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More PokerStars Platinum Pass Events Unveiled; France, Romania, Brazil Road to PSPC in the Works

The Platinum Pass parade continues for PokerStars and the site announced plans for even more chances to win on Thursday.

The Platinum Pass parade continues for PokerStars and the site announced plans for even more chances to win on Thursday. As the PokerStars Players Championship (PSPC) approaches, the company revealed three more live events with coveted $30,000 passes up for grabs.

October and November offer new opportunities for players in France, Romania, and Brazil. A Platinum Pass offers winners a complete travel package for the PSPC.

The $25,000 buy-in event is planned for the Bahamas in January as part of the PokerStars Caribbean Adventure. Stars also announced opportunities for online poker players to win their way into the new PSPC events.

A look at the new PokerStars Road to PSPC Platinum Pass events

Players looking to grab a Platinum Pass have a few events to watch out for in Europe and South America. The first event is set for Oct. 10-16 at the Poker Room Bucharest in Romania.

The €400 Main Event also runs Oct. 12-16, with €150,000 guaranteed with a pass on the line as well. The schedule also features numerous side events planned.

PokerStars then heads to Club Circus Paris for the final Road to PSPC event in France. The tournament runs from Nov. 8-13 with the €400 Main Event also on those dates. Other side events are also planned.

The Platinum Pass action then heads to the land of samba and sun for the Brazilian Series of Poker, which runs Nov. 14-26 in São Paulo. The R$1,000 Road to PSPC BSOP Millions runs Nov. 14-17 with a Mystery Bounty format.

A Platinum Pass will be added to the prize pool and hidden in one of the envelopes awarded to players who eliminate another player. The tournament also includes a R$2 million ($382,000) guarantee.

Online satellite opportunities

PokerStars is also offering online players a shot at playing in these events at a lower price point. Players Choice satellites are running nightly on the .COM, .EU, French, and Spanish platforms.

Italian players will find these running three times per week as well. Players in Latin America can jump in Road to PSPC BSOP Millions standalone satellites, starting at just $11.

More Platinum Passes awarded

Stars has run several live events for Platinum Passes throughout the year. Recent events played out in the United Kingdom, Ireland, and Spain. More international events are planned in the coming months too.

The site also recently awarded Italy’s Giada Fang with a pass after she won a single-table as part of an International Women’s Day promotion.

PokerStars USA also recently outlined opportunities for online players in that country as well. The platform is available in the states of Pennsylvania, Michigan, and New Jersey.

Here’s a complete look at all upcoming Road to PSPC live tournaments.

PokerStars Road to PSPC Tour 2022

DateLocationBuy-inGuaranteeMain Event
Oct. 10-16Bucharest, Romania€400€150,000Oct. 12-16
Nov. 8-13Paris, France€400Nov. 8-13
Nov. 14-26Sao Paulo, Brazil
(Brazilian Series of Poker )		R$1,000R$2,000,000Nov. 14-17
Nov. 27- Dec. 4Namur, Belgium€400Nov. 27- Dec. 4

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WSOP Online: Crazy Eights Concludes With Nice Payout; Navarro Grabs High Roller Title

GGPoker is launching the WSOP Online in Ontario, Canada, and also partnering with Dusk Till Dawn for the UK Poker Championships.

There are now 23 events in the books in the World Series of Poker Online at GGPoker with three more winners crowned over the last week. That included several players taking six-figure payouts and first-time bracelet winners.

Spain’s Mario Navarro took home the biggest win over the last week, scoring more than a quarter-million dollars for his efforts in the Crazy Eights.

Several other players also posted some nice wins as well. Here’s a look at some of the action and champions from the last week.

Event 20: $888 Crazy Eights Bounty

This No Limit Hold’em event brought in 1,922 entries for a $1.6 million prize pool. Sean Prendiville, of Ireland, came out on top for a total of $151,672, including bounties.

This becomes the Irishman’s first bracelet and Prendiville also has $802,171 in live tournament winnings. Russia’s Mikhail Frolov took runner-up for $66,606. Lithuania’s Matas Cimbolas checked in at seventh place for $14,897.

Event 21: $500 Ladies Championship

This event is still underway and reached 362 entries for a $171,950 prize pool. Look for a recap in next week’s WSOP Online update.

Event 22: $1,050 GGMasters High Roller Freezeout

The big buy-in action was back and this event produced a hefty $2.4 million prize pool on 2,372 entries. In the end, Mario Navarro grabbed the high roller title for $288,507.

This became his first bracelet win and sixth cash of the series. He also has $568,763 in live tournament winnings and the WSOP win surpasses his previous best live cash of $261,430. That came in 2019 when he took 30th in the WSOP Main Event in Las Vegas.

Nenad Djukic, of Serbia, finished in the No. 2 spot in this event for $216,348 with Slovenia’s Suad Zukanovic taking third for $162,238.

Event 23: $400 PLOSSUS Bounty

The Omaha bounty action returned and brought in a big field of 3,850 entries for a $1.5 million prize pool. Andorra’s Jose Castillo secured the win for a total of $144,287.

This is his first bracelet and he also has $144,143 in live tournament winnings. His previous best cash came in a 2018 in a $1,100 event in London, in which he claimed the victory for $ 23,020. Castillo now has a nice bullet point to add to his poker resumé.

Marius Kaiser, of Germany, finished runner-up for $54,360 and Israel’s Eran Carmi in third for $38,037.

Event 24: $2,100 Bounty Championship

This event produced a field of 985 entries for a $2 million prize pool. “Winner51” came out on top for a first-place payout of $171,122.

Not much was known about the winner at press time. Look for more on this event in next week’s WSOP Online update.

Looking ahead

Plenty of action continues over the weekend with some major events yet to come. Nine more tournaments remain including the final day of the Colossus. A massive-field favorite at the live WSOP each summer, the online version should produce a huge field as well.

Here’s a look at a few tournaments set to conclude in the coming days.

  • $315 Superstack Turbo Bounty (Event 25, Sept. 15)
  • $600 Double Chance NLHE (Event 26, Sept. 17)
  • $1,500 Fifty Stack Bounty (Event 27, Sept. 18)
  • $400 Colossus (Event 28, Sept. 19)
  • $5,000 Short Deck Championship (Event 29, Sept. 20)
  • $840 Six-Handed Bounty (Event 30, Sept. 22)

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888poker Signs Brazilian YouTube Star; Martin Jacobson Scores Nice Runner-up in Sunday Action

Influencer and YouTuber Cauê Moura is 888poker's latest cultural ambassador and will represent the company in online and live events.

Brazil remains a growing market for online poker and 888poker is the latest to reach out to players in the country. The company announced the signing of a new Brazilian ambassador on Tuesday.

Influencer and YouTuber Cauê Moura is the site’s latest cultural ambassador and will represent 888 in both online and live events.

Moura (pictured in lead image) is a well-known vlogger in Brazil with millions of followers on his social media channels. Poker has become more of a focus of his efforts in recent years. The 888 deal promises even more content geared toward poker players.

“I’ve been doing videos about this wonderful game for more than 10 years,” he said in a news release. “Now my dedication has been rewarded.

“I’m thrilled to be the new 888poker cultural ambassador. And, from now on, you guys will see me playing with their patch.”

In other 888 news, a World Series of Poker Main Event champion made a nice tournament score on Sunday.

