A small buy-in paid off in a big way recently for three lucky Italian players at 888poker. The trio sat down for one of the site’s €1 BLAST Sit & Go tournaments and quickly found themselves playing for a jackpot prize pool of €1 million.
“AM,” a 54-year-old woman from the town of Mentana, ultimately walked away as the tournament’s big winner. She scored €700,000 for coming out on top and was shocked at her good fortune.
“When I realized that the €1 million jackpot had been hit,” she said in a news release, “I started screaming so much that my son got scared. I couldn’t believe it!”
Hitting it big at 888poker
While AM was the event’s big winner, the other woman and man at the table also fared well. Unlike traditional BLAST events, second- and third-place finishers also score a nice prize. Here are the payouts for all three players:
1st – ”ilaria200651” (aka AM), €700,000
2nd – ”ele76m”, €200,000
3rd – ”Adria74”, €100,000
The sudden windfall was nice, but AM has no plans of slowing down or making any major life changes.
No doubt the six-figure cash can come in handy however. She plans on using some to help her family.
“We are a family of workers, and we will continue to work,” she said. “But, at least, now we can realize our dreams. We have four children – the eldest is 35, the youngest 15.
“So, it’s important for us to give them everything they need – to send the youngest to a good university and to help the eldest with the house loan. And we can have a bigger house now, too.”
Second-place finisher, 44-year-old EM from the town of Civita Castellana in Viterbo, didn’t initially see the amount she was playing for.
“At the beginning, I didn’t realize it,” she says.
After she noticed the funds in her account however, EM understood how large of a BLAST she had actually been playing. She already has some plans for the money.
“Incredible!” she says of the win. “I will use it to renovate my house.”
The remaining €100,000 went to AC, a player from Sondrio. He was certainly pleased with his results as well.
How do BLAST Sit & Go tournaments work?
Players looking to get in a BLAST Jackpot Sit & Go will find three-handed tournaments with a randomly-set prize pool. Each winner-take-all game kicks off with a drawing to determine the prize pool.
The prize is most often double a player’s buy-in. However, the amount can also be several times the buy-in and even more, as these three lucky players found out.
Once the prize pool is determined, players receive a starting stack of 1,500 chips. The BLAST blind structure and prize pool distribution are determined according to a multiplier.
Participants then play as in a normal tournament. However, once a timer runs out, all three players are all in every hand until only one is left standing.
$1 million Big Shot qualifiers continue
Other 888poker players have a shot at a nice payday in September as well. The site is currently running a special version of the site’s popular Sunday Big Shot tournament.
The event normally features a $109 buy-in with a $150,000 guaranteed prize pool. Throughout September, however, 888 is running numerous starting flights culminating with the Big Shot Special Edition on Sept. 27 with a $1 million guarantee.
Players advancing past a starting flight then have an opportunity to play for a share of the massive prize pool. 888 is also offering numerous opportunities to play in the event at a bargain price. That includes:
Day 1 Flight Freerolls
24/7 Day 1 satellites
Winner Spinner contests awarding free Day 1 tickets
Gift drops including free tournament seats
Players can also score tournament tickets via social media contests, 888pokerTV and StreamTeam activities, and ambassador special events. The tournament is the biggest 888 event so far this year.
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For the eighth straight year, 888poker has launched the “Road to Vegas” promotion. The site is offering players a chance to win a $13,000 package to play in Las Vegas this fall.
The World Series of Poker is certainly an option for winners, with 88 bracelet events running Sept. 30 to Nov. 23. Road to Vegas qualifiers are already underway at 888 for as little as $0.01.
What to expect from 888’s Road to Vegas
Players have plenty to compete for in the coming weeks with a few ways to get in the action. Users can play their way to the top via a series of qualifying satellite events.
