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Sebastian Ruthenberg started the final table at the PokerStars European Poker Tour Barcelona Open just out of the chip lead, and over the course of eight hours outlasted his opponents to take down the event and its €1,361,000 top prize.


The young pro bettered his previous top finish of third place in an EPT event, and earned an EPT trophy to go along with the WSOP bracelet he earned earlier this year.

With nearly a 5:1 chip lead going into heads-up play, it took only three hands for Ruthenberg to eliminate his last challenger. Fintan Gavin made a move preflop, shoving all in with 4h-7c, and Ruthenberg called with Kc-9c. Gavin moved ahead with a seven on the flop, but Ruthenberg took the lead when the Kh came on the turn. That card also gave Gavin flush outs, but the 9 of diamonds on the river made two pair for Ruthenberg and sent Gavin home with €792,000 for second place. After an impressive performance over four days at the Gran Casino Barcelona, Sebastian Ruthenberg took down the title and the €1,361,000 top prize.

Results from the final table:

1. Sebastian Ruthenberg, Germany - €1,361,000
2. Fintan Gavin, Ireland - €792,000
3. Davidi Kitai, Belgium - €455,000
4. Daniele Mazzia, Italy - €351,000
5. Dren Ukella, Germany - €292,000
6. Jason Mercier, USA - €227,800
7. Sam Chartier, Canada - €178,000
8. Martin Nielsen, Denmark - €119,000