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GGPoker Announces WSOP Main Event Online Qualifying; $1M Bonus Added to ‘Road to Vegas’ Plans

Hundreds of online poker players will head off to Las Vegas this summer to play in the WSOP $10,000 Main Event, courtesy of GGPoker.

Hundreds of online poker players will head off to Las Vegas this summer to play in the World Series of Poker $10,000 Main Event, courtesy of GGPoker.

On Thursday the company announced details on the Road to Vegas 2023 qualifying promotion, which includes at least 600 seats won via satellite tournaments.

That total includes 500 seats guaranteed at GGPoker and another 100 through the ClubGG subscription poker platform. The company also announced a nice bonus for players heading to Vegas this summer. Some extra cash will be on the line.

“To sweeten the pot, if any player that qualifies for the 2023 Main Event at GGPoker becomes this year’s WSOP Main Event champion,” the company notes in a news release, “GGPoker will hand them an extra $1 million bonus on top of the winner’s purse.”

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WSOP Main Event qualifying at GGPoker

The WSOP $10,000 Main Event is the biggest tournament in live poker each year. This year’s event begins on July 3 with the action playing out at the Horseshoe and Paris casinos on the famous Las Vegas Strip.

Satellites for the event kick off at GG on March 19 with dozens of packages up for grabs each week.

“I can’t believe it’s time to start thinking about the WSOP Main Event again – the most exciting live tournament in the world, without a doubt,” GGPoker ambassador Daniel Negreanu said.

“I’ll be there in July dreaming of Main Event glory, just like thousands and thousands of other players, whether professionals like me or amateurs playing their first big event – get onto GGPoker and ClubGG to win your way there too.”

Grabbing a tournament seat

Qualifying events are available for every bankroll level with qualifier buy-ins starting at just $1. Freeroll qualifiers are also a major part of the promotion. Each Main Event package includes:

  • $10,000 tournament entry
  • Accommodations at the Horseshoe Las Vegas Hotel and Casino for seven nights (July 1-8 including resort fees)
  • $1,000 in travel expenses (credited to each player’s GGPoker account)
  • $1 million bonus if a GG qualifier wins the Main Event
  • GGPoker-branded merchandise and gifts
  • Access to the GGPoker Platinum Lounge

“For many, competing in the WSOP Main Event is the ultimate poker dream,” GG managing director Sarne Lightman said. “As the exclusive WSOP international satellite provider, GGPoker is thrilled to be able to fulfill this dream for at least 600 of our players. We’ll also throw in an extra $1 million bonus should any GGPoker qualifier go on to win the Main Event!”

In the United States, WSOP.com will also have tournament seats up for grabs as well. For a complete WSOP preview and schedule, click here.

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PartyPoker Hits the Gas With Grand Prix Series; $3M Guaranteed With Wide Range of Buy-ins

The Grand Prix Spring Edition from PartyPoker runs March 16 – April 3 with buy-ins from $0.55 to $109 with a total of $3 million guaranteed.

The Grand Prix Spring Edition returns to PartyPoker in the coming days, promising major guarantees and a wide variety of buy-in levels. The series runs March 16 – April 3 with tournament price points from $0.55 to $109 with a total of $3 million guaranteed.

Some of the series’ highlights include special themed editions of the Sunday Party with a $150,000 guarantee and the Sunday Carnival with a $50,000 guarantee.

Party is throwing in plenty of extras and qualifying opportunities as well.

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Inside the PartyPoker Grand Prix series

Players jumping in the PartyPoker Grand Prix action will find plenty of variety. The schedule includes multi-day events, PKO (progressive knockouts), No Limit Hold’em as well as Omaha tournaments, numerous low-stakes tournaments, Ultra KOs, Battles, short stacks, and much more.  

Players will find Mini and Micro versions of various events as well as numerous starting flights and phased events. Some of the highlights include the $30 Opener PKO, which features $75,000 guaranteed. The $2 Micro version offers a $2,500 guarantee and the $15 Mini Opener comes with a $15,000 guarantee.

The $55 Main Event features a $250,000 guarantee and numerous starting flights. The $2.20 Micro guarantees $10,000 and the $11 Mini guarantees $50,000.

Along with these events, players will also find a $33 PLO PKO Championship with $20,000 guaranteed. The $5.50 Mini and $2.20 Micro each guarantee $5,000 and $10,000 respectively. 

SPINS, qualifiers, & Early Bird rewards

The Grand Prix features plenty of low-stakes action, but players can qualify for even less. Satellites start at just a penny with qualifying events running throughout the series.

Players can also win tournament seats via special edition SPINS. Pre-registration perks for the major Sunday event can also benefit players. Those who register before the start of selected tournaments could win their buy-in back as a free ticket.

The Early Bird promotion runs every Sunday from March 19 – April 2. Those who sign up to the Sunday Party or Sunday Carnival before the tournament begins and finish up to 50 places outside the money, earn the equivalent of their entire buy-in back as a free tournament ticket.

All Early Bird tournaments also feature larger-than-usual prize pools during the Grand Prix.

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PokerStars Launches Bounty Builder Series; New Formula One Events & Promotions Rolling Out

The bounty-busting action has returned to PokerStars with two weeks of the Bounty Builder Series running through March 20.

The bounty-busting action has returned to PokerStars. Online poker players will find two weeks of the latest edition of the Bounty Builder Series running through March 20.

The festival features a packed schedule of 169 events. That includes two Main Events with both kicking off on March 19. The $109 edition features a $1 million guarantee with the $1,050 version offering a $1.25 million guarantee.

In other news, the company announced the continuation of its Formula One partnership and promotional and content efforts.

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Plenty of PKO action in PokerStars Bounty Builder

All Bounty Builder events feature the popular progressive knockout format (PKO). The format plays out differently than traditional bounty tournaments. Instead of winning an opponent’s entire bounty with an elimination, part of that bounty is also put on the winner’s head.

That means bounties increase throughout the tournament. The ultimate winner also cashes in his own bounty, which can also be sizable by the end of the event. Even Stars’ iconic Sunday Million has been converted to a PKO.

As part of the Bounty Builder, players will find two special edition Sunday Millions tournaments. Those two check in with a $109 buy-in and a $215 buy-in with both offer players a $1 million guarantee. Here’s a look at the entire schedule.

