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Poker tournament smashes records with 1,668 players and $550K prize pool

One final day changed everything. With 663 players in a single flight, this poker event rewrote history—and the winner walks away richer.

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Poker tournament smashes records with 1,668 players and $550K prize pool

A recent four-flight poker event has broken records in its market. The final day alone drew 663 players—the largest single-flight turnout ever seen in such a series. Organisers also confirmed a total prize pool of over half a million dollars for the competition.

The event's previous record for a single flight stood at 1,200 participants. This time, the final day surpassed expectations with 663 entries, making it the biggest in a four-flight series.

Across all four flights, the combined field reached 1,668 players—the second-largest in this market. The total prize pool climbed to $550,440, with the winner projected to take home around $100,000.

The tournament now holds the record for the largest single-flight turnout in its category. With 1,668 total entries and a prize pool exceeding $550,000, it also ranks as one of the biggest events in this market. The top finisher is set to receive a six-figure payout.

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