E.M. clinches R8K Ultimate title in 1st

African Ace Poker Desk · 2026-11-04

The R8k Ultimate Tournament

E.M. got the better of N.M. at heads-up to win the R8K Ultimate title.

The R8k Ultimate Tournament, Level 27 · 150,000 - 300,000 - 300,000

E.M. got the better of N.M. at heads-up to win the R8K Ultimate title.

The tournament-defining hand below…

Preflop: E.M. raises to 27,150,000 all-in; N.M. calls all-in for their last 3,900,000

Cards: E.M. (9♠️ 6♠️), N.M. (K♥️ 7♥️).

Board: [8♣️ 9♦️ 4♣️ 3♦️ Q♠️].

Win probability for E.M.: preflop 40% (1% chop) → flop 84% → turn 93% → river 100%.

With that, N.M. is eliminated and E.M. drags a big pot for a net +3,900,000 or +3,750,000 profit once the blind they posted is paid for.

E.M. finished 1st.

N.M. finished 2nd.