Roman Stoica is the new EPT Monte-Carlo Main Event champion. PokerNews reported that Stoica won the €5,300 Main Event for €825,000, finishing the job in heads-up play against Bernhard Binder.
Roman Stoica is your 2026 EPT Monte-Carlo €5,300 Main Event Champion after denying Bernhard Binder a second piece to the triple crown.
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Monte-Carlo remains one of the marquee stops on the European Poker Tour calendar, and the Main Event title is the kind of result that can define a season. Beyond the payout, a win here typically comes with a deep run through a tough, international field and a final table filled with experienced live pros.
For Binder, the result is another near-miss in a career that already includes major titles. PokerNews noted that Stoica’s victory also spoiled Binder’s chance to add a second leg toward a potential EPT triple crown, a narrative that always turns heads when the tour returns to Monaco.
With the summer schedule ramping up, expect this result to ripple into future lineups and coverage. EPT champions often see their profiles rise instantly, and Stoica’s run should put him on more fans’ radar heading into the next big festival stretch.