The Weekend Round Up – August 12, 2024
Welcome to the GGPoker Weekly Roundup, your ultimate source for the most exciting poker moments of the week. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or a passionate fan, this is where you’ll find all the adrenaline-pumping updates. Each week, we spotlight the most impactful performances and strategic plays that shape the ever-thrilling world of GGPoker.
A Weekend of Poker Action
The past weekend was a paradise for poker enthusiasts, packed with high-stakes drama, brilliant strategies, and awe-inspiring victories. The tables were alive with energy as players showcased their skills through daring bluffs, calculated calls, and intense face-offs. Every hand dealt added to the electrifying ambiance that makes poker such a captivating game.
From rising stars making their mark to veterans adding to their accolades, the weekend was replete with unforgettable moments. Let’s dive into the major tournaments and celebrate the players who made headlines.
Zodiac Bounty Million$
Kicking off the weekend with a bang, the Zodiac Bounty Million$ captured significant attention. A staple in the Asian poker scene, this event featured a ¥1,000,000 guaranteed prize pool for just a ¥215 buy-in. With 7,272 participants, the prize pool surged to ¥1,438,401.60. A total of 648 players advanced to the final day. After nearly seven hours of intense play, ‘LuckyAGr@27’ emerged as the champion, claiming the biggest share of the prize, ¥95,691.09, including ¥34,597.49 in bounties. Close behind were ‘kakepete’ and ‘minghaohao’, securing ¥78,274.19 and ¥52,391.29, respectively, including their bounty earnings.
Global Million$
The Global MILLION$ tournament, with its $50 buy-in and $1,000,000 guaranteed prize pool, always draws a massive crowd, and this week was no exception. With 23,084 participants, the prize pool grew to $1,061,864. After over eight hours and forty-five minutes of play, ‘FFortes’ secured first place and $67,689.78, following a three-way deal with ‘Green Oasis’, who took home $67,737.79, and ‘Benjamin Miner’, who walked away with $62,894.60
Sunday Showdown $108 [Mystery Bounty]
Adding to the weekend’s excitement, the Sunday Showdown $108 [Mystery Bounty] featured a big $600,000 guaranteed prize pool. Attracting 7,059 participants, the total prize pool reached $701,382.24. After nearly nine and a quarter hours of intense play, ‘Da He He’ emerged victorious, earning $49,140.31, including bounties totaling $10,247. Second and third place went to ‘TipsyGambler’ and ‘Anti Brokies’, who won $30,180.28 and $24,416.64, respectively. The happiest player in the tournament was ‘Schranck’ who finished 98th but earned $50,593.89 after finding the big $50,000 bounty.
Sunday High Rollers Main Event
The $500,000 guaranteed Sunday High Rollers Main Event, which was boosted this week as part of the GGMillion$ week, brought high-stakes action with a $1,050 buy-in. When late registration was completed, 563 players joined, creating a prize pool of $563,000, which would be awarded to the top 81 finishers. After just under ten hours of competitive play, ‘NuttyWolves’ claimed the top prize of $85,888.74. ‘gs2022’ and ‘Alex Kulev’ followed, earning $66,228.95 and $51,069.50, respectively, demonstrating their exceptional poker skills.
Bounty Hunters Sunday Main Event
The Bounty Hunters Sunday Main Event was another weekend highlight, offering a $750,000 guarantee for a $54 buy-in. With 17,721 entrants, the prize pool reached $880,379.28. It took ten and a half hours of intense competition before ‘Mariano Jimenez’ triumphed in the tournament, winning $31,850.42 plus $20,814.02 in bounties. Second-place finisher ‘JS94102’ earned $31,754.36 plus $5,223.13 in bounties, while ‘Maybe Stop’ took third place with $23,625.92 plus $5,523.18 in bounties.
Bounty Hunters HR Main Event
The Bounty Hunters HR Main Event, which was also part of the GGMillion$ week, was one of the weekend’s biggest draws, featuring a $1,500,000 guarantee for a $525 buy-in. With 3,440 participants, the prize pool grew to $1,720,000. After nearly twelve and a half hours of play, ‘KONGfuPANDA’ emerged victorious, defeating ‘B Binder’ heads-up to win $85,659.22 plus $54,384.74 in bounties. ‘B Binder’ earned $85,656.86 plus $30,298.25 in bounties, while ‘Jimmy Xu’ secured third place worth $68,062.72 plus $16,409.70 from bounties.
GGMasters Bounty $320
The GGMasters Bounty, featuring a $320 buy-in and a $400,000 guarantee, saw 1,533 players compete, creating a prize pool of $456,220.80. After nearly eleven hours of play, ‘Sjaakfcg’ claimed the title, winning $18,750.24 plus $23,400.80 in bounties. Runner-up ‘DonAndres’ earned $18,703.86 plus $8,636.25 in bounties, while ‘JS94102’ secured third place with total winnings of $14,099.38 plus $6,118.35 in bounties.
GGMasters High Rollers $1,050
The last of the big tournaments, which were part of the GGMillion$ Week, was the GGMasters High Rollers tournament. A $1,050 buy-in tournament with a $750,000 guarantee. This massive event drew in 899 players, pushing the prize pool to $899,000. After nearly eleven and a half hours of competition, ‘Alexa Pare’ flying the Brazilian flag, claimed the top prize of $156,379.84, while runner-up ‘UmReiNoRiver’, also flying the Brazilian flag, earned $117,267.80. The third-place finisher, who was flying the Brazilian flag, ‘Mcdanadinho’ rounded out the top three, taking home $87,938.47. ‘mosqueteiro’, who finished fourth, and was also sporting a Brazilian flag, teaches us an important lesson: don’t play poker against Brazilians.
GGMasters $150
Capping off the weekend, the GGMasters $150 freezeout tournament featured a $500,000 guarantee. With 4,091 participants, the prize pool reached $564,558. After nearly eleven and a half hours, ‘Sheogorath’ secured the win, earning $52,226.58 after a 4-way deal. ‘Alex Greenblatt’, ‘OnOwn’, and ‘Tanjur’ took second, third, and fourth place, winning $43,148.49, $37,124.87, and $40,151.18, respectively.
That’s a wrap for this week’s highlights. Keep your eyes posted for more thrilling recaps and whatever comes next. Maybe you’ll see your name amongst the champions. Until then, keep the cards flying, and good luck at the tables!