MAKSYM RONSHYN BECOMES THE FIRST BANCO BRATISLAVA CHAMPION OF 2026 AND TAKES HOME €29,776!

20. January 2026

An excellent start to 2026 for Maksym Ronshyn, who claimed the Banco Casino Masters title along with a €29,776payday. Already today, Banco Bratislava launches a brand-new event in Slovakia — the Israeli Federation Cup, featuring attractive tournaments with total guarantees exceeding €300,000. The Main Event kicks off today with a €250,000 guarantee for just a €200 buy-in!

MAKSYM RONSHYN BECOMES THE FIRST BANCO BRATISLAVA CHAMPION OF 2026 AND TAKES HOME €29,776!

A new project brought by Banco Bratislava in cooperation with the oldest Israeli poker organization — the Israeli Federation Cup — is here, bringing exciting tournaments highlighted by a €250,000 GTD Main Event with an affordable €200 buy-in.

Main Event – 250.000 € GTD only for 200 €

The highlight of the festival will be the Main Event featuring a €250,000 guaranteed prize pool with an accessible €200 buy-in. This value-to-price ratio makes the tournament one of the most attractive poker events at the start of the year across Europe. A massive turnout and a strong international player field are expected.

The Main Event of the 43rd edition of Banco Casino Masters, which recorded a total of 1,563 entries, reached its final day yesterday, featuring the last 16 players battling for the championship title and the top prize of €32,653. Viewers had the opportunity to watch the live broadcast from the final table.

The final table consisted of the nine most successful players, led at the start by Maksym from Ukraine, holding the chip lead with a stack exceeding 10 million chips.

In heads-up play, Maksym and Rabie agreed to a deal, leaving €5,000 to play for. Maksym Ronshyn ultimately secured the victory, taking home €29,776 and becoming the 43rd Banco Casino Masters Champion!