Chris Klodnicki won his first title on Tuesday (8) in the traditional GGMillion$ High Rollers at GGPoker. The American overcame a high-level final table and secured US$ 406,521. In addition, the victory earned a US$ 10,000 ticket for the GGMillion$ and a US$ 10,000 package for the GGMillion$ Live Paradise.
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Thus, the US$ 10,000 tournament recorded 199 entries and placed nine players in the final. Anatoly Zlotnikov started in the lead, while Brazilian Kelvin Kerber appeared in second place. Simon Beckmann started the final table with the third largest stack and became one of the protagonists of the contest.
However, Simon Beckmann gained strength during the final and took a big chip lead. The German eliminated Barak Wisbrod and also dispatched “Now or Never167”. Then, he won an all-in against Kelvin Kerber, who ended the campaign in fourth place and pocketed US$ 195,962.
Additionally, Beckmann also eliminated Anatoly Zlotnikov and reached the heads-up with almost three times more chips than Klodnicki. However, the American managed to change the scenario of the confrontation. Thus, he took the lead for the first time during the duel and did not allow a new comeback from his opponent.
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Check out the final table payouts:
| Position | Name | Country | Payout |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Chris Klodnicki | United States | US$ 406,521 |
| 2nd | Simon Beckmann | Germany | US$ 318,747 |
| 3rd | Anatoly Zlotnikov | Russia | US$ 149,924 |
| 4th | Kelvin Kerber | Brazil | US$ 195,962 |
| 5th | “Now or Never167” | China | US$ 153,650 |
| 6th | “bzvz” | Russia | US$ 120,475 |
| 7th | Barak Wisbrod | Israel | US$ 94,462 |
| 8th | Erwan Pêcheux | France | US$ 74,066 |
| 9th | João Vieira | Portugal | US$ 58,074 |
Chris Klodnicki confirms comeback in heads-up and takes the title
However, an important hand started Chris Klodnicki‘s comeback in the decisive confrontation. On a Q♠9♣J♣ flop, the American put all his chips in the center with A♦Q♥. After thinking a lot, Beckmann folded a pair of tens. With that, Klodnicki took the pot and moved ahead of the German.
Thus, the confrontation continued for a long time until Klodnicki found the opportunity to end the tournament. With 10♦5♦, he hit two pairs on the 4♥9♥J♦K♠Q♥ board. Beckmann, who held J♥7♦, put all his chips in the center, and the American called. Thus, Chris Klodnicki confirmed his first title in the GGMillion$.
Finally, Klodnicki pocketed US$ 406,521, in addition to the two US$ 10,000 benefits. Meanwhile, Simon Beckmann received US$ 318,747 for the runner-up finish. Thus, the American ended a final table that also featured names like Kelvin Kerber, João Vieira, and Barak Wisbrod with an unprecedented victory in the traditional GGPoker high roller.
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