Michael Addamo makes a triumphant return and wins the GGMillion$ High Roller

Michael Addamo has returned to online poker and claimed victory in the $10,000 GGMillion$ High Roller tournament on GGPoker, earning $423,610. Find out the details of the final.

Michael Addamo made headlines once again in the world of online poker, claiming a confident victory in the prestigious $10,000 GGMillion$ High Roller tournament on GGPoker . For his triumph, he received an impressive prize of $423,610 , and the final table was commentated live by world champion Lucas Jumalon and GG ambassador Jeff Gross . Michael Addamo’s Comeback: A Confident Win After a Break Michael Addamo, known as one of the strongest high-stakes players, had barely appeared in live or online tournaments over the past two years. Nevertheless, his return was triumphant: at the final table, he knocked out seven of the eight remaining opponents, including finalist Pedro Neves , who finished second. Before the tournament began, Addamo was third in total winnings in the GGMillion$ series—with over $8,600,000 in prize money—and also third in number of titles (eight wins). Artur Martirosian leads both rankings, with $11,100,000 in prizes and 13 titles. Final Table Action: Key Hands and Turning Points The final table began with Pedro Neves holding a slight chip lead over Guillaume Nolet , while the rest of the players had significantly shorter stacks. However, early on, Addamo was dealt pocket kings and won a big pot against Nolet’s top pair, immediately taking the lead and shifting the balance of power at the table. The action that followed only strengthened Addamo’s dominance. In one of the key hands, he won a classic coinflip, knocking out Nguyen Vi in 9th place for $52,951 . Luck was also on his side in a hand against Aliaksandr Shylko : despite Shylko having ace-high, his short stack couldn’t hold up, and he exited in eighth place ( $68,669 ). However, not everything went perfectly: with four players left, Addamo picked up pocket aces, but Guillaume Nolet managed to double up, hitting a pair of twos on the river against Addamo’s aces. Despite this setback, by that point Michael had more than half the chips at the table and continued to confidently control the game. Tournament Climax: Heads-Up and the Winning Hand When three players remained, Xuanyi Wang tried to double up with Q-7 but couldn’t beat Addamo’s K-J and finished third. In heads-up, Pedro Neves was in a tough spot with just 12 big blinds. On the very first hand, Addamo was dealt pocket aces, but his opponent didn’t get involved. Neves managed to double up with K-3 against 10-4, but the chip gap remained huge—6 to 1. In the next hand, Neves tried to trap his opponent by limping with A♥Q♠ on the button. Addamo shoved all-in with 8♣7♣, and despite Neves’ clear advantage until the river, the 8♦ on the last card gave Michael the win. Had Neves won that pot, the battle could have continued, but instead he finished second and received $326,647 . Final Prize Table 1st place: Michael Addamo — $423,610 2nd place: Pedro Neves — $326,647 3rd place: Xuanyi Wang — $251,993 4th place: Guillaume Nolet — $194,316 5th place: Samuel Vousden — $149,777 6th place: Andrii Novak — $115,430 7th place: Daniel Smiljkovic — $88,967 8th place: Aliaksandr Shylko — $68,669 9th place: Nguyen Vi — $52,951 GGMillion$ High Roller: Tournament Significance and Stats The GGMillion$ High Roller is a weekly $10,000 buy-in tournament on the GGPoker platform, attracting the world’s top professionals and regular high-stakes players. Despite a long break, Michael Addamo once again proved his status as one of the most dangerous players in the world: he now has nine GGMillion$ titles and over $9,000,000 in prize money from this series alone. For comparison, leaderboard leader Artur Martirosian has 13 wins and $11,100,000 in prizes. Addamo himself has earned over $24,000,000 in live tournaments, making him one of the most successful players of the modern era. Key Moments of the Final Table Addamo did not start the final table among the leaders, but quickly took the lead thanks to a winning hand with pocket kings. He knocked out seven of his eight final table opponents, demonstrating his dominance and aggressive playing style. Despite the setback with aces against Nolet, Addamo managed to maintain and grow his stack, never losing control of the game. In the decisive hand, luck smiled on Michael again: his lower hand made a winning pair on the river against his opponent’s stronger hand. What This Means for PPPoker Club Players Michael Addamo’s victory in such a prestigious and tough tournament is a clear example of how important discipline, aggression, and smart stack management are—even at the highest stakes. For PPPoker club players, it’s a great reason to rethink your strategy: don’t be afraid to play actively, put pressure on your opponents, and never give up after tough hands. It’s also worth noting how Addamo handles setbacks: even after losing a big pot with aces, he didn’t lose his composure and continued to dominate the table. This kind of mental resilience and ability to bounce back quickly are crucial qualities for any successful player, whether in online or offline PPPoker clubs. Finally, participating and winning in major online tournaments is an excellent way to improve your skills and reach a new level. Follow major events, analyze the play of top pros, and apply the best techniques in your PPPoker clubs to boost your own results.