888poker’s new social media star

Born in São Paulo, Moura moved to the city of Fortaleza with his family at age 13. As a child, he was very creative and loved drawing. The youngster dreamed of being a filmmaker. Those qualities seem to have served him well as a social media content producer.

One of his first media jobs was as a cameraman for a parkour channel, even taking part in the sport until injuries cut that short. Moura began his YouTube vlog in 2010 and was one of the earliest Brazilians on the site. He credits early experience as a cameraman with helping begin his YouTube channel.

After his long online presence, Moura now zeroes in on poker. He plans to immerse himself even more in the game as an 888 cultural ambassador.

On YouTube, Moura has 5.2 million subscribers and  2.7 million ​​on Twitter. He also has almost 1 million on Instagram. 888poker officials say followers can expect plenty of poker content in the coming weeks and exclusive offers. He kicked off his time with 888 on Tuesday by hosting a freeroll.

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WSOP Main Event champion Martin Jacobson comes close to an 888 title

2014 WSOP Main Event Winner Martin Jacobson

Sunday’s action at 888poker included a major name coming up just short of a $109 Big Shot title. The tournament features a $100,000 guarantee and attracted 724 players with 185 rebuys for a total of 909 entries.

Sweden’s Martin “MJacobson888” Jacobson, winner of the 2014 World Series of Poker Main Event, came in as final table chip leader. He held 5.1 million followed by the United Kingdom’s “Patsharpe” with 2.2 million.

Those two big stacks ended up heads up for the title, but it was “Patsharpe” coming out on top for $15,480. Jacobson had to settle for second place and $11,290.

That wasn’t the only recent deep run for Jacobson. He also played the $525 Big Shot on Sunday and found a seventh-place finish. He grabbed another $1,700 for that final table appearance as well.

Battle of Malta qualifiers continue

In other news, 888poker is sponsoring this year’s Battle of Malta series. The festival runs Oct. 5-12 and the $525 Main Event features a $1 million guarantee.

888 is hosting satellites for the series with qualifiers starting at just one cent. Players can also buy in directly to qualifiers for $55 and $109. Those who play their cards right can score a $1,700 tournament and travel package.

The poker site is also hosting a special side tournament in Malta on Oct. 9, the €200 888 Made To Play event. For a complete preview of the series and all qualifying information, click here.

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Patrik Antonius, Kahle Burns Top List of Early Winners at Triton Super High Roller Series

Patrik Antonius, Ben Tollerene, and Kahle Burns are among some of the early winners at the Triton Super High Roller Series in North Cyprus.

The international high stakes poker action continues this week at the Triton Super High Roller Series in North Cyprus. The last week has seen some big names rise to the top including Patrik Antonius, Ben Tollerene, and Kahle Burns all finding early wins.

Sam Grafton has also shown huge skills with a major win in the $200,000  Coin Rivet Invitational and runner-up finish as well. The series is attracting major fields with the first event of the series, the €25,000 No Limit Hold’em, reaching a record number of entries for Triton.

A few big-name online poker ambassadors have also scored some nice finishes. With half of the festival complete, here’s a look at some of the big winners so far.

Event 1: €25,000 No Limit Hold’em

This tournament brought in a record 131 entries, the new benchmark for any Triton event so far. The previous record of 130 was set back in 2019. This event saw a $3.3 million prize pool with a familiar name finding the winner’s circle.

Patrik Antonius (pictured in lead image) has long been one of the biggest names in poker, playing high stakes events in both the live and online arenas. On Sept. 6, he added a Triton title to his poker resumé, scoring $825,000 in the process.

“These are the nicest events that exist in poker … everything is top, top quality,” Antonius said after the win. “They couldn’t do a better job. I’m happy to play these tournaments and I’m happy to win my first one.”

A huge call late in the tournament stood out. He made a massive read with a pair of deuces to win a big pot.

This became Antonius’s first tournament win since 2018 and he now has $13.8 million in live tournament winnings. Bulgaria’s Fahredin Mustafov finished runner-up for $557,000 with Steve O’Dwyer, of Ireland, taking third for $362,000.

Event 2: $30,000 NLHE Six-Handed 

Ben Tollerene, of the United States, added his name to the Triton winners list by topping a field of 77 entries and 46 re-entries for $807,927. Originally from Texas, Tollerene now has $10.6 million in live tournament winnings.

PartyPoker ambassador Yuri Martins Dzivielevski took, or Brazil, finished runner-up for $749,073. England’s Stephen Chidwick took third for $408,000.

Event 3: $50,000 NLHE Six-Handed

The buy-in ramped up even more for this event. Germany’s Pieter Aerts found the title for a hefty $1.5 million payday. The tournament brought in 72 entries and 45 re-entries for a $5.9 million prize pool.

The win caps a huge month for Aerts, who picked up a World Series of Poker bracelet in August in the WSOP Online at GGPoker. He won the $5,000 NLHE Six-Handed Championship for $400,213. Just days later, the Belgian player also took third in the $10,000 Super Million$ High Roller for $586,020.

All that added up to more than $2 million in winnings in less than three weeks. In the Triton event, the Uk’s Sam Grafton finished runner-up for $994,500. Tollerene continued his nice run, finishing fourth for $535,000.

Event 5: $75,000 NLHE Eight-Handed

The tournament on the main schedule returned with this event (Note: Triton traditionally doesn’t schedule an Event 4). The action saw 54 entries and 34 re-entries for a $6.6 million prize pool.

Kahle Burns took the title for $1.7 million and capped quite a heater for the player from Australia. The UK’s Sam Greenwood took runner-up for $1.2 million and Seth Davies, of the US, scored third for $815,000. Dzivielevski continued his nice efforts in the series, finishing fourth for $630,000.

It’s been a huge few weeks for Burns. In August, he finished runner-up in a €50,000 European Poker Tour Barcelona event for $587,498.

That was followed by another runner-up in a $25,000 NLHE Super High Roller Championship in the WSOP Online at GGPoker for $934,604. The Triton win came after some time away from the series.

“I took some time off, spent some time with my girlfriend, my family,” he said. “When you travel a lot, you start to miss some things. I was missing my friends, missing my family. But then I started to miss the poker, so I came back.”

Event 6: $200,000 Coin Rivet Invitational

This huge buy-in tournament was also part of the Triton action in North Cyprus. The event featured a mix of business professionals and poker pros separated into two different fields on the first day of action.

The fields were then combined on Day 2 and played out as a regular tournament. The event produced a $23 million prize pool and the UK’s Sam Grafton grabbed the Coin Rivet title for $5.5 million.

Sam Grafton celebrating his win in the Coin Rivet Invitational. (photos courtesy Triton Poker/Joe Giron)

“It was so much fun,” he said. “Playing against some of the most remarkable entrepreneurs and businesspeople in the world … it was played with a special spirit. On the day the two lanes merged, players were smiling like it was Christmas or their birthday. Everyone had a skip in their steps. Tournament poker is just amazing. Playing this format is very special.”

Linus Loeliger, of Switzerland, finished third for $3.9 million. Online poker legend and GGPoker ambassador Fedor Holz finished fourth for $2.1 million.

Event 7: $25,000 Pot Limit Omaha

The four-card action mixed things up a bit in the series. In the end, it was a North Cyprus local capturing the title. Christopher Philippou found his Omaha game in fine form and scored ​​$270,000 in the process.

This was his first tournament win and came against a tough final table that included Stephen Chidwick and Erik Seidel.

The tournament attracted a total of 32 entries for an $800,000 prize pool. England’s Talal Shakerchi finished in second place for $190,000. Chidwick ultimately finished fourth with Seidel taking sixth.

