The Weekend Round Up – October 7, 2024
Welcome to the latest edition of the GGPoker Weekend Spotlight, where we bring you a front-row seat to the most electrifying highlights from this past weekend’s major tournaments. From massive prize pools to high-stakes drama, we cover all the action that kept players battling for those life-changing wins. Whether you’re grinding your way to the top or just here for the thrill, we’ve got a recap of every pivotal moment that made this weekend one for the books. Get ready to relive the standout plays and incredible performances that stole the show on GGPoker.
A Weekend of Poker Action
Poker enthusiasts were treated to a weekend overflowing with excitement as the tables came alive with high-octane battles and impressive victories. The virtual felt was buzzing from start to finish, kicking off with the highly anticipated Zodiac Bounty and featuring other headline events throughout. Players from across the globe showcased their skills, maneuvering through tricky situations, pulling off crafty bluffs, and fighting tooth and nail in thrilling matchups. With each hand having the potential to shift the tide, the weekend was filled with unforgettable moments that embody the essence of poker.
The surprises kept coming, with rising talents dominating the field and seasoned pros proving they still had what it takes to reach new milestones. The stakes couldn’t have been higher, the action was nonstop, and the outcomes left poker fans everywhere on the edge of their seats. Let’s dive into the biggest events of the weekend and celebrate the players who delivered unforgettable performances.
The Weekender Omaholic Bounty
Following its continued success, “The Weekender Omaholic Bounty” remains the top PLO event on the weekend schedule. With a $54 buy-in and a guaranteed prize pool of $100,000, the tournament attracted an impressive field of 2,116 entries, resulting in a total prize pool of $105,122.88. After Day 1 wrapped up, 393 players moved on to the final day, each one ready to take a piece of the prize pool.
In the end, it was ‘Dracarys999’ who emerged victorious, securing the first-place prize of $6,760.94, plus an additional $5,737.70 in bounty winnings. The runner-up spot went to ‘ELckymifgoing33’, who took home $6,759.11 plus $797.58 in bounties, while ‘RoadToVegas!!’ claimed third, earning $5,232.78 alongside an additional $2,982.45 in bounty rewards.
Sunday Showdown $108 [Mystery Bounty]
The action continued with the Sunday Showdown $108 [Mystery Bounty], a marquee event featuring a guaranteed prize pool of $500,000. With an impressive turnout of 5,734 players, the prize pool soared to $569,730.24. After a marathon session of 9.5 hours, it was ‘Andre Marques’ who claimed victory, pocketing $32,696.73 along with an extra $5,318 in bounty rewards.
Close on their heels, ‘ViKingPower’ secured the runner-up spot, taking home $24,514.89 plus $1,016 in bounties, while ‘Jonatas Gomes’ finished third, earning $18,383.57 alongside $4,408 in additional bounty cash. However, the event’s biggest winner from the tournament was ‘kkAlexkk’, who, despite finishing in 44th place, earning a cash of $505.63, hit the top mystery bounty and scored a staggering $40,156 in total bounty rewards. This unexpected windfall brought their total winnings to $40,661.63, making them the tournament’s biggest single payout winner.
Sunday High Rollers Main Event
This week, with the WSOP Online have been completed, the Sunday High Rollers Main Event was back on the schedule. With a $1,500 buy-in and a guaranteed prize pool of $400,000, the tournament attracted 309 entries by the close of late registration, bringing the total prize pool up to $440,325.
Only 44 spots paying out, the competition remained fierce throughout the eight-hour and thirty-seven minute battle. Ultimately, ‘Paul Hong’ clinching the victory and walking away with $89,028.84 for first place. ‘Loose is Goose’ took second, collecting $66,762.07, while ‘A Martirosian’ finished in third, securing a payout of $50,064.51.
Bounty Hunters Sunday Main Event
Another highlight of the weekend was the Bounty Hunters Main Event, which delivered non-stop action and excitement. This standalone event featured a $54 buy-in and an impressive $600,000 guarantee, attracting a massive field of 18,763 entries and pushing the total prize pool to $932,145.84.
