$109,982
*China's Peiyuan Sun has opted not to travel and finished in ninth place ($75,360) as per the rules
Damian Salas
Salas Overwhelmed and Thankful
In the interview after victory, Salas said he was happy about the performance but also made sure to point out that he "is not the best poker player" but being able to compete against the best in the world has certainly improved his game.
The Argentinian had already crossed paths with runner-up Botteon on the virtual felt many times over the years and described him as a "very tough opponent with a winning mentality."
Salas recalled a pivotal hand early on the final table