Player Hits $40K Mystery Bounty from 45th Place And More Sunday Excitement
The Weekend Round Up – June 22, 2025
Welcome to the GGPoker Weekly Wrap-Up, your ultimate destination for the most pulse-pounding action from the virtual felt. Whether you’re grinding the tables yourself or following the drama from the sidelines, this is where we capture the weekend’s most incredible stories. Week after week, we spotlight some of the biggest performances, jaw-dropping comebacks, and strategic master pieces that make GGPoker the epicenter of online tournament poker.
A Weekend of Poker Action
This past weekend delivered everything we love about tournament poker—nail-biting final tables, stunning bad beats that shifted fortunes in seconds, and those perfect moments when skill meets opportunity. Players from every corner of the globe battled through massive fields, each chasing their own version of poker glory. The virtual rails were packed with spectators witnessing everything from miraculous river saves to ice-cold bluffs that left opponents speechless.
From breakthrough winners claiming their first major scores to seasoned champions proving they still have what it takes, the weekend painted a perfect picture of poker’s endless possibilities. Join us as we break down the tournaments that had everyone talking and tip our hats to the players who turned dreams into reality.
The Weekender Omaholic Bounty
Moving into Pot-Limit Omaha territory, specialists were treated to another unforgettable edition of the Weekender Omaholic where four-card carnage and bounty hunting collided in spectacular fashion. The $54 entry maintained its popular $100,000 guarantee and attracted 1,803 determined players. An overlay of $10,426.96 provided extra value for the PLO faithful.
After Day 1 chaos, 344 survivors advanced to Day 2, each armed with dreams of both bounty riches and tournament glory. Following 5 hours and 6 minutes of relentless four-card warfare, ‘DarkWingSuit’ claimed the title through a masterful display of PLO precision. Their victory netted $5,919.34 from the main pool while aggressive bounty hunting added an impressive $4,961.60 to their haul.
‘Dovbyk A’ captured second place, their fearless post-flop play earning $5,916.46 in prize money plus $2,432.46 in bounty eliminations. Completing the podium was ‘paih0rse’, who demonstrated textbook PLO fundamentals to secure third for $4,484.49 from standard payouts while collecting an additional $798.06 in bounty rewards.
Bounty Hunters Sunday Main Event
Stepping up to mass-field territory, this Bounty Hunters Stournament delivered another breathtaking spectacle where accessibility meets serious money. The inviting $54 buy-in combined with the massive $750,000 guarantee proved irresistible to 18,010 hopeful competitors, generating a colossal $894,736.80 prize pool that cemented this event’s reputation as Sunday’s most thrilling poker destination.
After an epic 10 hours and 7 minutes of relentless action filled with dramatic eliminations and clutch heroics, the final three players struck a deal to share the spoils. ‘DollarsG4me’ claimed the largest portion and official victory, banking $34,882.59 from the negotiated split. Their exceptional bounty hunting skills throughout the tournament added an impressive $22,930.94, showcasing the perfect blend of survival instincts and aggressive play.
The runner-up spot in the deal went to ‘Uchila Saske’, whose steady execution and smart decision-making earned $32,397.08 from the chop plus $4,177.96 in bounty eliminations. ‘Matheus Adrian’ completed the three-way agreement, demonstrating remarkable consistency to secure $32,222.67 from the split while adding $1,885.65 in bounty rewards.
Sunday Showdown $108 [Mystery Bounty]
The weekend’s most electrifying event lived up to its reputation as a cornerstone of poker entertainment. This Mystery Bounty edition attracted 5,583 fearless competitors, comfortably surpassing the $500,000 guarantee to generate a substantial $554,726.88 prize pool. With mystery bounties adding suspense to every elimination, the atmosphere crackled with electricity from first all-in to final showdown.
After an epic 9 hours and 50 minutes of strategic warfare punctuated by heart-stopping moments, ‘Futty182’ topped the field through a masterclass in tournament execution. Their championship performance earned $31,820.37 from the regular pool, but relentless bounty hunting truly set them apart—accumulating a massive $28,277.44 in mystery rewards for a spectacular total payday.
‘Houndsa’ fought valiantly for second, their tenacious play and clutch decision-making securing $24,607.85 in prize money plus $4,548 in bounty eliminations. ‘Maksim Lozhkin’ claimed third, combining patience with perfectly timed aggression to earn $18,453.29 plus $3,202 in mystery collections.
The night’s most jaw-dropping moment belonged to ‘ilsy768’, who finished in modest 45th place for just $87.18 but experienced the ultimate rush when their mystery envelope revealed the event’s top prize of $40,000. That single heart-stopping moment transformed what seemed like an early exit into an unforgettable windfall worth $44,010.18 total—proving that in mystery bounty events, dreams can come true at any moment.
GGMasters $150
The weekend’s crown jewel arrived in the form of the GGMasters Main Event, delivering the kind of multi-day freezeout marathon that has made this tournament a legend among serious poker competitors. The affordable $150 buy-in paired with the massive $1,000,000 guarantee attracted 6,947 determined players ready to battle through the grueling format. When registration closed below the target, the $41,314 overlay provided extra value for those willing to endure poker’s ultimate endurance test.
Spanning two days of tournament poker—including the traditional overnight break that allows players to rest and reset between sessions—the victory ultimately belonged to ‘Alex Papazian’ who demonstrated exceptional patience and surgical precision throughout the deep-stack stages. Their triumph was worth $137,903.10 after navigating one of online poker’s most demanding fields, proving that in freezeout poker, survival and skill go hand in hand.
