Bounty Hunters Series – Summer 2024 – Weekend 3
The 2024 GGPoker Bounty Hunters Series has now completed its third thrilling weekend, and the stakes were higher than ever. With a colossal $50 million guaranteed prize pool on the line, over $8 Million of which was guaranteed this weekend, players from all corners of the globe have been vying for glory and those lucrative bounties. This weekend was no exception, as we saw some spectacular performances, heart-stopping moments, and incredible payouts. Here’s a look at the highlights and top winners from this action-packed weekend, including the two million dollar guarantees.
Weekend Highlights
Bounty Hunters HR Main Event: The first of two-weekend million-dollar guarantees was a $525 buy-in that started at 16:30 UTC on Sunday. The Bounty Hunters HR Main Event had 2,575 pony up the funds to participate, creating a prize pool of $1,287,500. The event ended with ‘BulteeK’ taking the top prize of $62,803.15 and an additional $58,124.44 in bounties. The runner-up, ‘estoico 11’, earned $62,675.66 plus $24,129.20 in bounties, while ‘Franco spliteo’ secured third place with $46,614.72 and $13,158.71 in bounty rewards.
Global MILLION$ Bounty Edition: The other weekend million-dollar bounty hunters series event was the converted Global MILLION$. This $50 buy-in tournament had 30,937 players register of the multitude of starting days, with 2,715 surviving to day 2 and the money. The final day, where the survivors battled over the $1,423,102 prize pool, took just over 8 hours to complete. When the last hand was dealt, it was ‘Clark Kent’ taking the title, pocketing $43,016.81 and an extraordinary $29,123.07 in bounties. ‘HaENfinDag’ claimed second place, winning $42,705.40 plus $16,432.87 in bounties, while ‘BetAllIn’ finished third, earning $31,777.82 and $5,006.19 in bounties.
Saturday Secret KO [Mystery Bounty]: The mystery highlight of the weekend was the $150 buy-in Saturday Secret KO [Mystery Bounty], featuring a $300,000 guarantee. A total of 2,430 players entered, creating a prize pool of $335,350. ‘BadEquity’ triumphed after a grueling 8.25-hour marathon, earning $19,791.58 and an astonishing $2,,090 in mystery bounties. The runner-up, ‘Jose Cuervo’, took home $14,839.72 plus $1,215 in bounties, while third place ‘CreepingDeath’ rounded out the podium with $11,128.23 and $10,665 in bounties. The biggest winner of this tournament was ‘StratoPrince’ who earned $456.84 for finishing 38th and an additional $29,150 after finding the biggest mystery bounty in the event.
Bounty Warriors
Bounty Hunters Sunday Main Event: The $54 Sunday Main Event was, as always, a fan favorite, drawing 17,869 participants and surpassing its $750,000 guarantee with a prize pool of $887,731.92. It took ‘leaderout’ 10 hours and 10 minutes to outlast the field, earning $31,468.28 and $18,568.18 in bounties for the work. ‘Donjuan77’ finished second, taking home $31,375.02 plus $5,418.92 in bounties, while ‘sejedno900’ secured third place worth $23,343.68 and $2,944.39 in bounty rewards.
Sunday Showdown [Mystery Bounty]: This $108 Mystery Bounty tournament offered a $500,000 guarantee with a $50,000 top bounty. A total of 6,734 players joined the fray to compete for a share of the $669,090.24 prize pool. It took just under 8.5 hours for the tournament to conclude, with ‘rico 888’ taking top spot after a 3-way chop with ‘PureMind’ and Floatinworld’. The three podium finishers earned $26,096.96, $31,657.84, and $24,894.70 respectively, including bounty rewards. While they fought hard until the end, it was ‘DoBronx99’ who finished the tournament in the best position. Although they were knocked out in the 102nd spot, hitting the $50,000 mystery bounty let them earn $51,235.04 for the event.
Upcoming Events
As we approach the final week of the series, the excitement continues to build. Here are some of the most anticipated events to look forward to as another $5.5 million is guaranteed through Thursday:
$525 Bounty Hunters HR [6-Max]:
$300,000 Guaranteed – Monday, July 22nd – 16:30 UTC
$54 Bounty Hunters Daily Main [Deepstack]:
$250,000 Guaranteed – Tuesday, July 23rd – 16:30 UTC
$150 Wednesday Wonderbox:
$400,000 Guaranteed – Wednesday, July 24th – 18:00 UTC
$1,050 Thursday Throwdown HR:
$300,000 Guaranteed – Saturday, July 25th – 18:00 UTC
Whether you’re aiming for a big score in the high-stakes events or enjoying the thrill of the knockout format, the GGPoker Bounty Hunters Series offers something for every poker enthusiast. With each knockout potentially bringing a significant reward, the excitement never stops.
For the latest updates, detailed schedules, and live results, visit the GGPoker Bounty Hunters Series webpage. Prepare yourself for an unforgettable finale as we head into the last weekend of the most electrifying poker series of the year.
Get ready to make your mark and grab your share of the $50 million guaranteed prize pool. See you at the tables!