Alanzq, former Legends of Runeterra World Champion, Wins Riftbound: Regional Qualifier Bologna

 After a weekend of competition in Bologna, Mateusz “Alanzq” Jasiski was crowned winner of the first Regional Qualifier in Europe for the collectible card game Riftbound: League of Legends.

Alanzq, a Polish player and former Legends of Runeterra world champion, defeated 1503 competitors at the Bologna Firenze Exhibition Center, securing the Riftbound Regional Qualifier: Bologna. The event saw over 3000 participants who gathered to celebrate Alanzq's title, as he used one of the most fan-favorite champions, Ezreal, to an almost undefeated victory on Sunday, February 22. Players who ranked in the Top 32 will receive a share of the $25,000 prize pool, with $6,000 awarded to Alanzq for first place.

Commenting on his victory, Alanzq stated that it was “Absolutely incredible, I can't wait to do it again in Las Vegas.”

Riftbound is Riot Games' physical TCG, bringing the deep lore and iconic champions of League of Legends into a strategic and competitive format. The Regional Qualifier represents the first event with the TCG's new expansion, Riftbound: Spiritforged, which introduces new champions, powerful new mechanics, and additional cards with alternative artwork.

Riftbound launched with a robust Organized Play program, with Regional Qualifiers scheduled throughout the year in North America, EMEA, Southeast Asia, and Australia, including cities such as Lille, Atlanta, Sydney, Vancouver, Utrecht, Hartford, Barcelona, Singapore, Los Angeles, and more. With the conclusion of Bologna, the Regional Qualifier will move to Las Vegas, Nevada (USA), from February 27 to March 1.