"Chipstealer420" Bests Field in BetMGM High Roller After Heads-Up Deal
After a hard-fought battle on the virtual felt, "Chipstealer420" captured the BetMGM Tuesday High Roller title and a $10,101 payday.
"Chipstealer420" navigated a shark-infested field to take down the latest edition of the BetMGM BIG SHOTS - $500 Tuesday High Roller, ultimately walking away with $10,101 for the victory. The win cements a highly successful night for the player, who outlasted a field packed with talented regulars in one of the toughest weekly tournaments on the US-regulated online poker circuit.
High-Stakes Action on the BetMGM Network
The premier Tuesday event on the shared BetMGM network, which combines player pools from Michigan, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania, drew a strong crowd. A total of 54 players entered the $500 buy-in No-Limit Hold'em tournament, and with 27 re-entries, the final tally reached 81 total entries. This pushed the prize pool just past the advertised $40,000 guarantee, creating a competitive environment for the significant cash prizes up for grabs.
The final table was a tense affair, with the final nine players all vying for the five-figure top prize. As play whittled down, "jdrisco6" and "Chipstealer420" found themselves as the last two competitors standing. The two battled for a short while before striking a deal to chop the remaining prize money. "jdrisco6" officially finished as the runner-up, securing a substantial $9,019 for their efforts. Rounding out the top three was "Hashtag_Hashtag," who put on an impressive performance before bowing out in third place for a respectable $5,100.
The weekly high roller is a beacon for serious players across the three states, consistently attracting a mix of professional grinders and ambitious amateurs looking to test their mettle against the best. A final table appearance is a significant achievement, and a win is a prestigious badge of honor in the American online poker community.
BetMGM $500 Tuesday High Roller Final Table Results
The tournament paid the top nine finishers. Here is a look at the full final table results from the April 21st event:
| Position | Player | Prize |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chipstealer420 | $10,101 |
| 2 | jdrisco6 | $9,019 |
| 3 | Hashtag_Hashtag | $5,100 |
| 4 | Itsallmath101 | $3,840 |
| 5 | FreeTupan | $2,960 |
| 6 | ZetaPoker | $2,240 |
| 7 | MalcolmR | $1,680 |
| 8 | ZenRead | $1,340 |
| 9 | pawel99 | $1,080 |