On January 8th, 2020, poker superstar Tom Dwan made history by winning the largest single pot in online poker history. The pot was worth an astonishing $3.1 million and was won during a high-stakes cash game at the online poker site, PartyPoker.

The game was a no-limit Texas Hold’em cash game with blinds of $500/$1,000 and a minimum buy-in of $100,000. The game was filled with some of the biggest names in poker, including Dwan, Daniel Negreanu, Phil Ivey, and Patrik Antonius.

The hand that won Dwan the record-breaking pot began with Dwan raising to $3,000 pre-flop with pocket aces. Negreanu then re-raised to $9,000 with pocket kings. Dwan then re-raised again to $27,000. Negreanu then went all-in for $99,000. Dwan then called and the two players went to the flop.

The flop came Ace-King-Queen, giving Dwan a set of aces and Negreanu a set of kings. The turn and river were both blanks and Dwan took down the massive pot.

This win was a huge milestone for Dwan, who has been playing high-stakes poker for more than a decade. He is widely considered to be one of the best players in the world and this win is just another testament to his skill and success in the game.

The record-breaking pot is also a testament to the growth of online poker in recent years. With more players than ever playing online, the stakes have been getting higher and higher. This win shows that online poker is still a viable option for high-stakes players looking to make big money.

Overall, Tom Dwan’s record-breaking win is an impressive feat that will be remembered for years to come. It is a great example of the skill and success that can be achieved in the world of high-stakes poker.