Mediterranean Poker Party Main Event Has 144 Remaining
The $5,400 buy-in tournament continues at Merit Crystal Cove with Koray Sapci holding the current chip lead.
Updated on Sept. 26, 2026 in Casino
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The Mediterranean Poker Party Main Event has narrowed its field of 972 initial entries down to 144 surviving players. Every remaining contender has secured a minimum payout of $10,000 as the tournament moves into Day 2.
Why it matters
The event represents a significant gathering of professional talent, as players compete for deep-run placements and substantial cash prizes. The progression of the field signals the transition from the initial entry phase to the critical middle-to-late tournament stretch.
The tournament features a $5,400 buy-in and a guaranteed minimum payout of $10,000 for all remaining players. Day 2 play begins with blinds at 25,000/50,000 and a 50,000 big blind ante, with levels lasting 60 minutes.
The players
Koray Sapci
He is the current chip leader entering the second day of the Main Event.
Symeon Alexandridis
He currently holds third place in the tournament chip standings.
Selahaddin Bedir
He is a professional poker player who has won five tournaments at Merit properties.
The details
Play resumes at level 17 with 34 minutes remaining on the clock as competitors aim to reach the final two tables. Notable participant Selahaddin Bedir, who previously claimed $832,000 in a Super High Roller Bowl Championship, continues his pursuit of another victory at a Merit property.
Timeline
September 26, 2026: Day 2 of the Main Event took place.
1 p.m. local time: Cards were in the air for the resumption of play.
Industry Dynamics
The success of participants like Selahaddin Bedir highlights how high-stakes events like the Super High Roller Bowl Championship set the performance benchmark for international poker circuits. This tournament structure follows the pattern of major regional events attempting to attract global talent through Merit property branding.
Fans and spectators can follow the live updates as the field is whittled down to the final two tables. Those interested in the professional circuit can track individual player progress through the official chip standings released during the event.
The takeaway
Tournament organizers use long-duration blind levels to ensure players have sufficient time to navigate deep-stack strategies. Consistency in these structures is key for players looking to transition from early-round survival to late-stage competitive success.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Pokernews.
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