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GGPoker 2025 GG World Festival – Episode 10

As the GG World Festival hurtles toward its epic finale, one thing is certain: it’s not coasting to the finish—it’s hitting top gear. Since the last checkpoint, another $22,350,000 in guaranteed prize pools has been unleashed across the global stage, bringing the all-time series total to an astonishing $242,160,000. And with the final weekend looming, the energy is shifting from explosive to historic.

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Every buy-in has weight. Every table feels like a championship. This stretch has been a proving ground for every kind of poker dream, from high-stakes showdowns that redefine elite competition to low-tier mystery bounties turning micro grinders into overnight heroes. 

The Last Week of Glory

While the $10,300 GGMillion$ Super Main Event has already played out its final act, generating one of the most elite final tables of the series, that story belongs to a chapter of its own. You can catch the full breakdown of that headline event — including every twist, chip swing, and crowning moment — in our dedicated GGMillion$ Championship recap right here.

But the rest of the GG World Festival didn’t miss a beat. Across all four tiers, players kept their foot on the gas, chasing titles, climbing leaderboards, and banking six-figure scores. This penultimate episode celebrates the clutch performances and game-changing runs that unfolded in the shadow of the series’ crown jewel.

Let’s dive in.

The Super Tier

Event 272-S: Monday Monster Stack

With the GG World Festival nearing its finale, the penultimate Monday delivered yet another elite-level clash in Event 272-S: Monday Monster Stack. The $10,300 buy-in tournament drew 63 entries, surpassing its $500,000 guarantee to build a prize pool of $630,000—a fitting stage for a field stacked with top-tier talent.

This time, the title went to Ottomar Ladva, who battled through nearly seven and a half hours of high-stakes action to capture $145,193.97 and the win. Known for his composure and sharp reads, Ladva once again proved he can thrive under pressure in the biggest spots.

Coming in second was Alex Theologis, another familiar name in the Super tier circle, who earned $115,810.42 for his strong finish. The ever-dangerous Leon Sturm rounded out the top three with a $92,373.40 payday, continuing his trend of deep runs throughout the series.

Final Table Results:
🥇 1st – Ottomar Ladva – $145,193.97 🏆
🥈 2nd – Alex Theologis – $115,810.42
🥉 3rd – Leon Sturm – $92,373.40

Event 290-S: Wednesday Wonderbox [Mystery Bounty]

The $1,500 Wednesday Wonderbox Mystery Bounty—Event 290-S—packed a heavyweight punch despite its modest field size. With 157 entries, the event comfortably beat its $150K guarantee, building a prize pool of $223,725 and setting the stage for 9 hours and 31 minutes of bounty-driven drama.

Emerging as the official winner was ‘OskarBet’, who earned $17,089.96 in regular prize money and topped it off with $34,562.50 in mystery bounties. But even that impressive haul wasn’t the biggest headline of the event.

That belonged to Sebastian Gaehl, who finished runner-up for $14,272.79 and walked away with $39,000 in bounty rewards—including the tournament’s largest Mystery Bounty. In total, Gaehl earned more than $53K for his run, proving once again that in the Mystery Bounty format, it’s not always the trophy that defines the biggest winner.

Rounding out the podium was Daniel Petersen, who secured $11,870.01 and picked up an additional $3,300 in bounty rewards.

Final Table Results:
🥇 1st – ‘OskarBet’ – $17,089.96 + $34,562.50 Bounty Rewards 🏆
🥈 2nd – Sebastian Gaehl – $14,272.79 + $39,000 Bounty Rewards 💥
🥉 3rd – Daniel Petersen – $11,870.01 + $3,300 Bounty Rewards

The High Tier

Event 271-H: Bounty Hunters Mega Main

The $525 Bounty Hunters Mega Main—Event 271-H—proved once again why it’s a cornerstone of the High tier bounty calendar. Drawing 1,592 entries, the event nearly doubled its $400K guarantee, building a prize pool of $796,000 and delivering 10 hours and 14 minutes of knockout-fueled intensity.

Spain’s Adria Calonge took down the title in dominant fashion, banking $43,117.64 from the main prize pool and tacking on a massive $40,035.80 in bounty rewards. It was a statement win that showcased sharp decision-making and a bounty-hunting masterclass.