The series continues this week with seven more events on the schedule.

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PartyPoker Launches First Series in Ontario With Poker Championships Starting Sunday

The first tournament series at PartyPoker Ontario was unveiled Thursday with Ontario Poker Championships running Sept. 11-26 with 74 events.

The first official tournament series at PartyPoker Ontario was unveiled for the Canadian market on Thursday. The Ontario Poker Championships kick off Sunday and run Sept. 11-26 with 74 events and three buy-in levels.

Players will find numerous tournament formats including six-max, seven-max, eight-max, progressive knockout (PKO), hyper, turbo, and deepstack.

“It gives us great pleasure to bring the excitement of a PartyPoker series to players in Ontario with the Ontario Poker Championships,” PartyPoker Canada regional manager Steve Spindler said in a news release.

“With at least 16 starting flights for all versions of the Main Event, chances to qualify from $0.01, and a mix of formats on the schedule, this should be the perfect opening series for players to enjoy. I look forward to seeing our Ontario players at the tables.”

Where to play?

Ontario completely regulated the province’s online gaming and poker market earlier this year. Several operators launched in the province with PartyPoker going live in April.

Players looking to get in the Ontario Poker Championships can not only play on PartyPoker, but also on BetMGM Poker and bwin in Ontario.

All three share player pools as a result of the brands’ relationship with Entain. The company owns the international PartyPoker and bwin platforms. Entertain also partners with MGM Resorts for the BetMGM online poker brand in North America.

What to expect in the PartyPoker Ontario Poker Championships

Players getting in the action have numerous events to check out and a few stand out. The Opener, featuring buy-ins ranging from $2.20 to $55, kicks off the series with guaranteed prize pools from $250 to $5,000. For those seeking bigger action, $320 and $530 high roller events run throughout the series. 

The high version of the Main Event also highlights the series, featuring a $109 buy-in and a guarantee of $50,000. The tournament offers at least 16 starting flights before Day 2 plays out on the final day of the series. Qualifiers start at just $0.01, with centrolls available throughout the festival.

The $22 medium version of the Main Event brings a guarantee of $10,000. The $5.50 low Main Event promises a $5,000 guarantee. All three Main Events run concurrently.

PartyPoker’s Weekender events are also planned for both the middle and final weekend. Guarantees range from $3,000 to $15,000 with buy-ins priced at $11 to $55. At least four starting flights run Friday to Sunday with Day 2 action on Sunday nights.

The Closer PKO Turbo closes out the series on the final day with buy-ins from $5.50 to $109. Look for guarantees of $750 to $5,000. Here’s a schedule of the complete series.

