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Brazilian Player João Hayashi Reaches GGMasters High Rollers Final Table

João Hayashi enters the final eight of the GGMasters High Rollers with the fourth-largest stack, aiming for the top prize of $166,548.

News Published 1 June 2026 2 min read Ethan Reed
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João Hayashi has reached the final table of the GGMasters High Rollers on GGPoker, positioning himself fourth in chips among the eight remaining players. The tournament, which boasts a significant prize pool, saw Hayashi secure a strong position heading into the final day of play.

The final table was set after a dramatic hand that eliminated two players simultaneously during the bubble, solidifying the final eight. Hayashi enters this stage with 860,264 chips, equivalent to 28.7 big blinds, as the competition intensifies for the championship title and the substantial first-place prize.

Tournament Details

The US$1,050 buy-in GGMasters High Rollers attracted a field of 976 players, surpassing its guaranteed prize pool. The tournament is set to resume on Monday at 2 PM, with blinds at 15,000 / 30,000 and an ante of 3,500. All finalists are guaranteed a minimum of US$22,209, with the eventual champion set to receive US$166,548.

Chip Counts

The complete chip counts for the final table are as follows:

Tobias Schwecht (Germany) – 3,202,971

“Gamba Di Legno” (Thailand) – 2,944,487
3. “Maestro1908” (Austria) – 862,960
4. João Hayashi (Brazil) – 860,264
5. “poipoipoiii” (China) – 793,180
6. “hombredevidrio” (Netherlands) – 671,624
7. “BLOK22CZ” (Serbia) – 664,981
8. “Q_Poker” (Austria) – 404,133

Final Table Payouts

The prize distribution for the final table is structured as follows:

US$ 166,548

US$ 124,892
3. US$ 93,656
4. US$ 70,232
5. US$ 52,666
6. US$ 39,494
7. US$ 29,616
8. US$ 22,209

This achievement by João Hayashi highlights the growing presence of Brazilian players in high-stakes international online poker tournaments. His performance in the GGMasters High Rollers, a prestigious event on the GGPoker platform, underscores the competitive landscape of modern poker and the opportunities available to skilled players worldwide. The tournament's success in exceeding its guarantee indicates strong player interest and participation in top-tier online events.

Datos clave

AspectoDetalle
TorneoGGMasters High Rollers
PlataformaGGPoker
Jugador BrasileñoJoão Hayashi
Posición4º en la mesa final
Premio 1º lugarUS$ 166,548
Jugadores976

Fuente: Mundo Poker – https://mundopoker.com.br/ggpoker/mesa-final-do-ggmasters-high-rollers-tera-joao-hayashi-na-disputa-nesta-segunda-feira-confira-detalhes/

João Hayashi playing poker

Fuente

Mundo Poker Publicacion original: 2026-06-01T05:23:15+00:00