The Weekend Round Up – July 15, 2024
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Welcome back to the GGPoker Weekly Wrap-Up, your go-to source for all the heart-pounding action, stunning victories, and memorable moments from the world of GGPoker! Whether you’re a seasoned poker pro or a casual enthusiast, our wrap-up is designed to bring you closer to the thrilling highs and dramatic lows that define the game. Each week, we delve deep into the most exciting tournament results, capturing the essence of what makes GGPoker the ultimate poker destination.
This week’s events were nothing short of extraordinary, offering a masterclass in poker strategy and skill. The tables were alive with daring bluffs, brilliant calls, and the kind of strategic play that kept us all on the edge of our seats. Every hand played, every bet placed, and every showdown brought us moments of tension and triumph that exemplify poker at its finest.
From the thrill of watching a well-timed bluff unfold to the excitement of witnessing a new champion rise, this week showcased the very best of what poker has to offer. Whether it was a rookie making a name for themselves or a seasoned player adding another victory to their resume, the past week was filled with unforgettable moments.
Join us as we recap the biggest tournaments, providing a detailed look at the standout performances and celebrating the players who have etched their names in GGPoker history. Get ready to relive the drama, the excitement, and the sheer skill on display as we take you through the highlights of the most electrifying poker action from the past week.
Zodiac Bounty Million$
Kicking off the highlights, the Zodiac Bounty Million$ took center stage with an electrifying finale. This tournament, a staple for the Asian poker community, featured a ¥1,000,000 guaranteed prize pool from a modest ¥215 buy-in. Out of 7,053 entrants, who created a total prize pool of ¥1,395,083.40, 754 players advanced to the final day. After an intense 6 hours and 48 minutes, ‘zemachess’ claimed the top prize of ¥109,420.38, including ¥51,507.05 in bounty rewards. ‘nvrmisstoots’ and ‘Lilfish91’ secured second and third place, earning ¥66,922.44 and ¥51,454.29, respectively (and including bounties), after a nail-biting finish.
Omaholic Bounty Million$
The Omaholic Bounty Million$ was another thrilling event this weekend. With a $250,000 guarantee from a $54 buy-in, the tournament drew 7,620 participants across multiple Day 1s. Only 775 players made it to Day 2 to fight for a share of the $392,430 prize pool. It took 8 hours and 45 minutes for the tournament to end, which it did with ‘PROWL3R’ emerging victorious, pocketing $25,546.04 after a 4-way chop. Second through fourth place were claimed by ‘Lowkni’, ‘Wsic’, and ‘Preflopper’, who each earned $16,824.91, $13,332.53, and $12,819.26, respectively. All amounts include the claimed bounty rewards.
Global Million$
The Global Million$ saw a spectacular turnout with the $50 weekly event. This major part of the regular weekend poker tournament offering attracted 21,893 players, vying for a share of the $1,007,078 prize pool, exceeding the $1 Million guarantee. At the end of the myriad of Day 1s, just 2,574 players remained to fight for glory. The final day took 7 hours and 40 minutes to complete, at the end of which ‘SzoboSSzlaiii’ triumphed, taking home $81,588.94. ‘gu@rani’ and ‘machineGGun’ claimed the other spots on the leaderboard, winning $60,983.91 and $45,735.03, respectively.
Sunday Showdown $108 [Mystery Bounty]
In the Sunday Showdown $108 [Mystery Bounty], which is a part of the Bounty Hunters Series, excitement ran high with a $500,000 guaranteed prize pool. From 5,677 participants, the total prize pool reached a monumental $564,066.72. After 8.75 hours of play, ‘Nicer_Dicer’, ‘Ingengurkatack’, and ‘Well Done Mango’ emerged as the top finishers, earning $31,035.24, $25,208.40, and $17,073, including bounties, respectively. The biggest winner of the tournament was bounty hunter ‘Daniel Camacho’, who finished 61st for $435.61 but found the $50,000 Mystery Bounty and earned a total of $51,025.61.
Sunday High Rollers Main Event
The Sunday High Rollers Main Event, with its $1,000 buy-in and $300,000 guarantee, provided high-stakes action in the Summer Bounty Hunters Series. The tournament attracted 292 players, creating a prize pool of $300,000 with an $8,000 overlay. After nearly 9.5 hours of fierce competition, ‘Paula Brombim’ clinched the top prize of $25,088.26 plus an additional $28,304.72 in bounties. ‘goalden’ and ‘Steve-Ohhh!’ took second and third, earning $30,343.07 and $21,496.37, respectively.
Bounty Hunters Sunday Main Event
The Bounty Hunters Sunday Main Event, which is also being run as a part of the Bounty Hunters Series, featured a $750,000 guarantee from a $54 buy-in. The tournament drew 16,156 players and created a prize pool of $802,630.08. After nearly 11 hours of play, ‘Ferall Berry’ emerged victorious, taking home $28,739.20 plus bounty rewards of $21,774.20. Second place went to ‘amsoluckyhaxx’, who earned $28,652.53 plus $7,447.47 in bounties, while ‘Bauuummm’ earned $1,167.10 in collected bounties and $21,317.77 for the third.
Bounty Hunters HR Main Event
One of the biggest tournaments of the weekend, and of the Bounty Hunters Series, the Bounty Hunters HR Main Event had a $1,000,000 guarantee on a $525 buy-in. As one of the biggest highlights of the weekend, this tournament attracted 2,055 players, resulting in a prize pool of $1,027,500. It took 11 hours of intense play before ‘A Lasouskii’ and ‘maxcncntr’ chopped the pot with the former earning the victory, $51,693.51 in the chop and $55,704.04 in bounty prizes while the latter settled with $51,689.18 for second along with $18,211.72 in bounties. Third place went to ‘Joey Tribianni’ (we do not think he’s related to the Friends icon), earning $45,470.45, including $7,064.48 from bounties..
GGMasters Bounty $320
The last of the big regular events rolled up into the Bounty Hunters series is the GGMasters Bounty Special Edition. This $320 buy-in poker tournament featured a $350,000 guarantee, and 1,177 players put forth the funds to participate. The prize pool reached $350,275.20, and it was 10.75 hours of play before the champion was crowned. The first place prize of $19,745.03 went to ‘Ilya Kruglov’ who also earned $19,368.02 through bounties, while the second place finisher, ‘12345123456’ was rewarded with $10,847.23 in bounties and $19,710.48. ‘M Simonenko’ earned $18,912.55 on the last podium spot.
GGMasters High Rollers $1,050
A half million guaranteed prize pool awaited the winner of the $1,050 buy-in GGMasters High Rollers poker tournament this past Sunday. With a total field of 522, the guarantee was easily exceeded as the prize pool reached $522,000. Taking 11.5 hours to complete, it was ‘R Meneguetti’ who claimed first place and the top prize of $86,014.32. Second place went to ‘mosqueteiro’ for $64,501.24 while third place was claimed by ‘V Koliuzhnyi’ for $48,369.09.
GGMasters $150
Rounding out the week, the GGMasters $150 freezeout tournament featured a $500,000 guarantee. With 3,461 participants, there was a great value overlay of $45,470.45. After just over 10.5 hours of play, ‘A Lasouskii’ emerged as the champion, his second big score this weekend, earning $57,510. ‘MrBobsik’ and ‘Nick_HELD’ rounded out the podium, winning $43,127 and $32,340, respectively.
That wraps up this week’s highlights. Join us next week for more exciting recaps and to see if your name will be featured among the champions. Until then, keep playing, and good luck at the tables!
