The Weekend Round Up – September 2, 2024

Once again, it is time for the latest GGPoker Roundup, where we spotlight the weekend’s biggest and most exciting tournament action. Like every week, we’re bringing you the must-see results, from jaw-dropping tournaments and the massive guarantees that everyone wants to win. Whether you’re in it for the thrill of the game or just love to follow the action, we’ve got the highlights that made this weekend one to remember. Let’s jump into the best of what went down at GGPoker.

A Weekend of Poker Action

This weekend was a thrilling spectacle for poker enthusiasts, packed with intense action and memorable triumphs. The virtual tables were energetic, from the highly anticipated Zodiac Bounty to the latest WSOP Online Side Events. Players from across the globe showcased their skills, maneuvering through complex hands, pulling off daring bluffs, and facing off in exhilarating head-to-head battles. Every move was charged with the promise of victory, making for an unforgettable weekend of high-stakes poker.

From underdogs making their mark to poker legends adding new milestones to their illustrious careers, the competition was intense and brimming with unexpected twists. Now, let’s dive into the standout tournaments and honor the players who claimed the spotlight.

Omaholic Bounty MILLION$ Tournament

For Omaha enthusiasts, the weekend highlight was the Omaholic Bounty MILLION$, the top PLO event on the schedule. With a $250,000 guarantee for a modest $54 buy-in, the tournament attracted an impressive 5,957 players, pushing the prize pool to $295,943.76. After all of the day 1’s completed, just 498 remained to play for the money on the final day. Once completed, it was ‘howard1112’ who emerged victorious, earning a total of $19,928.12 including bounties. The runner-up, ‘Thomber26’, took home $16,050.10 with bounties, while ‘Orsons’ secured third place, collecting a total of $5,542.46.

Sunday Showdown $108 [Mystery Bounty]

The weekend’s action peaked with the Sunday Showdown $108 [Mystery Bounty], a standout event in the WSOP Online series. Featuring a guaranteed prize pool of $600,000, the tournament drew 7,238 eager participants, boosting the total prize pool to $719,167.68. After hours of intense competition, ‘TerminatorGG’ claimed the top spot, walking away with $71,158.52, including bounties. Second place was won by ‘Hands Zimmer’ with a payout of $30,886.60, while ‘T Grigoletti’ took third, earning $22,656.36. In a happy twist, ‘Cozmalaul’, who finished well outside the top spot, unrolled the largest mystery bounty reward of $49,000.

Sunday High Rollers Main Event

The regular Sunday High Rollers Main Event was replaced by the WSOP High Rollers Mystery Bounty event this week, bringing a new level of intensity. The $1,500 buy-in raised the stakes with a thrilling $400,000 guarantee. As the clock wound down on late registration, 369 determined players entered the battle, pushing the prize pool to $525,825, with payouts reserved for the top 51 finishers. After eight hours of relentless competition, Y Dzivielevski emerged victorious, seizing the top prize of $46,083.59 plus $5,800 in bounties. K Maslak secured second place with $34,557.58 plus $1,300 in bounties, while Tomas Jozonis claimed third, earning $25,914.53 and found the biggest mystery bounty taking home an additional $81,300.

Bounty Hunters Sunday Main Event

Another standout event from the weekend’s WSOP Side Events was the Bounty Hunters Main Event, where excitement reached new heights. With a $54 buy-in and a hefty $750,000 guarantee, this tournament was brimming with potential, attracting an astounding 20,199 entrants. The prize pool surged to $1,003,486.32, setting the stage for fierce competition. When the tournament was completed, it was ‘damianleboss’ emerging victorious, taking home $63,476.53 including bounties. Player ‘GGMasttttter’, finishing second, earned $41,934.00, while ‘GodOfPunting’ secured third place and $32,645.00.

Bounty Hunters HR Main Event

Another major highlight from the weekend’s WSOP Online events was the Bounty Hunters HR Main Event, which featured the largest guarantee of the weekend at $1,250,000. By the time late registration closed, 3,201 players had entered with the $525 buy-in, boosting the prize pool to an impressive $1,600,500. When the last of the cards were dealt, it was ‘diceysdublin’ as the last player standing, defeating ‘Iago S Botelho’ in a heads-up showdown to claim $148,792.29, including bounties, while ‘Iago S Botelho’ earned $109,002.03. Meanwhile, ‘Sarcina90’ secured third place to take home $70,775.09 including bounty rewards.

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GGMasters Bounty $320

The GGMasters Bounty Freezeout, a standout event in the WSOP Online series, presented players with a chance to vie for a substantial $400,000 guarantee with a $320 buy-in. The tournament attracted a formidable crowd of 1,920 competitors, pushing the total prize pool to $571,392. After the exhausting long field had finally completed the poker tournament, NustBeN111ce’ claimed the top spot, earning $73,964.86 which included a healthy amount of bounties. ‘Tatakae!’ followed closely as the runner-up, taking home $32,243.11, while ‘Ilija Savevski’’ rounded out the top three, securing a total take home of $28,745.22.

GGMasters High Rollers $1,050

The weekend culminated with the eagerly awaited GGMasters High Rollers, a premier event featuring a $1,050 buy-in and a guaranteed $600,000 prize pool. The tournament drew 815 participants, pushing the total prize pool to an impressive $815,000. After hours of some of the best poker playing and stratagems of the weekend, ‘Marysia123’ claimed victory, walking away with $103,330.30, following a heads-up deal with ‘Max Neugebauer’ who finished in second place, earning $97,836.62. The final podium position went to ‘bdHECTOR’, who earned $65,828.69 for their efforts.

GGMasters $150

The GGMasters $150 Freezeout capped off the weekend regulars with a thrilling finale, boasting a $500,000 guarantee. A robust field of 4,377 players pushed the prize pool to an impressive $604,026. After more than twelve hours of intense competition, the podium finishers chose to chop the remaining prize pool. ‘FLasHBa3cK’ claimed the top prize, earning $51,884.51. ‘Arsinoe’ secured second place with a payout of $51,994.06, and ‘Martin Finger’ rounded out the top three, earning $51,054.74.

The Weekender

The newest addition to the big weekend tournaments was The Weekender and the launch was a rousing success. The $25 buy-in event promised a $250,000 guarantee. A total of 6,245 players bought in, of which 1,233 survived to the final day to compete for the $287,270 prize pool. When the last hand finally played out, it was Michel Dattani claiming the inaugural victory and the top prize of $28,870.97. 150 Freezeout capped off the weekend regulars with a thrilling finale, boasting a $500,000 guarantee. Second place went to ‘Niguiri7’, who earned $22,255.81, while ‘S1chm@nn’ took third place for $17,162.22. This event was the perfect conclusion to a weekend filled with high-stakes excitement.

That concludes this week’s thrilling adventure through the GGMillion$ Week and WSOP Online events. The weekend was filled with epic battles, life-changing payouts, and moments that will be remembered for a long time. As we gear up for more exciting tournaments on the horizon, keep in mind—your next big win could be just one hand away. So stay sharp, stay in the game, and who knows? The next time we highlight the biggest moments, it might be your name leading the pack. Until then, keep the action going, and good luck at the tables!

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