PartyPoker Ontario Poker Championships

DateEventBuy InGuarantee
Sept. 11#01-H The Opener: $5K Gtd$55.00$5,000
Sept. 11#01-M The Opener: $1K Gtd$11.00$1,000
Sept. 11#01-L The Opener: $250 Gtd$2.20$250
Sept. 11#02-HR 7-Max: $25K Gtd$530.00$25,000
Sept. 11#03-H 8-Max PKO: $15K Gtd$109.00$15,000
Sept. 11#03-M 8-Max PKO: $3K Gtd$22.00$3,000
Sept. 11#03-L 8-Max PKO: $500 Gtd$3.30$500
Sept. 11#73-H Main Event Day 1: $50K Gtd$109.00$0
Sept. 11#73-M Main Event Day 1: $10K Gtd$22.00$0
Sept. 11#73-L Main Event Day 1: $5K Gtd$5.50$0
Sept. 11#04-H 7-Max Turbo PKO: $2.5K Gtd$33.00$2,500
Sept. 11#04-M 7-Max Turbo PKO: $300 Gtd$5.50$300
Sept. 11#04-L 7-Max Turbo PKO: $100 Gtd$1.10$100
Sept. 11#05-H 6-Max Hyper: $750 Gtd$22.00$750
Sept. 11#05-M 6-Max Hyper: $200 Gtd$5.50$200
Sept. 11#05-L 6-Max Hyper: $50 Gtd$1.10$50
Sept. 12#06-H Deepstack: $1.5K Gtd$33.00$1,500
Sept. 12#06-M Deepstack: $400 Gtd$5.50$400
Sept. 12#06-L Deepstack: $100 Gtd$1.10$100
Sept. 12#07-HR 7-Max: $10K Gtd$320.00$10,000
Sept. 12#08-H 7-Max PKO: $10K Gtd$109.00$10,000
Sept. 12#08-M 7-Max PKO: $2K Gtd$22.00$2,000
Sept. 12#08-L 7-Max PKO: $300 Gtd$3.30$300
Sept. 12#73-H Main Event Day 1: $50K Gtd$109.00$0
Sept. 12#73-M Main Event Day 1: $10K Gtd$22.00$0
Sept. 12#73-L Main Event Day 1: $5K Gtd$5.50$0
Sept. 12#09-H 6-Max Fast PKO: $3K Gtd$55.00$3,000
Sept. 12#09-M 6-Max Fast PKO: $750 Gtd$11.00$750
Sept. 12#09-L 6-Max Fast PKO: $150 Gtd$2.20$150
Sept. 12#10-H 7-Max Turbo: $1K Gtd$33.00$1,000
Sept. 12#10-M 7-Max Turbo: $400 Gtd$11.00$400
Sept. 12#10-L 7-Max Turbo: $100 Gtd$2.20$100
Sept. 13#11-H 8-Max PKO: $3K Gtd$55.00$3,000
Sept. 13#11-M 8-Max PKO: $1.5K Gtd$22.00$1,500
Sept. 13#11-L 8-Max PKO: $300 Gtd$3.30$300
Sept. 13#12-HR 6-Max PKO: $15K Gtd$530.00$15,000
Sept. 13#13-H 8-Max: $4K Gtd$55.00$4,000
Sept. 13#13-M 8-Max: $1.5K Gtd$11.00$1,500
Sept. 13#13-L 8-Max: $200 Gtd$2.20$200
Sept. 13#73-H Main Event Day 1: $50K Gtd$109.00$0
Sept. 13#73-M Main Event Day 1: $10K Gtd$22.00$0
Sept. 13#73-L Main Event Day 1: $5K Gtd$5.50$0
Sept. 13#14-H Ultra PKO: $2K Gtd$33.00$2,000
Sept. 13#14-M Ultra PKO: $300 Gtd$5.50$300
Sept. 13#14-L Ultra PKO: $100 Gtd$1.10$100
Sept. 13#15-H 6-Max Hyper PKO: $750 Gtd$22.00$750
Sept. 13#15-M 6-Max Hyper PKO: $200 Gtd$5.50$200
Sept. 13#15-L 6-Max Hyper PKO: $50 Gtd$1.10$50
Sept. 14#16-H 7-Max PKO: $3K Gtd$55.00$3,000
Sept. 14#16-M 7-Max PKO: $750 Gtd$11.00$750
Sept. 14#16-L 7-Max PKO: $200 Gtd$2.20$200
Sept. 14#17-HR 8-Max: $10K Gtd$320.00$10,000
Sept. 14#18-H 8-Max PKO: $5K Gtd$55.00$5,000
Sept. 14#18-M 8-Max PKO: $1.5K Gtd$11.00$1,500
Sept. 14#18-L 8-Max PKO: $200 Gtd$2.20$200
Sept. 14#73-H Main Event Day 1: $50K Gtd$109.00$0
Sept. 14#73-M Main Event Day 1: $10K Gtd$22.00$0
Sept. 14#73-L Main Event Day 1: $5K Gtd$5.50$0
Sept. 14#19-H 7-Max Turbo: $2K Gtd$33.00$2,000
Sept. 14#19-M 7-Max Turbo: $300 Gtd$5.50$300
Sept. 14#19-L 7-Max Turbo: $100 Gtd$1.10$100
Sept. 14#20-H Short Stack Turbo: $750 Gtd$22.00$750
Sept. 14#20-M Short Stack Turbo: $200 Gtd$5.50$200
Sept. 14#20-L Short Stack Turbo: $50 Gtd$1.10$50
Sept. 15#21-H 8-Max: $1.5K Gtd$33.00$1,500
Sept. 15#21-M 8-Max: $400 Gtd$5.50$400
Sept. 15#21-L 8-Max: $100 Gtd$1.10$100
Sept. 15#22-HR 7-Max: $15K Gtd$530.00$15,000
Sept. 15#23-H 7-Max: $7.5K Gtd$109.00$7,500
Sept. 15#23-M 7-Max: $1.5K Gtd$22.00$1,500
Sept. 15#23-L 7-Max: $300 Gtd$3.30$300
Sept. 15#73-H Main Event Day 1: $50K Gtd$109.00$0
Sept. 15#73-M Main Event Day 1: $10K Gtd$22.00$0
Sept. 15#73-L Main Event Day 1: $5K Gtd$5.50$0
Sept. 15#24-H 8-Max Turbo PKO: $3K Gtd$55.00$3,000
Sept. 15#24-M 8-Max Turbo PKO: $750 Gtd$11.00$750
Sept. 15#24-L 8-Max Turbo PKO: $150 Gtd$2.20$150
Sept. 15#25-H 7-Max Hyper PKO: $1K Gtd$33.00$1,000
Sept. 15#25-M 7-Max Hyper PKO: $400 Gtd$11.00$400
Sept. 15#25-L 7-Max Hyper PKO: $125 Gtd$3.30$125
Sept. 16#26-H 7-Max PKO: $1.5K Gtd$22.00$1,500
Sept. 16#26-M 7-Max PKO: $400 Gtd$5.50$400
Sept. 16#26-L 7-Max PKO: $100 Gtd$1.10$100
Sept. 16#73-H Main Event Day 1: $50K Gtd$109.00$0
Sept. 16#27-H 7-Max Weekender Day 1A: $15K Gtd$55.00$0
Sept. 16#73-M Main Event Day 1: $10K Gtd$22.00$0
Sept. 16#27-M 7-Max Weekender Day 1A: $3K Gtd$11.00$0
Sept. 16#27-L 7-Max Weekender Day 1A: $1K Gtd$2.20$0
Sept. 16#73-L Main Event Day 1: $5K Gtd$5.50$0
Sept. 16#28-H 6-Max Turbo: $2K Gtd$55.00$2,000
Sept. 16#28-M 6-Max Turbo: $500 Gtd$11.00$500
Sept. 16#28-L 6-Max Turbo: $150 Gtd$2.20$150
Sept. 16#29-H 6-Max Hyper PKO: $750 Gtd$22.00$750
Sept. 16#29-M 6-Max Hyper PKO: $200 Gtd$5.50$200
Sept. 16#29-L 6-Max Hyper PKO: $50 Gtd$1.10$50
Sept. 17#30-H 7-Max: $1.5K Gtd$33.00$1,500
Sept. 17#30-M 7-Max: $400 Gtd$5.50$400
Sept. 17#30-L 7-Max: $100 Gtd$1.10$100
Sept. 17#73-H Main Event Day 1: $50K Gtd$109.00$0
Sept. 17#27-H 7-Max Weekender Day 1B: $15K Gtd$55.00$0
Sept. 17#73-M Main Event Day 1: $10K Gtd$22.00$0
Sept. 17#27-M 7-Max Weekender Day 1B: $3K Gtd$11.00$0
Sept. 17#27-L 7-Max Weekender Day 1B: $1K Gtd$2.20$0
Sept. 17#73-L Main Event Day 1: $5K Gtd$5.50$0
Sept. 17#31-H 6-Max Fast PKO: $2K Gtd$55.00$2,000
Sept. 17#31-M 6-Max Fast PKO: $500 Gtd$11.00$500
Sept. 17#31-L 6-Max Fast PKO: $150 Gtd$2.20$150
Sept. 17#32-H 6-Max Turbo: $1K Gtd$33.00$1,000
Sept. 17#32-M 6-Max Turbo: $200 Gtd$5.50$200
Sept. 17#32-L 6-Max Turbo: $50 Gtd$1.10$50
Sept. 18#27-H 7-Max Weekender Day 1C: $15K Gtd$55.00$0
Sept. 18#27-M 7-Max Weekender Day 1C: $3K Gtd$11.00$0
Sept. 18#27-L 7-Max Weekender Day 1C: $1K Gtd$2.20$0
Sept. 18#33-H Deepstack: $5K Gtd$55.00$5,000
Sept. 18#33-M Deepstack: $1K Gtd$11.00$1,000
Sept. 18#33-L Deepstack: $150 Gtd$1.10$150
Sept. 18#27-H 7-Max Weekender Day 1D: $15K Gtd$55.00$0
Sept. 18#27-M 7-Max Weekender Day 1D: $3K Gtd$11.00$0
Sept. 18#27-L 7-Max Weekender Day 1D: $1K Gtd$2.20$0
Sept. 18#34-HR 6-Max: $25K Gtd$530.00$25,000
Sept. 18#35-H 8-Max PKO: $15K Gtd$109.00$15,000
Sept. 18#35-M 8-Max PKO: $3K Gtd$22.00$3,000
Sept. 18#35-L 8-Max PKO: $500 Gtd$3.30$500
Sept. 18#73-H Main Event Day 1: $50K Gtd$109.00$0
Sept. 18#27-H 7-Max Weekender Day 2: $15K Gtd$55.00$15,000
Sept. 18#73-M Main Event Day 1: $10K Gtd$22.00$0
Sept. 18#27-M 7-Max Weekender Day 2: $3K Gtd$11.00$3,000
Sept. 18#27-L 7-Max Weekender Day 2: $1K Gtd$2.20$1,000
Sept. 18#73-L Main Event Day 1: $5K Gtd$5.50$0
Sept. 18#36-H 7-Max Turbo: $2K Gtd$33.00$2,000
Sept. 18#36-M 7-Max Turbo: $300 Gtd$5.50$300
Sept. 18#36-L 7-Max Turbo: $100 Gtd$1.10$100
Sept. 18#37-H 6-Max Hyper PKO: $750 Gtd$22.00$750
Sept. 18#37-M 6-Max Hyper PKO: $200 Gtd$5.50$200
