Algerian Triumphs In WPT Prime Cyprus Championship
Briefly

The 2025 World Poker Tour Cyprus Prime Championship was a highly successful event that exceeded its $1 million guarantee with 1,391 entries, culminating in a prize pool of $1,349,270. Omar Lakhdari emerged as the champion, claiming $190,430 and marking his third-largest cash in tournament poker. This victory also earned him 960 Card Player Player of the Year points, bringing his total to 1,240 and positioning him 66th in the standings. The tournament concluded with notable eliminations and competitive play among the final nine players.
The 2025 World Poker Tour Cyprus Prime Championship exceeded its $1,000,000 guarantee, with 1,391 entries creating a prize pool of $1,349,270.
Omar Lakhdari, now based in Morocco, won the event, taking home $190,430 to bring his total tournament earnings to nearly $2.1 million.
With this victory, Lakhdari also earned 960 Player of the Year points, ranking him 66th in the 2025 standings after two final-table finishes.
The top 177 players in the tournament shared the prize pool, while the final day saw competitive play with several players eliminated in a short period.
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