Giuliano Bendinelli Takes Down Biggest EPT Main Event Ever
31-Year-Old Italian Giuliano Bendinelli has won $1.5 Million and is the new 2022 EPT Barcelona Champion. It was the biggest win in the tournament's nearly 20 year history.
“I can’t believe it. It’s the best day of my life. I’m speechless,” Bendinelli told PokerStars TV following his huge win.
The victory moves Bendinelli's win total in live career tournaments to $2,488,313. His biggest win to date had been at the € 1,000 + 100 No Limit Hold'em - Monaco Cup - Re-Entry in 2013 for € 100,000.
At one point during six-handed play, the Italian player was down to just more than a single big blind.
“I can’t believe it happened today. I’m proud about how I played, but I also won some showdowns,” Bendinelli said when asked about his ‘chip-and-a-chair’ comeback. “I’m grateful to be here.”
From a chip and a chair to a champion.
— PokerStars LIVE (@PokerStarsLIVE) August 22, 2022
Congratulations to Giuliano Bendinelli, the Italian took down the biggest EPT Main Event in history, winning €1,491,133.
This was a fitting end to a final table for the ages. #EPTBarcelona pic.twitter.com/mTa91ubmnT
2022 European Poker Tour Barcelona Main Event – Final Table Results
Giuliano Bendinelli – €1,491,133
Jimmy Guerrero – €1,250,337
Neville Costa – €734,470
Fabiano Kovalski – €565,280
Patrik Jaros – €434,850
Kayhan Mokri – €334,480
- Ace King, Gambling911.com
