Historic $1.7M Overlay Shakes Online Poker in Record Tournament
A record-breaking online poker tournament has just concluded with an unprecedented overlay of over $1.7 million. The event, which guaranteed a $10 million prizepool, attracted 59,480 players—making it one of the largest fields in recent memory. All three top finishers hailed from Brazil, adding to the tournament's historic nature.
The tournament's guaranteed prizepool stood at $10 million, but the massive turnout still left a shortfall. Organisers covered the difference, creating the biggest overlay in online poker history—exceeding $1.7 million.
In the end, Ramon Kropmanns took first place and secured $956,000. The runner-up, known by the screen name 'Au!Au!Au!In!', earned $980,000. Third place went to another Brazilian player, 'CheeDDou', who collected a six-figure sum. The final nine players each walked away with at least $110,000. Meanwhile, the top three finishers all received over half a million dollars. Every player at the final table left with a significant payday, reflecting the tournament's scale and success.
With 59,480 entries and a historic overlay, this event set new benchmarks for online poker. The top three Brazilian players shared nearly $3 million between them, while the final nine all earned substantial prizes. The tournament's impact will likely influence future prize structures and player participation.
