Dusan Despotovic won a WSOP bracelet, knocking out everyone at the final table

Serbian player Dusan Despotovic became the WSOP Europe 2025 champion, achieving a rare "clean sweep" at the final table of the Pot-Limit Omaha tournament.

Serbia celebrates a new champion: Dusan Despotovic has won his first gold bracelet at the 2025 World Series of Poker Europe (WSOPE). His triumph came in Event #6: €2,000 Pot-Limit Omaha , held at King’s Resort, Rozvadov. Despotovic not only outlasted 405 opponents but also achieved a unique feat—at the final table, he knocked out all seven of his rivals, completing a so-called “clean sweep” and taking home the top prize of €182,500. Event #6: €2,000 Pot-Limit Omaha — How the Battle Unfolded This was the second bracelet event in Pot-Limit Omaha (PLO) at WSOPE 2025. A total of 406 entries created a prize pool of €870,000. The tournament lasted two days, and each of the 61 players who returned for Day 2 was already in the money, guaranteed at least €5,150. Pot-Limit Omaha is a poker variant where each player receives four cards, and the maximum bet at any time cannot exceed the size of the pot. This structure leads to lots of action and often results in big pots and unexpected outcomes. At the start of Day 2, Dusan Despotovic and PLO specialist Quirin Zech were among the chip leaders, with Zech starting the day as the chip leader. Within two hours, the field was reduced to three final tables, and then to the official final table of eight players. Key Moments on the Road to the Final Before the final table, Javier Francort became the chip leader after winning a huge pot against Grzegorz Derkowski: Francort called preflop, then went all-in on the flop with a straight draw, while Derkowski called with two pair. Francort hit his straight on the turn and held the lead through the river, leaving Derkowski as the final table bubble. The final table began without any clear short stacks, resulting in relatively cautious play at first. The first to bust was Volodymyr Kokoulin, who lost almost all his chips trying to outplay Eray Teker’s aces. This set the official final table of eight players. After that, the action picked up quickly. Despotovic started his knockout streak with a hand against Marek Uharcek: his set of aces beat his opponent’s set of kings. Then, Despotovic hit a full house on the river against Tamazi Skhirtladze’s straight, allowing him to take the chip lead. Final Table: Despotovic vs. Everyone Despotovic continued to dominate: he knocked out Eray Teker by calling a river bluff all-in with a flush. Next to fall was Antoine Delorme—his kings couldn’t hold up against Despotovic’s aces. At this point, the Serbian’s stack was more than double that of his nearest competitor. After the break, Despotovic kept up the pressure: Skhirtladze went out in fifth place, losing to Despotovic’s flush, and Konstantin Razinkov was next to fall to the future champion. Javier Francort, who has made several deep runs in the series, finished third—his aces were cracked by Despotovic’s quads on the turn. Remarkably, this was the second time in a few days that Francort was eliminated by an opponent’s quads. In heads-up play, Despotovic started with a four-to-one chip lead over Quirin Zech. The Serbian methodically widened the gap, taking pot after pot. The final hand was a classic “cooler”: Despotovic made a full house with aces against Zech’s trips, and the river improved both to full houses, but Despotovic’s was stronger. Zech couldn’t find a fold and lost all his chips, finishing second for €120,200. Final Table Results Event #6: €2,000 Pot-Limit Omaha 1st place: Dusan Despotovic (Serbia) — €182,500 2nd place: Quirin Zech (Germany) — €120,200 3rd place: Javier Francort — €85,000 4th place: Konstantin Razinkov — €61,000 5th place: Tamazi Skhirtladze — €44,000 6th place: Antoine Delorme — €32,000 7th place: Eray Teker — €24,000 8th place: Marek Uharcek — €18,000 The Champion’s Emotions and Plans This victory was the fulfillment of a long-held dream for Despotovic. He admitted he had always wanted to win a WSOP bracelet and noted that the prize money was also important. According to him, he had rarely played poker over the past four years due to family commitments—he has two young children and almost no time for the game. Now, with more free time, he plans to play PLO tournaments more often. Despite his success, Despotovic does not plan to play higher buy-in events (€5,000 and €10,000) at this series, but confirmed he will continue to play PLO events. As for celebrating his victory, he said he doesn’t plan anything special—he just wants to enjoy the moment with friends and maybe play a bit more poker. Despotovic also shared his impressions of his final table opponents, especially highlighting Antoine Delorme and Konstantin Razinkov as two of the toughest competitors throughout the tournament. Nevertheless, he was the one who managed to collect all the chips and claim the long-awaited bracelet. Tournament Statistics and Unique Achievements Event #6: €2,000 Pot-Limit Omaha at WSOPE 2025 will be remembered not only for its solid prize pool and strong field, but also for Despotovic’s unique achievement. The Serbian player became the only one to knock out every opponent at the final table, completing a “clean sweep”—an extremely rare feat even at this level of tournament. The tournament drew 406 entries, creating a prize pool of €870,000. On the final day, 61 players returned, each guaranteed at least €5,150. The final table was highly competitive with no clear underdogs at the start, making the battle especially intense. Notably, this was not Javier Francort’s first deep run at this series, and his elimination by Despotovic’s quads was the second such occurrence in a few days. Quirin Zech, who started the day as chip leader, also confirmed his high level by finishing second. Context: The WSOPE Series and King’s Resort The World Series of Poker Europe (WSOPE) is the European leg of the world’s most prestigious poker series. WSOPE tournaments are traditionally held at King’s Resort, Rozvadov, which is considered one of the largest poker hubs in Europe. The series features many tournaments with various buy-ins and formats, and the WSOP bracelet is the highest honor for any player. Pot-Limit Omaha is one of the most dynamic and popular variants at the series, attracting both professionals and amateurs. PLO tournaments are known for lots of action, big pots, and frequent “coolers”—hands where strong combinations clash against each other. Despotovic’s victory in such a tournament not only earned him a prestigious title but also became a vivid example of how smart aggression and confident play can lead to total domination at the final table. What This Means for PPPoker Club Players For PPPoker club members, this news is a great reason to consider the importance of choosing a discipline and specializing. Despotovic showed that even after a long break, if you understand the format well (in this case, Pot-Limit Omaha), you can achieve outstanding results. Specializing in one discipline and having a deep understanding of its nuances can give you a huge edge even at the most prestigious series. Pay attention to the dynamics of the final table: aggressive yet balanced play, smart use of stack advantages, and timely calls against bluffs—all are key skills that can and should be developed in PPPoker club games. Practicing in online clubs helps hone your strategy, learn to read opponents, and make decisions under pressure. Finally, Despotovic’s example is a reminder that even with limited time for poker (for example, due to family or work), you can return to the game and achieve success. The main thing is to keep your passion for poker alive, stay in shape through regular practice, and use the opportunities that PPPoker club tournaments provide for growth and self-realization in poker.