PokerStars Bounty Builder Series 2023

DateEvent
March 8#32: $11 NLHE [Progressive KO, Midweek Freeze], $50K Gtd
March 8#33-L: $55 NLHE [Progressive KO, Mini Bounty Builder HR], $150K Gtd
March 8#33-H: $530 NLHE [Progressive KO, Bounty Builder High Roller], $100K Gtd
March 8#34: $55 NLHE [6-Max, Progressive KO], $125K Gtd
March 8#35: $109 8-Game [Progressive KO], $20K Gtd
March 8#36: $109 NLHE [Progressive KO, Freezeout], $75K Gtd
March 8#37: $33 NLHE [Turbo, Progressive KO, Deep Stack], $60K Gtd
March 8#38: $109 NLHE [Progressive KO, Fenomeno Special], $75K Gtd
March 8#39: $22 NLHE [7-Max, Turbo, Progressive KO], $50K Gtd
March 8#40: $11 NLHE [6-Max, Hyper-Turbo, Progressive KO, Adrenaline: 25BB], $30K Gtd
March 9#41: $55 NLHE [Progressive KO, Deep Stack], $125K Gtd
March 9#42: $11 NLHE [Progressive KO], $60K Gtd
March 9#43-L: $55 NLHE [Progressive KO, Mini Bounty Builder HR], $150K Gtd
March 9#43-H: $530 NLHE [Progressive KO, Bounty Builder High Roller], $100K Gtd
March 9#44: $11 PLO [Progressive KO], $20K Gtd
March 9#45-L: $215 NLHE [Progressive KO, Mini Thursday Thrill], $175K Gtd
March 9#45-H: $1,050 NLHE [Progressive KO, Thursday Thrill], $125K Gtd
March 9#46: $5.50 NLHE [5-Max, Turbo, Progressive KO], $25K Gtd
March 9#47: $109 NLHE [Turbo, Progressive KO], $100K Gtd
March 9#48: $55 NLHE [4-Max, Hyper-Turbo, Progressive Total KO, Bounty Quads], $50K Gtd
March 10#49: $5.50 NLHE [Progressive KO], $25K Gtd
March 10#50: $11 NLHE [Progressive KO], $60K Gtd
March 10#51-L: $55 NLHE [Progressive KO, Mini Bounty Builder HR], $150K Gtd
March 10#51-H: $530 NLHE [Progressive KO, Bounty Builder High Roller], $100K Gtd
March 10#52: $109 NLHE [Progressive KO], $100K Gtd
March 10#53: $22 NL 2-7 Single Draw [6-Max, Progressive KO], $4K Gtd
March 10#54: $109 NLHE [6-Max, Progressive KO, Freezeout], $75K Gtd
March 10#55: $22 NLHE [Progressive KO, The Rounder], $30K Gtd
March 10#56: $109 NLHE [Progressive KO, Fenomeno Special], $75K Gtd
March 10#57: $5.50 NLHE [6-Max, Hyper-Turbo, Progressive KO, Adrenaline: 25BB], $15K Gtd
March 11#58: $55 NLHE [6-Max, Progressive KO], $100K Gtd
March 11#59: $11 NLHE [Progressive KO], $60K Gtd
March 11#60-L: $55 NLHE [Progressive KO, Mini Bounty Builder HR], $150K Gtd
March 11#60-H: $530 NLHE [Progressive KO, Bounty Builder High Roller], $100K Gtd
March 11#61: $55 NLHE [7-Max, Progressive KO, Big Knockouts], $50K Gtd
March 11#62: $109 5-Card PLO [Progressive KO], $20K Gtd
March 11#63: $109 NLHE [Progressive KO, Freezeout], $75K Gtd
March 11#64: $33 NLHE [Turbo, Progressive KO, Deep Stack], $60K Gtd
March 11#65: $22 NLHE [7-Max, Turbo, Progressive KO], $50K Gtd
March 11#66: $11 NLHE [7-Max, Hyper-Turbo, Progressive KO, Last Player Standing], $20K Gtd
March 12#67: $55 NLHE [Progressive KO, Warm-Up], $125K Gtd
March 12#68: $109 NLHE [Progressive KO, Kick-Off], $150K Gtd
March 12#69: $109 NLHE [Progressive KO, Big $109 SE], $200K Gtd
March 12#70-L: $55 NLHE [Progressive KO, Mini Bounty Builder HR], $400K Gtd
March 12#70-H: $530 NLHE [Progressive KO, Bounty Builder High Roller], $300K Gtd
March 12#71: $215 NLHE [Progressive KO, Sunday Million], $1M Gtd
March 12#72: $55 PLO [Progressive KO], $30K Gtd
March 12#73: $1,050 NLHE [Progressive KO, High Roller Freezeout], $125K Gtd
March 12#74: $109 NLHE [6-Max, Progressive KO], $150K Gtd
March 12#75: $55 NLHE [7-Max, Turbo, Progressive KO, Sunday Cooldown], $125K Gtd
March 12#76: $11 NLHE [Turbo, Progressive KO, Adrenaline: 40BB], $40K Gtd
March 12#77: $22 NLHE [4-Max, Hyper-Turbo, Progressive Total KO, Bounty Quads], $50K Gtd
March 13#78: $33 NLHE [6-Max, Progressive KO, Monster Stacks], $100K Gtd
March 13#79: $11 NLHE [Progressive KO], $60K Gtd
March 13#80-L: $55 NLHE [Progressive KO, Mini Bounty Builder HR], $150K Gtd
March 13#80-H: $530 NLHE [Progressive KO, Bounty Builder High Roller], $100K Gtd
March 13#81: $22 NLHE [Progressive KO], $80K Gtd
March 13#82: $109 5-Card PLO8 [Progressive KO], $20K Gtd
March 13#83: $109 NLHE [Progressive KO, Freezeout], $75K Gtd
March 13#84: $215 NLHE [Turbo, Progressive KO, Deep Stack], $100K Gtd
March 13#85: $22 NLHE [Heads-Up, Turbo, Progressive Total KO, Zoom], $40K Gtd
March 13#86: $55 NLHE [Hyper-Turbo, Progressive KO, Adrenaline: 25BB], $50K Gtd
March 14#87: $11 NLHE [6-Max, Progressive KO], $30K Gtd
March 14#88: $109 NLHE [6-Max, Progressive KO], $125K Gtd
March 14#89-L: $55 NLHE [Progressive KO, Mini Bounty Builder HR], $150K Gtd
March 14#89-H: $530 NLHE [Progressive KO, Bounty Builder High Roller], $100K Gtd
March 14#90: $215 NLHE [Progressive KO, Super Tuesday], $125K Gtd
March 14#91: $33 NLO [6-Max, Progressive KO], $15K Gtd
March 14#92: $109 NLHE [Progressive KO, Freezeout], $75K Gtd
March 14#93: $55 NLHE [Turbo, Progressive KO, Deep Stack], $100K Gtd
March 14#94: $22 NLHE [6-Max, Turbo, Progressive KO], $60K Gtd
March 14#95: $109 NLHE [7-Max, Hyper-Turbo, Progressive KO, Last Player Standing], $50K Gtd
March 15#96: $55 NLHE [Heads-Up, Progressive Total KO, The Shuffle], $50K Gtd
March 15#97: $11 NLHE [Progressive KO, Midweek Freeze], $50K Gtd
March 15#98-L: $55 NLHE [Progressive KO, Mini Bounty Builder HR], $150K Gtd
March 15#98-H: $530 NLHE [Progressive KO, Bounty Builder High Roller], $100K Gtd
March 15#99: $5.50 NLHE [6-Max, Progressive KO], $30K Gtd
March 15#100: $55 PL 5-Card Draw [Progressive KO], $5K Gtd
March 15#101: $109 NLHE [Progressive KO, Freezeout], $75K Gtd
March 15#102: $33 NLHE [Turbo, Progressive KO, Deep Stack], $60K Gtd
March 15#103: $109 NLHE [Progressive KO, Fenomeno Special], $75K Gtd
March 15#104: $22 NLHE [Turbo, Progressive KO, Adrenaline: 40BB], $40K Gtd
March 15#105: $55 NLHE [6-Max, Hyper-Turbo, Progressive KO, Adrenaline: 25BB], $50K Gtd
March 16#106: $162 NLHE [Progressive KO, Pacific Rim], $10K Gtd
March 16#107: $55 NLHE [Progressive KO, Deep Stack], $100K Gtd
March 16#108: $11 NLHE [Progressive KO], $60K Gtd
March 16#109-L: $55 NLHE [Progressive KO, Mini Bounty Builder HR], $150K Gtd
March 16#109-H: $530 NLHE [Progressive KO, Bounty Builder High Roller], $100K Gtd
March 16#110: $11 PLO [Progressive KO], $20K Gtd
March 16#111-L: $215 NLHE [Progressive KO, Mini Thursday Thrill], $175K Gtd
March 16#111-H: $1,050 NLHE [Progressive KO, Thursday Thrill], $125K Gtd
March 16#112: $109 NLHE [Turbo, Progressive KO, Deep Stack], $125K Gtd
March 16#113: $11 NLHE [Heads-Up, Turbo, Progressive Total KO, Zoom], $30K Gtd
March 16#114: $55 NLHE [Hyper-Turbo, Progressive KO, Adrenaline: 25BB], $50K Gtd
March 17#115: $5.50 NLHE [Progressive KO], $25K Gtd
March 17#116: $11 NLHE [Progressive KO], $60K Gtd
March 17#117-L: $55 NLHE [Progressive KO, Mini Bounty Builder HR], $150K Gtd
March 17#117-H: $530 NLHE [Progressive KO, Bounty Builder High Roller], $100K Gtd
March 17#118: $109 NLHE [Progressive KO], $100K Gtd
March 17#119: $22 PL Badugi [6-Max, Progressive KO], $6K Gtd
March 17#120: $109 NLHE [6-Max, Progressive KO, Freezeout], $75K Gtd
March 17#121: $5.50 NLHE [Progressive KO, The Rounder], $20K Gtd
March 17#122: $109 NLHE [Progressive KO, Fenomeno Special], $75K Gtd
March 17#123: $22 NLHE [6-Max, Hyper-Turbo, Progressive KO, Adrenaline: 25BB], $35K Gtd
March 18#124: $55 NLHE [6-Max, Progressive KO], $100K Gtd
March 18#125: $11 NLHE [Progressive KO], $60K Gtd
March 18#126-L: $55 NLHE [Progressive KO, Mini Bounty Builder HR], $150K Gtd
March 18#126-H: $530 NLHE [Progressive KO, Bounty Builder High Roller], $100K Gtd
March 18#127: $55 NLHE [7-Max, Progressive KO, Big Knockouts], $75K Gtd
March 18#128: $109 6+ Hold'em [6-Max, Progressive KO], $10K Gtd
March 18#129: $109 NLHE [Progressive KO, Freezeout], $75K Gtd
March 18#130: $215 NLHE [Turbo, Progressive KO, Deep Stack], $100K Gtd
March 18#131: $55 NLHE [7-Max, Turbo, Progressive KO, Adrenaline: 40BB], $50K Gtd
March 18#132: $22 NLHE [4-Max, Hyper-Turbo, Progressive Total KO, Bounty Quads], $30K Gtd
March 19#133: $55 NLHE [Progressive KO, Warm-Up], $125K Gtd
March 19#134: $215 NLHE [Progressive KO, Kick-Off], $175K Gtd
March 19#135: $11 NLHE [Progressive KO], $100K Gtd
March 19#136-L: $55 NLHE [Progressive KO, Mini Bounty Builder HR], $400K Gtd
March 19#136-H: $530 NLHE [Progressive KO, Bounty Builder High Roller], $300K Gtd
March 19#137-L: $109 NLHE [Progressive KO, Main Event], $1M Gtd
March 19#137-H: $1,050 NLHE [Progressive KO, Main Event], $1.25M Gtd
March 19#138: $215 PLO [Progressive KO, PLO Main Event], $100K Gtd
March 19#139: $1,050 NLHE [Progressive KO, High Roller Freezeout], $125K Gtd
March 19#140: $5,200 NLHE [Progressive KO, Titans], $400K Gtd
March 19#141: $215 NLHE [Progressive KO], $175K Gtd
March 19#142: $109 NLHE [7-Max, Turbo, Progressive KO, Sunday Cooldown], $175K Gtd
March 19#143: $33 NLHE [6-Max, Turbo, Progressive KO], $100K Gtd
March 19#144: $109 NLHE [7-Max, Hyper-Turbo, Progressive KO, Last Player Standing], $75K Gtd
March 20#145: $11 NLHE [Progressive KO], $60K Gtd
March 20#146-L: $55 NLHE [Progressive KO, Mini Bounty Builder HR], $150K Gtd
March 20#146-H: $530 NLHE [Progressive KO, Bounty Builder High Roller], $100K Gtd
March 20#147: $215 NLHE [Progressive KO, Series Saver], $175K Gtd
March 20#148: $55 NLO8 [Turbo, Progressive KO], $20K Gtd
March 20#149: $22 NLHE [7-Max, Turbo, Progressive KO], $50K Gtd
March 20#150: $109 NLHE [7-Max, Hyper-Turbo, Progressive KO, Series Wrap-Up], $60K Gtd

