Steinberger Leads Banco Casino Masters
Peter Steinberger leads the final nine of Banco Casino Masters #45 with 11,025,000 chips. The winner is set to collect €32,830 plus a €350 ticket.
The 45th Banco Casino Masters has reached its final day, with nine players returning to decide the title. The Main Event drew 1,724 entries across all starting flights, and the last nine contenders are set to play down to a champion.
Final Table Chip Counts
Local player Peter Steinberger leads the field with 11,025,000 chips. Mattia Floris of Italy sits second with 10,050,000, while Daniel Vertes of Hungary is third with 9,875,000.
The remaining finalists are Alexandru Bogdan Nitu of Romania, Cheng Wei Yin of Belgium, Peter Bodis of Hungary, Alexandros Nanos of Greece, Milosz Sebastian Siedlecki of Poland, and Ioannis Nanos of Greece.
- Peter Steinberger (Slovakia) – 11,025,000
- Mattia Floris (Italy) – 10,050,000
- Daniel Vertes (Hungary) – 9,875,000
- Alexandru Bogdan Nitu (Romania) – 910,000
- Cheng Wei Yin (Belgium) – 7,775,000
- Peter Bodis (Hungary) – 6,900,000
- Alexandros Nanos (Greece) – 5,600,000
- Milosz Sebastian Siedlecki (Poland) – 4,425,000
- Ioannis Nanos (Greece) – 3,850,000
How the Final Table Was Reached
Day 2 began with 170 players, each already guaranteed a minimum payout of €300. The field was trimmed over several hours of play until only nine players remained. Those nine return today to compete for the title.
Payout Structure
The winner is set to receive €32,830 plus a €350 ticket. The runner-up will collect €19,250 plus a €350 ticket, and third place is worth €13,570 plus a €350 ticket.
Fourth through ninth place also include a €350 ticket alongside the cash prize:
- 4th – €10,130
- 5th – €7,760
- 6th – €5,740
- 7th – €4,380
- 8th – €3,120
- 9th – €2,420
What Comes Next at Banco Bratislava
The September festival duo is not the end of the poker season at Banco Bratislava. The Merlin Cash Game Tour runs from tomorrow until Sunday, accompanying cash game players at the venue.
From October 6 to 12, the Israeli Federation Cup returns with a €300,000 guaranteed Main Event and a €200 buy-in.
In November, the Polish Poker Championship 2026 is scheduled from November 4 to 16, featuring a €500,000 guaranteed Main Event for a €150 buy-in. Last year's edition drew a record 7,740 entries, and organizers are aiming for historic numbers again.
The year closes with the debut of EVBETS LIVE, a new festival running in pre-Christmas Bratislava from December 15 to 20. Players can expect a Main Event with a €300,000 guarantee, High Rollers, side events, and the Banco PlayZone offering prizes worth thousands of euros.
Final Table Dynamics
Final table play in a large-field event typically involves significant pay jumps, which can influence decision-making. With blinds and antes applying pressure, shorter stacks often face ICM considerations when choosing whether to call all-ins or wait for better spots. Chip leaders such as Steinberger and Floris are positioned to apply pressure, while the shorter stacks will look for opportunities to double up.
FAQ
Who leads the Banco Casino Masters #45 final table?
Peter Steinberger of Slovakia leads with 11,025,000 chips, followed by Mattia Floris with 10,050,000 and Daniel Vertes with 9,875,000.
What does the winner receive?
The winner is set to collect €32,830 plus a €350 ticket. Second place is worth €19,250 plus a €350 ticket, and third place pays €13,570 plus a €350 ticket.
How many entries did the Main Event draw?
The 45th Banco Casino Masters Main Event generated 1,724 entries across all starting flights.
FAQ
- Peter Steinberger of Slovakia leads with 11,025,000 chips, followed by Mattia Floris with 10,050,000 and Daniel Vertes with 9,875,000.