Six Figure Swings and Mystery Envelopes Define a Wild Weekend at GGPoker
The Weekend Round Up – June 1, 2025
Welcome to the GGPoker Weekend Wrap-Up — your go-to rundown of the fiercest finishes, breakthrough performances, and bankroll-shifting results from the virtual arena. As players across the globe fired up their monitors and locked in for hours of mental warfare, GGPoker once again proved why it’s the battleground for the best in online poker. From sunrise showdowns to midnight miracles, this past weekend delivered high-stakes drama and big-money triumphs at every level.
A Weekend of Poker Action
The GG World Festival continues to fuel a red-hot tournament calendar, and the momentum hasn’t slowed one bit. Massive prize pools drew packed fields, and whether it was a freezeout grind or a bounty bloodbath, every format saw players pushing hard for their shot at the spotlight. Seasoned pros, tournament grinders, and fearless newcomers clashed at every buy-in level — all with one thing in mind: stack chips and take titles.
With momentum-swinging all-ins, deep-run heartbreaks, and payouts that turn solid weekends into career highlights, this one had it all. If you missed any of the action or just want to relive the highlights, you’re in luck. Let’s jump into the top results and unforgettable moments from a weekend packed with poker fireworks.
The Weekender Omaholic Bounty
The Weekender Omaholic Bounty was back in full swing this weekend, delivering its trademark dose of wild swings, four-card fireworks, and fearless aggression. With a $54 buy-in and a $100,000 guaranteed prize pool, the event once again drew a strong crowd — 1,980 entries fought their way through multiple Day 1 flights. A slight overlay of $1,633.60 meant added value for the field, giving Day 2 an extra bit of spice as players battled for the lion’s share of the cash through the chaos.
This time, it was ‘H4PP0P01K4’ who fought their way to the top, surviving five hours and thirteen minutes of mayhem to take the trophy. They locked up $5,350.94 in prize money and crushed the bounty game with $5,610.03 in knockouts — good for a total haul of $10,960.97. Hot on their heels was ‘Dhoudaole’, who walked away with $5,348.65 plus $507.43 in bounties. Third-place finisher ‘IlyaN’ banked $4,054.35 along with $3,034.45 in bounty rewards. With massive pots, fearless calls, and unpredictable turns, this Weekender once again reminded us why PLO bounty events are some of the most electrifying tournaments on the schedule.
Event 258-H: $525 Bounty Hunters Sunday Main Event
GG World Festival Event 258-H: Bounty Hunters Sunday Main Event was nothing short of a high-stakes slugfest, proving once again that the GG World Festival knows how to draw the heavy hitters. With a $525 buy-in and a massive $1,250,000 guarantee, this premier bounty showdown drew 3,437 entries, driving the prize pool up to a staggering $1,718,500. For over eleven hours — precisely 11:04:29 — elite bounty hunters clashed in a test of stamina, skill, and knockout power, with every elimination pushing the stakes higher.
When the final hand played out, it was ‘Y Dambrouski’ who stood alone at the top, locking up $83,871.96 for first place and a jaw-dropping $69,834.36 in bounty rewards — a total payday of $153,706.32. Right behind was ‘Illia Tsevukh’, who matched the first-place prize dollar-for-dollar with $83,870.51 but collected a more modest $14,984.65 in bounties. Rounding out the top three was ‘K R U P I’, who earned $66,643.29 along with a solid $19,308.03 in bounty earnings. With high-level play, deep stacks, and huge money changing hands, this marquee event lived up to the hype and then some.
Event 261-H: Sunday Main Event
GG World Festival Event 261-H: Sunday Main Event brought the high-roller energy and delivered a marathon session packed with elite talent and razor-thin edges. With a $1,050 buy-in and a $500,000 guarantee, this week’s edition drew 613 entries, nudging the prize pool to $613,000. After nearly 10.25 grueling hours of play, the field was whittled down to a star-studded final table that delivered the kind of deep-stack drama and high-pressure decisions that define the Sunday Main Event.
In the end, the top three players opted for a deal, and when the dust settled, it was Finland’s Samuel Vousden who took the title and $72,180.47 for his efforts. Gino Fedele walked away with the biggest payday, banking $77,317.03 for his runner-up finish, while former chess prodigy turned poker pro Ottomar Ladva secured third place and $66,453.91. With a final table packed with international talent and ICM decisions playing a key role in the late stages, this was another edition of the Sunday Main Event that delivered both spectacle and six-figure stakes.
Event 263-M: Sunday Showdown [Mystery Bounty]
Event 263-M: Sunday Showdown [Mystery Bounty] once again turned the GGPoker streets into a battlefield of mystery and mayhem — and this time, it came with a twist of micro-stakes magic and massive upside. With a $55 buy-in and a $500,000 guarantee, the event drew a jaw-dropping 11,950 entries, smashing expectations and generating a $604,670 prize pool. After 9 hours and 35 minutes of envelope-chasing action, one thing was clear: when the bounties are unknown, anything can happen — and usually does.
It was ‘Dayang9’ who ultimately captured the outright win, banking $30,885.66 for the top spot and tacking on an extra $2,384 in bounties. ‘UBS1986’ finished second for $23,156.14 and added $586 more in bounty rewards. But the real story came from the third-place finisher, ‘purebread’, who turned a deep run into an unforgettable payday. Though they “only” earned $17,364.65 in prize money, they also pulled the biggest envelope of the event — a stunning $50,000 mystery bounty — bringing their total bounty haul to $52,198 and rocketing their total earnings past everyone else in the field. With swings this wild and envelopes this golden, the Mystery Bounty format continues to be a crowd favorite — and a game-changer for anyone lucky enough to hit the jackpot.
