MERIT POKER CARMEN SERIES 2025 : Dawid Smolka crushes the competition and takes the High Roller!

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MERIT POKER CARMEN SERIES 2025 : Dawid Smolka crushes the competition and takes the High Roller!

2025-03-18 - RICHARD Fabien

Poland's Dawid Smolka struck a blow with a brilliant victory in the $5,300 High Roller, adding a prestigious line to his record.

From the very first hands, the tournament took on the look of a relentless battle. The most seasoned players engaged in intense duels, but it was Dawid Smolka who set the pace, dominating his opponents and closing out the final like a true champion.

A prestigious festival and a resounding victory

Rarely seen on the circuit, legend Johnny Lodden almost defeated Smolka

The Merit Poker Carmen Series 2025 continues to shine as one of the year's biggest events for high-level poker enthusiasts. The $5,300 High Roller once again lived up to expectations, bringing together the elite of the circuit for a fierce competition.

After hours of high-tension play, Dawid SMOLKA managed to stand out. Unfazed at the final table, he executed brilliant moves to finally clinch the trophy and a superb prize of $260,000. A performance that confirms his status as a formidable player on the circuit.

The competition was tough. Johnny Lodden, the Norwegian legend, did everything he could to deny the Polish player the title, but he eventually fell short in heads-up, still taking home $182,700 for second place. Kirill Shcherbakov completed the podium with a prize of $131,900.

Once again, the High Roller proved why it is a must-attend event of the festival, attracting renowned players and delivering a breathtaking spectacle. From masterful bluffs to epic confrontations and precise decisions, the 2025 edition will be remembered.

But the poker festival in Cyprus is far from over! The Merit Poker Carmen Series continues with many more tournaments to come. And if this High Roller showcased pure talent, there's no doubt that more champions will emerge in the coming days.

Final table results of the $5,300 High Roller – Merit Poker Carmen Series 2025:

1. Dawid SMOLKA – $260,000

2. Johnny Lodden (Norway) – $182,700

3. Kirill Shcherbakov (Russia) – $131,900

4. Oleg Svintsov (Russia) – $91,400

5. Merijn van Rooij (Netherlands) – $67,040

6. Peteris Enders (Latvia) – $53,700

7. Atanas Malinov (Bulgaria) – $44,700

8. Cédric Schwaederlé (France) – $35,735

9. Andrey Pateychuk (Russia) – $26,800

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(Photo credits: PokerNews)