EPT Monte Carlo €250K Super High Roller | Alex Kulev stages a miraculous comeback to win the title and take home €2.78 million.

Alex Kulev staged a bubble comeback to win the €250K Super High Roller event.

EPT Monte Carlo Super High Roller: The Highest Buy-In Event in History is Born

In 2026,European Poker TourMonte Carlo marks a historic moment – the inaugural €250,000 Super High Roller event kicks off.

This tournament featured the highest buy-in level in EPT history, attracting 38 participants and a total prize pool of €9.31 million. Only 6 players made it into the money, making the competition extremely fierce.

Alex Kulev's incredible comeback: From the brink of defeat to the pinnacle of victory

Bulgarian professional playerAlex KulevThey staged an amazing comeback, successfully turning the tide in the bubble stage when they were on the verge of elimination, and ultimately won the championship, taking home €2,786,332 in prize money (including heads-up agreement).

This victory is significant – he won the €100K title at the same event three years ago, and now he has reached the top of a higher-level event, achieving a breakthrough for himself.

Key Turning Point: Three Cards in the Bubble Change Fate

The most dramatic moment of the match occurred during the bubble phase. Kulev and...Ding Biao(Biao Ding) All-in showdown, both sides' scoreboards are close.

Ding Biao held AK and had a significant lead over Kulev's A-8, but the flop revealed a crucial 8, allowing Kulev to take the lead.

This hand directly changed the course of the game – Ding Biao ended up in 7th place, while Kulev successfully secured a prize spot and gained a "second life".

After the bubble bursts, Kulev takes complete control of the game's tempo.

Once in the prize pool, Kulev was on fire, eliminating several strong opponents in succession, including:

• Orpen Kisacikoglu(Pocket 5 defeats A4)
• Aleksejs Ponakovs(Top pair beats straight draw)

at the same time,Bryn KenneySuccessfully doubled the winnings multiple times with short codes, making a strong push into the one-on-one battle.

Final table battles: a clash of titans, with frequent changes in strategy.

In the final three-way battle,Chris NguyenStopped at third place.

Kulev and Kenney secured the heads-up spot, having reached an agreement to each earn over €2.5 million in prize money before competing for the ultimate championship.

Champion crowned: Kulev secures victory, completing his miraculous journey.

In the final decisive hand, Kulev went all-in with two pair at 10-4, and Kenney called with 99 and a flush draw.

However, he missed the river card, and Kulev successfully held onto his advantage to win the championship.

From the edge of the bubble to the final summit, this victory is one of the most dramatic legends of this year's EPT.

Summary: Top-tier high roller tournaments showcase the ultimate interplay of psychology and luck.

This €250K Super High Roller event is not only a contest of financial strength, but also an extreme game of psychology, skill, and luck.

Kulev's victory proves once again that on the top poker stage, a single key hand can change the course of a game.

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