This year's champion at the World Series of Poker Europe is Jack Sinclair.
Jack Sinclair, an Englishman, emerged victorious in the World Series of Poker Europe (WSOP Europe) 2018, defeating Hungarian Laszlo Bujtas in the end. German player Koray Aldemir, who placed seventh with €130,350, was the highest-ranking German this year.
The best players played for seven days before reaching the final stage. The tournament, as in 2017, took place at the King's Hotel in the Czech Republic, with the dates blocked off until 2021. The hotel boasts a whopping 150 casino tables in the small town of Rozvadov. Jack Sinclair, who underwent training by two German poker pros back in 2017, certainly didn't regret his decision after receiving the massive sum of €1,122,239. He successfully outlasted 533 other players, contributing to a prize pool of €5 million. The well-deserved win also earned him a first-ever WSOP bracelet, crafted by a jeweler.
During the tournament, poker notables like Martin Kabrhel, Shaun Deeb, Will Givens, and Viktor Blom were also present. However, they all failed to surpass the first day. John Cynn, last year's WSOP winner in Las Vegas, was also unsuccessful, making it only to Day 1.
Social media posts by Sinclair show just how important this victory is to him. He frequently shares links to interviews about his triumph and expresses his profound joy at fulfilling a lifelong dream. Prior to the WSOP Europe, he had also shared glimpses of his preparations.
Bujtas from Hungary took second place, earning €693,573, while Bulgarian Krasimir Yankov finished third with €480,028. Despite their experience, Sinclair demonstrated exceptional skills, outplaying Bujtas in a thrilling three-way match.
Next year, the global poker community will flock back to the Czech Republic and the King's Hotel, hoping for a German player to finally make it to the final table.