Players can also buy in directly to the $1,050 qualifier to win a $13,000 package. The Vegas prize includes:
$10,000 tournament buy-in
$1,500 for hotel accommodations
$1,500 for travel and expenses
an 888poker Live kit
BLAST leaderboards get boosted
Beyond the Road to Vegas, 888 is also adding more punch to August’s BLAST leaderboards. Through Aug. 29, the daily leaderboard prizes are doubled from $5,000 to $10,000.
Participating players also earn entries into a $50,000 BLAST ticket raffle. Players earn an entry by simply competing in leaderboard events for five days.
BLAST events are turbo tournaments featuring four-handed tables. Players compete to be the last player standing.
However, there’s an extra twist. When a timer runs down to zero, players are all in each hand until a winner is determined.
Only the first 10 or 30 BLAST games of the day count toward a player’s leaderboard ranking. Players can choose to participate in one or both 10- and 30-game leaderboards.
Competitors can join in the leaderboards action by visiting the BLAST arena in the 888poker client lobby. Then simply click on “Leaderboards” to get started.
Competing players earn 2 points for first place and 1 point for second or third. Competitors can check their position on the live leaderboards throughout the week.
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Twitch streaming has become a major part of the online poker environment in recent years. 888poker got into the act last week by unveiling the 888StreamTeam.
The site recently relaunched its entire 888pokerTV Twitch channel and is now adding to that even more. As part of that effort, the site recently signed five streamers to represent the brand on the platform.
Along with streaming poker on the 888pokerTV and StreamTeam channels, 888 is planning special promotions, giveaways, freerolls, and more as part of the launch.
PokerScout recently spoke in depth with two of the new StreamTeam members.
David Gibson – contest crash to Twitch success
The road to streaming came with some tough realities for David Gibson. He’d entered an online poker site’s streaming competition in 2019 with hopes of a nice top prize and ticket to a huge Caribbean poker tournament.
In the contest, entrants had to stream for at least 10 hours. Entries were judged on quality, presentation, and innovation.
“It led to a lot of people like myself deciding to bite the bullet and give it a go,” Gibson says. “In the end, there were over 100 entrants, so a heck of a lot of competition. I definitely didn’t envy the insane amount of hours of footage they had to watch, and the work they had to put in.”
The trip to the Caribbean wasn’t meant to be, but some key streaming lessons were learned.
“My stream had no innovation, and the quality and presentation aspects were questionable,” Gibson says. “Going up against some established streamers was an extremely difficult task, but ultimately I just wasn’t good enough anyway.
“I suspect I didn’t make the top 20. That said, I was gutted when I didn’t win. I nearly quit streaming for good on the day the results were announced.”
Instead, the 29-year-old from southwest England fine-tuned his presentation and production skills. As a result, his New_Dave channel has made some major improvements.
That includes now being on camera more, unlike earlier efforts. The changes have not only been good for streaming, but also for Gibson personally.
“People on Twitch didn’t know what I looked or sounded like, and it wasn’t an accident on my part,” he says. “Self-esteem issues plagued me, and still do now, but during the second half of 2019 a lot of Twitch people helped me make a lot of progress.
“One of my favorite things about streaming now is just that it shows me how far I’ve actually come. I also hope it’s gradually building my confidence over time.”
No quitting for New_Dave
Numerous players have taken to streaming, but finding an ambassador role isn’t easy. What sets Gibson’s channel apart from others?
“I find this difficult to answer myself, but people say my stream has a very chill vibe around it,” he says. “It’s somewhere you can go just to relax.
“I’m not a loud person, I can’t bring myself to feign excitement or anger or whatever. I’m pretty calm and dry on stream, which in a way sets it apart I suppose.”
David Gibson
Mixing it up at the tables is also important. Gibson plays several games beyond Hold’em. He even throws in some Pokemon Red during breaks – the action never stops at New_Dave.
Primarily a micro stakes player, many low rollers may identify with Gibson. Streaming has been a nice social opportunity as well.
