MASSIVE $63K Bounty Haul Steals Show! Weekend’s Most Insane Tournament Moments Revealed
The Weekend Round Up – July 13, 2025
Back again with another edition of the GGPoker Weekly Wrap-Up! If you live and breathe tournament poker like we do, then you know exactly why you’re here. This is where we dive deep into all the weekend madness, celebrate the heroes who conquered massive fields, and share the stories that had everyone talking. Every week brings fresh drama, new champions, and those unforgettable moments that remind us why poker is the greatest game on earth.
A Weekend of Poker Action
What a wild ride this weekend turned out to be! The tables were absolutely on fire as players delivered performance after performance that had us all glued to our screens. Every tournament seemed to have its own personality—from nail-biting finishes that went deep into the night to shocking upsets that nobody saw coming. The level of play was simply extraordinary, with newcomers stepping up to challenge the established order while veterans showed exactly why they’ve earned their reputations.
We witnessed some truly incredible poker this weekend. Stacks flew across tables faster than we could keep track, amateur players made crazy moves, the pros were on fire, and the river cards created legendary action at exactly the right moments. If you missed any of the action, don’t worry—we’ve got you covered with all the highlights and hero stories.
Let’s jump right into the madness and break down how each tournament unfolded.
The Weekender
What better way to start than with everyone’s favorite budget-friendly marathon? The Weekender brought its usual charm this week, proving once again that you don’t need to break the bank to chase big dreams. With 5,156 players throwing their hat in the ring for a shot at the $250,000 guarantee, the multi-day format created plenty of opportunities for players to find their groove and make deep runs.
The real action kicked off on Day 2, where 1,020 survivors battled it out for over 6 hours and 40 minutes of pure grinding warfare as they battled for the prize pool, which included $12,824 as an overlay. ‘SnappyCoke0u’ showed incredible patience throughout the entire process, and walked away with $25,063.60 and the well-deserved title.
Second place went to ‘t0xic_11’, who lived up to their name with relentless pressure that nearly got them the win. Their $19,313.32 payday was solid compensation for an excellent tournament. ‘GreenEgg123’ snagged third for $14,893.62, proving that sometimes the best strategy is simply refusing to give up when the going gets tough.
The Weekender Omaholic Bounty
The Weekender Omaholic Bounty always brings the chaos, and this bounty edition was no exception. The 2,010 players who signed up knew exactly what they were getting into—wild swings, massive pots, and the constant threat of getting your stack eliminated in the most brutal fashion possible. The $143.20 overlay was just the cherry on top of an already delicious tournament.
Day 2 was absolute mayhem in the best possible way. After 4 hours and 48 minutes of four-card insanity, ‘LukaDonkcic’ proved they had the skills to tame Omaha’s volatility. Not only did they capture the $5,270.56 first prize, but their bounty hunting game was on another level—collecting $6,306.54 in eliminations showed they weren’t just surviving, they were hunting.
‘este rio es mio’ made a serious run at the title, ultimately settling for second place and $5,268.10 plus $2,274.53 in bounties. Meanwhile, ‘matteo kova’ finished third, turning their understanding of the four-card game into $3,993.02 plus a hefty $431.63 bounty haul.
Bounty Hunters Sunday Main Event
When 19,051 players show up for a single tournament, you know something special is about to happen. This is precisely why the Bounty Hunters Sunday Main Event has become such a phenomenon—where else can you get this much action for such a reasonable buy-in? The $946,453.68 prize pool, well over the $750,000 guarantee, was mouth-watering, and the bounty element meant every knockout was like hitting a mini-lottery.
Just over eleven hours of non-stop entertainment later, ‘MC IG’ had battled through one of the largest fields you’ll see anywhere online. Their main prize of $36,910.57 was impressive enough, but the real story was their bounty collection—$19,290.54 worth of eliminations.
‘SolevoyVyrdalak’ put in serious work to reach the runner-up spot, banking $36,889.42 plus $8,405.45 in bounties for their efforts. ‘K Faerber’ handled the pressure of such a huge tournament beautifully, earning $29,320.17 and $8,377.30 in bounties for a third-place finish.
Sunday Showdown Mystery Bounty
Mystery Bounties are just pure entertainment. Every elimination becomes this incredible moment of suspense as players reach for those envelopes, knowing they could contain anything from a few bucks to life-changing money. The 4,282 brave souls who entered this chaos fest created a $538,408.32 prize pool, topping the $350,000 guarantee, that had everyone’s attention from start to finish.