After nearly 10 hours and 15 minutes of high-intensity play, it was ‘WTFMAN2’ who claimed victory, securing $33,407.54 for first place and an additional $16,043.54 in bounties. Following closely, ‘P7070-1320’ took the runner-up spot, earning $33,304.84 plus $9,065.15 in bounty rewards. ‘ScuttleButtin’ rounded out the podium, finishing third and pocketing $24,779.80, along with $5,134.47 in bounties.
Some old school Bounty Hunting.
Bounty Hunters HR Main Event
The next major highlight from the weekend was the Bounty Hunters HR Main Event, featuring the largest guarantee of the weekend at $1,000,000. With a $525 buy-in, the event drew an impressive 2,759 entrants, boosting the total prize pool to $1,379,500. After a marathon session lasting over 11 hours, it was ‘Jiayou Pengyou’ who emerged victorious, defeating ‘DAKAR1’ in a thrilling heads-up showdown to claim $56,100.88 plus an additional $63,507.63 in bounties.
The runner-up had a strong showing as well, earning $55,961.07 along with $16,737.32 in bounty payouts. Rounding out the top three, ‘Logrus99’ walked away with $40,797.40, plus an additional $11,088.99 in bounty rewards.
GGMasters Bounty $320
The GGMasters Bounty Freezeout was another marquee event from the weekend, giving players a chance to compete for a hefty $400,000 guarantee with a $320 buy-in. The event drew an impressive 1,531 entries, pushing the total prize pool to $455,625.60. After more than 10.5 hours of fierce competition, it was ‘Nerses Sargsian’ who emerged victorious, taking home $18,725.86, along with $21,436.26 in bounty earnings.
The runner-up, ‘Traz o caju,’ also had a strong performance, earning $18,679.45 and an additional $9,460.74 in bounties. ‘sTrAinHunTer’ completed the top three, securing $14,080.99 in total winnings, which included $1,572.66 in bounty prizes.
GGMasters High Rollers $1,050
The weekend’s high-stakes action culminated in the GGMasters High Rollers event, attracting 780 entrants and surpassing its $750,000 guarantee to create a prize pool of $780,000. After over 11.5 hours of intense play, ‘Audrii’ clinched the top spot, earning $109,147.65 after a thrilling heads-up showdown against ‘TacKo’ who secured $83,677.77 for finishing in second place.
Rounding out the top three, ‘suerteyfortuna’ claimed $64,151.72 for their strong third-place performance, capping off a weekend of epic competition.
GGMasters $150
Another highlight from the weekend was the GGMasters $150 Freezeout, which brought plenty of excitement with its $500,000 guarantee. An impressive field of 4,093 players pushed the prize pool up to $564,834. After a grueling eleven and a half hours of action, it was ‘Dmitriy Kopyl’ who captured the top prize, walking away with $63,183.97.
Following closely, ‘MachadoTrader’ secured the runner-up position, taking home $47,378.61, while ‘Wilsonmesmo’ rounded out the podium with a third-place finish, earning $35,528.96 for their strong performance.
The Weekender
Wrapping up the weekend’s major tournaments was The Weekender, a newest fan-favorite event featuring a $50 buy-in and a generous $250,000 guarantee. The tournament attracted 5,876 entries, pushing the prize pool to $270,296. Of those entrants, 1,162 players advanced to the final day, all vying for the top payouts.
After an intense showdown, it was ‘RomAntiKK’ who clinched the victory, walking away with $23,600.48 after a chop with the second place finisher, ‘Xander Stecker’, who earned $24,534.96. ‘svichkort’ finished in third, taking home $16,152.51 to cap off this thrilling event and provid a fitting finale to a weekend packed with poker excitement.
The weekend’s tournaments once again demonstrated the excitement and intensity that GGPoker brings to the online poker scene. From the thrilling high-stakes showdowns of the GGMasters High Rollers and Bounty Hunters Main Event to the crowd-pleasing action in events like The Weekender and GGMasters Freezeout, every tournament offered players a chance to test their skills and chase life-changing prizes. Rising stars and seasoned pros alike battled for top honors, delivering unforgettable performances and moments of strategic brilliance.
As the prize pools continue to grow and the competition becomes fiercer, the anticipation for the next weekend’s action is already building. Whether you’re a high roller chasing glory or a casual player enjoying the excitement, GGPoker’s lineup promises another round of exhilarating poker action. Stay tuned, and we’ll be back to spotlight more thrilling tournaments and the players who make each event unforgettable.