Mediterranean Poker Party 2025 in Cyprus: $5M Main Event and $10M Guaranteed

From September 17 to 27, the Mediterranean Poker Party 2025 will take place in Cyprus, featuring a Main Event with a $5,000,000 prize pool and total guarantees exceeding $10,000,000.

From September 17 to 27, a major poker event—the Mediterranean Poker Party series—will take place in Cyprus at the newly renovated Merit Crystal Cove hotel. This festival, organized by Merit Poker, traditionally brings together the region’s strongest players and offers impressive guaranteed prize pools. In 2025, the series once again promises to be one of the main live poker events of the autumn for enthusiasts. Series Guarantees: Over $10,000,000 in Prizes The organizers of the Mediterranean Poker Party have prepared a packed schedule with dozens of tournaments for every taste and bankroll. The total guaranteed prize pool exceeds $10,000,000, making the series one of the most attractive in the region. The main event of the series is the Main Event with a $5,400 buy-in and a $5,000,000 guarantee. The tournament starts on September 23 and features four starting days, with the winner to be determined on September 26. For players who want to enter the Main Event at a more affordable price, satellites with buy-ins starting from $800 are available. In addition to the main tournament, the schedule highlights: Global Poker Championship — $2,000,000 guarantee; Merit Poker Cup — $1,000,000 guarantee; Luxon Pay Mystery Bounty ($2,200) — $500,000 guarantee; Paradise Mystery Bounty ($3,300) — $500,000 guarantee; Mini Main Event ($1,500) — $500,000 guarantee; Tournaments for various player categories: Senior's event ($1,100), Women's event ($550), as well as PLO 5 Double Board Bomb Pot ($1,100) for fans of mixed formats. Throughout the series, PokerNews will provide live text coverage from the venue, including the Main Event and Global Poker Championship. Main Event of 2024: Daniel Thaller’s Triumph Last year, the Mediterranean Poker Party Main Event attracted 1,196 entries, creating a prize pool of $5,740,800. The winner was Daniel Thaller from Austria, who made a three-way deal with Timothy Chung from England and Cypriot Andreas Mavromoustakis. Thaller’s final payout was $786,670, and along with the title, he received a prestigious trophy. The tournament’s final table also featured well-known players: 4th place — Razvan Sabau (Romania) — $316,000 5th place — Garik Tamasian (Russia) — $229,000 6th place — Dawid Smolka (Poland) — $162,000 The deal between the three finalists guaranteed them large payouts, but it was Daniel Thaller who claimed the title. Final Table Results of the Mediterranean Poker Party 2024 Main Event 1st place — Daniel Thaller (Austria) — $786,670 2nd place — Timothy Chung (England) — $740,700 3rd place — Andreas Mavromoustakis (Cyprus) — $700,000 4th place — Razvan Sabau (Romania) — $316,000 5th place — Garik Tamasian (Russia) — $229,000 6th place — Dawid Smolka (Poland) — $162,000 It’s worth noting that the final table featured players from several different countries, highlighting the international status of the series. Standout Players of the Series: Achievements and Expectations Among the potential participants in the upcoming series is Evagoras Evagorou from Cyprus. This summer, he finished ninth in the World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event with a $10,000 buy-in, winning $1,000,000—the best result ever for a Cypriot in the history of the WSOP Main Event. Organizers and poker fans expect that Evagoras Evagorou, along with other regional stars, will take part in the Mediterranean Poker Party 2025, adding intrigue and excitement to the upcoming series. Schedule for the Mediterranean Poker Party 2026 The full schedule for the 2026 series is already available on the official Merit Poker resources. Participants will be able to choose tournaments in various disciplines, including classic No Limit Hold’em, mixed games, and special events for women and seniors. The series will be held at the luxurious Merit Crystal Cove hotel, which, after a recent renovation, is ready to welcome guests at the highest level. What This Means for PPPoker Club Players For PPPoker club members, this news is a great reason to consider new goals and opportunities. Series with large guarantees, such as the Mediterranean Poker Party, show that even online club players can reach the international stage if they regularly improve their skills and participate in satellites. Practical takeaway: many major live tournaments, including the Main Event in Cyprus, offer satellites with small buy-ins. This is a chance for PPPoker players to qualify and compete for million-dollar prizes by investing minimal funds. Keep an eye on the satellite schedule in your club and don’t miss the opportunity to get into such events. Additionally, by analyzing final table results and the composition of participants, you can see that players from many different countries succeed on the international stage. This is an inspiring example for everyone playing in PPPoker clubs: persistence, smart strategy, and participation in qualifying tournaments can lead to big wins and new heights in your poker career.