The XL Spring Series returns to 888poker beginning May 22 and runs through June 7 with something on tap for every bankroll. Online poker players will find 37 events with buy-in ranging from $11 to $525 and a total of $1.5 million guaranteed.
The $250 Main Event highlights the series with a $500,000 guarantee and multiple starting flights beginning on June 2. Here’s a look at the action from this popular series as 888 celebrates its 20th anniversary.
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Highlights from the 888poker XL Spring Series
888 promises players plenty of action this spring. That includes numerous tournaments in the progressive knockout (PKO) format. This popular tournament style features players winning only a portion of each bounty when they eliminate a player.
Instead, a portion is added to the winning player’s own bounty. This makes bounties increase throughout the event. The PKO format brings about some interesting play later in a tournament. Numerous other tournament styles are also on tap.
The series kicks off with the$109 Opening Event, guaranteeing a prize pool of $120,000. The $11 PKO Triple Threat also runs on the same day for players with smaller bankrolls, featuring $15,000 guaranteed.
On May 24, players will also find a $215 Freezeout with $25,000 guaranteed. A $109 PKO Eight-Max comes with a $30,000 guarantee on June 1.
Another interesting event looks to be the $55 Triple Threat PKO on June 5 with $40,000 guaranteed. A $525 High Roller is also set for June 5 with $50,000 guaranteed. Here’s a look at the complete schedule.
888poker XL Spring Series
Date Event Buy-in Guarantee
May 22 $15,000 PKO Triple Threat 11 $11 $15,000
May 22 $40,000 PKO Triple Threat 55 $55 $40,000
May 22 #01 - $120,000 Opening Event $109 $120,000
May 22 $20,000 PKO Triple Threat 33 $33 $20,000
May 23 #02 - $25,000 PKO 6-Max $88 $25,000
May 23 #03 - $15,000 Mini PKO 6-Max $44 $15,000
May 23 #04 - $10,000 Late PKO 6-Max $22 $10,000
May 24 #05 - $25,000 Freezout $215 $25,000
May 24 #06 - $10,000 Mini Freezout $55 $10,000
May 24 #07 - $10,000 Late Freezout $109 $10,000
May 25 #08 - $30,000 PKO $109 $30,000
May 25 #09 - $12,000 Mini PKO $16.50 $12,000
May 25 #10 - $10,000 Late PKO $33 $10,000
May 26 #11 - $30,000 PKO 8-Max $160 $30,000
May 26 #12 - $20,000 Mini PKO 8-Max $55 $20,000
May 26 #13 - $15,000 Late PKO 8-Max $22 $15,000
May 27 #14 - $25,000 DeepStack $55 $25,000
May 27 #15 - $12,000 Mini DeepStack $16.50 $12,000
May 27 #16 - $10,000 Late DeepStack $33 $10,000
May 28 No Events - Champions Football Final
May 29 $15,000 PKO Triple Threat 11 $11 $15,000
May 29 $40,000 PKO Triple Threat 55 $55 $40,000
May 29 #17 - $120,000 Tune Up $109 $120,000
May 29 $20,000 PKO Triple Threat 33 $33 $20,000
May 30 #18 - $25,000 8-Max $88 $25,000
May 30 #19 - $15,000 Mini 8-Max $44 $15,000
May 30 #20 - $10,000 Late 8-Max $22 $10,000
May 31 #21 - $50,000 PKO $320 $50,000
May 31 #22 - $20,000 Mini PKO $55 $20,000
May 31 #23 - $20,000 Late PKO $109 $20,000
June 1 #24 - $30,000 PKO 8-Max $109 $30,000
June 1 #25 - $12,000 Mini PKO 8-Max $16.50 $12,000
June 1 #26 - $10,000 Late PKO 8-Max $33 $10,000
June 2 #27 - $25,000 PKO 6-Max $215 $25,000
June 2 #37 - $500,000 Main Event (Day 1) $250
June 2 #28 - $20,000 Mini PKO 6-Max $55 $20,000
June 2 #29 - $10,000 Late PKO 6-Max $22 $10,000
June 2 #37 - $500,000 Main Event (Day 1) $250
June 3 #30 - $25,000 DeepStack $55 $25,000
June 3 #37 - $500,000 Main Event (Day 1) $250
June 3 #31 - $12,000 Mini DeepStack $16.50 $12,000
June 3 #32 - $10,000 Late DeepStack $33 $10,000
June 3 #37 - $500,000 Main Event (Day 1) $250
June 4 #33 - $30,000 Knockout $109 $30,000
June 4 #37 - $500,000 Main Event (Day 1) $250
June 4 #34 - $12,000 Mini Knockout $16.50 $12,000
June 4 #35 - $15,000 Late Knockout $55 $15,000
June 4 #37 - $500,000 Main Event (Day 1) $250
June 5 $15,000 PKO Triple Threat 11 $11 $15,000
June 5 #37 - $500,000 Main Event (Day 1) $250
June 5 $40,000 PKO Triple Threat 55 $55 $40,000
June 5 $20,000 PKO Triple Threat 33 $33 $20,000
June 5 #37 - $500,000 Main Event (Day 1) $250
June 5 #36 - $50,000 High Roller $525 $50,000
June 5 #37 - $500,000 Main Event (Day 1) $250
June 6 #37 - $500,000 Main Event (Day 1) $250
June 6 #37 - $500,000 Main Event (Day 2) $500,000
June 7 #37 - $500,000 Main Event (final table)
Freerolls and qualifying opportunities
888poker looks to get players of all levels and bankrolls in the action. Players already have an opportunity to secure a seat in the Main Event and other tournaments. Freerolls and satellites are now underway, rewarding seats to most series tournaments.
The no-ticket-required XL Spring Series Freeroll also offers a shot at numerous Main Event seats given away. The Daily Freerolls also award cash and tickets to the Main Event.
Those looking for additional low-cost qualifying opportunities will also find daily satellites starting at just one cent.
Streaming action also part of the series
Poker fans around the world have an opportunity to check out the XL Spring action. The site’s official Twitch channel, 888pokerTV, will stream some of the action.
Poker fans can expect these events to be streamed during the series:
- May 30 – Event 17, $120,000 Tune Up final table
- June 7 – Event 37, $500,000 Main Event final table