WPT Prime Cyprus Championship Returns for 2025 Edition
The World Poker Tour (WPT) has made its way back to Cyprus, and poker players and fans have every reason to be excited.
After a hugely successful debut last year, the WPT Prime Cyprus Championship has returned for round two, running from March 13-17 at the stunning Chamada Prestige Hotel & Spa. With a $1,100 buy-in and a guaranteed $1 million prize pool, the stage is set for another unforgettable poker showdown.
A Packed Schedule with Plenty of Action
This year’s event, which shuffles up and deals today, is designed to give players as many chances as possible to punch their ticket to Day 2. With five starting flights on the schedule, there’s no shortage of opportunities to get in the mix:
- Day 1A, 1C, and 1D – 40,000 starting stack, 40-minute levels, and late registration open for nine levels.
- Day 1B and 1E (Speed Flights) – Same starting stack, but with 20-minute levels for those who like a faster-paced game.
Each Day 1 flight will play down until just 12.5% of the field remains, meaning that anyone who bags chips is already in the money. That’s right—make it through Day 1, and you’re guaranteed a payday.
| Date | Time | Buy-in | Event | Guarantee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Mar 13 | 12 p.m. | $1,100 | WPT Prime Championship (Event #9) Day 1A | $1,000,000 |
| Thu, Mar 13 | 8 p.m. | $1,100 | WPT Prime Championship (Event #9) Day 1B Speed | $1,000,000 |
| Fri, Mar 14 | 12 p.m. | $1,100 | WPT Prime Championship (Event #9) Day 1C | $1,000,000 |
| Sat, Mar 15 | 12 p.m. | $1,100 | WPT Prime Championship (Event #9) Day 1D | $1,000,000 |
| Sat, Mar 15 | 8 p.m. | $1,100 | WPT Prime Championship (Event #9) Day 1E Speed | $1,000,000 |
| Sun, Mar 16 | 1 p.m. | - | WPT Prime Championship Day 2 | $1,000,000 |
| Mon, Mar 17 | 1 p.m. | - | WPT Prime Championship Final Day | $1,000,000 |
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The Road to the Final Table
All surviving players will return on Day 2 (March 16), where the levels extend to 60 minutes, giving them plenty of time to maneuver. By the end of the night, only the best of the best will be left standing, setting the stage for an epic final table on March 17.
And for those who can’t make it to Cyprus in person? No worries—the final table will be live-streamed so that you won’t miss a second of the action.
Looking Back: Tudor Purice’s Big Win in 2024
Last year, Romanian grinder Tudor Purice took down the first-ever WPT Prime Cyprus Championship, outlasting a massive 1,202-player field to snag the title and a cool $183,270.
He sealed the deal in a heads-up battle against Aleks Apryan, etching his name into WPT history and marking the tour’s return to Cyprus after a decade-long break.
WPT Prime Cyprus Championship Final Table Results
| Place | Player | Payout (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tudor Purice | $183,270 |
| 2 | Aleksandre Apryan | $115,250 |
| 3 | Yurii Senchylo | $86,000 |
| 4 | Eduard Bagrov | $64,000 |
| 5 | Emile Abi-Daher | $48,500 |
| 6 | Aleksandr Denishev | $37,000 |
| 7 | Ioan Abrudan | $28,500 |
| 8 | Samuel Klocker | $22,200 |
| 9 | Umit Sadi | $17,400 |
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Cyprus’ Rich Poker History
Cyprus has played host to some legendary WPT moments over the years. Just take a look at these past champions who have conquered the felt:
- 2009 – Thomas Bichon (France): Won the first-ever WPT Merit Cyprus Classic for $579,165.
- 2012 – Marvin Rettenmaier (Germany): Pulled off the rare back-to-back WPT title win, taking home $287,784 in Cyprus just after winning the WPT World Championship.
- 2013 – Alexey Rybin (Russia): Went wire-to-wire, never surrendering his chip lead on the way to a $258,000 payday.
- 2014 – Alexander Lakhov (Russia): Secured a WPT Main Event title to go along with his WPT National victory, banking $310,000.
What’s in Store for 2025?
With another massive prize pool up for grabs and a field packed with top-tier talent from around the world, this year’s WPT Prime Cyprus Championship is shaping up to be an absolute thriller. Will we see a new champion emerge, or could Tudor Purice pull off the rare back-to-back win?
WPT Prime Cyprus Remaining Schedule
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