PokerStars Open Aix-en-Provence: Livshitz beats Wheeler, Wilson to win High Roller

November 5, 2026

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by PokerStars Staff

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Thursday, November 5

The first flagship event of the PokerStars Open Aix-en-Provence festival — the €2,200 High Roller — wrapped up on Wednesday night (Nov 4), after 102 entrants produced a prize pool of €195,840.

Israel’s Gabi Livshitz emerged victorious and picked up €50,440 plus the trophy, beating Adil Kassou of France heads-up. The duel went on for 90 minutes before Livshitz, a regular on the PokerStars Live circuit, got the best of the French amateur.

The final table also included the latest PokerStars Open Main Event champion, Jason Wheeler (he won in Barcelona), as well as Ireland’s Dan Wilson, who enjoyed huge success during the WCOOP 2026 series.

This is Livshitz’s first major PokerStars trophy, but he’s come close before. He finished fourth in the 2019 EPT Prague Main Event, and picked up two Spadie trophies for side event wins at EPT Barcelona in 2014 and EPT Sochi (then known as the PokerStars Championship) in 2017. After this win in the south of France, he’s surpassed $3 million in career live earnings.

PokerStars Open Aix-en-Provence €2,200 High Roller

Dates: November 3-4, 2026
Entries: 102
Prize pool: €195,840

1. Gabi Livshitz (Israel) €50,440
2. Adil Kassou (France) €32,300
3. Timothée Rey (France) €22,250
4. Simon Wiciak (France) €16,300
5. Adem Agoudjil (France) €12,600
6. Jason Wheeler (United States) €10,200
7. Thibaud Martin (France) €8,550
8. Daniel Wilson (Ireland) €7,300
9. Adrian Chabbi Ipina (Spain) €6,300

BOUCHOUAREB WINS CREATORS CUP

Wednesday, November 4

The €200 Creators Cup kicked off this festival in style, attracting 245 entries and generating a prize pool of €42,336.

Hedi Bouchouareb took down the title and €9,000 in prize money to steal the headlines, but this tournament drew plenty of interest thanks to the bounty envelopes held by around 40 content creators and ambassadors taking part. Among the mystery prizes were one Silver Pass, three Bronze Passes and several cash bounties.

Reporting by PokerStars Media Coordinator Florence Mazet.

ABOUT AIX-EN-PROVENCE

Only stops that elevate the PokerStars Open are worthy of being added to the calendar. Say hello to Aix-en-Provence, a premium live experience in the south of France that delivers everything you expect and more.

Set in one of the most iconic locations in Europe, this stop brings the high-end action while combining the incredible culture of the local area. That means a full schedule on-the-felt, punctuated by the Main Event. 

Of course, Aix-en-Provence wouldn’t be the same without the vibrant atmosphere the city is famous for. The off-the-table activities will reflect that, with social events and player-first experiences that are sure to create memories you won’t forget.

ABOUT THE POKERSTARS OPEN

A new era of live poker in Europe began in 2025 with the launch of the PokerStars Open, an exciting tour consolidating PokerStars’ popular and prestigious regional tours under one dynamic banner.

The PokerStars Open combines the best elements of the UK and Ireland Poker Tour (UKIPT), Eureka Poker Tour, Estrellas Poker Tour (ESPT), and France Poker Series (FPS) to create a schedule of unmissable events across some of Europe’s most vibrant destinations. 

All events take place at established partner casinos and feature PokerStars’ industry-leading dealers and floor staff, seamless registration processes, unmissable player activities, an informative Live app, and a fun and friendly atmosphere at every stop.

Each festival features a €1,100/£1,100 PokerStars Open Main Event, supported by a large side-event schedule and tons of fun activities to deliver the world-class live event experience PokerStars is known for.

Each stop will feature a wide range of online satellites, offering more players the chance to qualify. You can also use your Power Path Silver Passes to play PokerStars Open events.

The PokerStars client provides more information on qualifying routes.

POKERSTARS OPEN WINNERS

Here’s a look at all the Open Main Event winners so far:

Adrian-Sorel State (Romania) – €363,000 (Campione, March 2025)
Jon Kyte (Norway) – €340,000 (Monte Carlo, May 2025)
Jean-Vincent Lehut (France) – €238,000 (Namur, May 2025)
Manuel Ferrari (Italy) – €206,300 (Malaga, June 2025)
Alexis Nicolai (France) – €772,000 (Barcelona, August 2025)
Scott Margereson (UK) – €423,700 (Malta, October 2025)
Tuan Le (United Kingdom) – £149,200 (Manchester, October 2025)
Julian Bogdanov (Bulgaria) – €398,135 (Prague, December 2025)
Paul François Tedeschi (France) – €195,700 (Cannes, December 2025)
Elvir Nuhiu (Switzerland) – €200,640 (Campione, January 2026)
Patrik Demus (Hungary) – €551,090 (Paris, February 2026)
Michael Linster (USA) – $126,705 (Philadelphia, March 2026)
Joris Ruijs (Netherlands) – €317,398 (Monte Carlo, May 2026)
Koen De Visscher (Belgium) – €220,800 (Namur, June 2026)
Oskar Bilstad (Norway) – €178,840 (Malaga, June 2026)
Jason Wheeler (USA) – €178,840 (Barcelona, August 2026)

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