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GGPoker 2025 GG World Festival – Episode 8

Another week, another surge—because the GG World Festival isn’t winding down, it’s charging toward the finish line at full speed.

DEAL ME IN!

Between Monday and Thursday, $22,350,000 in guaranteed prize pools was spread across 143 tournaments, lifting the festival’s running total to a staggering $196,760,000. 

Four Tiers, One Goal

The energy hasn’t dipped. From high-roller masterclasses in the Super tier to life-changing scores in the Low tier, every event is still stacked with tension, stories, and opportunity. And with the final $10M championship event looming, there’s still time for anyone to etch their name into the legacy of this record-shattering series.

The Final Flagship Awaits

This is it—the final crown jewel of the GG World Festival is almost here:

June 2: $10,300 GGMillion$ Super Main Event [Day 2] – $10M GTD

Satellites are running around the clock, Day 1 flights are already underway, and the stage is set for a Texas Hold’em showdown that will decide more than just a winner—it will define a champion.

Before we look ahead, let’s rewind and relive the highlights from another incredible stretch. The plays got sharper, the bounties got bigger, and the pressure? Higher than ever.

Let’s dive into the results.

The Super Tier

Event 209-S: Monday Monster Stack

The $10,300 Monday Monster Stack—Event 209-S—returned with another elite-level showdown, drawing 46 of the sharpest minds in the game. With a $460,000 prize pool built from a tightly packed field, this high-stakes freezeout played out over 5 hours and 33 minutes of precision-driven poker.

In the end, it was Alex Foxen who stood alone at the top, locking in $132,350.39 and yet another major title on his decorated résumé. Known for his relentless consistency in high rollers, Foxen once again proved why he’s one of the most feared closers in the game.

Finishing runner-up was Michael Addamo, another regular in Super tier finals, who banked $98,885.37 after a strong heads-up battle that came down to the slimmest of margins. Third place went to ‘LemonHouse’, who added $73,882.04 to their series earnings after a composed and steady final table run.

Final Table Results:
🥇 1st – Alex Foxen – $132,350.39 🏆
🥈 2nd – Michael Addamo – $98,885.37
🥉 3rd – ‘LemonHouse’ – $73,882.04

Event 218-S: Tuesday Classic

Few tournaments capture the spirit of high-stakes excellence like the $10,300 Tuesday Classic—Event 218-S—which once again lived up to its name. A compact but elite field of 43 entries generated a $430,000 prize pool, setting the stage for another midweek masterclass in top-tier No Limit Hold’em.

In the end, it was Ole Schemion who outlasted a final table packed with legends, capturing the title and $123,718.84 for his efforts. The German pro added another trophy to his already stacked collection with a run that showcased flawless execution from start to finish.

Second place went to Brandon Wilson, who put up a tremendous fight and took home $92,436.32 in what was one of his deepest Super Tier finishes of the series so far. David Peters, always a threat in events like this, secured third for $69,063.65, further solidifying his position as one of the most consistent crushers in the game.

Final Table Results:
🥇 1st – Ole Schemion – $123,718.84 🏆
🥈 2nd – Brandon Wilson – $92,436.32
🥉 3rd – David Peters – $69,063.65

The High Tier

Event 208-H: Bounty Hunters Mega Main

The $525 Bounty Hunters Mega Main—Event 208-H—once again delivered serious volume and serious value in the High tier. With 2,207 entries, the event shattered its $750K guarantee, building a $1,103,500 prize pool and delivering nearly 11 hours of high-stakes bounty-hunting drama.

Taking it down was Brazil’s Dennys Ramos, who pocketed $57,243.53 from the main prize pool and topped it off with $35,144.69 in bounty rewards. With a total haul of over $92K, Ramos added a signature win to his growing list of GGWF accolades.

Runner-up Dima SPR earned almost identical prize money—$57,242.36—but with $19,692.41 in bounties, fell just short of the winner’s total earnings. Chris Rudolph, a familiar name on the High tier circuit, completed the podium with $45,484.62 and $13,827.16 in bounties, continuing a strong series.