Runner-up ‘JackJohnson9’ came within a single chip of the title and earned nearly identical prize money—$43,116.93—but with just $16,234.89 in bounty earnings, the final payout difference highlighted the razor-thin edge that bounty pressure creates in these formats.

Rounding out the top three was Brazil’s Gabriel Medeiros, who added $34,260.60 in prize money and $4,597.66 in bounties, continuing a strong run through the High tier ranks.

Final Table Results:
🥇 1st – Adria Calonge – $43,117.64 + $40,035.80 Bounty Rewards 🏆
🥈 2nd – ‘JackJohnson9’ – $43,116.93 + $16,234.89 Bounty Rewards
🥉 3rd – Gabriel Medeiros – $34,260.60 + $4,597.66 Bounty Rewards

Event 296-H: Bounty Hunters Daily Main

The $525 Bounty Hunters Daily Main—Event 296-H—brought another strong field to the High tier battlefield, with 865 entries combining to build a $432,500 prize pool, comfortably clearing the $350K guarantee. The action unfolded over 10 hours and 6 minutes, and the final table was loaded with experienced bounty tacticians.

Emerging as champion was ‘Bigmagique’, who executed a textbook blend of laddering and aggressive bounty hunting. They claimed $25,786.29 in standard prize money and topped the payout chart with a towering $36,578.23 in bounties for a total haul just over $62K.

Runner-up Breno Drumond mirrored the winner’s main prize with $25,785.72, but with a more modest $14,324.23 in bounty rewards, ultimately had to settle for second despite a near-even heads-up finish.

Third place went to ‘saskprinter’, who earned $20,490.26 and added $7,996.08 in bounties to round out a solid deep run in one of the day’s most competitive events.

Final Table Results:
🥇 1st – ‘Bigmagique’ – $25,786.29 + $36,578.23 Bounty Rewards 🏆
🥈 2nd – Breno Drumond – $25,785.72 + $14,324.23 Bounty Rewards
🥉 3rd – ‘saskprinter’ – $20,490.26 + $7,996.08 Bounty Rewards

The Medium Tier

Event 271-M: Bounty Hunters Mega Main

The $55 Bounty Hunters Mega Main—Event 271-M—delivered another crowd favorite in the Medium tier, with 9,778 entries pushing the prize pool to $494,766.80, crushing the $350K guarantee. The 10-hour, 23-minute contest turned into a war of attrition where survival and smart bounty targeting were key.

It was ‘L essenziale’ who claimed the spotlight, locking up $20,944.04 in regular prize money and topping that with $16,268.68 in bounty rewards for a total payday of over $37K—a phenomenal return from a $55 buy-in.

Second place went to ‘olteanul75’, who earned a nearly identical $20,939.13, but fell short in bounty earnings with just $3,246.79. That gap proved decisive when the final numbers were tallied.

In third, ‘ceilingxholdus’ added $16,638.18 to their GGWF résumé and picked up another $1,532.40 in bounties, closing out a strong performance in one of the week’s most value-packed tournaments.

Final Table Results:
🥇 1st – ‘L essenziale’ – $20,944.04 + $16,268.68 Bounty Rewards 🏆
🥈 2nd – ‘olteanul75’ – $20,939.13 + $3,246.79 Bounty Rewards
🥉 3rd – ‘ceilingxholdus’ – $16,638.18 + $1,532.40 Bounty Rewards

Event 290-M: Wednesday Wonderbox [Mystery Bounty]

The $30 Wednesday Wonderbox Mystery Bounty—Event 290-M—once again proved why the format is a fan favorite in the Medium tier. Drawing 13,197 entries, the Texas Hold’em event smashed its $300K guarantee to build a $364,237.20 prize pool and played out over 10 hours and 40 minutes of envelope-sweating drama.

At the top of the final table, a three-way ICM chop determined the payouts. ‘PikyAA’ walked away with the title and the largest share of the prize pool: $14,456.65 plus $1,271 in bounty rewards. ‘LargePoodle’ took second for $13,860.41 and added $1,050 in bounties, while ‘KR47’ secured third with $12,674.16 and $517 in knockout cash.

But the biggest prize didn’t come from the top—it came from way down the leaderboard. ‘yu999’, who finished in 344th place, uncovered the event’s $24,000 top mystery bounty, turning a modest $68.71 cash into a total score of $24,108.71. That’s the magic of the Mystery Bounty format—life-changing money can come from any spot in the field.

