The Weekend Round Up – September 22, 2024
Welcome to Week 12 of the GGPoker Roundup, your go-to source for the most exciting online poker tournament results from the past weekend. We’re covering the can’t-miss action, from massive online poker tournament guarantees to the high-stakes battles that kept players on the edge of their seats. Whether you’re a competitor seeking that big win in one of the WSOP events or a fan of the drama that comes with each hand, we’ve got you covered. Get ready to relive the top poker tournament moments that defined this weekend at GGPoker, the home of the World Series of Poker.
A Weekend of Poker Action
Online poker fans were treated to a thrilling weekend packed with non-stop excitement online poker and remarkable victories in the tournaments. The virtual table was alive with action, headlined by the eagerly awaited Bounty Hunters Main Event and the latest World Series of Poker Online Side Events. Players from across the globe showcased their poker skills, making bold moves, outwitting opponents, and maneuvering through tense head-to-head battles. Each hand carried the weight of winning or losing, culminating in a weekend filled with unforgettable poker moments and huge cash prizes.
This weekend’s action was full of unexpected surprises, with underdogs making their mark and seasoned poker pros achieving new milestones. The competition was fierce, and the twists kept everyone on their toes. Now, let’s dive into the standout tournaments and shine a spotlight on the champions who truly owned the weekend and the millions they earned.
The Weekender Omaholic Bounty
After last weeks successful launch, “The Weekender Omaholic Bounty” was back as the newest edition to the weekend and the standout Pot Limit Omaha tournament. With a $54 buy-in and a guaranteed $100,000 prize pool, this online poker tournament attracted an impressive 2,076 players, boosting the total prize pool to $103,135.68.
After the Day 1 flights wrapped up, 385 players advanced to the final day of poker, ready to compete for their share of the pot. Ultimately, it was ‘octagonalo789’ who emerged victorious, showcasing some incredible and advanced strategies, earning $12,847.28, including $6,212.41 in bounties. Runner-up ‘Alirezah66’ took home $8,518.47 with bounties, while third-place finisher ‘bikanagam1sw’ secured $5,946.58.
Sunday Showdown $108 [Mystery Bounty]
The action continued to intensify with the Sunday Showdown $108 [Mystery Bounty], a World Series of Poker Online Texas Hold’em side event that boasted a $600,000 guarantee. A massive turnout of 7,216 players pushed the prize pool to $716,981.76.
It was a grueling 9 hour competition before ‘Wowser’ claimed the top spot, walking away with $38,863.35, plus an additional $28,012.88 in bounties. ‘HESOYAM69’ finished in second, securing $29,139.76 and $750 in bounties, while ‘TheAAnswer77’ rounded out the top three with $21,851.73 and $6,542 in bounties. However, the day’s biggest win came from ‘EcoEccelso’, who finished 34th but snagged the top mystery bounty, cashing in $42,108 and bringing their total winnings to $42,775.54.
Sunday High Rollers Main Event
This week, the usual Sunday High Rollers Main Event again stepped aside for the highly anticipated World Series of Poker High Rollers tournament. With a $1,500 buy-in and a guaranteed $500,000 prize pool, the event attracted 470 participants by the end of late registration, pushing the total prize pool to a hefty $669,750, but only the top 69 players would make it to the money.
After an intense nine hours of play, ‘Oshri Lahmani’ came out on top, showcasing his skills and strategies to secure the first-place prize of $104,310.31. ‘Alexander Zubov’ finished in second place, earning $80,433.98, while ‘pooster’ rounded out the top three with a payout of $62,023.10.
Bounty Hunters Sunday Main Event
One of the standout events among the weekend’s World Series of Poker Side Events was the Bounty Hunters Texas Hold’em Main Event, which offered thrilling action from start to finish. With a $54 buy-in and an eye-popping $1,000,000 guarantee, the tournament attracted an incredible 22,776 entries, who came to play poker, pushing the total prize pool to $1,131,511.68.
