The 10th edition of the partypoker POWERFEST began last week, and the tournament is putting up some impressive numbers.
The series kicked off by running 25 tournaments on the first day with buy-ins ranging from $5.50 to $5,200.
Just about every guarantee was crushed as players came out in droves trying to score big. “DaslstMirWurst” and “UniqueDNA” were among the big winners of the day.
partypoker POWERFEST week-one highlights
“DaslstMirWurst” took down partypoker POWERFEST #04-HR, $2,100 $400,000 Guaranteed PKO. He collected $32,728 for his win. The real feat, however, is the $50,000 in bounties he added to his winnings for a total score of over $82k.
“DaslstMirWurst” battled “vaueffell” heads up to collect the last bounty of the day. Team partypoker pro Roberto Romanello also hit a nice payday when he won $17,237 + $3,281 in bounties for his fourth-place finish.
“UniqueDNA” dominated play in Event #02-HR, $1,050 $300,000 Guaranteed Deep. He pocketed $73,332 for his efforts after surviving a heads-up battle with “bybyblyat.”
However, it was ‘PauliBet’ who took home the biggest prize of the day after winning Event #03-SHR, $5,200 NLH $500,000 Guaranteed. He earned a $154,000 paycheck for his efforts after outlasting a field of 163 players.
It wasn’t an easy road for “PauliBet” as he battled the likes of Team partypoker members Sam Trickett and Renato Nomura to become the last man standing.
partypoker pros represented on the leaderboard as well. “Patrick_Leonard” came out on top in Event #14-H, $150,000 Guaranteed Big Antes PKO. After making a deal with eventual runner-up “TJQKAKQJT,” he pocketed $24,000, $10,000 for first place and $14,000 in bounties.
More partypoker POWERFEST to come
After an impressive week one, the party is just getting started. There are still over 125 events on the partypoker POWERFEST schedule spread out over four levels of play:
- Low
- Medium
- High Roller
- Super High Roller
Mark your calendars for Aug. 8 when the biggest tournament of the series takes place. partypoker POWERFEST Event #57-SHR, $25,500 NLH $2 Million Guaranteed will include the biggest names in poker.
If $25,000 is above your paygrade, partypoker has several low buy-ins during the day, so you can grind and watch the best of the best do their thing.
partypoker POWERFEST Championship Sunday
The series concludes on Aug. 11, Championship Sunday with eight major events on the schedule. Buy-ins range from $11 to $2,100 for the Main Events in both PKO and PLO.
| Date | Time (ET) | Event name | Guarantee | Buy-in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday, Aug. 11 | 2:00 p.m. | Powerfest #74-HR: $750K Gtd [Championship Event, PKO] | $750K | $2,100 |
| Sunday, Aug. 11 | 2:00 p.m. | Powerfest #74-H: $500K Gtd [Championship Event, PKO] | $500K | $320 |
| Sunday, Aug. 11 | 2:00 p.m. | Powerfest #74-M: $150K Gtd [Championship Event, PKO] | $150K | $55 |
| Sunday, Aug. 11 | 2:00 p.m. | Powerfest #74-L: $50K Gtd [Championship Event, PKO] | $50K | $11 |
| Sunday, Aug. 11 | 2:30 p.m. | Powerfest #75-HR: $250K Gtd [PLO Championship Event] | $250K | $2,100 |
| Sunday, Aug. 11 | 2:30 p.m. | Powerfest #75-H: $100K Gtd [PLO Championship Event] | $100K | $320 |
| Sunday, Aug. 11 | 2:30 p.m. | Powerfest #75-M: $25K Gtd [PLO Championship Event] | $25K | $55 |
| Sunday, Aug. 11 | 2:30 p.m. | Powerfest #75-L: $10K Gtd [PLO Championship Event] | $10K | $11 |
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