The inaugural CAP Royale tournament concluded with Alejandro Romero emerging as the champion of the Main Event held at Casino Club Bariloche. Despite starting seventh in chips at the final table, Romero navigated through the competition to secure the title and a first-place prize of $22,879.
Tournament Overview
The CAP Royale Main Event attracted 104 entries, each contributing a $900 buy-in, culminating in a prize pool of $79,560. The tournament structure featured three initial flights leading into Day 2, ultimately setting the stage for the final table showdown.
Final Table Dynamics
Carlos Leiva entered the final table as the chip leader. However, it was Romero who orchestrated a remarkable comeback. In the heads-up finale, Romero faced Eduardo Acosta, securing the victory and the top prize. Acosta’s runner-up finish earned him $14,150, while Matías Tagliani completed the podium, taking home $9,560 for his third-place finish.
Payouts
The top 16 players received payouts from the prize pool. The final table payouts were as follows:
- Alejandro Romero – $22,879
- Eduardo Acosta – $14,150
- Matías Tagliani – $9,560
- Valentín Velázquez – $6,680
- Carlos Leiva – $4,830
- Luigi Scarpeccio – $3,610
- Adrián Chilano – $2,800
- Imanol Ayala – $2,260
- Andrés Dos Santos – $1,900
Notable Performances
Andrés Dos Santos, the first elimination at the final table, secured $1,900 for his ninth-place finish. Demonstrating resilience, Dos Santos later participated in the High Roller event, where he achieved a second-place finish, adding an additional $7,780 to his tournament earnings.
Carlos Leiva, who began the final table as the chip leader, concluded his run in fifth place, earning $4,830. Valentín Velázquez exited in fourth place, collecting $6,680.
Event Significance
The CAP Royale’s debut in Bariloche marked a successful addition to the Argentine poker scene, offering players a competitive platform and substantial prize pools. Alejandro Romero’s victory underscores the dynamic nature of tournament poker, where strategic play and perseverance can lead to remarkable turnarounds.
