Dmitri Dudakov Wins THMC as The Festival Rozvadov Wraps Up
The Hendon Mob Championship’s Return to King’s Resort
The Festival Rozvadov has wrapped up at King’s Resort after another action-packed week of poker, mixed games, casino events, and community activities, with The Hendon Mob Championship (THMC) once again serving as one of the festival’s standout attractions.
After a record-breaking field in 2025, the fourth THMC hosted at King’s Resort attracted 351 entries and generated a €51,597 prize pool, easily surpassing the guarantee and giving Dmitri Dudakov a path to the title and the start of a poker journey toward the THMC South African Million.
Dudakov Dominates on the Way to Victory
Estonia’s Dmitri Dudakov emerged victorious after a dominant display at the final table. Holding the chip lead for much of the final day, Dudakov controlled proceedings from start to finish before capturing the title and €9,450, the fifth-largest live tournament score of his career.
Dudakov’s wall-to-wall performance left little doubt about the eventual outcome as he navigated the final table with confidence before sealing the victory and adding a prestigious Hendon Mob Championship title to his poker résumé.
Craciunas Claims Main Event Glory
While the THMC was a major highlight of the week, attention eventually shifted to The Festival’s marquee €550 Main Event, which attracted a massive 710-entry field and comfortably surpassed its €500,000 guarantee.
Romania’s Paul Craciunas capped off a remarkable series by taking down the title following a three-way deal, banking €71,740 and securing his third trophy of the festival. Craciunas controlled much of the final table action before defeating Germany’s Babubarsch heads-up to claim the biggest score of the event.
Another Successful Festival in Rozvadov
The seven-day festival once again showcased the unique identity that has made The Festival one of Europe’s most popular live poker brands, combining traditional poker tournaments with mixed games, casino competitions, social activities, and a welcoming community atmosphere.
Players from across Europe descended on King’s Resort to compete across a packed schedule that featured everything from the THMC and Main Event to mixed-game championships and specialist side events.
Next Stop: THMC Nottingham
With another successful Rozvadov stop now complete, attention turns to the next chapter on The Hendon Mob Championship calendar.
The THMC heads to Nottingham for its first standalone festival series of 2026, where players will once again compete for one of poker’s most recognizable trophies and a place in Hendon Mob history.
