🇫🇷 FPF - France Poker Festival ✍️ LIVE BLOG

Stefano Atzei
May 22
20 min read

Updated: May 27

Just over a week has passed since our last trip to Sanremo, where we witnessed Slaven Popov take down the IPO Main Event 2025. We headed straight to Rozvadov to cover another great tournament — the FPF - France Poker Festival - Main Event.

The first three starting days have already played out earlier this week, and today we’re kicking off our live vlog with Day 1 of the fourth and final flight scheduled for this weekend.

Report Day1 D - CLICK HERE

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Report Day1 I - CLICK HERE

Report Day2 - CLICK HERE

🎥 FEATURE TABLE LIVE STREAMING 👇

Payout structure

Mon 26 May - 19:30 - The FPF Final Table is set!

After nearly five hours of play, the Final Table of the France Poker Festival (FPF) Main Event is officially set. The tournament drew a massive field of 2,545 entries, and the remaining 9 players will now compete for the €55,500 top prize, along with a €10,350 WSOP Europe Main Event ticket, which will be awarded exclusively to the top 5 finishers.

When play resumes, blinds will be at 125,000/250,000 with a 250,000 big blind ante, and the average stack will be around 11 million chips.

Just missing out on a seat at the final table was Italy’s Giorgio Fiore, who became the final table bubble after moving all-in with 6♠5♣ against K♠J♦ and failing to improve on the board — a king on the river sealing his fate. Fiore takes home €2,930, in addition to the €860 minimum cash already secured at the end of Day 1.

Also falling short of the final nine was Wissam Ouertani, eliminated in 15th place despite fighting hard to stay in contention.

Here’s the full list of the 9 finalists, along with their chip counts:

🇩🇪 Bastian Alfred Döhler – 17.300.000
🇮🇹 Giuseppe Pitruzzella – 15.275.000
🇱🇧 Roland Haddad – 13.850.000
🇷🇴 Paul Adrian Covaciu – 11.325.000
🇮🇷 Hossein Mansur Hosseini – 10.400.000
🇸🇰 Marian Kubis – 10.325.000
🇽🇰 Fatos Haxhaj – 9.150.000
🇫🇷 Armand Muratoglu – 6.575.000
🇫🇷 Gregory Michael Olivier Sellam – 6.325.000

The path to the final table saw several key eliminations, including:

10th – 🇮🇹 Giorgio Fiore (€2,930)
11th – 🇷🇴 Nicusor Matei (€2,930)
12th – 🇨🇿 Jakub Chmelensky (€2,470)
13th – 🇷🇴 Stefan Fetcu (€2,470)
14th – 🇩🇪 Matthias Fraj (€2,120)
15th – 🇮🇹 Wissam Ouertani (€2,120)
16th – 🇷🇴 Eusebiu Nicolae Jalba (€1,770)
17th – 🇩🇪 Christian Franke (€1,770)
18th – 🇷🇴 Razvan Andrei Fetcu (€1,420)
19th – 🇲🇰 Dushko Bogoevski (€1,420)

The nine finalists now return with their eyes on the title, the prize money, and one of the five coveted WSOP Europe Main Event tickets, up for grabs exclusively for the top finishers here at King’s Resort Rozvadov.

Mon 26 May - 17:30 - 19 left after the second break!

A new break is underway here at King’s Resort Rozvadov, where the Final Day of the France Poker Festival (FPF) Main Event has reached the final 19 players. The field is now distributed across three tables, and a new seat redraw will occur once the tournament is down to 16 left.

Play is currently at Level 28, with blinds at 100,000/200,000 ante 200,000, and the average stack has climbed to 5.6 million chips.

