A Royal Reward from King's Million PLO Main Event Goes to Thor23111

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The guaranteed prize pool of €1,000,000 ultimately attracted a total of 670 entries, which led to a significant overlay that thrilled participants seeking added value. Although organizers hoped for higher attendance, the tournament delivered thrilling moments from start to exciting heads-up.

For the lovers of four-card action, a full livestream replay of the final day is available with expert commentary:

Dominance of the “God of Thunder”

The final day kicked off with 16 players, each already guaranteed at least €3,325. Among the biggest stars at the final table was undoubtedly Robert Cowen, a Welsh poker legend with millions in winnings and two WSOP bracelets, who confirmed his expertise in the PLO format.

Attention was also focused on the German player with the nickname Thor23111, who entered the finale as the massive chipleader, utilizing his position to exert constant pressure on his opponents. He remained at the forefront throughout the final table and rightfully fought his way to the title bout.

Thor versus “Aragorn”

The dramatic climax came in the heads-up, where Thor faced off against Dutch player Bjorn Verbakel, who commentators likened to the film character Aragorn.

At the start of the duel, Thor23111 led with a 5:1 chip advantage. Verbakel managed to double his stack early in the heads-up, refusing to go down easily.

However, Thor did not let the victory slip away. In the final hand of the tournament, he hit a straight, conclusively ending his opponent's run and becoming the champion of the million-event.

Final Table Results:

Position

Name

Country

Winnings

1.

Thor23111

Germany

€174,000

2.

Bjorn Verbakel

Netherlands

€105,000

3.

Adriano Negrisolo

Italy

€74,500

4.

Oleksii Holubov

Ukraine

€54,000

5.

BallerÜmit

Germany

€40,000

6.

BLUTO

Germany

€29,000

7.

Robert Cowen

United Kingdom

€21,500

8.

Adnan Dizdarevic

Denmark

€15,400

9.

Leo

Germany

€11,000


Sources: Kings Resort, YouTube