F1 partnership moves into second year

In other PokerStars news, the company recently began its second year in a Formula One partnership with Red Bull Racing. Stars is promising players and racing fans even more “epic experiences” throughout the F1 season. PokerStars returns to the track with even more planned including:

  • rewards for F1 fans
  • sharing promotions
  • competitions

The company is also adding more F1-themed content with chances to win experiences at some of the season’s most anticipated races. The PokerStars YouTube channel will take viewers behind the scenes at pivotal races.

The PokerStars Red Spade Pass also returns for the second year. This promotion offers PokerStars players ultimate experiences to make an F1 fan’s dreams come true.

“After an incredible first year racing alongside Oracle Red Bull, we are delighted to be going into the 2023 season with even more rewards, content, and epic experiences in the pipeline to take our partnership to the next level,” Flutter (Stars’ parent company)  director of partnerships, public relations, and consumer engagement Rebecca McAdam Willetts said in a news release.

“This partnership has enabled both us and Oracle Red Bull Racing to reach audiences who share similar passions and interests, and we still firmly believe that the team is the perfect fit for PokerStars.net, sharing our conviction that it is not just about what you offer fans, but the ethos and vision behind it.”

Even more F1 promotions in the works

The “Embrace the Race” events also return for the new season. These race weekend promotions feature rewards including Chicane Cash Drops, Spin & Go Races, odds boosts on sports bets, and a Casino Weekend Races Leaderboard.

The partnership includes all of PokerStars’ casino, poker, and sports betting products. Company branding appears on the halo of the RB19 car as well as the inner cockpit and rear wing end plate, driver race suits, and pit crew helmets.

“Partnering with PokerStars has been an ace move for the team,” Oracle Red Bull Racing team principal and CEO Christian Horner said in a news release. “Their commitment to entertainment and innovation is a winning formula that perfectly aligns with our own values in Formula One.

“As we enter another year together, we’re raising the stakes and taking our collective game to the next level. While we can’t reveal too much just yet, I can tell you that there are some truly exciting projects in the works, and we look forward to unveiling our plans in the coming months.”

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Online Qualifier Takes Down PokerStars EPT Paris for $1.2M; FPS Winner Also Qualifies Online

The PokerStars EPT Paris stop produced big numbers with Razvan Belea taking the main event title for $1.2 million.

Live poker tours continue returning at PokerStare Live and the recent Paris stop showed the pent-up demand for more events. The European Poker Tour stop in France produced big numbers with Razvan Belea taking the main event title for $1.2 million.

The win came after the Romanian player won a seat via €530 online qualifier. The tournament saw 1,606 entries at the Hyatt Regency Etoile, the largest turnout for a new destination stop and sixth-largest EPT main event in tour history. Organizers said the stop greatly exceeded expectations.

“We are really pleased to bring live poker to Paris with the EPT and FPS events,” PokerStars head of live events/global operations Cedric Billot said in a news release. “We saw vast numbers and experienced some extremely exciting and impressive poker.”

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Romanian becomes country’s first PokerStars EPT champion

Following his online qualification via PokerStars, Belea (pictured in lead image courtesy PokerStars/Manuel Kovsca) became Romania’s first EPT main event winner. The 34-year-old had just over $100,000 in live tournament winnings prior to the EPT victory. He came into the Paris event more accustomed to playing freerolls than big buy-in events.

Belea’s previous best score came in 2021 when he won an 888poker Live Bucharest event for $58,728. He’s certainly now topped that and has an epic bullet point on his poker record.

“This is unreal,” he said after the win. “It’s all I’ve ever dreamed of since I started playing poker.”

Sweden’s Peter Jorgne finished runner-up after only playing his first live event just 10 months ago. He secured $833,645 for second place.

A look at other events

The series featured numerous other side events as well. The €50,000 Super High Roller attracted 68 entries with American Chris Brewer taking the win for €959,520.

This was the second title of the festival after also winning a €25,000 High Roller for $380,748. Brewer now has $7.8 million in live tournament winnings and was already looking ahead for more high stakes action.

The France Poker Series (FPS) also saw that series’ €1,100 Main Event play out at the Pairs festival. The tournament produced a tour record 2,071 entries for a €2 million prize pool.

France’s Alan Gaosdoue emerged victorious for €287,830. Like Belea, he also won his entry into the tournament via a PokerStars online qualifier.

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Next stops for EPT, FPS

Monte Carlo on the French Riviera is next up for the EPT and FPS from April 26 – May 6. The €1,100 FPS Main Event, €550 FPS Cup, and €2,200 FPS High Roller events kick off the series.

EPT action then begins on April 29 with the $100,000 Super High Roller followed by the Main Event from April 30 – May 6. A complete EPT schedule will be released soon, but the series highlights include:

  • €100,000 Super High Roller – April 29 to May 1
  • €5,300 Main Event – April 30 to May 6
  • €3,000 Mystery Bounty – May 2-4
  • €25,000 High Roller – May 4-6

Following Monte Carlo, the EPT heads to Barcelona before heading to Merit Royal Premium Hotel Casino for the first-ever Stars event in Cyprus.

PokerStars announced the return and complete schedule for the FPS recently as well. For a complete preview of that series, click here.

Players looking to qualify online like Gaosdoue and Belea will also have opportunities in the coming weeks. Many tour stops feature the option to win a seat-only package or a package that includes expenses as well.

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Live Events Continue to Return at PokerStars With France Poker Series Schedule Unveiled

Another week and another PokerStars Live series resurrected. The online poker operator continues bringing back popular live series for players around the world and that has included the Eureka Series, the Estrellas Poker Tour in Spain, and more in recent weeks.

The company also announced on Tuesday the return of the France Poker Series (FPS). Series organizers promise a packed schedule revisiting some favorite spots as well as exploring some new locations.

Players also have a chance to win their seats into live events through online qualifiers as well.

