Tutu Russon wins the SA Millions crown in 1st

African Ace Poker Desk · 2026-11-03

R9k THMC SA Millions

After knocking him down to a short stack, Tutu Russon eliminates Naven Naicker to lift the inaugural SA Millions title.

R9k THMC SA Millions, Level 29 · 80,000 - 160,000 - 160,000

After knocking him down to a short stack, Tutu Russon eliminates Naven Naicker to lift the inaugural SA Millions title.

Preflop: Tutu Russon raises to 6,130,000 all-in; Naven Naicker calls all-in for their last 175,000

Cards: Tutu Russon (A♠️ J♣️), Naven Naicker (9♠️ 6♠️).

Board: [3♣️ 3♥️ Q♥️ K♥️ T♥️].

Win probability for Tutu Russon: preflop 62% → flop 78% (1% chop) → turn 86% → river 100%.

With that, Naven Naicker is eliminated and Tutu Russon drags a big pot for a net +175,000 or +95,000 profit once the blind they posted is paid for.

Tutu Russon finished 1st.

Naven Naicker finished 2nd.