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GGPoker & r/poker Send Two Lucky Players To The 2025 WSOP $10K Main Event

Published June 25, 2025

GGPoker, the World’s Biggest Poker Room, has teamed up with r/poker, Reddit’s largest and most active global poker community, to deliver the ultimate dream for two everyday poker grinders: a seat at the $10,000 buy-in World Series of Poker Main Event in Las Vegas.

Through a series of specially organized freeroll and freebuy tournaments called ‘r/poker Goes To Vegas,’ GGPoker and r/poker gave community members a shot at poker’s biggest stage. Two deserving winners are now headed to the heart of the action.

The WSOP Main Event Qualifiers

Remi Alamian Darunkola of Germany emerged victorious on GGPoker after battling through eight freebuy heats; each tournament was free to enter and featured $2 rebuys. The top 50 players from each heat advanced to a final showdown, where Remi clinched the Main Event seat — a dream come true for any poker player.

Meanwhile, over on ClubGG, Canada’s Terrance Lee outlasted the field in one of four no-cost freerolls, which culminated in a 50-player final. His cool-headed run through the final earned him the coveted $10K ticket to the Main Event.

Real-Time Coverage & Community Support

Both winners will be followed live on the ground by GGPoker’s media team, documenting their full WSOP experience — from day one nerves to potential Main Event glory. Fans from the 300,000+ strong r/poker community will be able to cheer them on through trip reports, catch-up threads, and behind-the-scenes content, capturing the highs and heartbreaks of the biggest tournament in poker.

More to Come for the r/poker Community

GGPoker hopes to work with r/poker again in the near future on a range of exclusive events, such as:

• More online games and special formats
• Live poker trips for r/poker members
• New ways for everyday players to shine on the big stage

“Working with r/poker has been a natural fit,” said a GGPoker spokesperson. “We’re passionate about bringing the thrill of poker to the players who live and breathe it — we hope this is just the beginning.”

For updates, follow @GGPoker, the r/poker subreddit, and stay tuned for live updates straight from the WSOP floor.

GGPoker Launches Exclusive Online Satellites To WSOP Circuit Bratislava

Published June 26, 2025

Live poker festival hosted at Card Casino Bratislava, Slovakia from August 1 through August 12

GGPoker, the World’s Biggest Poker Room, today announces the launch of online satellite tournaments for the WSOP-C Bratislava €1M-Guaranteed Main Event. This massive tournament headlines the upcoming WSOP Circuit Bratislava poker festival, which runs from August 1 through August 12 at Card Casino Bratislava and will be the sole WSOP-C stop in Slovakia this year.

WSOP-C Gold Ring & €1,000,000 Guaranteed

The WSOP-C Bratislava Main Event features a €1,500 buy-in, and the winning player will take home a coveted WSOP Circuit gold ring in addition to the largest slice of the €1,000,000 guaranteed prize pool.

Players do not need big bankrolls to begin their journey to WSOP Circuit Bratislava. GGPoker qualifiers start at just €1, so a modest investment could win a ticket for the series’ headline event—and maybe even lead to a deep run and that prestigious ring!

Satellites From €1

GGPoker players can qualify via three stages:

• €1 Step leading to
• €15 Step leading to
• €150 Final Phase Satellite

Players can buy in directly to any stage, and each €150 Final Phase Satellite guarantees at least three tickets to the €1,500 Main Event.

“The chance to qualify for the WSOP-C Bratislava Main Event for just €1 is hard to resist,” said Paul Burke, Head of PR at GGPoker. “With GGPoker’s online satellites, you can secure your seat from home and then make the trip to Bratislava for the live stages. We’re thrilled to bring this marquee tournament to Slovakia’s capital for the first time, putting world-class poker on players’ doorstep.”

Satellites are already available in the GGPoker tournament lobby, and the poker community can follow updates from the live festival on WSOP.com and Card Casino Bratislava’s social channels.

To ensure that WSOP Circuit Bratislava players enjoy the best experience possible, the festival will use the new WSOP+ application, which makes event registration, player tracking, and content sharing easier than ever before.

GGPoker Hosts Exclusive Online Satellites To WSOP Circuit Montreal

Published June 30, 2025

Prestigious live poker event to run August 18 through September 2 at Playground, in Kahnawake

GGPoker, the World’s Biggest Poker Room, is excited to announce the launch of online satellite tournaments for the upcoming WSOP Circuit Montreal live poker festival, which runs August 18 through September 2 at Playground.