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Inside the PokerStars France Poker Series

Players looking to get in the action will find five stops across the country as well as neighboring Monaco and Belgium. The FPS Monte Carlo kicks off the schedule at Sporting Monte Carlo from April 26-30.

That’s followed by a stop in Namur at Circus Casino Resort Namur from May

12-21. FPS Namur features the Belgian Poker Challenge awarding a €1 million guarantee across all events. The main evenrt features a €750,000 guarantee and the high roller guarantees €100,000.

The Stade Jean Bouin rugby stadium in Paris will host a French Poker Series event in Paris. (photo courtesy Chabe01)

From July 15-23, the FPS heads to the French capital of Paris in the famous Stade Jean Bouin rugby stadium. Players can also expect a main event prize pool with a €1 million guarantee.

The fall season brings a trip to Aix les Bains and Casino Grand Cercle from Sept. 29 – Oct. 8. The 2023 schedule concludes with Aix en Provence at Pasino Grand from Nov. 10-19.

Additional details & qualifying online

Players joining in the FPS events will find plenty on the line at each stop. Each festival features a €1,100 Main Event as well as a €2,200 High Roller.

Players around the world can also win a seat in the series via online satellites near the date of each event. Satellites are available on the .COM, .FR and .ES platforms. Two types of prizes are up for grabs and include:

  • seat-only prizes valued at €1,100
  • seat plus expenses packages valued at €1,500

The FPS promises plenty of tournament fun and a nice opportunity at a European vacation for online qualifiers.

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GGPoker Unveils WSOP Spring Circuit With $100M Guarantee; Overlay Edition Updates

The championship ring action returns for online poker players in March at GGPoker. The World Series of Poker Spring Circuit runs March 5-28 with 18 ring events, $100 million guaranteed, and plenty of other tournaments on the schedule as well.

The series “opens this year’s WSOP season at GGPoker,” the company notes in announcing the schedule. The Spring Circuit gives players around the world a chance at winning some hardware.

The $525 Main Event highlights the action with multiple starting flights and a $5 million guarantee. Day 2 starts on March 27.

“The WSOP Spring Circuit is back, and so is another $100 million GGPoker guarantee,” GGPoker ambassador Daniel Negreanu said. “There are piles of cash prizes and WSOP gold rings to be snagged, and you can win your way in from just $1; take a seat and try to claim a ring!”

In other news, Day 2 was set to get started in the GGPoker Overlay Edition on Tuesday. The massive event has highlighted play on the site in recent weeks with players seeing a $10 million tournament guarantee. GG released official numbers from the event on Tuesday.

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GGPoker WSOP Spring Circuit highlights

Players have several other big events to look forward to during the WSOP Spring Circuit. Players will find a wide range of tournament styles including bounty tournaments, six-max, giant stacks, and more. Most events feature No Limit Hold’em but a few Omaha events are also thrown in.

Beyond the Main Event, the $210 Secret Bounty should also bring in plenty of entries and gets started on March 5. The event features a $1 million guarantee and a $100,000 top bounty.

Players with smaller bankrolls can also get in on the mystery bounty action. The Big 25 Mystery Bounty comes with a $25 buy-in and also includes a $100,000 top bounty. Here’s a look at a couple other highlights.

  • $1,050 GGMasters Circuit Championship (Event 11) – March 19, $1 million guaranteed
  • $10,300 Super MILLION$ High Rollers (Event 12) – Day 2 set for March 20, $6 million guaranteed
  • $1,500 The Closer Bounty (Event 16) – March 26, $1 million guaranteed 

Satellites & extras planned for Spring Circuit

Players jumping in the circuit action have even more on the line. Ring event winners earn an invitation to the WSOP Tournament of Champions during the live series in Las Vegas this summer. The freeroll features a $1 million prize pool and is open to all bracelet and ring winners.

Along with that perk, winners receive a $1,500 entry in the WSOP Online Millionaire Maker event later this year. Those winning a ring also add a special GGPoker ring badge reward as well.

Winners also earn access to the GGPoker Platinum Lounge at the live WSOP. The Main Event winner also scores GGPoker “Team Champions” status. Numerous bargain-priced qualifiers are available throughout the Spring Circuit.

“There are piles of cash prizes and WSOP gold rings to be snagged, and you can win your way in from just $1,” Negreanu added.

Throughout the Spring Circuit and the month of March, GG is also running the $300,000 “GG x WSOP Giftbox.” The promotion rewards players with leaderboard prizes for participation in series events and other tournaments through March 31. Here’s a look at the complete ring schedule.

2023 GGPoker WSOP Spring Circuit

DateEventBuy-inGuarantee
March 5#2: $210 Secret Bounty NLH - $100K Top Bounty$210$1,000,000
March 6#1: BIG 500 NLH Spring Kick-Off [Final Day]$500$2,500,000
March 7#3: $800 Pot-Limit Omaha Spring Championship$800$500,000
March 9#4: $800 Bounty Hunters NLH Spring Championship$800$1,000,000
March 11#5: $320 Bounty GIANT No Limit Hold'em$320$500,000
March 12#6: $365 GIANT No Limit Hold'em$365$1,000,000
March 13#7: BIG 25 Mystery Bounty - $100K Top Bounty [Final Stage]$25$1,000,000
March 14#8: $800 Deepstack NLH Spring Championship$800$1,000,000
March 16#9: $320 March Mayhem Bounty 6-Max NLH$320$500,000
March 18#10: $525 MONSTER STACK Bounty NLH$525$500,000
March 19#11: $1,050 GGMasters NLH Circuit Championship$1,050$1,000,000
March 20#12: $10,300 Super MILLION$ High Rollers NLH [Day 2]$10,300$6,000,000
March 21#13: $800 6-Max NLH Championship$800$1,000,000
March 23#14: BIG 500 PLO Bounty$500$500,000
March 25#15: $108 DOUBLE STACK Bounty NLH$108$500,000
March 26#16: $1,500 The Closer Bounty No Limit Hold'em$1,500$1,000,000
March 27#17: WSOP Spring Circuit MAIN EVENT, $5M GTD [Day 2]$525$5,000,000
March 28#18: $400 Ultra Deepstack Turbo NLH [Series Saver]$400$500,000

Overlay Edition coming to a close

In other GGPoker news, the $150 Overlay Edition concludes this week. Day 3 begins Tuesday with the winner taking home $806,385. A player named “wrJke@” returns as chip leader with 27.5 million.

GG doubled the guarantee for this year’s event to $10 million, promising an automatic overlay of at least $1 million. The tournament’s final numbers saw 64,622 entries for an $8.9 million prize pool. That means $1.1 million added to the prize pool for the overlay.

The tournament will pay out to 6,383 players with $362 paid out for players scoring a min-cash. Stay tuned to PokerScout for tournament results.

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ESPT Series Returns With Five PokerStars Live Events Across Spain, Online Qualifiers Included

PokerStars announced on Monday the return of the Estrellas Poker Tour (ESPT) with five stops planned for this year. The tour brings major tournaments across Spain, featuring major prize pools and plenty of side events.

The first event is set for Madrid, kicking off March 23. All events feature online qualifiers available for players looking to win a tournament package.

At each stop on the schedule, tour organizers promise “the electric atmosphere and experience that comes with a live event.”

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Details on the PokerStars ESPT schedule

The Madrid series is set to play out at Gran Madrid Casino Torrelodones from March 23 – April 2. Summer then brings the ESPT Castellón at Orenes Gran Casino Castellón from June 29 – July 9.

The tournament action then heats up at Casino Barcelona from Aug. 21-27. The fall then brings a pair of events to close out the schedule. ESPT Málaga hits Casino De Juego De Torrequebrada from Sept. 14-24.

That’s followed by Casino Admiral Sevilla from Nov. 2-12. Each stop includes a €1,100 Main Event and €2,200 High Roller.

Qualifying online, new partnership announced

Players around the world looking to grab a seat can qualify via the .COM, .FR and .ES platforms. Online satellites feature two types of prizes up for grabs:

  • Tournament seat only – valued at €1,100
  • Tournament seat plus expenses package – valued at €1,500

A key ESPT highlight is the announcement of a new partnership with Campeonato de España de Poker (CEP), Spain’s major tournament series.

CEP tournaments will open each festival for the first few days before the ESPT events commence. Organizers believe the agreement adds significantly to the live poker scene in Spain.