Final Table Results:
🥇 1st – Dennys Ramos – $57,243.53 + $35,144.69 Bounty Rewards 🏆
🥈 2nd – Dima SPR – $57,242.36 + $19,692.41 Bounty Rewards
🥉 3rd – Chris Rudolph – $45,484.62 + $13,827.16 Bounty Rewards

Event 233-H: Bounty Hunters Daily Main

Event 233-H brought another high-stakes slugfest to the table with the $525 Bounty Hunters Daily Main. A field of 1,259 entries helped surge the prize pool to $629,500, well above the $400K guarantee. After over 10 hours of play, the final table turned into a strategic battlefield of value hunting and bounty risk.

At the end of the night, it was ‘ELM3RS’ who secured the win—earning $35,371.10 from the regular prize pool and collecting a standout $39,591.42 in bounty rewards. The aggressive bounty game proved to be the difference-maker, pushing the total take north of $74,000.

Runner-up ‘MrKipling@’ posted an almost identical main prize of $35,370.38, but with only $5,585.94 in bounty rewards, there was a notable gap in total payout—underscoring the razor-thin margins that define these formats.

In third, Felipe Morelli cashed for $28,105.21 plus $4,021.48 in bounties, maintaining a strong showing in what was one of the most competitive weekday events on the High tier calendar.

Final Table Results:
🥇 1st – ‘ELM3RS’ – $35,371.10 + $39,591.42 Bounty Rewards 🏆
🥈 2nd – ‘MrKipling@’ – $35,370.38 + $5,585.94 Bounty Rewards
🥉 3rd – ‘Felipe Morelli’ – $28,105.21 + $4,021.48 Bounty Rewards

The Medium Tier

Event 226-M: Bounty Hunters Daily Main

The $55 edition of the Bounty Hunters Daily Main—Event 226-M—proved once again why the Medium tier remains one of the most competitive levels in the GG World Festival. With 7,986 entries, the prize pool rocketed past its $300K guarantee to hit $404,091.60, and the 9-hour, 45-minute contest delivered the kind of tension only knockout formats can bring.

Claiming the top spot was ‘kormik24’, who banked $18,887.93 from the main prize pool and added an impressive $13,554.87 in bounty rewards. The win marked a perfect mix of final-table survival and bounty aggression—an essential recipe for success in this format.

Runner-up ‘Yusefato’ finished just a few chips behind in the standings, collecting $18,882.23 from the prize pool, but with only $1,652.84 in bounty rewards, their total payout lagged behind the champ.

In third, ‘jornaleir0’ put together a solid deep run to claim $14,310.05, boosted by an additional $4,276.29 in bounty earnings—making for a strong return in a huge field.

Final Table Results:
🥇 1st – ‘kormik24’ – $18,887.93 + $13,554.87 Bounty Rewards 🏆
🥈 2nd – ‘Yusefato’ – $18,882.23 + $1,652.84 Bounty Rewards
🥉 3rd – ‘jornaleir0’ – $14,310.05 + $4,276.29 Bounty Rewards

Event 233-M: Bounty Hunters Daily Main

The $55 Bounty Hunters Daily Main—Event 233-M—once again lit up the Medium tier with another packed field and deep payout run. A total of 8,785 entries crushed the $300K guarantee, inflating the prize pool to $444,521, and the 9-hour, 10-minute brawl offered a steady flow of drama from start to finish.

It was ‘Xaros92’ who came out ahead in the end, earning $19,373.82 in prize money and tacking on $8,488.18 in bounty rewards. With a calm and calculated approach to the final table, they walked away with more than $27K and the latest Medium-tier title.

Runner-up ‘Ezrail4’ nearly mirrored the main payout—$19,367.02—but fell short in bounty hunting with $5,938.42 collected from knockouts. Still, a very healthy payday in one of the biggest midweek fields of the week.

Third place went to ‘ChemAAA’, who earned $15,388.98 from the prize pool and added another $2,159.80 in bounty cash, marking a strong finish in the midst of a fiercely competitive late-stage lineup.