The online qualifiers launched across Canada on Sunday, June 15, with satellites expected to be made available in Ontario later today. Players can win their way into the WSOP-C Main Event for free, with multiple freeroll tournaments hosted at GGPoker.

The WSOP Circuit is one of the biggest and most popular live tournament series in the world, with more than $225M in prizes won during the most recent 2024/2025 season.

WSOP-C Montreal will be hosted at Playground, the award-winning gaming and entertainment destination located just minutes from downtown Montreal. At least $5M in prizes will be won over the course of the festival, which will be headlined by the WSOP-C Montreal Main Event:

• Buy-In: $2,500
• Guaranteed Prizes: $2.2M
• Day 1 Flights: Day 1A on August 28, Day 1B on August 29 and Day 1C on August 30
• Day 2: August 31
• Final Day: September 1

Daniel Negreanu, GGPoker Global Ambassador, expressed his enthusiasm for WSOP Circuit Montreal: “I’m always pumped when WSOP events are held in Canada and the wonderful Canadian poker community gets to share in the thrills and excitement associated with the world’s top poker experience. Win your way in at GGPoker and take aim at at least $5M in prizes – it’s going to be great!”

“We are absolutely thrilled to host not only one, but two WSOP Circuit events at Playground this year!” said Playground’s Vice President of Gaming Operations, Ryan Bevens. “Playground has always been where poker dreams come true, and we look forward to welcoming players from across Canada and around the world to experience the excitement and prestige that only WSOP-C events bring. See you soon!”

Each GGPoker WSOP-C Montreal Main Event satellite winner will snag exclusive GGPoker-branded merchandise in addition to their $2,500 Main Event ticket.

WSOP Circuit Montreal will use the recently launched WSOP+ application to ensure that players enjoy the best experience possible. The application makes event registration, player tracking, and content sharing easier than ever before.

To register for WSOP-C Montreal Main Event satellite tournaments, please log in to GGPoker.

To learn more about WSOP-C Montreal at Playground, please visit: https://www.playground.ca/poker/tournaments/wsop-c-montreal-2025

Please note that all amounts mentioned in the above press release are denominated in Canadian dollars.

WSOP® PARADISE 2025 TO BREAK RECORDS AGAIN WITH $60M-GUARANTEED SUPER MAIN EVENT

Published July 9, 2025

The World Series of Poker winter series boasts the biggest prize guarantee in live poker history

 

The World Series of Poker (WSOP®) today revealed electrifying details of its highly anticipated WSOP Paradise winter tournament series, headlined by the $60,000,000-guaranteed Super Main Event – the largest prize guarantee in live poker tournament history. This monumental series is set to transform Atlantis Paradise Island in the Bahamas into poker’s ultimate winter playground from Dec. 4 through Dec. 18, hosted in exclusive partnership with GGPoker, the World’s Biggest Poker Room, and Triton, the leading high-stakes tournament organiser.

This third annual iteration of the WSOP Paradise festival will again showcase an unparalleled set of high roller and super high roller events. The tournament schedule will be jointly curated and hosted by WSOP and Triton Poker, ensuring a world-class experience for all players.

The festival’s undisputed crown jewel is the No Limit Hold’em Super Main Event Championship, with a buy-in of $25K. This record-setting tournament boasts an astounding $60,000,000 prize guarantee – a full $10,000,000 higher than last year’s landmark event. In 2024, Yinan Zhou famously outlasted a 1,977 field to claim his first coveted WSOP bracelet and the $6M winner’s prize.

Other festival highlights include:

• Event #1: WSOP Circuit Championship Mystery Bounty (Dec. 4) – $2,500 buy-in (all WSOP Circuit ring event winners from July 1 through Dec 2. will receive an exclusive $5K Ticket to Paradise package that includes entry to Event #1)
• Event #3: Triton Pot Limit Omaha Main Event (Dec. 5) – $100K buy-in
• Event #5: Triton Invitational (Dec. 7) – $250K buy-in (the field will be evenly split between invited players from the worlds of business and entertainment, and their professional poker player guests)
• Event #9: Triton No Limit Hold’em Main Event (Dec. 9) – $100K buy-in
• Event #14: GGMillion$ (Dec. 15) – $25K buy-in – $10M prize guarantee

“They called us crazy last year for launching the Super Main Event with the biggest live tournament guarantee ever, so consider this a re-raise,” said Ty Stewart, Chief Executive Officer of WSOP. “WSOP Paradise is here to stay, and we’re making poker history once again, with the $60,000,000 guarantee and some new signature events. The expanded partnership with Triton, alongside the new Super Mystery Bounty kickoff event, headlines what is a can’t-miss winter festival.”