PokerStars announced on Monday the return of the Estrellas Poker Tour (ESPT) with five stops planned for this year. T

 “We are delighted with this agreement,” CEP manager Salvador Suriol said in a news release. “For years, the organization has been working to consolidate the deal for the Spanish circuits as a leader and benchmark in poker.

“In 2018, we were the circuit with the highest number of total participants. In 2019 we were the circuit with the highest number of participants, both total and on average of all the stops. For sure this new collaboration will allow the CEP to take another leap in quality and we hope that the players are as excited as we are.”

PokerStars has announced more and more live events for 2023. That recently included the announcement that the Latin American Poker Tour would also be revived.

The PokerStars Eureka series also heads to King’s Casino in Czech Republic from March 13-20. That series features a €1,100 Main Event from March 16-20 with a €1 million guarantee.

Spain now becomes a major part of PokerStars Live schedule as well. Here’s a look at the complete series.

PokerStars Estrellas Poker Tour 2023

CityLocationDates
MadridGran Madrid Casino TorrelodonesMarch 23 – April 2
CastellónOrenes Gran Casino CastellónJune 29 – July 9
BarcelonaCasino BarcelonaAug. 21-27
MálagaCasino De Juego De TorrequebradaSept. 14-24
SevillaCasino Admiral SevillaNov. 2-12

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888poker Launches Mystery Bounty Festival with $2 Million Guaranteed, $300,000 Main Event

The 888poker Mystery Bounty Festival runs Feb. 19 – March 7 with more than $2 million guaranteed including a $300,000 guarantee.

Fresh off the XL Winter Series, 888poker is back with more tournament action for online poker players this month – and all in the mystery bounty format.

The Mystery Bounty Festival runs Feb. 19 – March 7 with more than $2 million guaranteed. Buy-ins range from $1 to $55 and players will find several starting flights for the $160 Main Event. That tournament comes with a $300,000 guarantee. 

“We’re going all out this February with an entire series jam-packed with mystery bounties,” 888 noted in a news release. “For the first time ever, every tournament in the series will feature a mystery bounty. So, you don’t have to finish in the money to win massively in this poker series – possibly win up to $30,000 cash in one single knockout.”

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A look at the 888poker Mystery Bounty Festival

With the Mystery Bounty Festival, 888 has again offered players a series for all levels and bankrolls. Events range from micro stakes to high rollers with all events featuring No Limit Hold’em.

Main Event starting flights run from March 1-6, culminating with Day 2 on March 6. The final table is set for March 7 and streamed live on the Twitch 888pokerTV channel.

Another series highlight is the $109 Mystery Bounty Eight-Max, which runs Feb. 23-27. The mUlti-starting flight tournament features a $150,000 guarantee. The final table also streams on 888pokerTV on Feb. 28.

The action gets started with some nice events on the first day of the series. An $11 Mystery Bounty event kicks off the series with a $20,000 guarantee. Players will also find a $55 version with a $50,000 guarantee and a $109 version with a $120,000 guarantee.

For those new to a mystery bounty, the format is a bit different than a traditional bounty tournament. Instead of cashing in on a set amount when eliminating an opponent, a player receives a random prize. Some of those can be some large payouts.

The events have become popular on the live poker felt as well as online. As the name implies, the tournaments add some real mystery to the bounty process.

Grabbing mystery bounty tournament tickets at a bargain price

Players looking to get in the mystery bounty action will find a few lower-cost options. Bigger events on the schedule feature satellites for a chance at a seat via a reduced point. That includes $16.50 satellites for the Main Event. Here’s look at a few other qualifying opportunities:

  • Play daily freerolls for a chance to play the Mystery Bounty Main Event.
  • Qualify via satellites to the Main Event for as little as $0.01.
  • Win a Main Event ticket in a random gift drop.

Watching streamed final tables also offer players a chance to win tournament tickets, including some for the Main Event. Here’s a look at the streaming schedule.

  • $120,000 Mystery Bounty Opening final table plus giveaways – Feb. 20
  • $150,000 Mystery Bounty Eight-Max plus giveaways –  Feb. 28
  • $300,000 Main Event – March 7

Additionally, the 888 StreamTeam and other ambassadors will stream their play during various events. They will have tournament tickets up for grabs as well. Here’s a look at the entire mystery bounty schedule.

