Memorable Victory in Cyprus

Andorra’s Antonio Saez Zamorano emerged victorious at the Golden Poker Million Cyprus €800 Main Event, securing the title and a massive €164,000 payday after reaching a heads-up deal with Spain’s David Comeron. The two finalists opted for an even prize split, each taking home €164,000, with Zamorano officially crowned the champion due to his chip lead at the time of the agreement.

The highly anticipated event, which featured a €1,000,000 guaranteed prize pool, attracted an impressive 1,178 entries across six starting flights. Despite falling just short of the guarantee, the tournament still awarded significant payouts, with the final table alone ensuring that all remaining players took home at least €13,200.

Golden Poker Million Cyprus €800 Main Event Final Table Results

Place	Player	Country	Prize (€)	Prize (USD)
1	Antonio Saez Zamorano	Andorra	€164,000*	$181,564*
2	David Comeron	Spain	€164,000*	$181,564*
3	Milad Oghabian	Iran	€74,000	$81,925
4	Ruslan Bakhtiev	Russia	€47,600	$52,698
5	Seref Dursun Anar	Turkey	€35,200	$38,970
6	Alexey Romanov	Russia	€26,400	$29,227
7	Samiyel Duzgun	Switzerland	€19,900	$22,031
8	Vladyslav Pohribnyi	Ukraine	€16,400	$18,156
9	Shlomi Shimoni	Israel	€13,200	$14,614

(*Prize reflects a heads-up deal.)

Final Table Action Recap

The final day of the event began with Zamorano as the chip leader, closely followed by Switzerland’s Samiyel Duzgun and Russia’s Ruslan Bakhtiev. With an average stack depth of 65 big blinds, the stage was set for an intense day of poker.

The action ignited early, and within just two hands, Comeron made an explosive move, eliminating two players simultaneously. His pocket aces dominated Shlomi Shimoni’s pocket kings and Vladyslav Pohribnyi’s pocket jacks, instantly solidifying his position as a major contender.

Eliminations slowed down for a few hours until Comeron struck again, this time knocking out Duzgun in seventh place when his aces held against Duzgun’s pocket eights. The Spanish player continued his streak by eliminating Alexey Romanov in sixth place, further extending his lead.

A Controversial Hand Shakes Up the Game

One of the most talked-about moments came when Seref Dursun Anar moved all-in with king-jack, getting called by Comeron (king-eight) and Zamorano (aces). The two bigger stacks checked through a nine-high board, allowing Zamorano’s aces to hold up and send Anar to the rail. This pivotal hand shifted the momentum back in Zamorano’s favor, as he regained control of the table.

The Road to Heads-Up Play

Comeron continued his dominant performance by eliminating Bakhtiev in fourth place, winning a classic showdown of pocket kings versus ace-king. Next, Dutch-Iranian player Milad Oghabian exited in third place, as Comeron found a much-needed queen on the board with king-queen suited, cracking Oghabian’s ace-king.

Heads-Up Showdown and the Final Deal

Entering heads-up play, Comeron had a slight chip lead over Zamorano, but it didn’t last long. Zamorano quickly regained control, forcing Comeron to agree to a deal. The two players shook hands on an even split of €164,000 each, with Zamorano declared the official winner due to his chip advantage at the time.

Conclusion

The Golden Poker Million Cyprus €800 Main Event delivered high-stakes drama and intense competition, with Antonio Saez Zamorano etching his name into poker history. The Andorran poker pro not only walked away with a **life-changing sum of €164,000 but also showcased his ability to dominate a field of 1,178 entrants. With his victory, Zamorano has solidified himself as one of Andorra’s top poker talents, proving that strategic play and patience can lead to massive success on the felt.