The CNP Winamax Gran Final 2026 began on November 12 at Casino Gran Madrid Torrelodones, near Madrid, and runs through November 23. According to PokerNews Portugal, organizers are aiming for more than 3,000 entries in the €550 Main Event, which would be the biggest turnout in the Spanish circuit's history.

The current record is from last year, when the Main Event drew 2,684 entries. Spain's David Nus won the title and €134,060. Portugal's Guilherme Solé finished second for €87,590 after a three-handed deal. Another Portuguese player, Paulo Sousa, won the €250 Mini Main Event from 978 entries and took home €26,300.

The festival has 12 days of play. The €200 Opening Event starts today, the €1,100 High Roller begins on Monday, November 16, and the Main Event starts on November 18. More than 1,200 entries have already been handed out through promotions, alongside players who qualify through Winamax online satellites.

The Main Event has six starting days, from November 18 to 21, with a 50,000 starting stack. Day 1C costs €275, runs on November 19 and gives 25,000 chips with 20-minute levels. Day 1F Non-Stop, at €550, is on November 21 with a faster structure. Two separate Day 2 flights are scheduled for Saturday, November 21, late registration closes at the end of level 13, and Day 3 is on Sunday, November 22. The final table starts Monday, November 23 at 15:00 Madrid time.

The casino will run 126 tables across three areas: the Sala Francesa with 76, the Poker Room, which hosts the TV table, and the Jardines de Mandalay with 35 tables from November 19.

Source: PokerNews Portugal

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