Sept. 18#37-L 6-Max Hyper PKO: $50 Gtd$1.10$50
Sept. 19#38-H 8-Max PKO: $2K Gtd$33.00$2,000
Sept. 19#38-M 8-Max PKO: $500 Gtd$5.50$500
Sept. 19#38-L 8-Max PKO: $100 Gtd$1.10$100
Sept. 19#39-HR 6-Max: $10K Gtd$320.00$10,000
Sept. 19#40-H 6-Max: $7.5K Gtd$109.00$7,500
Sept. 19#40-M 6-Max: $1.5K Gtd$22.00$1,500
Sept. 19#40-L 6-Max: $300 Gtd$3.30$300
Sept. 19#73-H Main Event Day 1: $50K Gtd$109.00$0
Sept. 19#73-M Main Event Day 1: $10K Gtd$22.00$0
Sept. 19#73-L Main Event Day 1: $5K Gtd$5.50$0
Sept. 19#41-H Deepstack: $2.5K Gtd$55.00$2,500
Sept. 19#41-M Deepstack: $750 Gtd$11.00$750
Sept. 19#41-L Deepstack: $150 Gtd$2.20$150
Sept. 19#42-H 6-Max Hyper PKO: $1K Gtd$33.00$1,000
Sept. 19#42-M 6-Max Hyper PKO: $400 Gtd$11.00$400
Sept. 19#42-L 6-Max Hyper PKO: $100 Gtd$2.20$100
Sept. 20#43-H 8-Max PKO: $1.5K Gtd$22.00$1,500
Sept. 20#43-M 8-Max PKO: $500 Gtd$5.50$500
Sept. 20#43-L 8-Max PKO: $100 Gtd$1.10$100
Sept. 20#44-HR 8-Max: $15K Gtd$530.00$15,000
Sept. 20#45-H 7-Max PKO: $5K Gtd$55.00$5,000
Sept. 20#45-M 7-Max PKO: $1.5K Gtd$11.00$1,500
Sept. 20#45-L 7-Max PKO: $200 Gtd$2.20$200
Sept. 20#73-H Main Event Day 1: $50K Gtd$109.00$0
Sept. 20#73-M Main Event Day 1: $10K Gtd$22.00$0
Sept. 20#73-L Main Event Day 1: $5K Gtd$5.50$0
Sept. 20#46-H 6-Max Turbo: $1.5K Gtd$33.00$1,500
Sept. 20#46-M 6-Max Turbo: $300 Gtd$5.50$300
Sept. 20#46-L 6-Max Turbo: $100 Gtd$1.10$100
Sept. 20#47-H Short Stack Hyper: $750 Gtd$22.00$750
Sept. 20#47-M Short Stack Hyper: $200 Gtd$5.50$200
Sept. 20#47-L Short Stack Hyper: $50 Gtd$1.10$50
Sept. 21#48-H Deepstack: $1.5K Gtd$33.00$1,500
Sept. 21#48-M Deepstack: $600 Gtd$11.00$600
Sept. 21#48-L Deepstack: $200 Gtd$2.20$200
Sept. 21#49-HR 7-Max PKO: $10K Gtd$320.00$10,000
Sept. 21#50-H 6-Max PKO: $10K Gtd$109.00$10,000
Sept. 21#50-M 6-Max PKO: $2K Gtd$22.00$2,000
Sept. 21#50-L 6-Max PKO: $300 Gtd$3.30$300
Sept. 21#73-H Main Event Day 1: $50K Gtd$109.00$0
Sept. 21#73-M Main Event Day 1: $10K Gtd$22.00$0
Sept. 21#73-L Main Event Day 1: $5K Gtd$5.50$0
Sept. 21#51-H 7-Max Turbo PKO: $3K Gtd$55.00$3,000
Sept. 21#51-M 7-Max Turbo PKO: $750 Gtd$11.00$750
Sept. 21#51-L 7-Max Turbo PKO: $150 Gtd$2.20$150
Sept. 21#52-H Short Stack Turbo PKO: $1K Gtd$33.00$1,000
Sept. 21#52-M Short Stack Turbo PKO: $400 Gtd$11.00$400
Sept. 21#52-L Short Stack Turbo PKO: $100 Gtd$2.20$100
Sept. 22#53-H 7-Max PKO: $3K Gtd$55.00$3,000
Sept. 22#53-M 7-Max PKO: $750 Gtd$11.00$750
Sept. 22#53-L 7-Max PKO: $200 Gtd$2.20$200
Sept. 22#54-HR 7-Max: $15K Gtd$530.00$15,000
Sept. 22#55-H 8-Max: $4K Gtd$55.00$4,000
Sept. 22#55-M 8-Max: $1.25K Gtd$11.00$1,250
Sept. 22#55-L 8-Max: $200 Gtd$2.20$200
Sept. 22#73-H Main Event Day 1: $50K Gtd$109.00$0
Sept. 22#73-M Main Event Day 1: $10K Gtd$22.00$0
Sept. 22#73-L Main Event Day 1: $5K Gtd$5.50$0
Sept. 22#56-H Ultra PKO: $2K Gtd$33.00$2,000
Sept. 22#56-M Ultra PKO: $300 Gtd$5.50$300
Sept. 22#56-L Ultra PKO: $100 Gtd$1.10$100
Sept. 22#57-H 6-Max Hyper: $750 Gtd$22.00$750
Sept. 22#57-M 6-Max Hyper: $200 Gtd$5.50$200
Sept. 22#57-L 6-Max Hyper: $50 Gtd$1.10$50
Sept. 23#58-H 8-Max: $1K Gtd$22.00$1,000
Sept. 23#58-M 8-Max: $400 Gtd$5.50$400
Sept. 23#58-L 8-Max: $100 Gtd$1.10$100
Sept. 23#73-H Main Event Day 1: $50K Gtd$109.00$0
Sept. 23#59-H 8-Max Weekender Day 1A: $15K Gtd$55.00$0
Sept. 23#73-M Main Event Day 1: $10K Gtd$22.00$0
Sept. 23#59-M 8-Max Weekender Day 1A: $3K Gtd$11.00$0
Sept. 23#59-L 8-Max Weekender Day 1A: $1K Gtd$2.20$0
Sept. 23#73-L Main Event Day 1: $5K Gtd$5.50$0
Sept. 23#60-H 6-Max Fast PKO: $2.5K Gtd$55.00$2,500
Sept. 23#60-M 6-Max Fast PKO: $500 Gtd$11.00$500
Sept. 23#60-L 6-Max Fast PKO: $150 Gtd$2.20$150
Sept. 23#61-H Short Stack Hyper: $600 Gtd$22.00$600
Sept. 23#61-M Short Stack Hyper: $200 Gtd$5.50$200
Sept. 23#61-L Short Stack Hyper: $50 Gtd$1.10$50
Sept. 24#62-H 6-Max PKO: $1.5K Gtd$33.00$1,500
Sept. 24#62-M 6-Max PKO: $400 Gtd$5.50$400
Sept. 24#62-L 6-Max PKO: $100 Gtd$1.10$100
Sept. 24#73-H Main Event Day 1: $50K Gtd$109.00$0
Sept. 24#59-H 8-Max Weekender Day 1B: $15K Gtd$55.00$0
Sept. 24#73-M Main Event Day 1: $10K Gtd$22.00$0
Sept. 24#59-M 8-Max Weekender Day 1B: $3K Gtd$11.00$0
Sept. 24#59-L 8-Max Weekender Day 1B: $1K Gtd$2.20$0
Sept. 24#73-L Main Event Day 1: $5K Gtd$5.50$0
Sept. 24#63-H 6-Max Turbo: $2K Gtd$55.00$2,000
Sept. 24#63-M 6-Max Turbo: $500 Gtd$11.00$500
Sept. 24#63-L 6-Max Turbo: $150 Gtd$2.20$150
Sept. 24#64-H 7-Max Turbo PKO: $1K Gtd$33.00$1,000
Sept. 24#64-M 7-Max Turbo PKO: $400 Gtd$11.00$400
Sept. 24#64-L 7-Max Turbo PKO: $100 Gtd$2.20$100
Sept. 25#59-H 8-Max Weekender Day 1C: $15K Gtd$55.00$0
Sept. 25#59-M 8-Max Weekender Day 1C: $3K Gtd$11.00$0
Sept. 25#59-L 8-Max Weekender Day 1C: $1K Gtd$2.20$0
Sept. 25#65-H Deepstack: $3K Gtd$33.00$3,000
Sept. 25#65-M Deepstack: $750 Gtd$5.50$750
Sept. 25#65-L Deepstack: $150 Gtd$1.10$150
Sept. 25#59-H 8-Max Weekender Day 1D: $15K Gtd$55.00$0
Sept. 25#59-M 8-Max Weekender Day 1D: $3K Gtd$11.00$0
Sept. 25#59-L 8-Max Weekender Day 1D: $1K Gtd$2.20$0
Sept. 25#66-HR 7-Max: $25K Gtd$530.00$25,000
Sept. 25#67-H 7-Max PKO: $15K Gtd$109.00$15,000
Sept. 25#67-M 7-Max PKO: $3K Gtd$22.00$3,000
Sept. 25#67-L 7-Max PKO: $500 Gtd$3.30$500
Sept. 25#73-H Main Event Day 1: $50K Gtd$109.00$0
Sept. 25#59-H 8-Max Weekender Day 2: $15K Gtd$55.00$15,000
Sept. 25#73-M Main Event Day 1: $10K Gtd$22.00$0
Sept. 25#59-M 8-Max Weekender Day 2: $3K Gtd$11.00$3,000
Sept. 25#59-L 8-Max Weekender Day 2: $1K Gtd$2.20$1,000
Sept. 25#73-L Main Event Day 1: $5K Gtd$5.50$0
Sept. 25#68-H 7-Max Turbo PKO: $2.5K Gtd$33.00$2,500
Sept. 25#68-M 7-Max Turbo PKO: $300 Gtd$5.50$300
Sept. 25#68-L 7-Max Turbo PKO: $100 Gtd$1.10$100
Sept. 25#69-H 6-Max Hyper PKO: $750 Gtd$22.00$750
Sept. 25#69-M 6-Max Hyper PKO: $200 Gtd$5.50$200
Sept. 25#69-L 6-Max Hyper PKO: $50 Gtd$1.10$50
Sept. 26#70-H 8-Max: $2.5K Gtd$55.00$2,500
Sept. 26#70-M 8-Max: $600 Gtd$11.00$600
Sept. 26#70-L 8-Max: $250 Gtd$3.30$250
Sept. 26#71-HR 7-Max: $10K Gtd$320.00$10,000
Sept. 26#72-H 8-Max PKO: $5K Gtd$55.00$5,000
Sept. 26#72-M 8-Max PKO: $1.5K Gtd$11.00$1,500
Sept. 26#72-L 8-Max PKO: $200 Gtd$2.20$200
Sept. 26#73-H Main Event Day 2: $50K Gtd$109.00$50,000
Sept. 26#73-M Main Event Day 2: $10K Gtd$22.00$10,000
Sept. 26#73-L Main Event Day 2: $5K Gtd$5.50$5,000
Sept. 26#74-H The Closer PKO Turbo: $5K Gtd$109.00$5,000
Sept. 26#74-M The Closer PKO Turbo: $2.5K Gtd$22.00$2,500
Sept. 26#74-L The Closer PKO Turbo: $750 Gtd$5.50$750

