PokerStars Awards Second $1 Million Spin & Go Jackpot of the Month

by Dimitri Dimitrov Published on July 30, 2026
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Key Takeaways
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Jackpot Winner — 24-year-old Argentine player ‘Anatsuk334’ won the $1 million top prize from a $5 buy-in
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Back-to-Back Winners — This represents the second $1 million Spin & Go jackpot awarded by PokerStars in consecutive weeks, following Danish player ‘dillerfar19’
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Runner-Up Payouts — StephanShakes’ collected $120,000 for second place, while ‘Grozovalra’ took home $80,000 for third

Argentine Player ‘Anatsuk334’ Claims Top Prize From $5 Buy-In

PokerStars has awarded another $1 million top prize in its Spin & Go tournaments, naming 24-year-old Argentine player ‘Anatsuk334’ as the latest jackpot winner from a $5 buy-in. This victory marks the second $1 million Spin & Go jackpot awarded by the operator within the month, following a similar win by Danish player ‘dillerfar19’ one week prior.

In the three-player final, ‘Anatsuk334’ outlasted Switzerland’s ‘StephanShakes’, who secured $120,000 for second place, and Ukraine’s ‘Grozovalra’, who earned $80,000 for third.

Winner and Executive Perspectives

Reflecting on the milestone, ‘Anatsuk334’ shared:

“The first thing I thought when I hit it was to stay calm and apply 100% of my knowledge and ability to get first place. After that, the tears came. It’s a unique feeling because for people like me who come from humble beginnings, this kind of money will have a huge impact on my life.”

Ashley Chase, .COM Poker Director at PokerStars, added:

“It’s moments like these that every Spin & Go player dreams about, and we’re thrilled to celebrate another incredible victory. To see two players become millionaires in consecutive weeks is truly remarkable and highlights that every tournament has the potential to create an extraordinary moment. Congratulations to both players and all the other participants on their outstanding achievements.”

Dimitri Dimitrov

Dimitri is an iGaming expert with nearly a decade of experience and a knack for crafting content that speaks directly to the iGaming crowd. He understands affiliate marketing, player psychology, and search algorithms, which enables him to write engaging, data-driven articles.

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Ashley Chase, .COM Poker Director at PokerStars, · Official Body Primary
"It’s moments like these that every Spin & Go player dreams about, and we’re thrilled to celebrate another incredible victory. To see two players become millionaires in consecutive weeks is truly remarkable and highlights that every tournament has the potential to create an extraordinary moment. Congratulations to both players and all the other participants on their outstanding achievements."
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