888poker Mystery Bounty Festival

DateEventBuy-inGuarantee
Feb. 19$1,200 MB Festival –
Early Mystery Bounty 11		$11$1,200
Feb. 19$3,000 MB Festival –
Mystery Bounty 33		$33$3,000
Feb. 19MB Festival #01 –
$20,000 Mystery Bounty Opening 11		$11$20,000
Feb. 19$1,500 MB Festival –
Mystery Bounty 1		$1$1,500
Feb. 19$5,000 MB Festival –
Mystery Bounty 8.80		$8.80$5,000
Feb. 19MB Festival #02 –
$50,000 Mystery Bounty Opening 55		$55$50,000
Feb. 19$8,000 MB Festival –
Sunday Mystery Bounty 5.50		$5.50$8,000
Feb. 19MB Festival #03 –
$120,000 Mystery Bounty Opening 109		$109$120,000
Feb. 19$25,000 MB Festival –
Sunday Mystery Bounty 22		$22$25,000
Feb. 19$35,000 MB Festival –
Mystery Bounty 525		$525$35,000
Feb. 19$2,000 MB Festival –
Mystery Bounty 2.20		$2.20$2,000
Feb. 19$4,500 MB Festival –
Mystery Bounty 6-Max 55		$55$4,500
Feb. 19$2,500 MB Festival –
Mystery Bounty Dash 16.5		$16.50$2,500
Feb. 19$2,500 MB Festival –
Late Mystery Bounty Dash 33		$33$2,500
Feb. 19$1,500 MB Festival –
Late Mystery Bounty 8.80		$8.80$1,500
Feb. 20$1,200 MB Festival –
Early Mystery Bounty 11		$11$1,200
Feb. 20$3,000 MB Festival –
Mystery Bounty 33		$33$3,000
Feb. 20MB Festival #04 - $15,000
Mystery Bounty 8-Max 11		$11$15,000
Feb. 20$1,500 MB Festival –
Mystery Bounty 1		$1$1,500
Feb. 20$5,000 MB Festival –
Mystery Bounty 8.80		$8.80$5,000
Feb. 20$15,000 MB Festival –
Mystery Bounty 55		$55$15,000
Feb. 20$12,000 MB Festival –
Mystery Bounty 22		$22$12,000
Feb. 20$5,000 MB Festival –
Mystery Bounty 5.50		$5.50$5,000
Feb. 20MB Festival #05 –
$15,000 Mystery Bounty 8-Max 109		$109$15,000
Feb. 20$2,000 MB Festival –
Mystery Bounty 2.20		$2.20$2,000
Feb. 20$4,500 MB Festival –
Mystery Bounty 6-Max 55		$55$4,500
Feb. 20$2,500 MB Festival –
Mystery Bounty Dash 16.5		$16.50$2,500
Feb. 20$2,500 MB Festival –
Late Mystery Bounty Dash 33		$33$2,500
Feb. 20$1,500 MB Festival –
Late Mystery Bounty 8.80		$8.80$1,500
Feb. 21$1,200 MB Festival –
Early Mystery Bounty 11		$11$1,200
Feb. 21$3,000 MB Festival –
Mystery Bounty 33		$33$3,000
Feb. 21$10,000 MB Festival –
Mystery Bounty 11		$11$10,000
Feb. 21$1,500 MB Festival –
Mystery Bounty 1		$1$1,500
Feb. 21$5,000 MB Festival –
Mystery Bounty 8.80		$8.80$5,000
Feb. 21$15,000 MB Festival –
Mystery Bounty 55		$55$15,000
Feb. 21MB Festival #06 –
$15,000 Mystery Bounty Turbo Deep Mini 22		$22$15,000
Feb. 21$5,000 MB Festival –
Mystery Bounty 5.50		$5.50$5,000
Feb. 21MB Festival #07 –
$25,000 Mystery Bounty Turbo Deep 320		$320$25,000
Feb. 21$2,000 MB Festival –
Mystery Bounty 2.20		$2.20$2,000
Feb. 21$4,500 MB Festival –
Mystery Bounty 6-Max 55		$55$4,500
Feb. 21$2,500 MB Festival –
Mystery Bounty Dash 16.5		$16.50$2,500
Feb. 21$2,500 MB Festival –
Late Mystery Bounty Dash 33		$33$2,500
Feb. 21$1,500 MB Festival –
Late Mystery Bounty 8.80		$8.80$1,500
Feb. 22$1,200 MB Festival –
Early Mystery Bounty 11		$11$1,200
Feb. 22$3,000 MB Festival –
Mystery Bounty 33		$33$3,000
Feb. 22$10,000 MB Festival –
Mystery Bounty 11		$11$10,000
Feb. 22$1,500 MB Festival –
Mystery Bounty 1		$1$1,500
Feb. 22$5,000 MB Festival –
Mystery Bounty 8.80		$8.80$5,000
Feb. 22$15,000 MB Festival –
Mystery Bounty 55		$55$15,000
Feb. 22MB Festival #08 –
$15,000 Mystery Bounty 6-Max Mini 22		$22$15,000
Feb. 22$5,000 MB Festival –
Mystery Bounty 5.50		$5.50$5,000
Feb. 22MB Festival #09 –
$20,000 Mystery Bounty 6-Max 109		$109$20,000
Feb. 22$2,000 MB Festival –
Mystery Bounty 2.20		$2.20$2,000
Feb. 22$4,500 MB Festival –
Mystery Bounty 6-Max 55		$55$4,500
Feb. 22$2,500 MB Festival –
Mystery Bounty Dash 16.5		$16.50$2,500
Feb. 22$2,500 MB Festival –
Late Mystery Bounty Dash 33		$33$2,500
Feb. 22$1,500 MB Festival –
Late Mystery Bounty 8.80		$8.80$1,500
Feb. 23$1,200 MB Festival –
Early Mystery Bounty 11		$11$1,200
Feb. 23$3,000 MB Festival –
Mystery Bounty 33		$33$3,000
Feb. 23$10,000 MB Festival –
Mystery Bounty 11		$11$10,000
Feb. 23$1,500 MB Festival –
Mystery Bounty 1		$1$1,500
Feb. 23$5,000 MB Festival –
Mystery Bounty 8.80		$8.80$5,000
Feb. 23MB Festival #10 –
$20,000 Mystery Bounty 55		$55$20,000
Feb. 23$12,000 MB Festival –
Mystery Bounty 22		$22$12,000
Feb. 23MB Festival #11 –
$6,000 Mystery Bounty 5.5		$5.50$6,000
Feb. 23$12,000 MB Festival –
Mystery Bounty 109		$109$12,000
Feb. 23$2,000 MB Festival –
Mystery Bounty 2.20		$2.20$2,000
Feb. 23$4,500 MB Festival –
Mystery Bounty 6-Max 55		$55$4,500
Feb. 23$2,500 MB Festival –
Mystery Bounty Dash 16.5		$16.50$2,500
Feb. 23$2,500 MB Festival –
Late Mystery Bounty Dash 33		$33$2,500
Feb. 23$1,500 MB Festival –
Late Mystery Bounty 8.80		$8.80$1,500
Feb. 23MB Festival #18 –
$150,000 Mystery Bounty 8-Max
(Day 1s are running 23.02-27.02)		$109$0
Feb. 24$1,200 MB Festival –
Early Mystery Bounty 11		$11$1,200
Feb. 24$3,000 MB Festival –
Mystery Bounty 33		$33$3,000
Feb. 24$10,000 MB Festival –
Mystery Bounty 11		$11$10,000
Feb. 24$1,500 MB Festival –
Mystery Bounty 1		$1$1,500
Feb. 24$5,000 MB Festival –
Mystery Bounty 8.80		$8.80$5,000
Feb. 24$15,000 MB Festival –
Mystery Bounty 55		$55$15,000
Feb. 24$12,000 MB Festival –
Mystery Bounty 22		$22$12,000
Feb. 24$5,000 MB Festival –
Mystery Bounty 5.50		$5.50$5,000
Feb. 24$12,000 MB Festival –
Mystery Bounty 109		$109$12,000
Feb. 24$2,000 MB Festival –
Mystery Bounty 2.20		$2.20$2,000
Feb. 24$4,500 MB Festival –
Mystery Bounty 6-Max 55		$55$4,500
Feb. 24$2,500 MB Festival –
Mystery Bounty Dash 16.5		$16.50$2,500
Feb. 24$2,500 MB Festival –
Late Mystery Bounty Dash 33		$33$2,500
Feb. 24$1,500 MB Festival –
Late Mystery Bounty 8.80		$8.80$1,500
Feb. 24MB Festival #18 –
$150,000 Mystery Bounty 8-Max
(Day 1s are running 23.02-27.02)		$109$0
Feb. 25$1,200 MB Festival –
Early Mystery Bounty 11		$11$1,200
Feb. 25$3,000 MB Festival –
Mystery Bounty 33		$33$3,000
Feb. 25$10,000 MB Festival –
Mystery Bounty 11		$11$10,000
Feb. 25$1,500 MB Festival –
Mystery Bounty 1		$1$1,500
Feb. 25$5,000 MB Festival –
Mystery Bounty 8.80		$8.80$5,000
Feb. 25MB Festival #12 –
$20,000 Mystery Bounty 55		$55$20,000
Feb. 25$12,000 MB Festival –
Mystery Bounty 22		$22$12,000
Feb. 25$5,000 MB Festival –
Mystery Bounty 5.50		$5.50$5,000
Feb. 25$12,000 MB Festival –
Mystery Bounty 109		$109$12,000
Feb. 25$2,000 MB Festival –
Mystery Bounty 2.20		$2.20$2,000
Feb. 25$4,500 MB Festival –
Mystery Bounty 6-Max 55		$55$4,500
Feb. 25$2,500 MB Festival –
Mystery Bounty Dash 16.5		$16.50$2,500
Feb. 25$2,500 MB Festival –
Late Mystery Bounty Dash 33		$33$2,500
Feb. 25$1,500 MB Festival –
Late Mystery Bounty 8.80		$8.80$1,500
Feb. 25MB Festival #18 –
$150,000 Mystery Bounty 8-Max
(Day 1s are running 23.02-27.02)		$109$0
Feb. 26$1,200 MB Festival –
Early Mystery Bounty 11		$11$1,200
Feb. 26$3,000 MB Festival –
Mystery Bounty 33		$33$3,000
Feb. 26MB Festival #13 –
$20,000 Mystery Bounty 11 8-Max		$11$20,000
Feb. 26$1,500 MB Festival –
Mystery Bounty 1		$1$1,500
Feb. 26$5,000 MB Festival –
Mystery Bounty 8.80		$8.80$5,000
Feb. 26MB Festival #14 –
$50,000 Mystery Bounty 55 8-Max		$55$50,000
Feb. 26MB Festival #15 –
$15,000 Mystery Bounty 5.5 8-Max		$5.50$15,000
Feb. 26$25,000 MB Festival –
Sunday Mystery Bounty 22 8-Max		$22$25,000
Feb. 26$35,000 MB Festival –
Mystery Bounty 525		$525$35,000
Feb. 26$2,000 MB Festival –
Mystery Bounty 2.20		$2.20$2,000
Feb. 26$4,500 MB Festival –
Mystery Bounty 6-Max 55		$55$4,500
Feb. 26$2,500 MB Festival –
Mystery Bounty Dash 16.5		$16.50$2,500
Feb. 26$2,500 MB Festival –
Late Mystery Bounty Dash 33		$33$2,500
Feb. 26$1,500 MB Festival –
Late Mystery Bounty 8.80		$8.80$1,500
Feb. 26MB Festival #18 –
$150,000 Mystery Bounty 8-Max
(Day 1s are running 23.02-27.02)		$109$0
Feb. 27$1,200 MB Festival –
Early Mystery Bounty 11		$11$1,200