Final Table Results:
🥇 1st – ‘Xaros92’ – $19,373.82 + $8,488.18 Bounty Rewards 🏆
🥈 2nd – ‘Ezrail4’ – $19,367.02 + $5,938.42 Bounty Rewards
🥉 3rd – ‘ChemAAA’ – $15,388.98 + $2,159.80 Bounty Rewards

The Low Tier

Event 227-L: Wednesday Wonderbox [Mystery Bounty]

The $5.50 Wednesday Wonderbox Mystery Bounty—Event 227-L—brought another low-stakes legend into the spotlight, with a massive 24,921-player field driving the prize pool to $126,100.26, far beyond its $100K guarantee. Played out over 9 hours and 27 minutes, this was one of the week’s largest community brawls, full of sharp plays and surprise payouts.

At the final table, a 4-way chop shook up the standard payout structure, with ‘LordAAK’ officially crowned the winner. He locked in $4,231.85 from the prize pool and added $195.90 in bounty rewards. ‘AlienZ7’ secured second for $3,729.47 plus $83.90 in bounties, while ‘FishOrShark’ actually earned the biggest payout of the four—$4,407.92—thanks to ICM negotiation, finishing third with an additional $136.80 in bounties. Rounding out the deal, ‘mustbefree’ walked away with $3,570.05 and $328 in mystery rewards.

The biggest swing of the event, however, came from way down the standings. ‘MnuclearK’, who finished 600th, pulled the $8,000 top mystery envelope, earning just $12.90 for their placement but banking $8,281.10 in total bounty rewards. It was yet another reminder of how Mystery Bounty formats can flip the script for anyone, at any moment.

Final Table Results (4-Way Deal):
🥇 1st – ‘LordAAK’ – $4,231.85 + $195.90 Bounty Rewards 🏆
🥈 2nd – ‘AlienZ7’ – $3,729.47 + $83.90 Bounty Rewards
🥉 3rd – ‘FishOrShark’ – $4,407.92 + $136.80 Bounty Rewards
4️⃣ 4th – ‘mustbefree’ – $3,570.05 + $328 Bounty Rewards
💥 Biggest Bounty – ‘MnuclearK’ – $12.90 Finish + $8,281.10 Total Bounty Rewards

Event 209-L: Monday Monster Stack

The $5.50 Monday Monster Stack—Event 209-L—proved once again that small buy-in events can still deliver serious stakes and serious stories. With 5,995 entries, the tournament smashed its $125,000 guarantee and built a prize pool of $137,885, setting the stage for over 10 hours of grind-it-out poker.

Emerging victorious was ‘DandeLion_’, who outlasted the massive field to claim a first-place payout of $14,366.41—a stunning return on investment and a life-changing score for many players in this tier. ’12cu24′ secured second place and pocketed $11,073.87, while ‘guizera_’ rounded out the podium with $8,539.12 for a strong third-place finish.

With tight competition and huge value packed into every level, the Low-tier Monster Stack once again lived up to its name—delivering monster prize pools and monster payouts from the smallest of buy-ins.

Final Table Results:
🥇 1st – ‘DandeLion_’ – $14,366.41 🏆
🥈 2nd – ’12cu24′ – $11,073.87
🥉 3rd – ‘guizera_’ – $8,539.12

The Sprint is On

From elite Super tier shootouts to underdog Low tier legends, Episode 8 brought another wave of unforgettable action to the GG World Festival 2025. With $196.76 million in total guarantees now crossed, the numbers are staggering—but it’s the moments that continue to define this series: Alex Foxen battling Addamo for Monday Monster Stack glory, Dennys Ramos shipping a High-tier bounty crusher, and players like ‘MnuclearK’ flipping a $5.50 entry into an $8,000 dream.

But we’re not done.

With the $10,300 GGMillion$ Super Main Event just around the corner on June 2, one final page of history is waiting to be written. It’s the final $10 million guaranteed headline event—the one that defines legacies, crowns champions, and closes the door on the most ambitious online poker series the world has ever seen.

This isn’t just the endgame. It’s the beginning of poker immortality.

Let’s finish strong.