Below is the full chip count, updated after the latest eliminations:

Chip Count (19 players remaining)

🇩🇪 Roland Haddad – 12,000,000
🇮🇹 Giuseppe Pitruzzella – 11,500,000
🇷🇴 Eusebiu Nicolae Jalba – 10,175,000
🇨🇭 King of Kings – 10,000,000
🇸🇰 eMKey – 8,000,000
🇫🇷 Gregory Michael Olivier Sellam – 4,600,000
🇫🇷 Armand Muratoglu – 4,600,000
🇩🇪 P.O. Ritze (Christian Franke) – 3,400,000
🇩🇪 Tuckman (Bastian Alfred Döhler) – 3,100,000
🇩🇪 Rapunzel – 3,000,000
🇩🇪 Hossein Mansur Hosseini – 3,000,000
🇮🇹 Giorgio Fiore – 2,500,000
🇷🇴 Paul Adrian Covaciu – 2,500,000
🇲🇰 Dushko Bogoevski – 2,575,000
🇮🇹 Wissam Ouertani – 2,300,000
🇷🇴 Stefan Fetcu – 2,125,000
🇨🇿 Jakub Chmelensky – 2,075,000
🇷🇴 Razvan Andrei Fetcu – 2,400,000
🇷🇴 Uncle Nick – 2,000,000

Last Eliminations

19. 🇲🇰 Dushko Bogoevski – €1,420

20. 🇷🇴 Andrei Alexandru Sasu – €1,420

21. 🇫🇷 Gauthier Pierre Claude Paresys – €1,090

22. 🇩🇪 Viktor Hübner – €1,090

23. 🇩🇪 Christian Josef Achhammer – €1,090

24. 🇩🇪 Benjamin Altun – €870

Bogoevski, who had made a deep run throughout the event, collects €1,420, in addition to the €860 earned by advancing past Day 1.

The battle continues as the players aim for the €55,500 top prize, along with a Main Event ticket to the WSOP Europe this autumn, right here at King’s Resort.

Mon 26 May - 15:45 - Seat Redraw at 24 left!

We’re at the first break of the day here at King’s Resort in Rozvadov, where the France Poker Festival (FPF) Main Event Final Day is down to its final 24 players — time for the CitraDraw.

Below is the list of the most recent eliminations since the start of the Final Day. Among them is Matthias Kribben, who led the field for long stretches on Day 2 and now secures €870, in addition to the €860 minimum cash already locked up at the end of Day 1.

Also out are two Italian players, Federico Chironi and Davide Della Bernarda, as well as Mitja Pasutto, the clear chip leader at the end of the qualification flights.

Action will resume in about 15 minutes with blinds at 80,000/160,000 ante 160,000, and an average stack of 4.2 million chips.

Players are competing for a €55,500 first prize, plus a Main Event ticket to the WSOP Europe, scheduled for this autumn here at King’s Resort.

You can find the full payout structure by scrolling above, and watch the livestream of the feature table by clicking Play on the video box at the top.

25. 🇩🇪 Matthias Kribben – €870

26. 🇫🇷 Rayane Ben Mohamed – €870

27. 🇩🇪 Mikail Tok – €870

28. 🇮🇹 Federico Chironi – €660

29. 🇮🇹 Davide Della Bernarda – €660

30. 🇷🇴 Adrian Valerian Coltiș – €660

31. 🇳🇱 Wiljan Van Woerkum – €660

32. 🇫🇷 Jeremy Raubert – €660

33. 🇩🇪 Thomas Alexander Beck – €660

34. 🇩🇪 Jiri Heidtke – €660

35. 🇩🇪 Valentin Weber – €660

36. 🇩🇪 Daniel Freiheit Dewitz – €470

37. 🇩🇪 Sebastian Johannes Pröstler – €470

38. 🇸🇮 Mitja Pasutto – €470

39. 🇦🇹 Josef Mestl – €470

Mon 26 May - 03:15 - Hosseini leads the final 39 — All eyes on the Final Day!

Germany’s Hossein Mansour Hosseini bags 6,775,000 chips, securing the chip lead heading into the Final Day of the France Poker Festival Main Event. With 39 players left, he’ll be the one guiding the Super City of contenders toward the top prize.

All the key hands, chip counts, and highlights from today are available in our Daily Report at THIS LINK.

Meanwhile, as we write this, the High Roller is still underway, now down to 14 players, with €12,617 awaiting the winner.

Mon 26 May - 02:00 - 46 left in the Main, 22 in the HR!