Feb. 27$3,000 MB Festival –
Mystery Bounty 33		$33$3,000
Feb. 27MB Festival #16 –
$15,000 Mystery Bounty 11 6-Max		$11$15,000
Feb. 27$1,500 MB Festival –
Mystery Bounty 1		$1$1,500
Feb. 27$5,000 MB Festival –
Mystery Bounty 8.80		$8.80$5,000
Feb. 27$15,000 MB Festival –
Mystery Bounty 55		$55$15,000
Feb. 27$12,000 MB Festival –
Mystery Bounty 22		$22$12,000
Feb. 27$5,000 MB Festival –
Mystery Bounty 5.50		$5.50$5,000
Feb. 27MB Festival #17 –
$15,000 Mystery Bounty 109 6-Max		$109$15,000
Feb. 27MB Festival #18 –
$150,000 Mystery Bounty 8-Max (Day 2)		$109$150,000
Feb. 27$2,000 MB Festival –
Mystery Bounty 2.20		$2.20$2,000
Feb. 27$4,500 MB Festival –
Mystery Bounty 6-Max 55		$55$4,500
Feb. 27$2,500 MB Festival –
Mystery Bounty Dash 16.5		$16.50$2,500
Feb. 27$2,500 MB Festival –
Late Mystery Bounty Dash 33		$33$2,500
Feb. 27$1,500 MB Festival –
Late Mystery Bounty 8.80		$8.80$1,500
Feb. 27MB Festival #18 –
$150,000 Mystery Bounty 8-Max
(Day 1s are running 23.02-27.02)		$109-
Feb. 28$1,200 MB Festival –
Early Mystery Bounty 11		$11$1,200
Feb. 28$3,000 MB Festival –
Mystery Bounty 33		$33$3,000
Feb. 28$10,000 MB Festival –
Mystery Bounty 11		$11$10,000
Feb. 28$1,500 MB Festival –
Mystery Bounty 1		$1$1,500
Feb. 28$5,000 MB Festival –
Mystery Bounty 8.80		$8.80$5,000
Feb. 28MB Festival #19 –
$20,000 Mystery Bounty 55
Turbo Deep 6-Max		$55$20,000
Feb. 28$12,000 MB Festival –
Mystery Bounty 22		$22$12,000
Feb. 28MB Festival #20 –
$6,000 Mystery Bounty 5.5
Turbo Deep 6-Max		$5.50$6,000
Feb. 28MB Festival #18 –
$150,000 Mystery Bounty 8-Max (FT)		--
Feb. 28$12,000 MB Festival –
Mystery Bounty 109		$109$12,000
Feb. 28$2,000 MB Festival –
Mystery Bounty 2.20		$2.20$2,000
Feb. 28$4,500 MB Festival –
Mystery Bounty 6-Max 55		$55$4,500
Feb. 28$2,500 MB Festival –
Mystery Bounty Dash 16.5		$16.50$2,500
Feb. 28$2,500 MB Festival –
Late Mystery Bounty Dash 33		$33$2,500
Feb. 28$1,500 MB Festival –
Late Mystery Bounty 8.80		$8.80$1,500
Mar. 1$1,200 MB Festival –
Early Mystery Bounty 11		$11$1,200
Mar. 1$3,000 MB Festival –
Mystery Bounty 33		$33$3,000
Mar. 1MB Festival #21 –
$15,000 Mystery Bounty 11 8-Max		$11$15,000
Mar. 1$1,500 MB Festival –
Mystery Bounty 1		$1$1,500
Mar. 1$5,000 MB Festival –
Mystery Bounty 8.80		$8.80$5,000
Mar. 1$15,000 MB Festival –
Mystery Bounty 55		$55$15,000
Mar. 1$12,000 MB Festival –
Mystery Bounty 22		$22$12,000
Mar. 1$5,000 MB Festival –
Mystery Bounty 5.50		$5.50$5,000
Mar. 1MB Festival #22 –
$15,000 Mystery Bounty 109 8-Max		$109$15,000
Mar. 1$2,000 MB Festival –
Mystery Bounty 2.20		$2.20$2,000
Mar. 1$4,500 MB Festival –
Mystery Bounty 6-Max 55		$55$4,500
Mar. 1$2,500 MB Festival –
Mystery Bounty Dash 16.5		$16.50$2,500
Mar. 1$2,500 MB Festival –
Late Mystery Bounty Dash 33		$33$2,500
Mar. 1$1,500 MB Festival –
Late Mystery Bounty 8.80		$8.80$1,500
Mar. 1MB Festival –
$300,000 Main Event
(Day 1s are running 01.03-06.03)		$160-
Mar. 2$1,200 MB Festival –
Early Mystery Bounty 11		$11$1,200
Mar. 2$3,000 MB Festival –
Mystery Bounty 33		$33$3,000
Mar. 2$10,000 MB Festival –
Mystery Bounty 11		$11$10,000
Mar. 2$1,500 MB Festival –
Mystery Bounty 1		$1$1,500
Mar. 2$5,000 MB Festival –
Mystery Bounty 8.80		$8.80$5,000
Mar. 2MB Festival #23 –
$20,000 Mystery Bounty 55		$55$20,000
Mar. 2$12,000 MB Festival –
Mystery Bounty 22		$22$12,000
Mar. 2MB Festival #24 –
$6,000 Mystery Bounty 5.5		$5.50$6,000
Mar. 2$12,000 MB Festival –
Mystery Bounty 109		$109$12,000
Mar. 2$2,000 MB Festival –
Mystery Bounty 2.20		$2.20$2,000
Mar. 2$4,500 MB Festival –
Mystery Bounty 6-Max 55		$55$4,500
Mar. 2$2,500 MB Festival –
Mystery Bounty Dash 16.5		$16.50$2,500
Mar. 2$2,500 MB Festival –
Late Mystery Bounty Dash 33		$33$2,500
Mar. 2$1,500 MB Festival –
Late Mystery Bounty 8.80		$8.80$1,500
Mar. 2MB Festival –
$300,000 Main Event
(Day 1s are running 01.03-06.03)		$160-
Mar. 3$1,200 MB Festival –
Early Mystery Bounty 11		$11$1,200
Mar. 3$3,000 MB Festival –
Mystery Bounty 33		$33$3,000
Mar. 3$10,000 MB Festival –
Mystery Bounty 11		$11$10,000
Mar. 3$1,500 MB Festival –
Mystery Bounty 1		$1$1,500
Mar. 3$5,000 MB Festival –
Mystery Bounty 8.80		$8.80$5,000
Mar. 3$15,000 MB Festival –
Mystery Bounty 55		$55$15,000
Mar. 3$12,000 MB Festival –
Mystery Bounty 22		$22$12,000
Mar. 3$5,000 MB Festival –
Mystery Bounty 5.50		$5.50$5,000
Mar. 3$12,000 MB Festival –
Mystery Bounty 109		$109$12,000
Mar. 3$2,000 MB Festival –
Mystery Bounty 2.20		$2.20$2,000
Mar. 3$4,500 MB Festival –
Mystery Bounty 6-Max 55		$55$4,500
Mar. 3$2,500 MB Festival –
Mystery Bounty Dash 16.5		$16.50$2,500
Mar. 3$2,500 MB Festival – L
ate Mystery Bounty Dash 33		$33$2,500
Mar. 3$1,500 MB Festival –
Late Mystery Bounty 8.80		$8.80$1,500
Mar. 3MB Festival –
$300,000 Main Event
(Day 1s are running 01.03-06.03)		$160-
Mar. 4$1,200 MB Festival –
Early Mystery Bounty 11		$11$1,200
Mar. 4$3,000 MB Festival –
Mystery Bounty 33		$33$3,000
Mar. 4$10,000 MB Festival –
Mystery Bounty 11		$11$10,000
Mar. 4$1,500 MB Festival –
Mystery Bounty 1		$1$1,500
Mar. 4$5,000 MB Festival –
Mystery Bounty 8.80		$8.80$5,000
Mar. 4MB Festival #25 –
$20,000 Mystery Bounty 55 8-Max		$55$20,000
Mar. 4$12,000 MB Festival –
Mystery Bounty 22		$22$12,000
Mar. 4$5,000 MB Festival –
Mystery Bounty 5.50		$5.50$5,000
Mar. 4$12,000 MB Festival –
Mystery Bounty 109		$109$12,000
Mar. 4$2,000 MB Festival –
Mystery Bounty 2.20		$2.20$2,000
Mar. 4$4,500 MB Festival –
Mystery Bounty 6-Max 55		$55$4,500
Mar. 4$2,500 MB Festival –
Mystery Bounty Dash 16.5		$16.50$2,500
Mar. 4$2,500 MB Festival –
Late Mystery Bounty Dash 33		$33$2,500
Mar. 4$1,500 MB Festival –
Late Mystery Bounty 8.80		$8.80$1,500
Mar. 4MB Festival –
$300,000 Main Event
(Day 1s are running 01.03-06.03)		$160-
Mar. 5$1,200 MB Festival –
Early Mystery Bounty 11		$11$1,200
Mar. 5$3,000 MB Festival –
Mystery Bounty 33		$33$3,000
Mar. 5MB Festival #26 –
$20,000 Mystery Bounty 11 6-Max		$11$20,000
Mar. 5$1,500 MB Festival –
Mystery Bounty 1		$1$1,500
Mar. 5$5,000 MB Festival –
Mystery Bounty 8.80		$8.80$5,000
Mar. 5MB Festival #27 –
$50,000 Mystery Bounty 55 6-Max		$55$50,000
Mar. 5MB Festival #28 –
$15,000 Mystery Bounty 5.5 6-Max		$5.50$15,000
Mar. 5$25,000 Mystery Bounty 22$22$25,000
Mar. 5$35,000 MB Festival –
Mystery Bounty 525		$525$35,000
Mar. 5$2,000 MB Festival –
Mystery Bounty 2.20		$2.20$2,000
Mar. 5$4,500 MB Festival –
Mystery Bounty 6-Max 55		$55$4,500
Mar. 5$2,500 MB Festival –
Mystery Bounty Dash 16.5		$16.50$2,500
Mar. 5$2,500 MB Festival –
Late Mystery Bounty Dash 33		$33$2,500
Mar. 5$1,500 MB Festival –
Late Mystery Bounty 8.80		$8.80$1,500
Mar. 5MB Festival –
$300,000 Main Event
(Day 1s are running 01.03-06.03)		$160-
Mar. 6$1,200 MB Festival –
Early Mystery Bounty 11		$11$1,200
Mar. 6$3,000 MB Festival –
Mystery Bounty 33		$33$3,000
Mar. 6MB Festival #29 –
$15,000 Mystery Bounty 11		$11$15,000
Mar. 6$1,500 MB Festival –
Mystery Bounty 1		$1$1,500
Mar. 6$5,000 MB Festival –
Mystery Bounty 8.80		$8.80$5,000
Mar. 6$15,000 MB Festival –
Mystery Bounty 55		$55$15,000
Mar. 6$12,000 MB Festival –
Mystery Bounty 22		$22$12,000
Mar. 6$5,000 MB Festival –
Mystery Bounty 5.50		$5.50$5,000
Mar. 6MB Festival #30 –
$15,000 Mystery Bounty 109		$109$15,000
Mar. 6MB Festival –
$300,000 Main Event (day 2)		-$300,000
Mar. 6$2,000 MB Festival –
Mystery Bounty 2.20		$2.20$2,000
Mar. 6$4,500 MB Festival –
Mystery Bounty 6-Max 55		$55$4,500
Mar. 6$2,500 MB Festival –
Mystery Bounty Dash 16.5		$16.50$2,500
Mar. 6$2,500 MB Festival –
Late Mystery Bounty Dash 33		$33$2,500
Mar. 6MB Festival –
$300,000 Main Event
(Day 1s are running 01.03-06.03)		$160-
Mar. 7MB Festival –
$300,000 Main Event (FT)

