Pokerdom's 10,000,000 Rubles Freeroll in Sochi: A Poker Extravaganza

Pokerdom marked its 10th anniversary with a spectacular freeroll poker tournament in Sochi, Russia, featuring a prize pool of 10,000,000 rubles. The tournament spanned multiple days, with Day 1A starting on August 16th at 10 AM. Each participant started with 15,000 chips and could re-enter the tournament without leaving their seat.

The tournament attracted both casual players and experienced professionals, including Andrei Ilin, who won a Classic Bounty tournament earlier. The first day saw 1,022 entries, with 50 players advancing to the final day. Day 1B included notable players such as Mikhail Gadzhiev, the winner of the previous year's freeroll. The second day had 1,161 participants, with 58 players advancing to the final day.

Day 1C featured players like Ilya Trifanov, Anatoly Filatov, and Evgeny Kim, who had previous tournament wins. The third day had 1,354 participants, with 68 advancing to the final day. The final day saw 4,797 registrations and 2,251 unique players, making it the largest tournament in the casino's history. The minimum cash prize was 18,690 rubles, with the champion receiving 2,005,710 rubles, a cup, and a diamond-encrusted bracelet. The final table included players like Yaroslav Shkuratov, Levon Begoyan, and Alias Adleyba. Yaroslav Shkuratov won the tournament, receiving 2,005,710 rubles, a cup, and a diamond-encrusted bracelet.