The competition was fierce, and after nearly 12 hours of play, ‘Tas Capeado PA’ claimed the top spot amongst the poker players, walking away with $41,868.81, along with an additional $20,322.81 in bounties. ‘alenac’ secured second place, earning $41,853.97 plus $11,847.27 in bounties, while third-place finisher ‘JoeBrogan’ pocketed $33,257.02 and added $2,738.52 in bounty winnings.
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Bounty Hunters HR Main Event
Another highlight of the weekend’s World Series of Poker Online events was the Bounty Hunters HR Main Event, which featured the largest guarantee of the weekend at $1,500,000. By the end of late registration, 3,969 players had joined, each paying a $525 buy-in, resulting in a boosted prize pool of $1,984,500.
After an intense nearly 12-hour showdown, it was ‘NegaodaBL’ who triumphed, defeating ‘darko co’ in a thrilling heads-up match to claim $92,883.88, including $90,757.10 in bounties. The runner-up took home $92,881.10, along with $27,477.36 in bounties, while third place went to ‘Leonid Yanovich’ who earned $73,803.06 plus $13,950.21 in bounty prizes.
GGMasters Bounty $320
Another key event in the World Series of Poker Online series was the GGMasters Bounty Freezeout, which gave poker players a chance to compete for a hefty $500,000 guarantee with a $320 buy-in. A strong field of 2,032 players turned up, pushing the total prize pool to $604,723.20.
After over 11 grueling hours of play, ‘sp!ke’ emerged victorious, claiming $31,090.18 along with an impressive $28,913.97 in bounty rewards. Runner-up ‘Avocado Love’ walked away with $31,089.17, plus an additional $11,562.48 in bounties. Meanwhile, ‘TonyGizzle’ finished in third, collecting $24,703.39 in total, including $5,442.80 in bounties.
GGMasters High Rollers $1,050
The weekend’s high roller action culminated with the GGMasters High Rollers. The Texas Hold’em event attracted 1,004 participants to the $750,000 guaranteed tournament to create a prize pool of $1,004,000.
After over 12 hours of intense competition, ‘JunoSunny’ emerged victorious, claiming a top prize of $141,950.28 following a heads-up showdown with ‘superyanga23’ who secured $106,447.19 for their runner-up finish. Rounding out the top three, ‘W1nda’ earned $79,824.12 for their third-place effort.
GGMasters $150
Another highlight of the weekend was the GGMasters $150 Freezeout, which once again provided thrilling poker action with its $500,000 guarantee. A solid turnout of 4,461 poker players boosted the prize pool to $615,618.
After an exhausting eleven and a quarter hours of play, ‘NutDreamy’ claimed the top spot, walking away with $68,293.13. Close behind, ‘James Blake’ finished in second place, earning $51,210.24, while third-place finisher ‘TY1889’ took home $38,402.25 for their strong showing.
The Weekender
Rounding out the weekend’s major online poker tournaments was The Weekender. With a $25 buy-in and a $250,000 guarantee, the Texas Hold’em event attracted an impressive 6,021 wanted to play poker, resulting in a boosted prize pool of $276,966. Out of those, 1,190 players advanced to the final day, all vying for the top payouts.
In the end, it was ‘C Hindsight’ who claimed victory, earning $27,860.42 for their efforts. ‘Z Zidane’ secured the runner-up spot with a payout of $21,460.15, while ‘Lucas Portella’ rounded out the top three, taking home $16,549.27. This thrilling event served as a perfect conclusion to an action-packed weekend of poker.
And with that, we wrap up another thrilling week of GGMillion$ and World Series of Poker Online events. The weekend delivered unforgettable moments, monumental payouts, intense competition and some new champions. As we look ahead to even more exciting tournaments and millions in prizes, remember—your next big score could be just one hand away. Play poker, stay focused, stay in the game, and who knows? The next time we highlight the weekend’s biggest winners, it might be your name at the top. Until then, keep grinding, and best of luck at the tables!
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