Daniel Negreanu, GGPoker Global Ambassador, added: “I said last year that a $50M guarantee for the Super Main Event was crazy – adding another $10,000,000 on top is freaking insane! WSOP is bringing the biggest high rollers and the best poker experience possible back to Paradise, and I cannot wait to be part of it.”

“We’re thrilled to return to WSOP Paradise and bring the Triton experience back to this part of the world,” said Andy Wong, Chief Executive Officer of Triton Poker Series. “WSOP Paradise is a truly exciting stop for us at Triton, and we’re proud to be part of it once again.”

“Each year, WSOP Paradise at Atlantis Paradise Island continues to soar. From the electric atmosphere and high-stakes drama to the passionate fans and unforgettable moments, the tournament is quickly becoming the can’t-miss, most sought-after event of the poker season. With ever-growing prize pools — including a record-breaking $60 million guarantee for the Super Main Event — all set against the iconic backdrop of the world-renowned Atlantis Paradise Island in the Bahamas, there’s truly nothing else like it,” said Joe Brunini, Chief Gaming & Customer Development Officer, Atlantis Paradise Island.

Players can satellite into the WSOP Paradise Super Main Event exclusively at GGPoker, with Road to Paradise qualifier tournaments already live in the GGPoker tournament lobby and more qualifier options set to launch in the coming weeks with WSOP Express. Winning players will secure a $30K WSOP Paradise Super Main Event package, which includes their SME $25K buy-in, discounted accommodation at the exclusive Atlantis Paradise Island resort, complimentary meals, and more.

To kick off the Road to Paradise in true style, WSOP is happy to announce that the player who is knocked out on the prize bubble in this year’s WSOP 2025 $10K Main Event in Las Vegas will be awarded a $30K WSOP Paradise Super Main Event package, instantly transforming the Bubble Boy’s moment of bad luck into a second shot at glory.

The full WSOP Paradise 2025 daily schedule will be revealed later this year. The WSOP reserves the right to cancel, change, or modify the tournament or any tournament event, in part or in whole, without notice.

Please follow @WSOP on X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram or check WSOP.com for more event news and updates. More information about this year’s Road to Paradise and WSOP Express qualifiers will be revealed at GGPoker.com in the near future.

GGPoker Launches WSOP Express: Your Fast Track To Poker’s Biggest Live Events!

Published July 18, 2025

GGPoker, the World’s Biggest Poker Room, today announced the launch of WSOP Express, a revolutionary new series of online qualifier tournaments designed to give every player the chance to win their way into the most prestigious live poker events on the planet.

WSOP Express utilizes a simple ‘steps’ format, allowing players to embark on their journey to glory from tiny buy-ins:

• Step 1: All-In or Fold 4-max Sit & Go – $0.50 or Step 1 ticket buy-in – Step 2 ticket prize
• Step 2: Spin & Gold 6-max Sit & Go – $2 or Step 2 ticket buy-in – Step 2-4 ticket or WSOP Pass prize
• Step 3: Turbo Tournament – $10 or Step 3 ticket buy-in – Step 4 ticket prize
• Step 4: Regular Tournament – $150 or Step 4 ticket buy-in – Ring Pass or Bracelet Pass prize

Players can start at Step 1 or buy directly into any step, making the path to live tournament poker accessible to all.

GGPoker, the World’s Biggest Poker Room, today announced the launch of wsop online, a revolutionary new series of online qualifier tournaments designed to give every player the chance to win their way into the most prestigious live poker events on the planet.