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Battle of Malta Travel Packages Up for Grabs at 888poker; Brazilians Crush ChampionChip Games 

The Battle of Malta is on the horizon at the Intercontinental Hotel and 888poker is offering players a chance to get in the action.

The Battle of Malta is on the horizon at the Intercontinental Hotel and 888poker is offering players a chance to get in the action. The series features a €555 Main Event with a €1 million guarantee and players can secure their seats online.

This is one of Europe’s biggest poker tournaments and the series also features a packed schedule of side events. 888 is serving as a sponsor of the event and will have complete travel packages available for online poker players.

Battle of Malta qualifying online at 888poker

Players looking to find a seat into the Main Event at a bargain price will find 888poker satellites starting at just one cent. Players can also buy in to qualifiers directly for $55 and $109. The $1,700 luxury package to Malta includes:

  • €555 buy-in for Day 1D
  • Hotel accommodations for four nights 
  • €325 in travel money via players’ 888poker accounts
  • 888poker Live kit

The Main Event features five starting flights from Oct. 5-9. A turbo flight is planned for Oct. 9 with Day 2 kicking off the same day. Day 3 follows on Oct. 10 with the action wrapping up a day later with the final table streamed live.

As part of the Battle of Malta schedule, 888poker will also run a special side event. The €200 888 Made To Play tournament is set for Oct. 9.

The €450 Mystery Siege of Malta also promises some fun and features a mystery bounty format. These events have become extremely popular with players recently. The tournament features three starting flights and the final day of action is set for Oct. 9.

What winners can expect in Malta

Those who play their cards right and win a tournament package can expect a brilliant Mediterranean getaway. Malta features unmatched coastal scenery with soaring views from cliffs nestled high above the sea.

The island’s mild weather allows for plenty of outdoor activities. That might include a visit to the Dingli Cliffs, featuring amazing views of the Mediterranean.

Players will also find blue-flag beaches with crystal-clear water. Rock climbing and caving are also available for those seeking some adventure beyond the poker room. Cultural centers, artisan villages, theaters, and nightlife also await those heading to the series.

ChampionChip Games wrap up at 888

The ChampionChip Games recently concluded at 888 with plenty of lower-priced action throughout the series. The festival featured 26 events, producing a total of 26,028 entries and awarding $486,299 in prize money.

Players from Brazil dominated the series, capturing 10 titles. Players from the United Kingdom had four victories with Ukrainians finding three, and players from Belarus scoring two.

The $60 Main Event highlighted the series with a $200,000 guarantee. The tournament attracted 3,386 players with 484 rebuys for a prize pool of $212,850.

With nine players remaining, the UK’s “The_Hoff_Man” was eighth in chips but began to rally. Hoff eventually completed the comeback, defeating Moldova’s “Zlodei228” heads-up for the title and $26,203. “Zlodei228” took home $18,710 for runner-up.

The $16.50 Mini Main Event saw 1,087 players with 347 rebuys for a $21,510 prize pool. Germany’s “joehighfritz” topped Brazil’s “WGBrunelli” in heads-up play to claim the title $3,143. The Brazilian scored $2,297 for runner-up.

The $5.50 buy-in Micro Main Event produced 1,313 players with 570 rebuys. Brazil’s “ErikyDani” came out on top for $2,072.

The series also produced one double winner. “Britopoker22” outlasted a 1,896-entry field in the $5 Made to Amaze tournament to claim the $1,381 top prize.

Three days later, the Brazilian also added another title  in the $22 Marathon Deepstack. That tournament saw 644 entries and Britopoker22 scored another $12,880.

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WSOP Online Update: Pete Chen Snags Second Bracelet, Rui Ferreira Grabs Another Big Victory

The WSOP Online action continued over the last week at GGPoker with Taiwan's Pete Chen grabbing his second bracelet.

The World Series of Poker Online action continued over the last week at GGPoker with several players scoring bracelets including Taiwan’s Pete Chen grabbing his second.