Final Table Results (3-Way Deal):
🥇 1st – ‘PikyAA’ – $14,456.65 + $1,271 Bounty Rewards 🏆
🥈 2nd – ‘LargePoodle’ – $13,860.41 + $1,050 Bounty Rewards
🥉 3rd – ‘KR47’ – $12,674.16 + $517 Bounty Rewards
💥 Biggest Mystery Bounty – ‘yu999’ – 344th place: $68.71 + $24,040 in Bounties = $24,108.71

The Low Tier

Event 271-L: Bounty Hunters Mega Main

The $5.50 edition of the Bounty Hunters Mega Main—Event 271-L—proved again why the Low tier remains a pillar of the GG World Festival. A massive 18,719-player field pushed the prize pool up to $94,718.14, smashing the $75K guarantee and offering huge ROI potential across nearly 10 hours of knockout action.

In the end, it was ‘aurora_force’ who rose above the chaos, banking $3,773.87 from the regular prize pool and stacking on $2,101.54 in bounty rewards to cap off a breakout win.

Runner-up ‘toteir00’ came up just short of the title, earning $3,762.18 along with $386.46 in bounties—nearly identical to first place in base payout but trailing significantly in knockouts. Third-place finisher ‘teohz’ added $2,989.42 to their bankroll, plus $806.65 in bounty cash.

With thousands of entries and hundreds of bounties in play, this Mega Main once again lived up to its name—delivering a high-energy, big-payoff experience for a tiny buy-in.

Final Table Results:
🥇 1st – ‘aurora_force’ – $3,773.87 + $2,101.54 Bounty Rewards 🏆
🥈 2nd – ‘toteir00’ – $3,762.18 + $386.46 Bounty Rewards
🥉 3rd – ‘teohz’ – $2,989.42 + $806.65 Bounty Rewards

Event 290-L: Wednesday Wonderbox [Mystery Bounty]

The $5.50 Wednesday Wonderbox Mystery Bounty—Event 290-L—once again proved that small buy-ins can lead to massive paydays. With a field of 24,138 entries, the tournament surged past its $100K guarantee to create a prize pool of $122,138.38, making it one of the biggest draws in the Low tier this week.

Emerging victorious was ‘lion0000’, who walked away with $5,662.17 in prize money and an additional $62.70 in bounty rewards for a tidy win and a strong ROI. Runner-up ‘HaalandAA’ banked $4,228.79 and tacked on $155.10 in bounties, while third-place ‘Joel Paulo’ earned $3,171.14 plus a solid $427.20 from knockouts.

But as always with the Wonderbox, the biggest surprise didn’t come from the final table—it came from deep in the field. ‘HsinchuStrayDog’, finishing in 1,123rd place, earned just $9.47 from the standard prize pool, but cracked open the biggest mystery envelope for a staggering $7,601.90 in bounty rewards.

In a format where every knockout carries dream potential, this event once again delivered classic Mystery Bounty drama.

Final Table Results:
🥇 1st – ‘lion0000’ – $5,662.17 + $62.70 Bounty Rewards 🏆
🥈 2nd – ‘HaalandAA’ – $4,228.79 + $155.10 Bounty Rewards
🥉 3rd – ‘Joel Paulo’ – $3,171.14 + $427.20 Bounty Rewards
💥 Biggest Mystery Bounty – ‘HsinchuStrayDog’ – $9.47 Finish + $7,601.90 Bounty Rewards = $7,611.37

The Final Stretch

With just one weekend left, the GG World Festival enters its final orbit—but the engines are still firing at full blast. From $5.50 thrillers to $10K crushers, the penultimate stretch reminded everyone what this series is all about: massive value, dramatic stories, and the purest expression of tournament poker at every level.

Over $242 million in guarantees have already been dealt. The leaderboards are tightening. The last mystery bounties are waiting to be cracked. And players across every tier have one more shot to change their series, their year—or their career.

Whether you’ve been grinding since Day 1 or just jumped in for the finale, the closing chapter of the biggest online poker festival ever is here. The final cards are about to be dealt. Make them count.

We’ll be back soon with the grand finale—don’t miss the wrap-up of this historic ride.