After 8 hours and 41 minutes of edge-of-your-seat action, ‘Tienkhi’ had claimed victory in the format. Their $25,224.42 main prize was nice, but their bounty game was absolutely insane—$39,712 in mystery rewards, which included the biggest mystery bounty of the night.
‘L4CKYSTRIK3’ and ‘MkMyWishF!sh’ both had fantastic tournaments, earning $18,913.09 plus $2,460 in bounties, and $14,182.81 plus $1,902 in bounties, respectively, for second and third place.
GGMasters Bounty
The GGMasters Bounty doesn’t mess around—it’s freezeout poker with bounties attached, meaning one mistake sends you home permanently while successful eliminations pad your bankroll. The 1,119 players who stepped up to this challenge and exceeded the guarantee by $33,014.40, creating a $349,344 prize pool that rewarded only the toughest and smartest competitors.
Over nearly 11 hours of intense poker later, ‘Dambrouski’ had proven they belonged in the winner’s circle. Their $19,253.35 main prize was solid, but their bounty hunting was absolutely ruthless —$25,946.64 in eliminations showed they understood that in bounty poker, sometimes the best defense is a great offense.
‘manuel100’ made an excellent run to second place, collecting $19,252.66 plus $6,840.23 in bounties, while ‘Felipe Morelli’ rounded out the podium with $15,298.12 and $4,748.43 in bounty earnings.
Sunday High Rollers Main Event
When the buy-in hits four figures, the player pool automatically becomes more exclusive, and this week’s 239 entrants, all of whom paid the $1,500 entry, represented some serious poker talent in this bounty edition of the tournament. The prize pool exceeded the guarantee of $250,000, giving players a total prize pool of $340,575 to play for.
Nearly 9.5 hours of premium poker action culminated with ‘MoveM@ker’ claiming the crown and $25,675.15 plus $29,771.89 in bounties. At this level, every decision matters, every read counts, and every bet tells a story. The fact that they emerged victorious from such a talented field speaks volumes about their tournament skills.
‘PremiumPlay’ finished second, earning $25,675.04 plus $19,709.38 in bounties, while ‘Anton Yakuba’ finished third and collected $7,371.87 in bounties to add to the $20,401.33 received for the final podium spot.
Bounty Hunters High Rollers Main Event
The combination of high buy-ins and bounty hunting creates this incredible dynamic where elite players have to balance ICM considerations with bounty opportunities. The 2,617 entries created a massive $1,308,500 prize pool that had everyone’s full attention from the opening hands.
After more than 11 hours of world-class poker, ‘sum sar’ had conquered one of the weekend’s most challenging fields. Their $66,851.73 main prize was impressive, but their bounty hunting was absolutely phenomenal—$63,982.21 in eliminations proved they weren’t just playing scared money.
‘KoenigDERLoewen’ brought their A-game to finish second, earning $66,849.97 plus $8,905.78 in bounties. ‘Raman Berastsen’ lived up to their name with a third-place finish worth $53,118.85 plus $24,242.25 in bounty rewards. These are the kinds of scores that fund poker careers and create bankroll breakthroughs.
GGMasters High Rollers
When you’re dealing with $1,050 buy-ins and freezeout format, every single decision becomes magnified. There are no rebuys, no second chances, and no room for error. The 623 players who stepped up to this ultimate challenge created a $623,000 prize pool that demanded nothing less than perfection.
After 11.5 hours of grueling poker later, ‘B Botteon’ had earned their spot in GGPoker history. Their $93,714.99 victory represented the culmination of everything that makes tournament poker beautiful—skill, endurance, and the ability to perform when the pressure is at its absolute peak.
‘BAbyShAArKK’ ($72,263.70) and ‘Soraya Estrada’ ($55,722.92) both performed phenomenally to reach the podium in second and third, respectively. At this level, there are no weak players, no easy spots, and no shortcuts to success. These finishes represent poker playing at its absolute finest.
The End of an Epic Weekend of Poker
What an incredible few days of poker, this weekend had everything you could possibly want from tournament poker. The beauty of these weekly roundups is seeing how diverse poker success can be—sometimes it’s about playing perfectly for 12 hours straight, and sometimes it’s about opening the right envelope at exactly the right moment.
Every single tournament told its own story this weekend. We saw massive fields create democratic opportunities for anyone to win big. We watched high-roller events where the elite battled in intimate settings. We experienced the pure chaos of mystery bounties and the calculated aggression of bounty hunting. This is exactly why GGPoker continues to set the standard for online tournament poker.
Here’s to another week of grinding, studying, and chasing those breakthrough moments that make all the effort worthwhile. Until next time, keep those chips moving in the right direction!