“The biggest win I’ve had on stream is the friends I made along the way,” he says. “Cheese aside though, that’s literally true. Some of the people I’ve gotten to know through Twitch, and streaming myself, are people I’d now consider true friends.”
That may never have been the case however. After losing the contest, he considered quitting. On the last stream for the competition, he received some motivation however, Two added subscribers moved his channel to affiliate status.
“Their support ultimately made me decide I couldn’t quit because they’d basically paid for a month of content,” he says. “It’s cliche and slightly boring, but I’d tell people to not give up. I’ve given up on a lot of things in the past and this streaming thing was probably the first thing I’d properly forced myself to commit to. It’s served me pretty well.”
That commitment now includes growing the 888 streaming efforts.
“I’m very excited to try and build up the 888poker StreamTeam on Twitch,” he says. “I feel that the more different sites get involved is great for not only Twitch, but poker in general.”
Adam Tocholke – table talk and musical vibes
Poker wasn’t the first streaming option for Adam Tocholke, his background is more musical. He released his first original song “Let’s Go Home” as Eklo in 2015. The song was received well and brought about a highly creative period for Tocholke.
That included producing many of his biggest songs in a small window of time. He’s now been a full-time music and content creator and music producer since 2018.
“I have a huge range of musical influences ranging from James Taylor to Linkin Park,” says the 34-year-old from Ontario, Canada.
“I’ve always written music on my acoustic guitar and include it in many of my songs. I think the blend of that classic summer sound mixed with my style of songwriting and guitar playing is what really shapes the Eklo sound.”
Tocholke’s iamEklo channeloriginally streamed music production, web shows, and gaming. Poker has become another extension and he likes the back and forth that comes with the game.
“Some stream formats are more difficult to balance what you are doing while also keeping engaged with the community,” he says. “Poker just has this perfect balance of action and interaction.
“There is plenty of time between hands to bond with the community and plenty of high octane moments where we celebrate the big wins and try to shake off the bad beats. I love the game, love sharing it with people, and love a little competition, so poker tournaments really check off a lot of boxes for me.”
Learning the poker ropes
Players new to the game may want to check out Tocholke stream because he’s in the same boat. His mix of tastes and interests also presents a unique experience.
“As a relatively inexperienced player you get to watch me grow through all the good and often terrible decisions I make at the felt,” he says. “I play with a lot of heart and emotion and it is definitely a roller coaster.
Adam Tocholke
“On my channel, interaction takes precedence over the actual poker, which is terrible for my bankroll but a ton of fun with the chat. I’m always looking for ways to interact whether it’s streaming without delay or reviewing previous hands with the community.”
Now as part of the 888 stable, Tocholke is expecting big things to come.
“I’m just happy to be part of the 888poker stream team, the experience so far has been epic,” he says. “I think I offer something a little bit different as the only Canadian on the team and bring lots of experience to the table with regard to audio and video production.”
888 StreamTeam
Beyond Gibson and Tocholke, 888 has added three more StreamTeam members. Here’s a look at the other players joining the crew.
Eastwood began playing poker 12 years ago while studying philosophy in college. His interests also include football and video games.
His Twitch channel mainly focuses on free learning content for cash game players and some entertaining poker-related videos. That includes his personal poker results and updates.
“I’m very lucky to have some incredible poker players contributing and providing feedback to others every day,” he says. “Members share their goals, graphs, hands, and more.
“Now, through my partnership with 888poker, I’m finally able to focus all my energy into all things poker and content. I’m really excited to continue growing my channel with 888poker and, hopefully, I’ll see some of you on stream soon.”
Mateus started playing poker around 2006 and soon fell in love with tournaments, playing many years recreationally. In 2018, he allocated more time and study while streaming more regularly. Mateus began building a small community – making each show more fun.
“We must be professional and competent,” he says of streaming, “but above all, I think we should have fun.
“I’m extremely flattered and excited to represent a brand like 888poker. I think that together we will be able to do fantastic things and raise the game of poker in Portugal in a fun and responsible way.”
