Fedor Holz Wins $1.3 Million in WCOOP Main Event

Fedor Holz, a seasoned poker player, recently made headlines with his stunning victory in the main event of the WCOOP tournament, earning a massive $1,300,000.

Holz's success didn't stop there. He also won The Sunday Major on FTP (NLHE for $215 with re-entry), adding $38,240 to his earnings. This impressive performance catapulted him from 101st to 4th place in the global PocketFives ranking.

In an interview with Steve Bartley for the PokerStars blog, Holz shared his thoughts on his victory. He mentioned that he always wanted to achieve a high result in such a tournament and that winning the biggest tournament of the year was an incredible achievement. Holz felt confident and prepared for the tournament, having slept until 5 PM on Sunday to prepare for the long grind. He believed in his victory from the beginning and stated that the right mindset is a key to success. Even when he was short-stacked in the top 3, Holz was not worried about losing the victory.