Live from King’s Resort in Rozvadov, we’ve reached the 46-player mark in Day 2 of the France Poker Festival Main Event. Blinds are currently 30,000/60,000 with a 60,000 big blind ante, and the average stack (StackMajor) has climbed to 2.2 million chips.

Since the last update, Germany’s Matthias Kribben has taken the lead with over 4.5 million chips, asserting control over the field. Worth noting is the excellent run of Italy’s Wissem Ouertani, who started the day with a short stack and now sits with around 3 million chips, sharing the table with the current chip leader.

Also among the standouts is Romania’s Paul Adrian Covaciu, currently playing at the Feature Table, holding a stack of about 2 million chips, right around the average.

Meanwhile, the FPF High Roller continues with action in Level 18. Blinds are 20,000/40,000 ante 40,000, the average stack is now 750,000 chips, and 22 players remain in the field. The top prize has climbed above €12,000, as play moves closer to the money.

Mon 26 May - 00:00 - Level 21 in full swing at the FPF Main Event — 79 Left, Top 5 updated

We’re deep into Level 21 of Day 2 at the France Poker Festival (FPF) Main Event, with 79 players still battling at the tables. Blinds are currently 20,000/40,000 with a 40,000 big blind ante, and the average stack has climbed to 1.3 million chips.

Players are chasing a first-place prize of €55,500, plus a coveted ticket to the WSOP Europe Main Event. Play will continue through the current level and the next before heading into what will likely be the final break of the day.

We took a quick walk through the room to gather some live chip updates, and here is the current Top 5:

🇩🇪 Hossein Mansur Hosseini – 3.5M
🇲🇰 Dushko Bogoevski – 3M (head pic)
🇷🇴 Eusebiu Nicolae Jalba – 2.8M
🇩🇪 Matthias Kribben – 2.4M
🇷🇴 Andrei Alexandru Sasu – 2.2M

Meanwhile, the High Roller event is also ongoing, with 58 players still in contention. Blinds are at 5,000/10,000 with a 10,000 ante, and the average stack has reached 280,000 chips.

Two more levels will be played in the High Roller before their next break, which should align closely—within 10 minutes—with the Main Event’s upcoming break.

Stay tuned as the field narrows and we find out who will advance to the Main Event Final Day, and who will claim the top prize in the High Roller.

Sun 25 May - 22:45 - 102 left at the Main, late reg closed at the High Roller!

The 102 players still in contention on Day 2 of the France Poker Festival Main Event have just returned from a 20-minute break. Play has resumed at Level 15,000/30,000 with a 30,000 big blind ante. The average stack is now 1,000,000 chips. There are five levels left to play, including the current one.

High Roller Closes at 168 Entries

The FPF High Roller closed registration with 168 entries, generating a total prize pool of €54,264. There are currently 75 players remaining, playing Level 11 (3,000/6,000 ante 6,000). There are 23 paid positions, with a min-cash of €629 and a first-place prize of €12,617.

Sun 25 May - 21:00 - 18th level on Day2, over 130 entries on the HR!

We’re now into Level 18 of Day 2 at the France Poker Festival (FPF) Main Event, following a 30-minute dinner break enjoyed by the remaining players. Blinds are currently 10,000/20,000 with a 20,000 big blind ante, and the average stack is up to 700,000 chips.

At this stage, 133 players are still in contention, all aiming for a seat in the Final Day. Play will continue for two more levels, including the current one, before heading into another 20-minute break.

Meanwhile, the €50,000 GTD High Roller is also in full swing. The tournament has attracted 136 entries so far, with 108 players still in action across the tables. They’re now playing Level 7, with blinds at 1,000/2,000 and a 2,000 ante. The average stack sits at 120,000 chips, starting from a 100,000 stack, and late registration remains open through Level 8.

Sun 25 May - 18:30 - Last level before the break!

We’re nearing the end of Level 15 here at King’s Resort Rozvadov, with blinds about to increase to 6,000/12,000 and a 12,000 big blind ante. Only 214 players remain out of the 2,545 total entries in the France Poker Festival (FPF) Main Event, all fighting for a spot in the Final Day.