Manley started playing poker at age 18, first with play money and then via freerolls to help build a bankroll. He later transitioned to real money games and began seeing some improvement in his skills
Some regular deep runs at micro stakes followed. Eventually, poker became a full-time job over the next 10 years for Manley.
“I’m very happy to be joining 888poker,” he says. “To team up with one of the best sites out there is a dream come true. I’m hoping to continue climbing stakes and having a great time on stream.”
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In the spirit of athletic competition, 888poker is launching a new series this summer. The ChampionChip Games runs Aug. 8-16 with 25 events and more than $735,000 guaranteed.
The goal of the series is to offer a poker tournament series that’s affordable and boasts massive prize pools. Fitting this summer’s Olympics, the ChampionChip Games feature plenty of competitive event names – from boxing and wrestling to decathlon and swimming.
The series offers online poker players plenty of opportunities to go for the gold. And while the action may not start until Aug. 8, the site begins offering daily Main Event starting flights on July 18.
A look at the ChampionChips
888 hopes to deliver plenty of fun with the new series. That includes buy-ins for every level of player and champion-chip trophy for every winner.
The $50 Main Event features several starting flights beginning on July 18 and offers a $500,000 guarantee. That’s a lot of value considering the price point. The series is capped by Day 2 of the Main Event on Aug. 16.
Buy-ins start at just $2.20 with the $55 Weightlifting the highest price in the series. Some other highlights include:
$33 Opening Ceremony (Event 1, Aug. 8) – $30,000 guaranteed
$55 Weightlifting (Event 7, Aug. 10) – $20,000 guaranteed
$16.50 Mini Main Event (Event 22, Aug. 15) – $25,000 guaranteed
$5.50 Micro Main Event (Event 24, Aug. 15) – $10,000 guaranteed
888 adds adds even more to Games
Those in training for the ChampionChips have some extra opportunities to get in the games. New depositors of at least $10 receive a free $50 ticket for the Main Event.
The site is also hosting daily ChampionChip Freerolls as well. These events will award even more players with Main Event tickets. Here’s a look at the complete schedule.
2021 888poker ChampionChip Games
Date
Event
Buy-in
Guarantee
July 18 to Aug. 15
$500,000 Main Event Day 1
$50
$500,000
Aug. 8
Event 1 - $30,000 Opening Ceremony
$33
$30,000
Aug. 8
Event 2 - $7,500 High Jump (R&A)
$5.50
$7,500
Aug. 8
Event 3 - $3,000 Triple Jump (Extended R&A)
$2.20
$3,000
Aug. 9
Event 4 - $15,000 Boxing (PKO 6-Max)
$22
$15,000
Aug. 9
Event 5 - $5,000 Karate (PKO 6-Max)
$5.50
$5,000
Aug. 9
Event 6 - $3,000 Judo (PKO 6-Max)
$3.30
$3,000
Aug. 10
Event 7 - $20,000 Weightlifting
$55
$20,000
Aug. 10
Event 8 - $15,000 Wrestling
$22
$15,000
Aug. 10
Event 9 - $7,500 Hammer Throw
$11
$7,500
Aug. 11
Event 10 - $15,000 Shooting (PKO 8-Max)
$16.50
$15,000
Aug. 11
Event 11 - $8,000 Fencing (PKO 8-Max)
$8.80
$8,000
Aug. 11
Event 12 - $3,000 Taekwondo (PKO 8-Max)
$3.30
$3,000
Aug. 12
Event 13 - $15,000 Marathon (Deepstack)
$22
$15,000
Aug. 12
Event 14 - $8,000 Triathlon (Deepstack)
$11
$8,000
Aug. 12
Event 15 - $5.000 Decathlon (Deepstack)
$5.50
$5,000
Aug. 13
Event 16 - $7,500 Surfing (6-Max)
$11
$7,500
Aug. 13
Event 17 - $5,000 Sailing (6-Max)
$5.50
$5,000
Aug. 13
Event 18 - $2,000 Swimming (6-Max)
$2.20
$2,000
Aug. 14
Event 19 - $15,000 Sport Climbing (PKO)
$22
$15,000
Aug. 14
Event 20 - $8,000 Mountain biking (PKO)
$11
$8,000
Aug. 14
Event 21 - $3,000 Skateboarding (PKO)
$3.30
$3,000
Aug. 15
Event 22 - $25,000 Mini Main Event
$16.50
$25,000
Aug. 15
Event 24 - $10,000 Micro Main Event
$5.50
$10,000
Aug. 16
Event 25 - $500,000 Main Event Day 2
$500,000
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More countries are opening up as the COVID pandemic becomes more under control. US players have several tournament series to look forward to in the coming months and not international players also have some options.
