Sebastian Malec
Warsaw, Poland, Poland
Fifth on Poland's all-time list, and the owner of one of the best stories in European poker: Malec won the EPT Barcelona Main Event in 2016 for €1,122,800 — $1,271,041, still his best cash — having qualified through a small online satellite. He was 22, largely unknown, and played a final table that a generation of Polish players watched.
He did not disappear afterwards. He was back at EPT Barcelona in August 2026, finishing 21st in the €5,300 Main Event for €40,050, and has played the Triton One Main Event in Jeju. His career total is $3.01m and he lives in Warsaw.
The satellite-to-title route he took is the one every recreational player is sold; it very rarely works, and when it does it usually looks like this.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Sebastian Malec known for?
Winning the 2016 EPT Barcelona Main Event for $1,271,041 after qualifying through a small online satellite.
Is he still active?
Yes — he finished 21st in the €5,300 EPT Barcelona Main Event in August 2026.
How much has he won?
$3,008,998, fifth on Poland's all-time list.
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