The Enjoy Poker Tour at Enjoy Punta del Este came to a thrilling conclusion, and the standout player of the series was undoubtedly Nikolai Tulin from Russia. Tulin crowned his remarkable run by winning the prestigious High Roller event, securing his second trophy of the series in what was his third final table appearance. He walked away with an impressive $94,250 after defeating César Sanguinetti of Uruguay in a gripping heads-up battle.
Nikolai Tulin Shines at Enjoy Poker Tour
Tulin’s victory in the High Roller capped off a stellar performance throughout the festival. Earlier in the series, he won the Second Chance tournament for $40,430, placed fourth in the KO Bounty for $1,380, and finished 24th in the Main Event with a payout of $4,235. In total, Tulin bagged two titles, four cashes, and made it to three final tables.
The High Roller event, with a $3,300 buy-in, attracted 86 entries, surpassing the guaranteed prize pool of $300,000. After a grueling 12-hour final day, Tulin emerged victorious in a highly competitive field.
Final Table Showdown and Payouts
With only 11 players making it into the money, the bubble burst when Carlos Gómez of Argentina was eliminated in 12th place. The final table was formed after Cacho Korn (10th, $8,770) and Slava Balaev (9th, $9,425) exited the tournament.
Behind Tulin and Sanguinetti, Eduardo Silva from Brazil claimed third place for $35,435, while Gaspar Fernández, a newly minted Team Enjoy member from Argentina, finished fourth, taking home $23,965.
Enjoy Poker Tour – High Roller Final Results
- Buy-in: $3,300
- Entries: 86
- Prize Pool: $300,000 guaranteed
| Position | Player | Country | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Nikolai Tulin | Russia | $94,250 |
| 2nd | César Sanguinetti | Uruguay | $56,990 |
| 3rd | Eduardo Silva | Brazil | $35,435 |
| 4th | Gaspar Fernández | Argentina | $23,965 |
| 5th | Geovanne Ávila | Brazil | $18,265 |
| 6th | Ivo Chiodi | Argentina | $14,615 |
| 7th | Mariano Melem | Argentina | $12,130 |
| 8th | Horacio Courdin | Uruguay | $10,230 |
| 9th | Balaev Slava | Russia | $9,425 |
| 10th | Andrés Korn | Argentina | $8,770 |
| 11th | Alejandro Arnold | Argentina | $8,185 |