The average stack is now 475,000 chips, and the first-place prize is set at €55,500. All 214 remaining players are already in the money — in addition to the €380 minimum cash, each will also receive a €65 bonus payout.

Also at stake: the top 5 finishers will receive a ticket to the next Main Event of the WCP Europe, which will once again take place right here in Rozvadov.

Meanwhile, the France Poker Festival High Roller is also underway, currently in Level 2 with 77 players already seated. The event features a €50,000 guaranteed prize pool, and late registration is open through the first 8 levels.

Sun 25 May - 16:30 - Ciprian Paunescu tops FPF Day1 I!

Ciprian Paunescu finishes as the chip leader of Day 1E at the France Poker Festival (FPF) Main Event, leading the final turbo-format flight into Day 2.

All the details and a full recap are available in our Daily Report at the following link.

Sun 25 May - 15:45 - Last bits of Day1 I!

We’re down to the final stretch of Day 1E, the last available flight of the weekend at the France Poker Festival (FPF) Main Event. Played in turbo format with 20-minute levels, the flight attracted 343 entries, and only 49 players remain in contention for a seat in Day 2.

Blinds are currently at 10,000/25,000 with a 25,000 big blind ante, and the average stack sits at 280,000 chips. The day is expected to wrap up shortly, with play stopping around 42 players left, as per the 12.5% rule.

Everything is now set for Day 2, which will begin between 4:00 PM and 4:30 PM. A full update on the final chip counts will follow soon.

Sun 25 May - 03:30 - Lukas Klima is Day1 H chip leader!

Day 1H of the France Poker Festival (FPF) Main Event has officially come to an end, with Lucas Klima finishing as chip leader after bagging an impressive 944,000 chips.

In parallel, the Pot Limit Omaha side event has also concluded, with Patrick Josef Francois Koch taking the win and pocketing €4,734 plus an additional tournament ticket as part of the prize.

For all the details from the final flight of this Saturday’s action, check out the full report at the following link:

Sun 25 May - 01:00 - 98 left on Day1 H!

We’re entering the most intense phase of Day 1H of the France Poker Festival (FPF) Main Event, the second and final flight of the day. After 13 levels of play, only 98 players remain in the field.

There are still 24 minutes left in the current level, with blinds at 3,000/6,000 and a 6,000 big blind ante. Once the level ends, players will head into what is expected to be the final break of the day.

The average stack currently sits at 184,000 chips, and as always, the day will conclude once 12.5% of the field is reached.

Sat 24 May - 23:30 - Tiago Santos Martin is Day1 G chip leader!

Day 1H, the second of today’s two scheduled flights at the France Poker Festival (FPF) Main Event, has now reached Level 10, making the number of 453 total entries official. At this stage, 169 players remain in contention as the evening flight progresses.

Earlier in the day, Day 1G came to an end with Tiago Santos Martins bagging over 1.1 million chips, securing the second spot on the overall leaderboard — unless someone overtakes him before the end of Day 1H. He’ll return for Day 2 on Sunday, positioned near the top of the field.

All the details are available in our full Day 1G report at THIS LINK.

Sat 24 May - 22:30 - Last bits of Day1 G!

As we write this update, Day 1G of the France Poker Festival (FPF) Main Event has reached the bubble phase here at King’s Resort Rozvadov, with 77 players still in the field and only 76 spots guaranteeing a minimum cash of €380.

Just like in all previous Day 1 flights of the EURO format, the top three players in the chip count at the end of the day will each receive two additional tickets for upcoming events at King’s Resort, with a total value of approximately €750.

Sat 24 May - 20:30 - Dinner break on Day1 H!

We’ve hit the penultimate break of the day here at King’s Resort in Rozvadov, where the France Poker Festival (FPF) Main Event Day 1G is down to 122 players remaining out of 601 total entries. (Note: the earlier count of 600 has been corrected, as a last-minute registration was processed just before the previous break.)

