Spanish Poker Championship Breaks Records at Casino Barcelona

Spain – August 14, 2025 – www.zonadeazar.com – The Spanish Poker Championship (CEP) by PokerStars, running since August 5 at Casino Barcelona, reaches its halfway mark with the start of the Main Event, the festival’s most prestigious and largest tournament.

Record-breaking Mini CEP and Opening

The first week delivered historic numbers:

  • Mini CEP: Featured two starting flights for the first time, reaching 812 entries and surpassing all previous records. A total of 175 players advanced to Day 2, competing for a coveted title and points for the annual ranking, led by Guillermo Sanz, with the CEP 2026 Sponsorship at stake.

  • Opening: Registered 932 entries, up 8% from 2024 and 13% from 2023, with Alberto Area crowned champion.

Main Event highlights

  • Buy-in: €500
  • Starting stack: 30,000 chips
  • Structure: 45, 20, and 50-minute levels depending on the day

Schedule:

  • Day 1A: August 12 – 3:30 PM
  • Day 1B: August 13 – 3:30 PM
  • Day 1C: August 14 – 3:30 PM
  • Day 1D: August 15 – 3:30 PM
  • Day 1E Turbo: August 16 – 11:00 AM
  • Day 2: August 16 – 5:00 PM
  • Day 3: August 17 – 4:30 PM
  • Day 4: August 18 – 2:30 PM

Current ranking leader Filip Fisz (2,401 points) is followed by Raphael Godard (2,195) and Carlos Díaz (2,009).

Side events schedule

Alongside the Main Event, players can enjoy:

  • Progressive Bounty (€320)
  • Omaha (€180)
  • High Roller (€1,100)
  • Super Mystery Bounty (€1,100)
  • Turbo Closer (€330)

Online registration remains open at Casino Barcelona.

🔗 Editó: @_fonta www.zonadeazar.com

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