Portugal’s Rui Ferreira also scored a bracelet just weeks after a huge win on the European Poker Tour. Here’s a look at the series’ recent winners.

Event 14: $2,500 Deepstack Championship

This championship brings a bit of extra prestige and saw Russia’s Almaz Zhdanov rise to the top for a payday of $246,495. This online player now adds a WSOP bracelet to his trophy collection.

Finland’s Toni Kaukua finished runner-up for $187,273 in an event that saw 705 entries for a $1.7 million prize pool.

England’s Patrick Leonard scored his first bracelet over the summer and found another deep run in this one. The PartyPoker ambassador finished seventh for $47,405 and was a bit disappointed at how things ended.

Event 15: $777 Lucky Sevens Bounty

This slot machine style buy-in – 777 – brought a hefty field of 1,778 players for a $1.3 million prize pool. Taiwan’s Pete Chen claimed the top prize for a total of $116,247 and his second bracelet. Gary Thompson, of Ireland, finished runner-up for $53,867.

This win pushed Chen’s WSOP winnings to almost $1 million and his first bracelet also came online. That win was in 2021, when he took down a $400 Ultra Deepstack at WSOP.com for $82,560. Chen has been on the live tournament scene since 2011 and has more than $3.7 million in winnings.

Event 16: $1,000 Ultra Deepstack 

This No Limit Hold’em event attracted 1,156 entries for a $1.1 million prize pool. Johnathon Gilliam, of the United States, won his first bracelet and $149,520.

Gilliam has more than $500,000 in live tournament winnings. His previous best cash came in 2015 when he finished fourth in a WSOP Circuit event for $69,536. Ireland’s Frank Lillis secured second place for $112,124.

Event 17: Big 500 NLHE

The lower buy-in action returned to GG with this event and Spain’s Vicente Delgado won his first bracelet and $174,497. Delgado has $782,693 in live tournament winnings as well.

On Twitter, the champion said his “love of the game” led to the victory. He re-entered the event late while playing four other tables online.

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The tournament brought in a nice field of 3,141 entries for a $1.5 million prize pool. Serbia’s Milos Petakovic finished runner-up for $130,853.

Event 18: $100 Flip & Go

This bargain event brought in a massive field of 13,719 entries for a $1.3 million prize pool. In a Flip & Go, players begin with three cards and are all in on the first hand.

The winner then advances to the “Go” stage, which plays out as a regular tournament. The events feature plenty of gamble and have become popular tournaments for GG. 

When the flipping action wrapped up, it was “go time” for Peru’s Ewald Alexander Mahr. He found the winner’s circle for $143,267 and his first bracelet. Russia’s Dmitry Safonov took second for $107,413.

#19: $5,000 Pot Limit Omaha Championship

Rui Ferreira, EPT 2022 high roller winner. (photo via PokerStars)

Fans of the four-card game received some love with this championship event. Portugal’s Rui Ferreira continued a big month, winning his first bracelet for $287,736.

That win comes after Ferreira scooped the €10,300 High Roller title at EPT Barcelona in August for €767,750. He now has more than $2 million in live tournament winnings. The 272-entry field produced a $1.3 million prize pool.

Looking ahead

Plenty of action remains on tap for bracelet hunters in the coming days. One of the bigger events on the horizon is the GGMasters High Roller, which comes with a $2 million guarantee. That event should attract plenty of big names with big bankrolls. Here’s a look at the week ahead.

  • $888 Crazy Eights Bounty 8-Handed (Event 20, Sept. 8)
  • $500 Ladies Championship (Event 21, Sept. 10)
  • $1,050 GGMasters High Roller Freezeout (Event 22, Sept. 11) – $2 million guaranteed
  • $400 PLOSSUS Bounty, Final Stage (Event 23, Sept. 12) – $1 million guaranteed
  • $2,100 Bounty Championship (Event 24, Sept. 13)

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Awesome August: Players Blast Away at 888poker With $400,000 Won in Sit & Go Tournaments

888poker paid out several nice jackpots over in August for $400,000 in Blast Sit & Go's including $70,000 to a player on the site for just four days.

Blast sit and go events have paid off for some lucky players at 888poker over the last few days. That included one player finding a five-figure score after playing on the site for just a few days.

The Blast events are the site’s version of popular short-handed tournaments. These have become popular over the last several years with online poker players.

These 888 events have awarded jackpots of about $400,000 over the last month, offering some players real bang for the buck.

 

What is an 888poker Blast Sit and Go?

Many sites offer short-handed tournaments. These events usually feature a wide range of buy-ins and a random prize determined before play begins. They offer quick-paced action with a winner-take-all format and are great for those looking to play a quick tournament.

At 888, Blast jackpot games feature three players with the prize pool randomly set. The prize pool ranges from twice a player’s buy-in to as high as 10,000 times that amount invested.

Players begin with a 1,500-chip starting stack and a timer also counts down as play continues. Once time is out, all three players are then all in every hand until one winner is left standing.

Big winners crowned in Blast events

The first big win came on Aug. 24 when “Bellyfuff” played a $10 Blast. The player had just joined 888 only four days earlier and was rewarded with a $70,000 payday.

While normal Blast events are winner take all, those events reaching the jackpot prize pool also pay out the other two players at the table as well. Second-place winner “belacroatia1” scored a $20,000 payout with “Brisels” collecting $10,000 for third.

That wasn’t the only big win in recent action however. Three more players had massive wins in the last month for another $300,000 over the last month.

All three of these players also bought in for only $10 and all hit the $100,000 jackpot prize pool.

Additionally, 888 players bagged more than $400,000 altogether in top 10 Blast wins in August. That came from buy-ins of just under $500.

Past winners in 2021 included the ultimate $1 million prize pool. Winners in that event scored $700,000 for first, $200,000 for second, and $100,000 for third.

Beyond Blast events, cash games, and daily tournaments, the ChampionChip Games have run at 888 over the last few weeks. The series wraps up on Tuesday with the $60 Main Event, featuring a $200,000 guarantee. For a complete look at some of those winners, click here.

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WSOP Online: Scott Ball Scores $1 Million in Mystery Bounty, Danchev Wins Heads-Up Title

The WSOP Online continued this week at GGPoker with Scott Ball winning $1 million in the Mystery Bounty and players from Brazil, Bulgaria, Germany, Finland, and Canada earning bracelets.

The bracelet hunting action is ramping up in the World Series of Poker Online at GGPoker. This week, Scott Ball walked away with a $1 million prize as the lucky Mystery Bounty winner.

Over the last week, the series has seen winners from Brazil, Bulgaria, Germany, Finland, and Canada. The series continues at GGPoker through Sept. 27 for players in the international online poker market. US players also have a shot at a bracelet with 33 more events running at WSOP.com from Sept. 10 – Oct. 18.

Here’s a look at some of the winners and events over the last week.

Event 7: Million Dollar Mystery Bounty

This huge event brought a huge field with 51,003 entries for a $10.2 million prize pool. When the action concluded, Finland’s Tapio Vihakas found the win for $367,953. But the bigger prize was the seven-figure bounty involved.

Two-time bracelet winner Scott  Ball scored $1 million for his lucky draw after eliminating a player in the series. However, Ball didn’t initially realize that he’d won the ultimate prize.

Event 9: $525 Bounty Pot  Limit Omaha

The four-card action brought in 1,142 entries for a $571,000 prize pool. Canada’s Amichai Barer came out on top for $60,889.

