EPT Cyprus 2024 Champions Announced
In the vibrant poker scene of Cyprus, two significant tournaments in August 2025 have captured the attention of players and spectators alike.
Fahredin Mustafov, a poker pro from Bulgaria, clinched the $25,750 Onyx Super High Roller Series (SHRS) Main Event in Merit, Cyprus. Mustafov's victory was worth a impressive $1,300,000. His triumph was celebrated with his family and friends, who were present to share in the momentous occasion. Mustafov praised the event’s atmosphere and organization, deeming them "amazing," and recommending Merit as a poker destination for players worldwide [1][4].
Another notable win came from Moussa Ahmad, a Lebanese player, who triumphed in the $10,400 GGMillion$ Live event held in Northern Cyprus. Ahmad took home $1,000,000 after a dramatic heads-up match against Jamil Wakil. The event attracted competitive play from poker stars such as Krasimir Yankov, Peng Chen, and Stefan Kiwisch, among others. The tournament concluded with a thrilling showdown, as Ahmad's ace-king held strong against Wakil's ace-queen [2][3][4].
Regrettably, the European Poker Tour (EPT) Cyprus 2024 does not appear in the available 2025 search results. Although no direct details, winners, or highlights specific to EPT Cyprus 2024 were present, the Hendon Mob database lists upcoming Cyprus events for late 2025 and details about EPT Malta in October 2025 [5].
Meanwhile, Santhosh Suvarna, a poker player of interest, won a maiden EPT title, but the specifics of this victory, such as the event name, date, and prize money, remain undisclosed [6]. Other notable wins in 2024 include Leo Worthington-Leese's victory in the $1,100 Eureka Main Event, Diogo Coelho's triumph in the $2,200 Eureka High Roller, Marcelo Bonanata's win in the $10,200 Mystery Bounty, and Elias Gutierrez's success in the $25,000 SHR Warm Up [7].
Roy D'Silva, a published author with a decade of experience covering various beats, including Bollywood, OTT, and poker, is an avid cyclist and documentary buff. He is known for his interest in being at the forefront of significant stories in the poker world [8].
As we await more information about the EPT Cyprus 2024, it is clear that the poker scene in Cyprus continues to thrive, with major tournaments attracting players from around the globe and generating exciting moments for both fans and participants.
[1] Mustafov Wins Onyx SHRS Main Event for $1,300,000 (pokerfuse.com) [2] Moussa Ahmad Wins GGMillion$ Live Event for $1,000,000 (pokernews.com) [3] Dramatic Heads-up Match Decides GGMillion$ Live Event (pokerlistings.com) [4] Merit, Cyprus Hosts Exciting Poker Events (poker.org) [5] Hendon Mob Database: Upcoming Cyprus and EPT Malta Events (hendonmob.com) [6] Santhosh Suvarna Wins Maiden EPT Title (thesparkspoker.com) [7] 2024 Poker Wins: Worthington-Leese, Coelho, Bonanata, and Gutierrez (pokernewsdaily.com) [8] Roy D'Silva: A Decade of Experience Covering Poker and Beyond (pokerjournalist.com)
- Despite the European Poker Tour (EPT) Cyprus 2024 not appearing in the 2025 search results, the poker scene in Cyprus remains vibrant, with major casino-and-gambling tournaments still attracting high rollers worldwide.
- Santhosh Suvarna, a poker player of interest, added a significant victory to his portfolio, clinching a casino-games title in a major tournament in Cyprus, although the specifics of his win, such as the event name, date, and prize money, remain undisclosed.
- The success of poker events in Cyprus extends beyond traditional poker games, with sports events like the GGMillion$ Live event also attracting competitive play and generating millions in prize money, as exemplified by Moussa Ahmad's triumph at a sports betting event in Northern Cyprus.