The available WSOP Express passes are:

• $5,000 Ring Pass: Your ticket to WSOP Super Circuit Live Events, this pass includes event buy-in plus expenses
• $10,000 Bracelet Pass: Grants entry to $10,000 WSOP bracelet events, such as next year’s iconic WSOP 2026 $10K Main Event in Las Vegas
• $30,000 Super Pass: The ultimate package for the WSOP Paradise Super Main Event, including your $26K entry, discounted accommodation at the exclusive Atlantis Paradise Island resort, and more

A key focus of WSOP Express is to open the doors to the newly announced WSOP Paradise 2025 Super Main Event. Taking place this December at Atlantis Paradise Island in the Bahamas, this monumental tournament boasts a record-breaking $60,000,000 prize guarantee, making it the largest live poker guarantee in history, shattering last year’s impressive $50,000,000 Super Main Event guarantee.

Sarne Lightman, Managing Director of GGPoker, shared his excitement: “This is a game-changer for the GGPoker community, literally. Imagine starting with a tiny buy-in and winning your way into the biggest live poker events on the planet, including the record-breaking $60,000,000 guaranteed WSOP Paradise Super Main Event in the Bahamas! WSOP Express is designed to turn dreams into reality, making the pinnacle of poker truly accessible for everyone – play WSOP Express and take the fast track to the WSOP!”

The WSOP Express journey is straightforward: complete steps, earn your pass, and enter the WSOP experience. This streamlined process ensures that players can easily track their progress towards their desired live event.

Visit GGPoker today to start your WSOP Express journey and take aim at poker’s biggest prizes: https://ggpoker.com/tournaments/wsop-express/

WSOP Circuit Returns to Latin America – Qualify Exclusively at GGPoker

Published August 6, 2025

StarBay Casino and Hilton Panama Hotel to host an official WSOP Circuit stop from Nov 6-16, with qualifiers starting from just $5

GGPoker, the World’s Biggest Poker Room, is excited to announce the launch of online satellite tournaments for the upcoming WSOP Circuit Panama 2025 live poker event.

This exciting event will put Latin American poker back in the spotlight and is set to bring together the continent’s top players from November 6 to 16 at the prestigious Hilton Panama Hotel and the exclusive StarBay Casino.

Featuring 12 official World Series of Poker gold ring events, a full schedule of side tournaments, VIP activities, international media coverage, and a stunning seaside location, WSOP Circuit Panama promises to be one of the year’s most spectacular stops for both professional and recreational players.

Gregory Chochon, Chief Operating Officer of the World Series of Poker, added: “We are proud to see the WSOP Circuit continue to grow internationally. Latin America is a passionate and fast-growing poker region, and events like WSOP Circuit Panama bolster our mission to bring the WSOP gold ring experience to players around the globe.”

GGPoker players can qualify via a 12-week online satellite series, with 20 guaranteed packages worth $2,500 USD each. Each package includes a $1,700 Main Event entry and $800 for travel expenses. Satellites start at just $5, giving players across Latin America the chance to live the full WSOP experience in Panama.

Online Satellite Schedule on GGPoker (ET time):

Day – Time (ET) – Tournament Name
Mon–Sat – 3-4-5-6-7 PM – WSOP-C Panama – $5 Daily Satellite
Sunday – 12-1-2-3-4 PM – WSOP-C Panama – $5 Daily Satellite
Mon-Sun – 8 PM – WSOP-C Panama – $33 Package Qualifier
Sunday – 4 PM – WSOP-C Panama – $22 Last Chance Satellite
Sunday – 7 PM – WSOP-C Panama – $215 Weekly Final

WSOP-C Panama Satellite Stats (over 12 weeks):

• $5 Satellites: 1,296 tournaments
• $33 Qualifiers: 312 tournaments
• $22 Last Chance: 12 tournaments
• $215 Weekly Finals: 12 tournaments

Guaranteed Packages ($2,500 each):

• Weeks 1–4: 1 package per week
• Weeks 5–12: 2 packages per week
• Total: 20 guaranteed packages
• Total Prize Value: $50,000 USD

In addition to winning a coveted WSOP Circuit gold ring, each ring event winner in Panama will also receive a $5,000 WSOP Circuit Championship package, which includes:

• $2,750 entry to the Mystery Bounty WSOP Circuit Championship
• 6-night stay at Atlantis (Coral or Royal Towers)
• Complimentary buffet access during the stay

“WSOP Circuit Panama is a unique opportunity for players across Latin America to enjoy a world-class poker experience in an extraordinary setting,” said Juan Carreño, GGPoker Representative.

Hotel reservations, full schedule, and more information: https://book.passkey.com/e/51072872

To register for WSOP-C Panama satellite tournaments, please log in to GGPoker.

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