When play resumes, blinds will be at 3,000/6,000 with a 6,000 big blind ante. The average stack has climbed to 200,000 chips, five times the 40,000 starting stack. Action is expected to continue for 3 to 4 more levels, until the field is reduced to 12.5%, at which point the day will end with all survivors already in the money.

Meanwhile, the Day 1H Speed flight is heading into its first break of the day after 2 hours and 30 minutes of play — that’s five levels of 30 minutes each. When the action resumes, blinds will be 500/1,000 with a 1,000 ante. The average stack is at 56,000 chips, with 208 players still in the field out of 295 total entries so far.

A 40-minute dinner break is now underway, with play set to resume at 9:10 PM.

Sat 24 May - 18:00 - Break on Day1 G, Day1 H kicked off!

Late registration has officially closed for Day 1G of the France Poker Festival (FPF) Main Event, with the flight reaching a total of 600 entries. After the scheduled 10-minute break, 219 players will return to the tables for Level 10, with blinds at 1,500/3,000 and a 3,000 big blind ante.

The average stack now sits at 110,000 chips, roughly three times the starting stack, and play is expected to continue for another 5 or 6 levels, depending on how quickly the field narrows. As a reminder, the tournament will stop once 12.5% of the field remains — all players will already be in the money at that point.

Meanwhile, Day 1H has just kicked off in speed format, drawing 85 entries so far. Action is still at Level 1, with blinds at 100/200 and a 200 ante, so stacks remain virtually untouched. There are four levels scheduled before players reach their first 40-minute break.

Sat 24 May - 16:30 - 3 left al the PLO, 8th level on FPF Day1 G!

We’re approaching Level 8 here at King’s Resort Rozvadov, where Day 1G of the France Poker Festival (FPF) Main Event is underway. Blinds are currently at 600/1,200 with a 1,200 big blind ante, and will soon increase to 800/1,600/1,600.

The entry count has risen to 533, with 275 players still in the field. Late registration remains open for two more levels, plus the 20-minute break following Level 9. The average stack has reached 77,000 chips, nearly double the 40,000 starting stack.

Play will continue until 12.5% of the field remains, determining the list of Day 2 qualifiers.

At the same time, the final table of the PLO Side Event is in progress, with three players still battling for the top prize of €4,734, followed by €3,367 for second place and €2,204 for third. Blinds are up to 10,000/20,000, with a 20,000 big blind ante, and the average stack is around 1 million chips, equal to 50 big blinds.

Reminder: Day 1H kicks off at 6:00 PM, in speed format with 30-minute levels.

Sat 24 May - 14:45 - Day 1G Underway: 464 Entries, 306 Still in action!

With about 30 minutes remaining before the second break of the day, Day 1G of the France Poker Festival (FPF) Main Event continues at King’s Resort in Rozvadov, currently playing Level 4 with blinds at 500/1,000 and a 1,000 big blind ante.

The flight has drawn 464 total entries so far, with 306 players still in action. The average stack now sits at 60,000 chips, up from the 40,000 starting stack.

Players will battle for another half hour before heading into a 40-minute extended break, giving them time to recharge and refresh.

A reminder that the Day 1H flight kicks off at 6:00 PM, played in speed format with 30-minute levels. There are also satellite events running throughout the evening, offering a chance to qualify for the Main Event at a lower buy-in.

Sat 24 May - 02:30 - Mitja Pasutto ahead on Day1 F!

Day 1F of the FPF Main Event has come to an end, and it’s Slovenian player Mitja Pasutto who tops both the Day 1F and overall chip counts with an impressive 1,218,000 chips.

To find out how he built such a massive stack, just check out our Daily Report by clicking THIS LINK.

As for the Pot Limit Omaha Side Event, you can find below the sit&draw chart for tomorrow’s Final Day, with 10 players left in the fight for the title.

Sat 24 May - 00:30 - Day 1F nearing the end at the FPF Main Event!

Day 1F of the France Poker Festival (FPF) Main Event is also approaching its conclusion, with 48 players still in the running at the latest update.

Play will continue until the field is reduced to 37 players, who will officially make it into the money. Action is currently in Level 14, with blinds at 4,000/8,000 and an 8,000 big blind ante.

