Player Hits $44K Mystery Bounty from 541st Place in Sunday Showdown Tournament
The Weekend Round Up – June 15, 2025
If you thought the summer heat might cool down the tournament action, this past weekend at GGPoker proved that theory dead wrong. From the opening hands on Saturday morning to the final river cards dealt in the early hours of Monday, the virtual arena was electric with non-stop excitement. Veterans seized commanding leads, rising stars announced their presence with authority, and unexpected heroes emerged from the depths of massive fields to claim their moment in the spotlight.
A Weekend of Poker Action
With the poker world in full swing and GGPoker’s tournament schedule firing on all cylinders, this weekend delivered the kind of drama that keeps us coming back for more. We witnessed ice-cold bluffs at crucial moments, perfectly timed aggression that paid off in spectacular fashion, and marathon sessions that tested every player’s mental fortitude. It was a weekend where split-second decisions determined who would walk away with life-changing money.
In this edition of our weekly tournament roundup, we’ll break down the weekend’s biggest events, highlight the most jaw-dropping plays, and celebrate the players who proved that sometimes the best stories are written when the pressure is at its peak.
The Weekender Omaholic Bounty
The Pot-Limit Omaha faithful were treated to another thrilling edition of the Weekender Omaholic Bounty this weekend, where four-hole-card chaos reigned supreme and bounty hunting reached fever pitch. The $54 entry tournament carried its signature $100,000 guarantee. It drew an impressive field of 1,844 players, meaning the total prize pool would have an overlay of $8,390.08, ensuring plenty of added value for the PLO specialists.
After the dust settled on Day 1 action, 341 survivors punched their tickets to Day 2, each harboring dreams of both bounty riches and a coveted final table appearance. When the smoke cleared, it was ‘apPLOusePLS’ who emerged victorious after a 3-way chop on the podium, capturing $5,579.85 in prize money while accumulating $7,929.86 in bounty eliminations.
The runner-up spot belonged to ‘alexmoon1’, who earned $5,202.48 from the main prize pool plus an additional $1,026.38 in bounty rewards. Rounding out the podium was ‘what777’, who demonstrated textbook PLO fundamentals to secure third place for $5,234.69 in prize money, slightly more than second place due to a good ICM chop, and $288.66 in bounties, proving that patience and position can triumph even in the most action-packed variants.
Sunday Showdown $108 [Mystery Bounty]
The Sunday Showdown $108 [Mystery Bounty] lived up to its reputation as one of the weekend’s most electrifying events, serving up non-stop action and heart-stopping eliminations that kept players and railbirds on the edge of their seats. This edition shattered expectations with 5,773 entries, obliterating the $500,000 guarantee to create a massive $573,605.28 prize pool. With mystery bounties lurking behind every knockout, the tension was palpable from the opening hands to the final river card.
After just over nine grueling hours of strategic battles and fortune-shifting all-ins, ‘Me7oo’ emerged as champion, banking $32,918.35 from the standard prize pool while adding $5,706 in mystery bounty rewards to their haul. Their path to victory was marked by calculated risks and brilliant timing, particularly during a heads-up battle that showcased world-class tournament poker. ‘Bababangg’ fought valiantly for the runner-up position, collecting $24,681.63 in prize money plus $808 in bounty earnings after displaying remarkable resilience throughout the final table.
The bronze medal went to ‘ziuns’, who parlayed steady play into $18,508.60 from the main pool and secured an additional $4,803 in mystery bounties. However, the night’s most incredible story belonged to ‘tiemanplay’, who finished in 541st place for a modest $119.22 but struck absolute gold when they opened their mystery envelope to reveal the tournament’s top bounty prize of $44,000. That single moment transformed their tournament from a decent score into a career-defining payday worth $44,237.22.
