He’s officially back.
After a long break from the felt, German poker pro Phillipp Gruissem made a thunderous return by taking down the prestigious GGPoker Masters Overlay Edition on Tuesday, pocketing a staggering $806,385 for the win.
🔥 Heads-Up Heroics
Gruissem faced off against Brazil’s Daniel de Freitas in an intense heads-up battle. The final hand saw a dramatic twist, with Gruissem spiking a lucky turn card to seize victory and seal his comeback in style.
This win signals Gruissem’s full return to the high-stakes poker scene, following time away from the game. The German star had been relatively quiet in recent years but now rejoins the ranks of elite tournament players with a major title under his belt.
🎉 Record-Breaking Turnout
Celebrating its third anniversary, the 2025 GGMasters Overlay Edition shattered participation records, pulling in a mind-blowing 64,622 total entrants. Much of the field came via satellites, promotions, and giveaways, reinforcing GGPoker’s ability to draw players from every corner of the globe.
🏆 Final Table Payouts
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Phillipp Gruissem (Germany) – $806,385
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Daniel de Freitas “GuGaGi” (Brazil) – $572,777
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Eduardo Manga “odraudeagnam” (Brazil) – $421,418
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“Aw4r3” (Andorra) – $310,972
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“4StrongManAllNP” (Poland) – $230,685
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“KrBanker” (Japan) – $170,312
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Franco Spitale (Argentina) – $127,472
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Thom Goldfinger “SopaPaNois” (Brazil) – $96,169
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“RiccoBambino” – $71,586
