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Italy Claims Consecutive Seniors Titles at PokerStars Open Barcelona

Soaring Day 1 entries set up a crowded Day 2 across the festival.

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Overview

  • Claudio Di Giacomo won the Seniors High Roller, topping a 56-entry field that paid eight spots and finishing ahead of Argentina’s Korn and France’s Marmode.
  • Andrea Torri captured the €1,100 Seniors event, defeating France’s Dinard for a prize exceeding €50,000.
  • Italy’s two Seniors victories landed within roughly 24 hours, marking a standout run for the nation’s veteran players.
  • Day 1E of the Main Event drew 1,124 entries and advanced 184 players who are already in the money, led by Brazil’s Camargo with more than 900,000 in chips.
  • Di Giacomo returned for Day 1F and bagged about 220,000, while Andrea Boi led Day 1C with over 800,000 ahead of Finland’s Sorainen.