The 2025 European Poker Tour (EPT) Malta festival delivered one of its most exciting moments yet when Greek poker star Alexandros Theologis captured the €100,000 No-Limit Hold’em Super High Roller title. Overcoming a short but elite 16-entry field, Theologis secured the $908,154 top prize and a golden spade trophy—his first major EPT title.
Already a dominant force online, Theologis now adds a significant live win to his growing list of accomplishments, pushing his career earnings past $8 million.
A Career Milestone for Alexandros Theologis
Theologis is best known in online poker circles for his 2021 World Series of Poker Online triumph, where he claimed the $25,000 High Roller event and a WSOP gold bracelet worth over $1.2 million.
However, this latest success on the European Poker Tour is particularly meaningful for the Greek pro.
“It feels very good, especially because I haven’t actually won any high-stakes live tournaments before, especially with a trophy,”
— Alexandros Theologis told PokerNews.
Before this victory, Theologis’ only live win came in a modest $2,000 side event at the 2019 ARIA Summer Championship. The EPT Malta title, therefore, marks a career-defining moment for the 2021 online champion.
Action-Packed Day 2 at the EPT Malta High Roller
Though the €100,000 buy-in event drew a compact field, the level of talent was world-class. The prize pool exceeded $1.8 million, rewarding only the top three finishers and leaving no room for error.
The money bubble burst when Spanish high-stakes regular Juan Pardo was eliminated in fourth place. Pardo called all-in with A♦J♥ against Orpen Kisacikoglu’s K♦5♣, but the K♣10♠5♦8♠8♣ board gave Kisacikoglu two pair, sending Pardo home empty-handed.
Moments later, Ben Heath was eliminated in third place for $363,191. Heath three-bet shoved with 8♠8♦, running into Theologis’ K♦Q♠ after Kisacikoglu cold four-bet shoved. The board ran K♥7♣5♦4♠Q♥, giving Theologis two pair and the knockout.
Heath’s podium finish pushed his total live earnings to nearly $35.8 million.
Heads-Up Duel: Theologis vs. Kisacikoglu
The final showdown between Alexandros Theologis and Orpen Kisacikoglu began with the Greek holding a narrow chip lead, 2,250,000 to 1,770,000. As play continued, Theologis extended his advantage through disciplined aggression and precise value betting.
The decisive hand came when Kisacikoglu limped the button with K♠3♥, and Theologis raised to 175,000 holding A♣J♣. The flop fell K♣6♣2♠, giving Theologis the nut flush draw. He bet 75,000, got a call, and when the 3♦ hit the turn, Kisacikoglu improved to two pair.
After a 200,000 bet from Kisacikoglu, Theologis check-shoved all-in. Kisacikoglu called instantly, only to watch the 8♣ fall on the river—completing Theologis’ flush and crowning him champion of the European Poker Tour Malta High Roller.
Kisacikoglu collected $544,869 as runner-up, increasing his career live earnings to over $22.2 million.
Final Table Results – EPT Malta €100,000 High Roller
| Place | Player | Country | Payout | POY Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alexandros Theologis | Greece | $908,154 | 240 |
| 2 | Orpen Kisacikoglu | Turkey | $544,869 | 200 |
| 3 | Ben Heath | United Kingdom | $363,191 | 160 |
European Poker Tour Continues Its Legacy
The European Poker Tour remains one of the most prestigious poker circuits in the world, with stops that combine luxurious destinations and elite-level poker competition. The 2025 EPT Malta stop once again showcased top-tier talent, intense high-stakes drama, and a new name among live poker champions.
With more EPT stops ahead in Monte Carlo, Barcelona, and Prague, fans can expect more unforgettable stories and historic victories in one of poker’s longest-running live series.
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