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Mikita Badziakouski Claims Massive GGMillion$ Title Victory
- Mikita Badziakouski wins GGMillion$ Main Event, earning $1,755,815.
- The event featured 1,325 entries and a $12.8M prize pool.
- Badziakouski defeated Nikita Kuznetsov in a thrilling heads-up battle.
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Mikita Badziakouski won the GGMillion$ Main Event for $1,755,815. He defeated a field of 1,325 entries to claim the title. The event featured a $12.8 million prize pool with Nikita Kuznetsov finishing as the runner-up for $1.3 million.
The online poker world witnessed a display of dominance as Mikita Badziakouski secured his first GGMillion$ Main Event title. This high roller tournament on GGPoker remains one of the most prestigious weekly events in the industry.
The 2026 edition saw a massive turnout that resulted in a prize pool far exceeding the initial expectations.
The $10,300 buy-in tournament on GGPoker attracted a field of 1,325 entries. This level of participation generated a total prize pool of $12,852,500. It stands as one of the largest online poker prize pools of the year. The depth of the field meant that several players walked away with seven-figure scores.
Final Table Line-up
The final table consisted of world-class professionals. Notable names included Adrian Mateos, Pedro Neves, and Chris Puetz. While Badziakouski did not start the final session with the chip lead, he applied pressure early on.
His strategic approach allowed him to climb the ladder as opponents like Mike Zulker and Maksim Pisarenko exited the arena.
Heads-up Battle and Deciding Hand
Badziakouski eventually faced Nikita Kuznetsov in a heads-up match for the trophy. Badziakouski held a significant advantage throughout the duel. The final hand saw Badziakouski limp from the small blind with ace-ten of clubs.
Kuznetsov moved all-in with king-jack offsuit. A king appeared on the flop to give Kuznetsov the lead, but a ten on the turn and an ace on the river sealed the victory for Badziakouski.
Top 3 Payouts
For his first-place finish, Mikita Badziakouski earned $1,755,815. This score marks a strong start to his 2026 campaign. Nikita Kuznetsov took home $1,354,732 for his runner-up performance. Pedro Neves finished in third place, collecting $1,045,529, which represents his largest career cash in the online poker circuit.
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