Ukrainian players achieve great results at EPT Paris 2026: Kachalov earns €18,220, Gurin sets personal best
At EPT Paris 2026, Ukrainian players performed excellently. According to Tribuna.com, Kachalov won €18,220, while Gurin achieved his personal best cash in EPT events.
The European Poker Tour (EPT) Paris stop has historically been one of the most anticipated events in the poker world, and 2026 was no exception. Top players from around the globe gathered in the French capital to compete for substantial prize pools and prestige. Among them, the performances of Ukrainian players drew significant attention.
According to Tribuna.com, Ukrainian player Kachalov cashed in this EPT Paris event, earning €18,220. Another Ukrainian player, Gurin, achieved his personal best cash in an EPT event. The exact amount has not been disclosed, but this breakthrough undoubtedly adds a bright highlight to his career.
EPT Paris typically features a Main Event and multiple side events, with buy-ins ranging from a few thousand euros to tens of thousands. In recent years, Ukrainian players have become increasingly active on the international poker stage, with many achieving success in series such as WSOP and EPT. The performances of Kachalov and Gurin once again demonstrate the growing strength of Ukrainian poker.
Regarding Gurin's best result, although the specific cash amount was not reported, the term "best cash" indicates that he earned the highest prize of his EPT career at this event, which typically requires reaching the later stages of a tournament. The Ukrainian poker community congratulated him on this achievement and looks forward to more players breaking through in future events.
(This article is based on a report from Tribuna.com. Official tournament data prevails.)