,000
    1. Tomas Knapek (Czech Republic) – 26,200,000
    1. Martin Ilavský (Slovakia) – 23,200,000
    1. Leon Arie Svir (Israel) – 11,050,000
    1. Lubomir Cicko (Slovakia) – 8,250,000
    1. Zurab Ejibia (Georgia) – 7,750,000
    1. Yacov Yehuda Shay Koubi (Israel) – 7,500,000
    1. Oron Bader (Israel) – 7,300,000
    1. Noam Flavian (Israel) – 6,450,000
    1. Kfir Matan Zelinsky (Israel) – 5,950,000
    1. Vladimir Minarik (Slovakia) – 5,025,000
    1. Arnon Mick (Israel) – 4,950,000
    1. Moshe El Chai Cohen (Israel) – 4,825,000
    1. Liran Kamran Kamran Gojayev (Israel) – 4,450,000

Payout Structure

The final sixteen are all guaranteed a payout, with the top eight also receiving a €350 EVBETs Live ticket. The payouts are as follows:

  • 1st: €65,144 + €350 EVBETs Live ticket
  • 2nd: €38,910 + €350 EVBETs Live ticket
  • 3rd: €27,320 + €350 EVBETs Live ticket
  • 4th: €19,630 + €350 EVBETs Live ticket
  • 5th: €15,340 + €350 EVBETs Live ticket
  • 6th: €11,520 + €350 EVBETs Live ticket
  • 7th: €8,830 + €350 EVBETs Live ticket
  • 8th: €6,270 + €350 EVBETs Live ticket
  • 9th: €4,820 + €350 EVBETs Live ticket
  • 10th-11th: €4,030 + €350 EVBETs Live ticket
  • 12th-13th: €3,600 + €350 EVBETs Live ticket
  • 14th-15th: €3,230 + €350 EVBETs Live ticket
  • 16th: €2,860

A livestream of the final battles is scheduled to begin at 16:30 local time.

Side Events and What Comes Next

While the Main Event concludes, Banco Bratislava continues to host side events featuring Israeli players, who remain in the Slovak capital until tomorrow.

Attention then shifts to the Polish Poker Championship 2026, set to run from November 4 to 16 at the same venue. The festival features a €500,000 guaranteed Main Event with a buy-in of €150. Last year's edition attracted 7,740 entries, and this year's schedule has been extended to thirteen days. Beyond the Main Event, the series includes a €60,000 High Roller, a €40,000 Super High Roller, a Championship Mystery Bounty, numerous side events, and the new Road to Dubai.

For the sixteen players still in contention at the IPFC, the immediate focus is the title and the €65,494 first prize. The chip leaders hold the advantage, but with blinds rising and stacks relatively deep, the final day promises plenty of strategic play and potential swings.

FAQ

The Main Event drew 2,308 entries, creating a total prizepool of €387,774.