Vladimir Minko Wins His Second GGMillion$ Title for $404,362
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Russian pro Vladimir Minko has won the 10,000GGMillion on GGPoker for the second time in his career. He beat a field of 202 entries to take home $404,362, plus a 10KGGMillion live event ticket. Minko came back from just 8 big blinds three-handed before beating Spain’s Juan Pardo heads-up.
The final table was also a special one for GGPoker fans. It was the first GGMillion$ stream with Lex Veldhuis on commentary as a GGPoker ambassador, alongside Jeff Gross.
GGMillion$ at a Glance
| Detail | Information |
| Event | 10,000GGMillion High Roller |
| Platform | GGPoker |
| Entries | 202 |
| Guarantee | $2,000,000 |
| Prize Pool | $2,010,000 |
| Final Table Min. Cash | $50,545 |
| Winner | Vladimir Minko (Russia) |
| First Prize | $404,362 + 10KGGMillion live ticket |
| Runner-up | Juan Pardo (Spain) — $311,806 |
| Commentary | Jeff Gross and Lex Veldhuis |
GGMillion$ Final Table Results
| Place | Player | Country | Prize |
| 1 | Vladimir Minko | 🇷🇺 Russia | $404,362 |
| 2 | Juan Pardo (“Juan Dominguez”) | 🇪🇸 Spain | $311,806 |
| 3 | David Kaufmann | 🇩🇪 Germany | $240,435 |
| 4 | Osmirko Artem | — | $185,401 |
| 5 | Sebastian Gähl | 🇩🇪 Germany | $142,963 |
| 6 | “Unelmavavy” | — | $110,240 |
| 7 | Artur Martirosian | — | $85,006 |
| 8 | Juho Suutari | 🇫🇮 Finland | $65,549 |
| 9 | Y Damboruski | — | $50,545 |
How the GGMillion$ Final Table Played Out
Juan Pardo (playing as Juan Dominguez) started as chip leader, and every player had at least $50,545 locked up.
9th–7th: Quick early eliminations
- Y Damboruski (9th, $50,545) was the first to go when his pocket eights ran into David Kaufmann’s pocket kings.
- Juho Suutari (8th, $65,549) lost his pocket sixes to the chip leader’s pocket eights. The board ran K♦5♥5♠10♦7♦.
- Artur Martirosian (7th, $85,006) couldn’t win with K♥7♥ against Osmirko Artem’s pocket nines.
6th–5th: The chip leader keeps rolling
- “Unelmavavy” (6th, $110,240) went out with A♣4♣ against the chip leader’s A♠K♠.
- In an all-German clash, Sebastian Gähl (5th, $142,963) shoved A♦10♠ and ran into David Kaufmann’s Q♦J♣. The J♠10♦J♦3♣9♥ board gave Kaufmann trips.
4th–3rd: Minko battles back
Minko briefly grabbed the chip lead before Pardo pulled clear again. Minko stayed close, though, and knocked out Osmirko Artem (4th, $185,401) in an ace-jack vs ace-queen clash that went his way.
David Kaufmann (3rd, $240,435), the best-placed German, was eliminated when his pocket tens lost to Pardo’s J♠9♣. The A♥6♦J♣A♠J♦ board gave Pardo a full house.
Comeback moment: three-handed, Minko had dropped to just 8 big blinds. He doubled up through Pardo, and that double-up turned the tournament around.
Heads-up: Over in a flash
Pardo started heads-up with a small lead but lost it almost immediately.
Minko then moved all in with A♠3♦, and Pardo called with J♠10♠. The board ran 4♦K♠K♦4♥Q♠, giving both players two pair, kings and fours. Minko’s ace kicker played and won the pot.
Vladimir Minko claimed his second GGMillion$ title and $404,362. Pardo took home $311,806 for second.
Vladimir Minko’s GGMillion$ Record
Minko is one of the most consistent players in GGPoker’s flagship weekly high roller:
| Date | Result | Prize |
| Nov 2023 | 1st (beat Michael Addamo heads-up; David Peters 3rd) | $284,669 |
| Late 2024 | 3rd | $239,927 |
| Jan 2025 | 6th | $93,970 |
| 2025 | 6th | $106,018 |
| Oct 2025 | 4th | $167,223 |
| Nov 2026 | 1st (beat Juan Pardo heads-up) | $404,362 |
Who is Vladimir Minko? A Russian online pro who is also an International Master in chess. He has more than $2.6 million in recorded live earnings, including 5th in the 2024 WSOP $10K Mystery Bounty for $248,174.
Lex Veldhuis Makes His GGMillion$ Commentary Debut
This final table was Lex Veldhuis’ first time in the GGMillion$ commentary booth since signing with GGPoker as Global Streaming Ambassador. He called the action with Jeff Gross, and the full replay is available on GGPoker.tv.
Read more about the signing: [Lex Veldhuis Joins GGPoker as Global Streaming Ambassador].
What Is the GGMillion$?
The GGMillion$ is GGPoker’s flagship $10,000 weekly high roller. It usually carries a $2 million guarantee and attracts many of the world’s best online tournament players. Final tables are streamed with hole cards on GGPoker.tv. Winners often receive extra prizes, like the 10KGGMillion live ticket Minko won this week.
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FAQs
Who won this week’s GGMillion$?
Vladimir Minko from Russia won the 10KGGMillion on GGPoker for $404,362.
How many entries did the GGMillion$ have?
202 entries, creating a $2,010,000 prize pool, just above the $2 million guarantee.
How many GGMillion$ titles has Vladimir Minko won?
Two. His first was in November 2023 for $284,669.
Who finished second in the GGMillion$?
Juan Pardo from Spain (playing as “Juan Dominguez”), for $311,806.
Who was the best German player?
David Kaufmann, who finished 3rd for $240,435.
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