More international events are also popping up in the coming weeks. PokerScout offers players this guide to some upcoming international tournaments.
Australia
Matchroom Poker (Adelaide)
From July 4-11, this property hosts the Matchroom Poker Challenge. The $1,150 Main Event includes a $50,000 guaranteed first-place payout.
Beyond the Main Event, Matchroom will host 10 other events and some highlights include:
$300 Opener (July 5) – $25,000 guarantee
$250 PLO/NLHE (July 6) – $5,000 guarantee
$75 Ladies Event (July 6) – $1,500 guarantee
$250 NLHE Freezeout (July 10) – $3,000 guaranteed for first
Here’s a look at the full series.
Matchroom Poker Challenge
Starts
Event
Buy-in
Guarantee
July 4
$200 NLHE Teams
$200
$10,000
July 5
$150 NLHE Shot Clock Turbo
$150
$2,000
July 5
$300 NLHE Opener
$300
$25,000
July 6
$250 NLHE/PLO Switch
$250
$5,000
July 6
$75 NLHE Ladies
$75
$1,500
July 7
$300 NLHE
$300
$15,000
July 8
$300 NLHE Six Max
$300
$15,000
July 8
$200 NLHE Short Deck
$200
$2,000
July 9
$1,150 NLHE Main Event
$1,150
$50,000 fr first
July 10
$250 NLHE Freezout
$250
$3,000
July 11
$180 NLHE Terminator
$180
$2,000
Japan
WPT Japan
Sammy Inc., Osaki Garden Tower Tokyo
The WPT is getting back in on the action internationally and will host an end of summer special event Sept 12-20.
This event will be for invitees and qualifiers, and run by the Japan Poker Union. The Main Event guarantees a $91,500 WPT Passport to the winner.
Here’s a look at the Main Event schedule:
Sept. 12 – Main Event Day 1A, Tokyo
Sept. 12 – Main Event Day 1B, Osaka
Sept. 18 – Main Event Day 1C – Tokyo
Sept. 19 – Main Event Day 2
Sept. 20 – Main Event Day 3 (final day)
Russia
Sochi Casino & Poker Club
Summer Poker Festival
The Sochi Russia Casino and Poker Club will be hosting an 888poker-sponsored series from July 17-26. The Summer Poker Festival features 18 events ranging in buy-in from $52 to $1,797.
888 promises a multi-day Main Event kicking off on July 21. Here’s a look at the championship event.
Starting Stack: 30,000
July 21 – Day 1A, 40-minute levels
July 22 – Day 1B, 35-minute levels
July 23 – Day 1C, 30-minute levels
July 23 – Day 1D (Turbo), 20-minute levels
July 24 Day 2 and beyonds, 40-minute levels and 20 minutes at heads-up
In addition to the cash, the Main Event champion wins a prize package to the next 888LIVE destination in 2021. 888poker is running Main Event satellites online starting at $33. Here’s a look at the complete schedule.