The average stack (StackMaid) has climbed to 242,000 chips, and at least one more level is expected to be played. That means we’re still 11 eliminations away from reaching the bags.

Sat 24 May - 00:30 - 10 Left in the PLO, Day 1E Wraps Up at the FPF

While the PLO side event pauses with 10 players left — set to resume tomorrow with blinds at 3,000/6,000 and a 6,000 ante — the fight for the top prize continues among the final 10 contenders out of 82 total entries.

Meanwhile, Day 1E of the FPF (France Poker Festival) Main Event has also moved forward, closing registration at 291 entries. There are 68 players still in contention, all aiming to reach the money, set at 12.5% of the field, or 37 players.

Level 12 is currently in play, with blinds at 2,500/5,000 and a 5,000 big blind ante. The average stack stands at 171,000 chips. 14 minutes are remaining in this level, followed by one last 30-minute level before the end of the day.

Fri 23 May - 22:30 - Jérémy Raubert is Day1 E chip leader!

The Frenchman Jérémy Raubert leads the way here at the FPF France Poker Festival Main Event, bagging a stack of over 700,000 chips, which places him firmly in the overall top 3 of the tournament.

All the details in our daily report at THIS LINK.

Fri 23 May - 20:45 - Day1 E towards the end, Day1 F on break!

While the 165 players still in contention in Day 1F of the France Poker Festival Main Event are currently enjoying their dinner break — and will return to the tables in about 20 minutes at blinds 500/1,000 with a 1,000 ante — the Day 1E (Normal) flight is nearing its conclusion.

At the moment, 35 players remain in Day 1E, and play will stop once the field reaches 32 left, which corresponds to 12.5% of the 252 total entries. The current level is 3,000/6,000 with a 6,000 ante, and the average stack is 300,000 chips. There are still 15 minutes left before the blinds increase to 4,000/8,000.

Meanwhile, the PLO Side Event has reached Level 8, with 24 players remaining out of 81 entries. Late registration is still open, and Day 1 will continue until the end of Level 13.

Fri 23 May - 18:30 - Day1 E and F underway, 73 entries at the PLO side event!

A quick recap here from King’s Resort in Rozvadov, where three tournaments are running simultaneously: Day 1E and Day 1F of the FPF, France Poker Festival Main Event, and the satellite for the Main Event. The first flight, which started at 11 AM, is in normal format with 40-minute levels, while the second flight, which kicked off at 6 PM, is in speed format with 30-minute levels.

As for the second flight, there are 88 entries, with 85 players still active at the tables. It’s still the first level of play, so there’s no significant difference in stack sizes yet.

Meanwhile, Day 1E, the first of the two flights, closed registrations at 252 entries, with 81 players still in action. The tournament will play down to 12.5% of the field, which means approximately 35 players will advance. They are currently playing Level 10, with blinds at 1,500/3,000 and a 3,000 ante, and the average stack is 127,111, a little over three times the starting stack.

A short while ago, the satellite for the Main Event also concluded, adding 16 more players to the list of entries. Stay tuned for more updates!

Fri 23 May - 17:30 - Day1 E in full swing, PLO just begun!

Things are heating up at King’s Resort Rozvadov, where poker action is at full throttle with two tournaments running simultaneously: the Day 1e of the FPF France Poker Festival Main Event and a €250 Pot Limit Omaha event featuring a €20,000 guaranteed prize pool.

The PLO tournament has already reached Level 4 of its Day 1 and will be played over 13 levels today. So far, 62 entries have been recorded, with 39 players still in contention.

Meanwhile, the Main Event has climbed to 237 total entries, and there’s still roughly one hour left to register — 40 minutes of play plus the next scheduled break. Players can still jump in or re-enter before late registration closes at the end of Level 9.

And the action doesn’t stop there: at 6:00 PM, the Day 1f flight of the FPF Main Event will get underway, adding even more excitement to an already packed day.

Lastly, the satellite for Day 1f drew 163 entries, with 21 players still competing for the 16 seats up for grabs.

Stay tuned for more updates from Rozvadov!

