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Andrew Robl's stunning fold in the latest episode of High Stakes Poker has reignited the poker community's debate about the "best high-stakes fold of all time." This article compares two classic second-best folds by Robl and Doug Polk, analyzing which one is more impressive.
The 2026 PokerStars European Poker Tour (EPT) Barcelona event has officially kicked off, and the series has quickly begun to award titles. Within just a few days, five players have already lifted the trophy, with Finnish player Elias Suhonen taking home the largest prize of the series so far, winning **€114,200** in the €10,200 No-Limit Hold'em event, marking his fourth career six-figure live tournament win. Besides Suhonen, Erik Lindqwist, Francisco Molina, Antoine Vranken, and Youness Barakat have also triumphed in various events, setting the stage for the EPT Barcelona, which continues until August 29th. Elias Suhonen's victory in the €10K event with 31 entries is the biggest highlight of this article, coming from the **€10,200 No-Limit Hold'em**. The event attracted 31 entries, creating a **total prize pool of €310,000**. Ultimately, five players took home the prize money. Brandon Wilson was the first to be eliminated in fifth place, earning €28,600; Mehdi Chaoui of Morocco finished fourth, earning €35,300; and veteran Jean-Noel Thorel of France finished third, taking home €48,900. The heads-up final was between Elias Suhonen and Nicholas Seward of the United States. Suhonen won the heads-up match, Seward finished as runner-up with €73,700, and Suhonen took home €114,200, the champion's prize, to Finland. This is the largest single champion's prize in the opening phase of the 2026 EPT Barcelona as of the time of this article's publication. €10,200 No-Limit Hold'em Final Results Rankings Player Country/Region Prize Money 1 Elias Suhonen Finland €114,200 2 Nicholas Seward USA €73,700 3 Jean-Noel Thorel France €48,900 4 Mehdi Chaoui Morocco €35,300 5 Brandon Wilson USA €28,600 Suhonen's 4th Career Six-Figure Prize For Elias Suhonen, this victory was more than just an EPT side event title. PokerNews points out that €114,200 is the Finnish player's fourth career six-figure live tournament prize. In a small high-stakes event with only 31 participants, he successfully defeated players including Jean-Noel Thorel.
The 2026 World Series of Poker Circuit (WSOP Circuit) will return to Paris, the French capital, in September. The event will be held from September 1st to 14th at Partouche Casino Club Paris, co-organized by Groupe Partouche and Texaspoker. This marks the return of the WSOP Circuit to Paris after its initial appearance two years ago. The two-week series will feature 13 WSOP Circuit ring events, with buy-ins ranging from €250 to €3,500. In addition to prize money and a ring, each Ring Event champion will receive a WSOP Paradise entry package worth **$5,000**, giving the Paris champion the opportunity to continue their journey to the Bahamas. The €1,500 Main Event is the highlight, featuring five Day 1 starters. The core of the Paris event is the **€1,500 WSOP Circuit Main Event**. The Main Event will run from September 6th to September 14th, featuring five Day 1 starters. The first Day 1A begins at 1 PM on September 6th. Days 1B, 1C, and 1D are scheduled for September 10th, 11th, and 12th respectively, while the final Day 1E will begin at 8 PM on September 12th, using a turbo pace. All players who successfully advance will return to the tables on September 13th for Day 2, with the final champion expected to be decided on September 14th. The WSOPC Paris Main Event schedule is as follows: September 6th 13:00 Main Event Day 1A; September 10th 13:00 Main Event Day 1B; September 11th 13:00 Main Event Day 1C; September 12th 13:00 Main Event Day 1D; September 12th 20:00 Main Event Day 1E (Turbo); September 13th 13:00 Main Event Day 2; September 14th 13:00 Main Event Final Day. The Main Event spans most of the series, giving players arriving in Paris at different times multiple opportunities to participate. The €500 Mini Main Event kicks off the WSOP Circuit Paris on September 1st, featuring 13 rings across various buy-ins. In addition to the €1,500 Main Event, the series also includes the €300 Colossus, €500 Mystery Bounty, €750 Knockout, €1,000 Deepstack, and €2,500 H