The runner-up, ‘GGanador’, battled courageously through the final stages, their relentless pressure and brilliant reads earning $103,412.80 in a performance that showcased world-class tournament expertise. Completing the podium was the o Naras’, who captured $77,548.60 following a masterclass in tournament survival that exemplified the technical excellence and mental fortitude required to excel in poker’s most prestigious format.
The GGMasters Main Event continues to represent everything special about tournament poker, and is the pure test of skill that only a true freezeout can provide.
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GGMasters Bounty $320
Elevating the stakes, this tournament maintained its reputation as Sunday’s most unforgiving battleground, where freezeout rules and bounty hunting combine to create poker’s ultimate survival challenge. The $320 entry paired with the substantial $300,000 guarantee attracted 1,250 determined competitors, pushing the prize pool to $372,000.
From the opening hand, the atmosphere crackled with intensity as every participant understood the brutal reality—one mistake could end their dreams with no safety net. After an exhausting 10 hours and 39 minutes of premium tournament poker, ‘kohuliikemies_’ conquered the field through a masterful display balancing patient stack preservation with explosive aggression.
Their victory secured $21,157.11 from the main pool, but relentless bounty hunting truly distinguished them, accumulating an impressive $26,121.19 in elimination rewards. ‘llIlIiIusion’ captured second through adaptive strategies and ice-cold decision-making, earning $21,156.52 plus $2,634.37 in bounties. ‘Maciej Toma’ completed the podium with textbook freezeout fundamentals, securing $16,810.92 plus $3,948.06 in bounty rewards.
Sunday High Roller Main Event
Moving into elite territory, this tournament maintained its prestigious position as the weekend’s proving ground for poker’s most accomplished players. The substantial $1,500 buy-in and $300,000 guarantee attracted 226 of the game’s finest competitors, pushing the total prize pool to $322,050 and creating an intimate yet intensely competitive atmosphere.
After 7 hours and 46 minutes of razor-sharp poker marked by world-class plays and unrelenting pressure, the final two players negotiated a deal. ‘jinx34’ claimed the championship title while securing $55,879.73 from the heads-up agreement after demonstrating exceptional tournament mastery throughout the grueling battle.
‘Eduardo Pires’ earned the runner-up finish, their outstanding performance netting the larger portion of the deal at $57,159.38—proving that sometimes the best negotiator walks away with the bigger payday. ‘Andre Marques’ finished third for $37,949.95 after a remarkable run showcasing the tactical brilliance required to compete at poker’s highest levels.
Bounty Hunters High Rollers Main Event
Approaching the weekend’s pinnacle, this tournament established itself as the ultimate proving ground where poker’s elite gathered for high-stakes battle. The $525 buy-in and substantial $1,000,000 guarantee drew serious attention from 2,565 of the game’s most skilled competitors, creating an impressive $1,282,500 prize pool that promised life-changing rewards.
Through an exhausting 11 hours and 31 minutes of world-class poker marked by surgical precision and ice-cold nerves, ‘Passaro Maluco’ claimed the title after a phenomenal display of high-stakes mastery. Their victory was worth $66,132.23 from the standard pool, but aggressive bounty hunting throughout added a staggering $48,277.32—showcasing the fearless play that defines elite competition.
‘Luis Rocha’ secured second place, their exceptional deep-stack expertise and clutch performances under maximum pressure earning $66,130.76 plus $15,225.47 in bounty eliminations. ‘Ezrail4’ completed the podium with remarkable composure and strategic brilliance, capturing $52,547.35 plus $12,046.57 in bounty rewards.
GGMasters High Rollers $1,050
Capping off our coverage with the weekend’s most punishing examination of elite tournament poker, this event solidified its reputation as Sunday’s premier freezeout gauntlet where only the strongest survive. The intimidating $1,050 buy-in combined with ruthless single-entry format created pure intensity from the opening deal.
This edition drew 646 of poker’s most accomplished players, comfortably surpassing the $500,000 guarantee to generate a substantial $646,000 prize pool that would test every aspect of high-stakes tournament skill.
Following an epic 11 hours and 30 minutes of calculated warfare where each decision could spell the difference between triumph and disaster, ‘Nikolay Ivanov’ emerged victorious after demonstrating exceptional composure and strategic brilliance. Their championship was worth a commanding $96,043.29—a reward reflecting both the tournament’s prestige and extraordinary skill required to conquer such a formidable field.
‘Jon Proudfoot’ claimed second place, their relentless pressure and world-class reads earning $74,059.31 after a performance showcasing why high-roller poker represents the game’s ultimate proving ground. ‘Jiayou Pengyou’ secured the bronze medal, navigating treacherous late stages with remarkable precision to capture $57,107.49—demonstrating the methodical excellence that defines championship-caliber play.
The End of an Epic Weekend of Poker
As the virtual felt cools down from another action-packed weekend, the stories emerging from GGPoker’s tournament halls remind us exactly why we fell in love with this incredible game. The sheer diversity of champions crowned over these three days speaks volumes about the beauty of online tournament poker.
As we look ahead to another week of grinding and preparation, the anticipation builds for what the next weekend might deliver. Will we witness new breakthrough performances? Can the established champions continue their dominant runs? One thing remains certain—GGPoker’s tournament schedule will be ready to provide all the answers, and we’ll be right here to capture every dramatic moment as it unfolds.
Until next week’s wrap-up, may your bluffs get through, your value bets get called, and your tournament runs be deep and profitable. See you at the tables.