Casino Sochi 888poker Summer Poker Festival
Date
Event
Buy-In
Jul7 17
₽31,080 NLHE
$423
Jul 17
₽35,000 NLHE Freezeout
$476
Jul 17
₽3,850 NLHE Ladies
$52
Jul 18
₽23,100 NLHE Deep Stack Bounty
$314
Jul 20
₽17,500 NLHE Deep Stack
$238
Jul 21
₽62,160 Main Event
$845
Jul 21
₽30,800 Pot-Limit Omaha Bounty
$419
Jul 22
₽132,160 NLHE
$1,797
Jul 22
₽23,100 NLHE Win the Button
$314
Jul 23
₽35,000 NLHE Bounty
$476
Jul 23
₽35,000 NLHE Bounty
$476
Jul 24
₽19,250 NLHE Turbo
$262
Jul 24
₽30,800 NLHE Deep Stack
$419
Jul 25
₽46,200 NLHE Bounty
$628
Jul 25
₽35,000 Pot-Limit Omaha
$476
Jul 26
₽62,160 NLHE Turbo
$845
Jul 26
₽35,000 NLHE Deep Stack Bounty
$476
Jul 26
₽11,550 NLHE All In or Fold Bounty
$157
WPTDeepStacks
Sochi Casino also hosts the WPTDeepStacks tour from Aug. 9-14 in partnership with partypoker. Players will find a ₽119,000 ($1,635) championship.
Players will find four starting flights and here’s a look at the schedule for the Main Event.
Aug. 9 – Day 1A (registration open until Day 2)
Aug. 10 – Day 1B
Aug. 11 – Day 1C
Aug. 11 – Day 1D (Turbo)
Aug. 12 – Day 2
Aug. 13 – Day 3
Aug. 14 – Final day
United Kingdom
Grosvenor UK Poker Tour
TheGUKPT will be hosting a few events this summer. The GUKPT has three stops currently on the summer schedule along with a main event at each one.
The tour will offer qualifiers all summer long. Players can win their seats online or live at participating casinos. Here’s a look at the summer events and complete 2021 schedule.
888poker has been rolling out plenty of promotions for online poker players over the last few months. Once again the site is now offering plenty of cash via a freeroll-palooza.
The site’s Freeroll Splash Party launches on June 23 and runs through Sept. 27. The promotion features freerolls every day of the week.
Players will find more than $1 million in prizes including a massive $500,000 freeroll.
Numerous 888poker freerolls planned
Players will find several free daily and weekly events to cash in on. The $1,000 Jacks Speedslide Freeroll runs three times daily Monday through Saturday.
Even more events await those looking to play for some free cash. The $3,000 Queens AqualoopFreeroll also runs three times every Sunday.
The final tournament highlights the series – the $500,000 Kings KamikazeFreeroll. That event is set for Sept. 23-27 and promises a huge prize pool without a buy-in.
How to score some tournament tickets
888 is offering several ways for players to get in the game. Simply complete these daily missions to receive a dailyJacks Speedslide Freerollticket:
Tournament Splash Pool – Play poker tournaments, including BLAST sit & go’s, with buy-ins totaling at least $5.
Infl8ables Pool – Players need simply win a cash game hand, including SNAP tables, with 8 as one of a player’s hole cards.
Casino and Sport Wave Pool – Place bets totaling at least $5 on any casino games or sports events.
Players can complete this challenge up to three times a day to receive up to three tournament tickets.
Play more for more opportunities
Those who play even more can earn tickets beyond the Speedslide freerolls. Complete five missions or more in one week (Monday – Sunday) to earn three tickets to the weekly Queens Aqualoop Freeroll.
Complete 25 missions or more throughout the entire promotion to earn a Kings Kamikaze ticket. Those who win more than one ticket, can use them for the several Kamikaze starting flights available.
888 notes a few stipulations for the promotion. Tournament rebuys aren’t considered as part of the challenge. There are minimum odds of 1.5 in sports betting challenges.
The site promises even more throughout the series. Players should look for pop-up offers like doubling the prize pools, loyalty offers, and more.
