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Alvaro Murciano Wins 2026 888poker LIVE Barcelona Main Event
TournamentsMay 25, 2026·1 min read

Alvaro Murciano Wins 2026 888poker LIVE Barcelona Main Event


Alvaro Murciano has made history by winning the 2026 888poker LIVE Barcelona Main Event, securing a impressive €50,000. The event, which attracted 350 entries, resulted in a prize pool of €263,424. Murciano's victory was particularly sweet as he had previously finished as runner-up in the Madrid event the year before.

Murciano's journey to the top was marked by a dominant performance. He outlasted German Zafra in a short heads-up battle, starting with a massive chip lead. Zafra's attempts to bluff and regain control were unsuccessful, and Murciano's K9 held up against Zafra's Q9, sealing his victory.

Luis Ramos, an 888poker ambassador, finished in third place, adding to the event's excitement. The next stop for 888poker LIVE is London in October, with online qualifiers already running to give players a chance to secure their spots early.

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