He adds to an already impressive poker record with $3.6 million in live tournament winnings and now adds his first WSOP bracelet.

Event 10: $10,000 Heads Up Championship

This big buy-in event was capped at 128 players for a $940,900 prize pool. Bulgaria’s Dimitar Danchev found the winner’s circle for $327,668.

Danchev has more than $1 million in WSOP winnings and now has his first bracelet. A regular on the international poker scene, he also has $5.4 million in live tournament winnings.

Event 11: $400 Double Stack Bounty NLHE

Gustavo Mastelotto scooped his first bracelet and $51,498 in the double stack action. The tournament brought in 3,550 entries for a $1.3 million prize pool. This becomes the Brazilian’s first bracelet win and third cash of the series.

Event 12: $10,000 Super MILLION$ High Roller

Plenty of poker sharks turned out for this bigger buy-in event with 593 entries and a $5.8 million prize pool. New Zealand’s David Yan came out on top for a nice $985,565 and his first bracelet. High stakes regular David Peters finished sixth for $268,691.

Event 13: $1,500 Millionaire Maker

The biggest win of the series came in this online version of the popular tournament held each summer in Las Vegas. The Millionaire Maker saw 4,706 entries for a $6.7 million prize pool.

Germany’s Markus Prinz scored the win for a huge win of $1.2 million. The founder of DTOPoker training site secured one of the biggest wins of his career.

Looking ahead

Plenty of action remains in the WSOP Online in the coming weeks. The GGPoker side of the series reaches the halfway point early next week. Players will find plenty of major tournaments in the coming days.

Starting flights for the $5,000 World Championship also continue throughout the series. The event features a $20 million guarantee with Day 2 playing out on Sept. 26. Here’s a look at tournaments on tap over the weekend and early next week.

  • $777 Lucky Sevens Bounty (Event 15) – Sept. 1
  • $1,000 Ultra Deepstack No Limit Hold’em (Event 16) – Sept. 3
  • $500 BIG 500 (Event 17) – Sept. 4
  • $100 Flip & Go (Event 18) – Sept. 5, $1 million guaranteed
  • $5,000 Pot Limit Omaha Championship (Event 19) – Sept. 6

* Note: some payouts may include deal making.

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TABLE TALK: PartyPoker’s Jaime Staples Talks MILLIONS Online, Streaming, Poker Tips, & More

Twitch streamer and PartyPoker ambassador Jaime Staples spoke with PokerScout about the upcoming MILLIONS Online series and more.

Players have no lack of online poker options in September and that includes PartyPoker’s MILLIONS Online, which kicks off Thursday. The series is one of the biggest events in online poker and runs Sept. 1-27.

The $3,200 Main Event offers players a shot at a huge title and a share of the $2 million guarantee. One of those heading to the tables is longtime Twitch streamer and PartyPoker ambassador Jaime Staples.

The Canadian poker pro has more than 155,000 followers on Twitch and has more than $1 million in online winnings. Staples is fresh off making two final table appearances in the McLaren Turbo Series. He spoke with PokerScout this week about MILLIONS Online and his life as a streamer and poker player.

What particularly excites you about this festival?

MILLIONS Online is the most important series of the year to me. It has some great events for everyone, but it’s also where PartyPoker has its biggest buy-ins of the year and some of the biggest guarantees of the year. I play mostly high-stakes tournaments now, so this is where I get to prove myself on home turf.

What do you think of Party, as well as other sites in general, seeming to do more than ever now to reach players of all bankroll levels for major events?

The best thing poker has going for it is the opportunity for everyone to be able to play together. If you have the buy-in, you can play against some of the best players for big money.

I think series including more affordable options, but where big players will still play, is just a ton of fun. I remember waiting hours to sit down to play with pros and play cash games online when I first started.

I imagine it’s the same feeling today for those with developing bankrolls and budgets. Poker is for everyone!

What are your streaming plans for the series? Are you planning anything special?

I will definitely be focusing on the Thursday to Monday slot, where most of the high-stakes flights take place. I think I’ll be streaming as much as I can on those days, but also listening to my mind and body.

When I need time off now, I take it. Hopefully I feel good through the whole series and I can get some great runs going. 

How did you get into Twitch poker streaming and what do you enjoy about it?

I saw a post for Twitch Poker on the Two Plus Two forums in September 2014. It was a perfect time of life for me and I just made the decision to pursue poker full time. My mindset at the time was that I wanted to really commit to the game and participate in the industry along with being a player, so immediately I knew this was my chance to make it happen. 

My favorite part about streaming is connecting with a wide variety of people from all over the world and having great conversations and discussions – about poker mostly, but also other things too. It’s just awesome how the Internet allows people to communicate at scale.

What’s one online poker tip you would give new players? 

Be patient. Most people’s poker journey is short because they don’t set a proper budget and stay within it. They also feel as if they need to get to the top as soon as possible.

Poker is a game that can be played over your whole adult life. Be patient on your progression, and the likelihood of it being fun and successful will increase.

Anything to add?

I’d love for anyone interested in tournament poker to come check out the stream. I’ll be live on the PokerStaples Twitch page, and I’ll be posting highlights on all the video platforms like YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, etc.

Good luck to everyone in the MILLIONS Online series! See you on the felt. 

PartyPoker MILLIONS Online highlights

Payers jumping in the action during  PartyPoker MILLIONS Online have a lot to look forward to. Expect several tournament formats including six-max, seven-max, eight-max, progressive knockouts (PKO), and more.

The first Main Event starting flight is set for Sunday. There are numerous qualifying opportunities throughout the series as well including those starting at just one cent. PartyPoker also has 52 exclusive NFTs up for grabs to winners throughout the series.

For a complete preview and schedule for the series , click here. Here’s a look at the complete schedule.

2022 PartyPoker MILLIONS Online
First Flight/PhaseLast Flight/Day 2-3EventBuyinGuaranteeFormat
Sept. 1Sept. 5#01 Opener PKO: $250K Gtd$1,575$250,0008-max pko
Sept. 1Sept. 5#02 Mini Opener PKO: $100K Gtd$162$100,0008-max pko
Sept. 1Sept. 15#03 Super 500: $500K Gtd$530$500,0007-max van
Sept. 1Sept. 15#04 Super 100: $300K Gtd$109$300,0007-max van
Sept. 4Sepot. 27#05 Main Event: $2M Gtd$3,200$2,000,0008-max van
Sept. 4Sept. 27#06 Mini Main Event: $500K Gtd$320$500,0008-max van
Sept. 4Sept. 11#07 The Grand: $150K Gtd$1,050$150,0008-max van
Sept. 5Sept. 12#08 7-Max PKO Championship: $500K Gtd$1,050$500,0007-max pko
Sept. 11Sept. 18#09 The Grand: $150K Gtd$1,050$150,0008-max van
Sept. 12Sept. 19#10 6-Max PKO Championship: $500K Gtd$1,050$500,0006-max pko
Sept. 15Sept. 22#11 Super 500 PKO: $500K Gtd$530$500,0007-max pko
Sept. 15Sept. 22#12 Super 100 PKO: $300K Gtd$109$300,0007-max pko
Sept. 18Sept. 25#13 The Grand: $150K Gtd$1,050$150,0008-max van
Sept. 22Sept. 26#14 Closer PKO: $300K Gtd$1,575$300,0008-max pko
Sept. 22Sept. 26#15 Mini Closer PKO: $100K Gtd$162$100,0008-max pko

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