Klemens Reuter wins again at PokerStars EPT Barcelona 2026

Austrian pro Clemens Reuter won the €25,000 No-Limit Hold'em tournament at EPT Barcelona 2026, confirming his status as one of the best players of the series.

Austrian professional Clemens Reuter has once again confirmed his status as one of the most successful players at the PokerStars European Poker Tour (EPT) series in Barcelona. In August 2026, he claimed the champion’s title in the €25,000 No-Limit Hold'em Unlimited Re-Entry tournament held at Casino Barcelona, earning €266,030 for his victory after making a heads-up deal. Clemens Reuter: Another Victory in Barcelona Among professional players, there are often those who perform especially well at certain series or in specific casinos. For Clemens Reuter, that place is Barcelona, where he has been showing impressive results at the EPT for several years now. In 2025 at EPT Barcelona, Reuter cashed five times, including one victory. In total, he earned €793,585 during the series. Here’s how his winnings were distributed in 2025: 5th place in €10,200 NLHE Mystery Bounty — €27,800 8th place in €20,000 NLHE — €48,400 1st place in €30,000 NLHE Super High Roller Warm-Up — €507,785 4th place in €10,200 PLO — €120,100 2nd place in €10,200 NLHE — €89,500 A year later, in August 2026, Reuter was once again in the spotlight, winning another prestigious EPT Barcelona tournament. Progress of the €25,000 NLH Unlimited Re-Entry Tournament The tournament, with a €25,000 buy-in and unlimited re-entries, attracted 39 entries, creating a prize pool of €936,390. The Unlimited Re-Entry format means players could make as many re-entries as they wanted until the end of late registration, which usually results in a stronger and more experienced field. Only the top six players made the money. The first to cash was Kayhan Mokri, finishing sixth for €65,500. Next out were Nicolas Seward (€84,300), Jamie Dwan (€107,700), and Morocco’s Mehdi Chaoui (€145,100). In the end, the heads-up battle was between Clemens Reuter and Ottomar Ladva. There was initially a significant difference in payouts between first and second place—almost €113,000. This led the players to make a deal: Ladva secured €267,760 instead of the €210,700 originally set for second place, while Reuter received €266,030 instead of €323,090, along with the trophy and the champion’s title. Final Table Results for €25,000 NLH Unlimited Re-Entry* *Payouts reflect the terms of the heads-up deal 1st place — Clemens Reuter (Austria) — €266,030 2nd place — Ottomar Ladva — €267,760 3rd place — Mehdi Chaoui — €145,100 4th place — Jamie Dwan — €107,700 5th place — Nicolas Seward — €84,300 6th place — Kayhan Mokri — €65,500 Vinny Lingham: First Major Win and Ninth Six-Figure Cash Well-known tech entrepreneur and investor Vinny Lingham continues to build his poker resume. Before EPT Barcelona 2026, he had 10 cashes since July 2024, eight of which exceeded €100,000. This time, Lingham scored his first major live tournament victory, winning the €30,000 Super High Roller Warm Up and taking home €306,600. The tournament featured 21 players, who, along with five re-entries, created a prize pool of €613,305. With a small field, only the top three players made the money. Third place went to Enrico Camosci, who earned €122,705. In heads-up play, Lingham defeated Finnish pro Eelis Parssinen. Parssinen finished second for €184,000, while Lingham took €306,600 and his first live poker title. Final Table Results for €30,000 Super High Roller Warm Up 1st place — Vinny Lingham — €306,600 2nd place — Eelis Parssinen — €184,000 3rd place — Enrico Camosci — €122,705 EPT Barcelona 2026 Series Continues The PokerStars EPT Barcelona 2026 series is ongoing and promises many more major events. On August 21, the following tournaments kick off: €1,650 PokerStars Open €2,700 PokerStars Open High Roller €100,000 EPT Super High Roller These tournaments traditionally attract the strongest players from Europe and around the world, with prize pools reaching impressive amounts. Barcelona remains one of the key stops on the EPT calendar, regularly setting records for attendance and prize payouts. Player Profiles and Context Clemens Reuter has delivered outstanding results at EPT Barcelona for the second year in a row, confirming his reputation as one of Austria’s top tournament players. His successes in 2025 and 2026 are not just about big wins, but also about consistency at the highest stakes. Despite a relatively short poker career, Vinny Lingham has quickly become a notable player in high roller tournaments. His nine six-figure cashes in two years and his first live tournament win are clear proof of his talent and ability to adapt to a competitive environment. Other finalists included well-known names such as Eelis Parssinen (Finland), Enrico Camosci, Mehdi Chaoui, Jamie Dwan, Nicolas Seward, Kayhan Mokri, and Ottomar Ladva. All of them are regulars at the biggest European poker events. What This Means for PPPoker Club Players For PPPoker club members, news from EPT Barcelona is not only a reason to follow the pros’ successes but also a source of practical lessons. First, the focus on formats like Unlimited Re-Entry shows that even among high rollers, re-entry strategy plays an important role. In PPPoker club games, you can also use re-entries to increase your chances of success if the tournament structure allows it. Second, the results of Vinny Lingham and Clemens Reuter clearly demonstrate that consistency and the ability to adapt to different formats are key to success at any level. PPPoker clubs regularly host tournaments with various buy-ins and formats, allowing you to develop versatility and gain experience, just like the top EPT players. Finally, by following the action at major series, PPPoker club players can adopt best practices: analyze final table deals, track tournament trends, and improve their game to be ready for any challenge—both online and in live tournaments.