Fri 23 May - 15:00 - Approaching the second daybreak!

The Day 1e of the France Poker Festival (FPF) Main Event is underway at King’s Resort Rozvadov, currently running in the normal format with 40-minute levels. This evening’s speed flight is scheduled to begin at 6:00 PM.

The tournament clock shows 190 total entries, with 194 players still seated, all aiming to secure a spot in Day 2. Blinds are at 500/1,000 with a 1,000 ante, and the average stack sits at 60,000, up from the 40,000 starting chips.

Familiar faces are starting to populate the field, including both local regulars and well-known EuroRounders circuit players such as Fatos Haxtaj, Wissam Ouertani, and Juan Velasco Farre, among others.

The second break of the day is coming up in about 15 minutes, with a 40-minute pause before play resumes at 4:00 PM for Level 7. Late registration remains open until the end of Level 9.

Fri 23 May - 03:30 - Christophe-Olivier Rodriguez bags big on Day1 D!

With a stack of 701,000 chips, French player Christophe Olivier Rodrigues takes the spotlight on Day 1D of the Main Event. All the details are available in our daily report at THIS LINK.

Fri 23 May - 01:30 - 33 Left as Day 1D moves towards the end!

Only 33 players remain in the hunt here on Day 1D of the France Poker Festival (FPF) Main Event at King’s Resort. A short break is currently underway, after which the blinds will jump to 4,000/8,000 with an 8,000 big blind ante.

Play will continue until just 22 players remain—12.5% of the 173-entry field—who will bag chips for Day 2. The average stack now sits at 209,000, more than five times the 40,000 starting stack. At the new blind level, that equates to 18 big blinds.

Looking ahead, Day 1E of the FPF Main Event is scheduled for tomorrow, featuring 40-minute levels in the standard format. Action gets underway at 11:00 AM, with late registration open through the first 9 levels.

Thu 22 May - 23:30 - Late reg closed with 173 entries!

We’re now into Level 10 here at King’s Resort, where Day 1D of the France Poker Festival (FPF) Main Event is progressing steadily. Late registration is officially closed, and the numbers are in: a total of 173 entries, with 68 players still in contention.

The day will conclude when approximately 12.5% of the field remains—meaning around 25 players will advance to Day 2. For now, there are three more levels to play before the next 15-minute break.

Blinds are currently set at 1,500/3,000 with a 3,000 big blind ante. The average stack sits at 101,000 chips, compared to the 40,000 starting stack. Once the level changes, blinds will move up to 2,000/4,000 with a 4,000 ante. Stay tuned for more updates as Day 1D continues.

Thu 22 May - 22:00 - Level 8 Underway with over 150 entries!

We’re currently in Level 8 here at King’s Resort for Day 1D of the France Poker Festival (FPF) Main Event. The field has grown to 158 total entries so far, with 92 players still in action across the tables.

Blinds are currently 800/1,600 with a 1,600 big blind ante. The late registration period will remain open until the end of the next level, after which players will enjoy a 15-minute break.

The average stack sits at 68,000 chips, just above the 40,000 starting stack. As a reminder, the day will conclude once approximately 12.5% of the field remains, which typically occurs around level 14 to 16.

Stay tuned—we’ll bring you more detailed chip counts and updates later in the day, once stacks begin to shape up and the field narrows.

Thu 22 May - 20:00 - Approaching the dinner break on Day1 D!

We’re getting closer to the first break of the day here at King’s Resort in Rozvadov, where Day 1D of the France Poker Festival Main Event is being played in Speed Mode — that means 30-minute levels. So far, we’ve had 129 total entries, with 115 players still seated and battling it out at the tables.

As we write this update, we’re in Level 5 with blinds at 400/800 and an 800 big blind ante. After the upcoming 30-minute dinner break, play will resume at Level 6 with blinds going up to 500/1,000 and a 1,000 ante.

The average stack is slightly above the 40,000-chip starting stack. Just a reminder: late registration remains open through the end of Level 9 — that’s your last chance to jump in.

Play will pause once 12.5% of the field is reached, and all surviving players will lock up a minimum cash of €380.