Roiter Wins EPT Barcelona 25k After Heads Up Deal
Klemens Roiter won the €25,000 No-Limit Hold'em Unlimited Re-Entry event at the 2026 EPT Barcelona festival, securing the title and trophy at Casino Barcelona after a heads-up deal with Ottomar Ladva.
The Austrian topped a 39-entry field that generated a €936,390 prize pool. The deal between the final two players shaped the final money list: Roiter received €266,030 for the official victory, while Ladva, the runner-up, took the larger payout of €267,760.
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A Deal That Split the Result From the Payouts
The posted payout structure originally listed €323,090 for first place and €210,700 for second. The heads-up agreement moved both finalists beyond the original second-place prize, while leaving Ladva as the highest-paid player in the event despite Roiter taking the title.
That distinction is the key feature of the result. Roiter is the official champion of the €25,000 No-Limit Hold'em Unlimited Re-Entry event, but the negotiated payout order placed Ladva slightly ahead in prize money.
Final Table Payouts From the €25,000 Event
Six players reached the paid positions from the €936,390 prize pool. Mehdi Chaoui finished third for €145,100, followed by Jamie Dwan in fourth for €107,700.
Nicholas Seward earned €84,300 for fifth place, while Kayhan Mokri completed the payout list in sixth for €65,500.
Paid Places
1. Klemens Roiter — €266,030
2. Ottomar Ladva — €267,760
3. Mehdi Chaoui — €145,100
4. Jamie Dwan — €107,700
5. Nicholas Seward — €84,300
6. Kayhan Mokri — €65,500
Roiter Adds Another Barcelona High Roller Result
Roiter's win adds another EPT Barcelona title to his recent record after earlier results at the Barcelona festival in 2025. The latest victory came in one of the higher buy-in No-Limit Hold'em events on the 2026 EPT Barcelona schedule.
The unlimited re-entry format helped push the field to 39 total entries, with the final six players sharing the prize pool. For Roiter, the result delivered both the trophy and another notable Barcelona finish, even though the deal left Ladva with the top cash amount.
Lingham Takes the €30,000 Super High Roller Warm Up
Another major high buy-in result from the festival came in the €30,000 Super High Roller Warm Up, where Vinny Lingham defeated Eelis Parssinen heads-up to win €306,600.
The tournament drew 21 players, including five re-entries, and produced a €613,305 prize pool. Parssinen collected €184,000 for second place, while Enrico Camosci finished third for €122,705.
Lingham's result was described as his first major live poker tournament victory. With only three players paid, the prize pool was concentrated at the top, and Lingham's €306,600 payout represented half of the total.
Barcelona Schedule Continued With Major Events
The 2026 EPT Barcelona series was still scheduled to continue after these high buy-in results. Remaining events included the €1,650 PokerStars Open, the €2,700 PokerStars Open High Roller, and the €100,000 EPT Super High Roller.
That left the festival active across several buy-in levels, from the €1,650 PokerStars Open to the €100,000 EPT Super High Roller, with Roiter's and Lingham's titles arriving before the wider Barcelona schedule had concluded.
FAQ
Who won the €25,000 EPT Barcelona event?
Klemens Roiter won the €25,000 No-Limit Hold'em Unlimited Re-Entry event.
How much did Roiter and Ladva receive?
Roiter received €266,030 and Ladva received €267,760 under their heads-up deal.
How many entries and what prize pool did the €25,000 event have?
The event attracted 39 entries and created a €936,390 prize pool.
Who won the €30,000 Super High Roller Warm Up?
Vinny Lingham won the event for €306,600 after defeating Eelis Parssinen heads-up.