Week three of the celebrated 4th annual World Series of Poker Online (WSOP-O) has concluded, run on the renowned GGPoker platform, the leading destination for poker enthusiasts globally and the biggest poker room in the world. In this latest update, we’re thrilled to announce that 5 more coveted World Series of Poker bracelets have been distributed, with one being concluded later today. In addition, there were 2 bracelets awarded in the Ontario-exclusive WSOP. Day 1’s for a multitude of events are underway, including event #22: COLOSSUS, and the prominent Event #28: WSOP Online Main Event with a $5,000 entry fee and a promising $25,000,000 guaranteed prize pool.
Moreover, the series saw the successful completion of 5 more Continental freerolls, distributing a whopping $400,000 in freeroll poker rewards. These events witnessed the hearty participation of 4,511 enthusiasts, of which 1,100 players shared in the prize pool, including 19 entrants securing $10,000 packages for the exciting 2023 WSOP Paradise event.
The past week began with the WSOP Online Event #13: 6-Handed NLH Championship. The event, with a $5,000 entry fee, welcomed 487 players, generating a prize pool of $2,313,250. While the top 71 finishers placed in the money, the top 5 all earned over $100,000 with ‘Zivakov’ emerging at the top, claiming the victory, the World Series of Poker bracelet, and $426,171.40 for the effort.
WSOP Bracelet Events
The next event of the WSOP Online series this week was The BIG Bounty NLH, event #14. This event saw substantial participation with 2,623 players paying the $500 entry fee to compete for for the prestigious WSOP Championship Bracelet and lucrative bounties, creating a total prize pool of $1,245,925. The player ‘Ispanec’ reigned supreme, seizing the bracelet, a hefty sum of $47,281.39, and additional earnings of $58,852.24 from bounties, as well as a spot in the $50,000 Continental Freeroll next week.
Following closely was event #15: Ultra Deepstack No Limit Hold’em. This event, with a buy-in of $800, didn’t offer a prize guarantee except the highly sought-after WSOP bracelet. Nevertheless, 1,573 aspirants took the opportunity to compete for the title in this Deepstacks event. ‘ANXXOO333’ triumphed in this grueling 29.5-hour battle earning a total of $153,195.30 to go along with the World Series of Poker Bracelet.
The Weekend Events
On Sunday, September 10th, players gathered for the commencement of the final day of Event #16: Secret Bounty Pot Limit Omaha, the next tournament in the ongoing WSOP Online series. A total of 865 participants vied for the top spot in this tournament that promised bounties of up to $100,000, but only for the players that survived to be in the money. When the dust settled and the last hand dealt, it was ‘UmReiNoRiver’ clinching the title and a substantial reward of $67,567.15 plus an additional $92,000 in bounties. The second biggest winner of the night was ‘Elias Harala’ who finished 23rd, but managed to find the big $100K bounty and earned $103,957.26, nearly $50,000 more than the 2nd place finisher, ‘David Mzareulov’.
The highlight of the third weekend was event #17: MILLIONAIRE MAKER in Paradise. This $1,500 buy-in tournament carried a $5,000,000 guarantee, with the added benefit of the final tables – the last 100 players – finishing the tournament in December in The Bahamas. When the last of the Day 1’s finished, a total of 3,496 players had entered. Play continued until the final 100 remained and that is how they will stay as they wait until December 4th to conclude the event. The break should give them more than enough time to study their opponents and pack for the 11-night vacation at The Cove Luxury Suites.
The last event of the week to finish was event #18: Short Deck Championship. The final table for this $5,0000 buy in event started earlier today with the final 7 players from the 126 buy-in field, which created a total prize pool of $598,500. When the tournament was finally completed, it was ‘Elior benjamin Sion’ taking the top prize, the WSOP bracelet, and $153,471.28 while ‘Marcin Barwinski’ settled for 2nd place and $110,962.51.
Ontario
In the Ontario-exclusive WSOP, the spotlight was shared by 2 events. This first, Event #4: MONSTER STACK No Limit Hold’em, which held a $150,000 guaranteed, had a $1,500 buy-in. A total of 181 competitors participated in the buy-in event, creating a substantial prize pool of $257,925. ‘CallMeDaddee’ outshone all, capturing the bracelet and a grand prize of $53,639.51.
The second Ontario bracelet event was event #5: PLOSSUS Bounty. A $400 buy-in Pot Limit Omaha bounty tournament offered a $100,000 guaranteed prize and managed to attract 484 to the multiple day 1’s. Day 2 started with just 44 survivors fighting for a share of the $183,920 prize pool. When the tournament final finished, nearly 4.5 hours later, it was ‘First48’ taking the championship bracelet, the $13,384.45 top prize and an additional $20,982.82 in bounties.
As we close the third week of the WSOP Online 2023, poker enthusiasts globally witnessed a whirlwind of action and massive winnings. Looking ahead, the excitement continues with one big event slated for Ontario and six globally, including $4,000,000 in guarantees over 2 $400 buy-in tournaments, event #22: COLOSSUS and #23: PLOSSUS. Keep an eye on the schedule to find an event that aligns with your free time. Here’s your chance to secure a WSOP bracelet and earn bragging rights. And don’t forget to rail the players in your region for a shot at a share of $2,000,000 in freerolls including chances to join the tables at WSOP Paradise this December.