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Event 254-M: Sunday Showdown [Mystery Bounty]
The mid-stakes edition of the Sunday Showdown — Event 254-M — kept the mystery bounty excitement alive with another massive field and plenty of envelope-fueled drama. With a $55 buy-in and a $400,000 guarantee, the tournament pulled in a hefty 9,989 entries, easily topping the mark and building a $505,443.40 prize pool. After 9 hours and 40 minutes of swings, sweat, and sealed bounties, the event once again showcased why this format remains a can’t-miss highlight of the weekend schedule.
Topping the field was ‘xilefashi’, who locked up $26,839.16 for the outright win and added $1,285 in bounty rewards for a solid total of $28,124.16. Close behind, ‘enlaplaya13’ banked $20,120.43 plus $2,368 in bounties, while ‘fishgoodlucky’ took third place for $15,088.21 and added $952 more from knockouts. But the biggest moment didn’t come from the final table — it came from deep in the standings, as ‘Azat Movlyamov’, who finished 123rd for $211.11, pulled the $36,000 top bounty. With total winnings of $36,299.11, it was yet another reminder that in the world of mystery bounties, you don’t need to finish first to score the biggest prize of the day.
Bounty Hunters Sunday Big Game
The Bounty Hunters Sunday Big Game brought the fireworks once again, lighting up the schedule with nine-plus hours of relentless bounty-hunting and high-leverage showdowns. With a $215 buy-in and a $300,000 guarantee, the tournament drew 1,449 entries — falling just short of the target and creating a $13,387.80 overlay, giving extra value to every seat in the field. For 9 hours and 45 minutes, players battled through wild swings and relentless pressure, where every bustout came with both pain and payout potential.
Emerging on top was ‘YourSoBad’, who proved their screen name couldn’t be further from the truth, locking up $12,939.27 for first place and a jaw-dropping $20,121.16 in bounty rewards. That’s a total payday of $33,060.43 — not bad for a single Sunday session. Close behind was ‘BahiaIsTheWorld’, who earned $12,907.15 along with $3,355.48 in bounties. Rounding out the top three, ‘Juan C Vecino’ banked $9,761.55 and added $3,160.94 from knockouts. With a mix of overlay value, aggressive play, and huge bounty swings, the Sunday Big Game was another big event this weekend.
Event 262-H: GGMasters Bounty King
Event 262-H: GGMasters Bounty King returned with a vengeance this weekend, delivering another edge-of-your-seat ride through one of GGPoker’s most explosive formats. With a $320 buy-in and a $400,000 guarantee, the tournament drew 1,513 entries, smashing past the minimum and building a hefty $450,268.80 prize pool. Over the course of 11 hours and 15 minutes, the bounty-fueled battlefield tested players’ nerves and instincts, where every knockout could swing momentum or bankrolls in a heartbeat.
Rising to the top of the carnage was ‘Rodrigo Selouan’, who claimed $24,190.33 in prize money and an enormous $25,038.42 in bounty rewards for a total haul of $49,228.75. Just behind, ‘mightmakeit’ matched the main prize at $24,189 and added a healthy $8,274.76 from knockouts. ‘pin_pin’ took third, collecting $19,220.52 plus $703.12 in bounties. With relentless pace and high-stakes pressure from the first hand to the final shove, the GGMasters Bounty King continues to deliver the kind of Sunday drama that keeps bounty hunters coming back for more.
The Weekender
Sunday’s edition of The Weekender once again delivered big numbers and bigger dreams, serving up a crowd-pleasing blend of value, volume, and opportunity for the $50 buy-in crowd. With its steady blind levels and generous $250,000 guarantee, the tournament attracted 5,560 entries this weekend, pushing the prize pool to a solid $255,760. As always, the event gave players a shot at a serious payday without needing nosebleed bankrolls, and 1,103 hopefuls returned for Day 2 to fight for the final table.
When the dust settled after six hours and 32 minutes of strategic maneuvering, it was ‘Yung825’ who emerged victorious, locking up a first-place payout of $25,252.23. Close behind was ‘BLOK22CZ’, who banked $19,461.59 for second, while ‘asdfqwerty’ took third and earned a tidy $15,007.79. With a structure that rewards patience and punishes mistakes, The Weekender remains one of the best value-packed events on the schedule for grinders looking to finish strong and start their week with momentum.
The End of an Epic Weekend of Poker
From deep-stacked drama to bounty-fueled blowouts, this weekend on GGPoker delivered a perfect storm of strategy, sweat, and six-figure swings. Whether it was a $5.50 long shot or a $1K heavyweight battle, players across the globe turned buy-ins into big stories, showcasing every corner of the tournament spectrum. The GG World Festival continues to amplify the stakes and spotlight new heroes, making every weekend a potential breakout moment.
With mystery bounties shaking up expectations, overlays adding extra value, and established crushers sharing the spotlight with fresh faces, the GGPoker grind has never been more rewarding — or more unpredictable. That’s a wrap for this week’s action, but with the Festival rolling on, there’s no slowing down. Whether you’re chasing trophies or just one clean run, we’ll be back next week to break it all down. See you at the tables.