The Weekend Round Up – July 22, 2024
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Welcome back to the GGPoker Weekly Wrap-Up, your ultimate source for all of the action, stunning victories, and unforgettable moments from the world of GGPoker! Whether you’re a seasoned pro or a poker enthusiast, our weekly weekend wrap-up is designed to bring you closer to the thrilling highs that define the game. Each week, we dive into the most exciting tournament results, capturing the essence of what makes GGPoker the ultimate poker destination.
This past weekend’s events were nothing short of spectacular, offering a masterclass in poker strategy and skill. The tables were alive with daring bluffs, brilliant calls, and strategic plays that kept us all on the edge of our seats. Every hand played, every bet placed, and every showdown brought moments of tension and triumph that exemplify poker at its finest.
From the thrill of a well-timed bluff to the excitement of a new champion, 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, excitement, and 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 7,093 entrants, who created a total prize pool of ¥1,402,995.40, 762 players advanced to the final day. After an intense 6 hours and 57 minutes, ‘smite’ claimed the top prize of ¥112,085.21, including ¥53,843.93 in bounty rewards. ‘Mleall’ and ‘Del Pierooooo’ secured second and third place, earning ¥64,067.67 and ¥53,879.47, respectively (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 5,837 participants across multiple Day 1s. Only 608 players made it to Day 2 to fight for a share of the $300,605.50 prize pool. It took 6 hours and 51 minutes for the tournament to end, with ‘Ben86’ emerging victorious, pocketing $11,051.52 plus $15,483.55 in bounties. Second place was won by ‘Samuel Dray’ who earned $11,017.92 plus $745.98 in bounty rewards while ‘AiBByou’ took third for $8,509.67 including the claimed bounties.
Global Million$
The Global Million$ saw a spectacular turnout with the $50 weekly event. This major part of the regular weekend poker tournament offering attracted 30,937 players, vying for a share of the $1,423,102 prize pool, exceeding the $1 Million guarantee, as part of the Bounty Hunters Series. At the end of the myriad of Day 1s, just 2,715 players remained to fight for glory. The final day took 8 hours and 32 minutes to complete, at the end of which ‘Clark Kent’ triumphed, taking home $72,139.88, including $29,123.07 in bounty rewards. ‘HaENfinDag’ and ‘Ivan Ovod’ claimed the other spots on the leaderboard, winning $59,138.27 and $36,784.01, including bounties, respectively.
Sunday Showdown $108 [Mystery Bounty]
Another weekend tournament that was part of the Bounty Hunters Series was the Sunday Showdown, a $108 Mystery Bounty tournament with a $500,000 guaranteed prize pool. From 6,734 participants, the total prize pool reached a monumental $669,090.24. After 8.5 hours of play, ‘rico 8888’, ‘PureMind’, and ‘Floatinworld’ emerged as the top finishers, earning $26,096.96, $31,657.84, and $24,894.70, including bounties, respectively. The biggest winner of the tournament was bounty hunter ‘DoBronx99’, who finished 102nd for $375.04 but found the $50,000 Mystery Bounty and earned a total of $51,235.04.
Sunday High Rollers Main Event
The Sunday High Rollers Main Event, with its $1,050 buy-in and $300,000 guarantee, provided high-stakes action in the Summer Bounty Hunters Series. The tournament attracted 435 players, creating a prize pool of $435,000. After over 8.5 hours of fierce competition, ‘T0BSEN_TE9’ clinched the top prize of $32,303.52 plus an additional $40,890.65 in bounties. ‘Brtiz’ and ‘Artem Filippov’ took second and third, earning $32,260.65 plus $14,921.88 in bounties, and $23,985.42 plus $7,390.62 in bounties, respectively.
Bounty Hunters Sunday Main Event
One of the standout events of the weekend was the Bounty Hunters Sunday Main Event, which featured a $750,000 guarantee with a $54 buy-in and was part of the Bounty Hunters Series. This highly anticipated tournament drew 17,869 participants, creating a substantial prize pool of $887,731.92. After 10 hours and 10 minutes of intense competition, ‘leaderout’, ‘Donjuan77’, and ‘sejedno900’ were at the top of the podium. ‘leaderout’ claimed the victory, taking home $31,468.28 from the win and an additional $18,568.18 in bounty prizes, while ‘Donjuan777’ secured second place with $31,375.02 and $5,418.92 in bounties. Third place was awarded to ‘sejedno900’, who earned a total of $26,288.07, including $2,944.39 in bounties.
Bounty Hunters HR Main Event
One of the biggest tournaments of the weekend was 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 2,575 players, resulting in a prize pool of $1,287,500. It took 10.25 hours of intense play before ‘BulteeK’ defeated ‘estoico 11’ heads up to win $62,803.15 and $58,124.44 in bounties, while the runner-up was consoled with $62,675.66 and $24,129.20 in bounties. Third place went to ‘Franco spliteo’, earning $59,773.43, including bounties.
GGMasters Bounty $320
The last of the big regular events rolled up into the Bounty Hunters series was the GGMasters Bounty Special Edition. This $320 buy-in poker tournament featured a $350,000 guarantee, and 1,444 players put forth the funds to participate. The prize pool reached $429,734.40, and it was 9.5 hours of play before the champion was crowned. The first place prize of $23,464.94 went to ‘Forest trump’ who also earned $27,892.49 through bounties, while the second place finisher, ‘Sculptra’ was rewarded with $7,611.92 in bounties and $23,422.57. ‘imaginingfigura’ earned $20,246.13, including bounties, 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 674, the guarantee was easily exceeded as the prize pool reached $674,000. Taking 11.5 hours to complete, it was ‘Anti Brokies’ who claimed first place and the top prize of $79,423.49 after a 3-way chop with ‘Maxim Demidenko’, who finished second place earning $77,857.61, and ‘PolderSnoek’ in third for $75,722.06.
GGMasters $150
Rounding out the week, the GGMasters $150 freezeout tournament features a $500,000 guarantee. With 3,933 participants, the prize pool reached $542,754. After just over 11.5 hours of play, ‘Buga0’ emerged as the champion, scoring $61,249.73 for the victory. ‘Lekaton’ and ‘Benjamin Cutoff’ rounded out the podium, winning $45,927.95 and $34,441.10, 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!
