Italian Poker Players Shine at WSOP Circuit Rozvadov: Sacchi Triumphs, Di Persio Remains in Main Event Hunt
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The WSOP Circuit at King’s Casino in Rozvadov is delivering thrilling action, with Italian players making a significant impact. Daniele Sacchi secured a coveted WSOPC ring in the 6-Max event, while Marco Di Persio is among the 24 remaining contenders in the Main Event, battling for a top prize of €170,000 as of January 12, 2026.
Romanian Nica Claims High Roller Title
The €3,300 High Roller tournament, boasting 93 entries and a prize pool of €245,520 – exceeding the €150,000 guarantee – concluded with a victory for Romania’s Cosmin-Ionut Nica. Despite a strong showing from Italian players at the final table, Nica overcame Austria’s Ersin Sancak to claim the ring and the first-place prize of €68,100.
Christopher Campisano led the Italian contingent, finishing third and earning nearly €30,000. Fabio Peluso placed fourth for €20,800, followed by Fabio Giamberardini in fifth (€15,200), Daniele Trippi in seventh (€9,300), and Daniele Sacchi in eighth (€7,800). Notably, Sacchi would quickly rebound from this early elimination with a significant win of his own.
High Roller Final Table Results:
- Cosmin-Ionut Nica (Romania) – €68,100
- Ersin Sancak (Austria) – €44,100
- Christopher Campisano (Italy) – €29,700
- Fabio Peluso (Italy) – €20,800
- Fabio Giamberardini (Italy) – €15,200
- Zdenek Zizka (Czech Republic) – €11,600
- Daniele Trippi (Italy) – €9,300
- Daniele Sacchi (Italy) – €7,800
- Mateusz Sikora (Poland) – €6,920
Sacchi Secures 6-Max Ring
Daniele Sacchi has been steadily gaining recognition in the Italian poker scene, and his recent victory in the €600 NLH 6-Max event marks a career highlight. The tournament attracted 221 players, generating a prize pool of €112,710 and surpassing the €100,000 guarantee. Sacchi ultimately prevailed, earning €26,240 and the prestigious WSOPC ring.
The final table featured a strong Italian presence, with 12 players representing the nation. Boris Progner of Slovakia finished as the runner-up, taking home €17,000, while Eugenio Cupellini secured third place for €11,370. Luca Beretta and Federico Lenzi also made deep runs, finishing fourth and fifth respectively, earning €7,810 and €5,510.
6-Max Final Table Results:
- Daniele Sacchi (Italy) – €26,240
- Boris Progner (Slovakia) – €17,000
- Eugenio Cupellini (Italy) – €11,370
- Luca Beretta (Italy) – €7,810
- Federico Lenzi (Italy) – €5,510
- Vladas Burneikis (Lithuania) – €3,990
- Mateusz Sikora (Poland) – €2,980
Di Persio Flies the Italian Flag in Main Event
The €1,500 Main Event, which drew 607 entries, has reached the final stages. After resuming play with 107 players, only 24 remain, and Marco Di Persio is the sole Italian contender. Di Persio holds 1.8 million in chips, positioning him in seventh place, while Ukraine’s Rostyslav Sabishchenko leads the field with a commanding 3.1 million.
Top 10 Chip Counts – Main Event:
- Rostyslav Sabishchenko (Ukraine) – 3,100,000
- Vitezslav Cech (Czech Republic) – 2,700,000
- Georgios Vrakas (Greece) – 2,700,000
- Iman Ghashayar (Netherlands) – 2,400,000
- Zdenek Zizka (Czech Republic) – 2,200,000
- Dennis Kovò (Denmark) – 1,900,000
- Marco Di Persio (Italy) – 1,800,000
- Yannick Jobin (Switzerland) – 1,800,000
- Michal Schuh (Czech Republic) – 1,700,000
- Andreas Staschewski (Austria) – 1,600,000
The stakes are high, with the winner set to receive €170,000. Fifteen Italian players were eliminated on the previous day, with payouts ranging from €3,000 to €3,900, including Fabio Peluso and Matteo Intiso. The tournament continues to showcase intense competition and the enduring passion for poker within the Italian community.