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Players Score $50,000 Jackpot in $5 Blast Sit & Go at 888poker

Three 888poker players recently played a $5 Blast sit & go on the site and score a share of a $50,000 prize pool.

Five bucks recently paid off in a big way for a few online poker players at 888poker. The site’s popular Blast sit & go events saw three players score a $50,000 prize pool in a $5 event.

These lucky competitors played for prize money worth 10,000 times their buy-in. While the events are usually a winner-take-all format, when these mega-prize pools are triggered, all players have a chance at some nice cash.

“Blast jackpot poker games are one of the hottest tickets on 888poker,” the company noted in a news release. “The games are super fast, and players only have to beat two opponents to take home the top prize. We’re kicking off 2023 right with another big hit.”

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888poker player finds huge win for only $5

“FlushyFish” became the latest Blast player to cash in big in January. This player swam to the top, pocketing a cool $35,000 for the win.

Fish wasn’t the only player to grab a five-figure payday. “Dustin69” finished runner-up for $10,000, quite a return on his $5 buy-in.

Even the third-place finisher recorded a nice payout as well. “ryan3212” walked away with $5,000.

In total, 888 Blast sit & go’s paid out more than $130 million in 2022. Buy-ins ranged from 10 cents all the way up to $100 with players choosing from Fast Blast and regular Blast structures.

Several Blast players found some huge payouts in 2022, with the top prize pool topping out at $100,000. In 2021, three players hit the $1 million ultimate jackpot. That level rewards $700,000 for first, $200,000 for second, and $100,000 for third.

How do 888poker Blast tournaments work?

Looking to get in a Blast sit & go? Players simply need to visit the poker lobby and look for the Blast section. Next, join a table where the prize pool is then chosen at random before the cards are dealt.

The events can feature a prize pool of twice the buy-in and up to 10,000 times the buy-in. Players’ starting stacks are based on the prize pool awarded. The larger the prize pool, the more chips players receive.

The same goes for blind levels. The bigger the prize pool, the longer the blind levels. The last player standing wins the entire prize pool unless one of the mega jackpots are triggered.

At the urging of players, 888 made some significant changes to the tournament structure in 2022 . The timer and “automatic all-in” features were removed and the events now function more as a traditional small-field, quick-paced tournament. Here are the top five prize pools players can compete for at 888.

TournamentBuy-inPrize pool
$10 Blast$10$100,000
$2 Blast$2$20,000
$5 Blast$5$50,000
$5 Blast$5$50,000
10-cent Fast Blast (300 chips)$0.10$1,000

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Daniel Negreanu Guarantees $10M in $150 GGPoker Overlay Edition

GGPoker kicks off the third edition of the $150 GGMasters Overlay Edition on Feb. 19 with a guaranteed prize pool of $10 million.

GGPoker kicks off the third edition of the GGMasters Overlay Edition on Feb. 19 and the site is offering a guaranteed prize pool of $10 million. That doubles last year’s $5 million guarantee, offering plenty of value for a tournament priced at only $150.

Beyond that bang for the buck, as the name implies, the event features at least $1 million of guaranteed overlay as part of the prize pool. If the tournament reaches the guarantee, players can expect an extra million bucks added either way. GG ambassador Daniel Negreanu is making quite a promise of that.

“I promised last year that there would be a ton of value, but this year blows 2022 out of the water – we are doubling the guarantee to $10 million,” he said in a news release. “I’m so confident that this will miss that if I’m wrong and the prize pool reaches more than $9 million, I will personally use my own money to increase the final overlay to $1 million. That’s right – ‘DNegs’ is guaranteeing a $1 million overlay!”

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Details on GGPoker Overlay Edition

The Overlay Edition is part of GG efforts to reach online poker players of all levels. Starting flights for the Overlay Edition start Feb. 19 with several leading up to Day 2 on Feb. 27.

Players also have opportunities to get in the action at a much lower price point as well. Satellites are already running daily, with buy-ins starting at just $2.

This allows players of all levels to take a shot at securing a seat and playing for massive prizes. The site is even running hourly freerolls for a shot at qualifying without spending any cash.

What is an overlay?

Ina  typical tournament, the overlay is what a casino adds to the prize pool should the event fall short of the guarantee. This is extra money put up to make sure the guarantee is met.

In essence, the Overlay Edition is promising an extra $1 million in the prize pool. The company is promising that “overlay” no matter if the tournament meets the guarantee of not.

“From Honeymoon Missions to daily leaderboards, GGPoker already gives back $10 million to our players every month,” GGPoker managing director Sarne Lightman said. “I am delighted to see this $1 million in overlay guarantee, and it’s yet another reason why every poker player should be playing at GGPoker. With a buy-in of only $150, this year’s $10 million GGMasters Overlay Edition is simply unmissable.”

Here’s a look at the complete schedule.

2023 GGPoker GGMasters Overlay Edition

DateEventBuy-inGuarantee
Feb 19GGMasters Overlay Edition $150
[Day 1A, Asia]		$150$10,000,000
Feb 19GGMasters Overlay Edition $150
[Day 1A, Europe]		$150$10,000,000
Feb 19GGMasters Overlay Edition $150
[Day 1A, Americas]		$150$10,000,000
Feb 25GGMasters Overlay Edition $150
[Day 1B]		$150$10,000,000
Feb 26GGMasters Overlay Edition $150
[Day 1C, Asia]		$150$10,000,000
Feb 26GGMasters Overlay Edition $150
[Day 1C, Europe]		$150$10,000,000
Feb 26GGMasters Overlay Edition $150
[Day 1C, Americas]		$150$10,000,000
Feb 27GGMasters Overlay Edition $150
[Day 1D]		$150$10,000,000
Feb 27GGMasters Overlay Edition $150
[Day 1D, Last Chance]		$150$10,000,000
Feb 27GGMasters Overlay Edition $150
[Day 2]		$150$10,000,000

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