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The bargain-priced poker continues this weekend at 888poker. The site is once again offering the Sunday Sale, featuring cut-rate buy-ins for some of the site’s most popular tournaments.
The promotion offers some big bang for the buck for players with buy-ins at half price. These tournaments offer some nice guarantees, now at a reduced price on June 20.
Big payouts for smaller buy-ins at 888poker
Players at 888 can enjoy a massive discount of up to 50% off buy-ins in three popular tournaments. These events normally range in buy-in from $55 to $525.
That also includes guarantees ranging from $25,000 to $150,000. Here’s a look at the tournaments this Sunday featuring discount buy-ins:
$27.50 Big Shot (normally $55) – $25,000 guaranteed
$55 Sunday Main Event (normally $109) – $150,000 guaranteed
$265 High Roller (normally $525) – $50,000 guaranteed
Players can grab a Sunday Sale seat for free
888 is making the Sunday Sale even more appealing with some opportunities to earn free entries. Players can bag a $265 Sunday Main Event ticket by playing in the site’s Sunday Sale Freeroll satellites.
Beyond those events, 888 is also running numerous satellites starting as low as one cent. The Sunday Sale tournaments and satellites are already available in the new Made to Play 888poker lobby.
$5 ‘Made to Amaze’ tournaments also new to 888
888poker also recently announced the launch of the “Made to Amaze” tournament each Sunday. The tournament features a $5 buy-in and $10,000 guarantee with no rake.
Along with a nice payout for a small price, 888 is also awarding some special prizes for winners. Some of those could include:
Private $10,000 online tournament for the winner and friends
Personalized avatar
Annual subscription to the “Sunday Big Shot” tournament
Free entry to all Winter XL Series tournaments
$1 Blast tickets multiplied by the winner’s birth year
One-on-one training sessions with 888 ambassadors.
The site is also including one more unique prize. The winner will earn $50 for every score by that player’s favorite soccer player. Competitors can expecting plenty of interesting prizes each week.
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888poker is ramping up its Sunday tournament offerings beginning on May 30. The “Made to Amaze” tournament returns with a $5 buy-in, $10,000 guaranteed, and several other unique prizes.
The tournament name builds on 888’s 2020 release of the new “Made to Play” software. The site works to appeal to players of all levels and this event offers plenty of bang for the buck for recreational players.
What to expect from Made to Amaze at 888poker?
This affordable event runs every Sunday with first-place prizes changing every week. An additional interesting note is that the Made to Amaze tournaments are run rake-free. That offers a nice boost to the prize pool.
Beyond the tournament payouts, players are in store for even more. There are some interesting prizes planned and some previous awards have included:
Private $10,000 tournament online for the winner and friends
VIP personalized avatar
Annual subscription to the “Sunday Big Shot” tournament, offering a chance to continue winning all year
Beyond those, other prizes this year are expected to include one-on-one training sessions with an 888 ambassador. Others include free entry to all Winter XL Series tournaments and $1 Blast tickets multiplied by the winner’s birth year.
Another interesting prize on tap is $50 for every score by that player’s favorite soccer player. 888 promises plenty of interesting prizes each week.
Getting in the Made to Amaze, XL Series begins
Five bucks is a pretty affordable buy-in for such a big guarantee with no rake. However, 888 is trying to get even players involved with even lower bankrolls or those just looking for a bargain.
The site is also offering daily qualifiers for players looking to win tickets, an easy way to get in the action.
Beyond that tournament, the XL Spring Series also kicks off on Sunday. The festival runs through June 6 and promises $1 million guaranteed.
On Sunday, players will find four starting events including a $55 Opener with $50,000 guaranteed. The series also includes three championship events to choose from on June 6 including:
$250 Main Event – $500,000 guarantee
$33 Mini Main Event – $50,000 guarantee
$5.50 Micro Main Event – $15,000 prize pool
Qualifiers start at just one cent throughout the series. There should be plenty of action for players of every level.
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