The Verizon FiOS Grand Half-Life 2 Online Deathmatch Tournament has been won by Micah Ernst. Micah said he will spend his winnings, which is the largest to date for any online only tournament to
"pay off his student loans, buy a big-ass TV and make a trip to New Zealand."
There is no mention as to whether he will pursue a career in professional gaming.

Source: kotaku kotaku.com