"It was definitely really long, we made a deal four-handed, then the play changed a lot because we're playing just for that first prize. I was down to five big blinds four-handed and four big blinds heads up, but I came back. That's how it goes sometimes," said Aerts to reporters after a long day.
"Of course not doing well in the first events is not what you're looking for, but it's important to keep your cool, stay calm. I didn't let it affect me too much. Being able to take it home after this marathon session feels good."
Aerts was ahead when the final table began, and Christoph Vogelsang kicked off the action by exiting in eighth place. Roland Rokita was out next in seventh place.
The total field was set at 131 entries to pump up the prize pool to $13.1 million overall. The top 23 players all cashed for at least $152,000.
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