Big Stacks Clash; "bigcakes1" Becomes the First Player To Reach Seven Figures
In Level 23 with blinds of 10,000/20,000 and an ante of 2,500, "MatchupProof" raised to 40,000 under the gun and saw action fold around to "bigcakes1," who defended their big blind.
The flop came 
and "bigcakes1" checked. "MatchupProof" made a continuation-bet of 50,000 and "bigcakes1" called, bringing the turn 
.
"bigcakes1" led out with a bet of 90,000 and "MatchupProof" called. The river was 
and "bigcakes1" led out again, this time for a pot-sized bet of 386,100. "MatchupProof" thought for about 10 seconds and made the call.
"bigcakes1" showed the nuts, tabling 
and earning the first seven-figure pot of the tournament and becoming the first player to reach 1 million in chips.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
1,436,300
817,650
|
817,650 |
|
277,250
448,025
|
448,025 |