The popular World Poker Tour Prime series travelled to Aix-en-Provence, the historic capital of Provence, for a poker-packed week. The festival's $1,100 Main Event took place at the Pasino GRAND, in partnership with TexaPoker, and saw Samy Boujmala walk away as the victor.
Boujmala edged out 457 entries to win the €93,580 ($102,938) prize as well as the €10,400 package to compete in the WPT World Championship at the Wynn Las Vegas, which closes out the WPT season.
Boujmala overcame Loic Menneteau in heads-up play to pick up the second biggest win of his career as well as continuing his hot 2023 form.
Menneteau left with €55,400 ($60,940) for his performance while Hugo Heiter took third place on the podium for €40,700 ($44,770). WSOP bracelet winner Leo Soma fell in eighth place and received a €10,320 ($11,352) payout.
The WPT Prime Aix-en-Provence Main Event generated a prize pool of €438,720 ($482,592), which was shared among the top 59 players.
Boujmala edged out 457 entries to win the €93,580 ($102,938) prize as well as the €10,400 package to compete in the WPT World Championship at the Wynn Las Vegas, which closes out the WPT season.
Boujmala overcame Loic Menneteau in heads-up play to pick up the second biggest win of his career as well as continuing his hot 2023 form.
Menneteau left with €55,400 ($60,940) for his performance while Hugo Heiter took third place on the podium for €40,700 ($44,770). WSOP bracelet winner Leo Soma fell in eighth place and received a €10,320 ($11,352) payout.
The WPT Prime Aix-en-Provence Main Event generated a prize pool of €438,720 ($482,592), which was shared among the top 59 players.