Sunday High Rollers Main Event
The Sunday High Rollers Main Event maintained its status as the weekend’s premier battleground, drawing poker’s finest for another epic showdown with a $1,500 buy-in and the ever-enticing $400,000 guarantee as part of the ongoing Bounty Hunters Series celebration. This edition attracted 275 skilled competitors, giving some added value to the players in the form of an $8,125 overlay. The field was loaded with accomplished professionals and fearless amateurs alike, though only 39 players would survive the money bubble to claim their share of the spoils.
Through nearly nine hours of elite-level competition marked by razor-sharp decision-making and unrelenting pressure, ‘Vlad Dubanov’ claimed the title after a phenomenal display of tournament mastery, the victory worth $82,479.52.
The runner-up finish belonged to ‘Jackie_Brown’, who battled courageously throughout the final stages to secure $61,850.92 in prize money, while ‘Anton Yakuba’ was knocked out in third, earning a still impressive $46,381.64.
Bounty Hunters Sunday Main Event
The Bounty Hunters Sunday Main Event delivered another spectacular showcase of high-volume tournament poker, combining massive participation with relentless knockout action that kept the excitement at fever pitch throughout the day. The $54 entry point and colossal $750,000 guarantee proved irresistible once again, drawing an incredible field of 18,549 players that pushed the total prize pool to an astronomical $921,514.32, cementing its reputation as Sunday’s most accessible yet rewarding battleground.
After an epic 10-hour and 40-minute grind filled with dramatic eliminations and clutch heroics, ‘UltraIns’ rose above the chaos to claim victory, demonstrating exceptional late-stage tournament skills to earn $33,023.47 in prize money while collecting an additional $21,893.38 in bounty eliminations. Their path to the title was marked by perfectly balanced play that combined patient stack preservation with explosive aggression when opportunities presented themselves. The silver medal belonged to ‘L@rry’, whose fearless approach and sharp tournament instincts secured $32,924.98 from the main pool plus $532.43 in bounty rewards after a memorable final table performance.
The final position on the podium was earned by ‘Maletych96’, who captured bronze for $24,497.17 from the prize pool and added $6,535.78 in bounty collections to their haul. Their deep run was fueled by exceptional reads in crucial spots and the ability to maintain composure under intense pressure.
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Bounty Hunters High Roller Main Event
The Bounty Hunters High Roller Main Event once again commanded respect as the weekend’s ultimate test of skill and endurance, where elite competition met giant piles of money in a pressure cooker that separated pretenders from champions. The $525 buy-in and substantial $1,250,000 guarantee attracted 2,619 of poker’s finest, pushing the prize pool to $1,309,500, establishing this tournament as the weekend’s most prestigious and lucrative battleground.
Following an exhausting marathon that stretched just over 11 hours of world-class poker, ‘Severus Snake’ emerged victorious after a masterful display of tournament expertise. Their triumph was worth $53,254.54 from the prize pool, which was further enhanced by a marginally larger amount, $53,650.36 in bounty eliminations. The runner-up position went to ‘GGforever13’, whose exceptional deep-stack play earned them $53,121.43 in prize money plus $30,572.09 in bounty rewards.
Securing the bronze medal was ‘Edvinas0606’, who navigated the treacherous late stages with remarkable skill to capture $38,727.21 from the main payouts while accumulating $3,476.56 in bounty collections.
GGMasters Bounty $320
The GGMasters Bounty maintained its sterling reputation as Sunday’s ultimate knock-out, freeze-out challenge. It offered another grueling test where survival instincts and strategic brilliance determined who would claim the crown. The $320 entry fee and reliable $400,000 guarantee proved their enduring appeal, attracting 1,304 determined competitors and an overlay approaching $12,000 in what became another memorable chapter of this beloved series.
Right from the opening blinds, the tournament atmosphere was electric with tension as players understood that one mistake could end their dreams with no second chances available. After an exhausting ten hours and forty-five minutes of premium tournament poker, ‘Softcheeks’ conquered the field with a masterful performance that combined patient discipline with explosive aggression when the moment was right. Their victory secured $16,932.48 from the standard payouts while their bounty hunting prowess added another $24,926.48 to their total haul.
The silver medal belonged to ‘Lucky-Nomad’, whose adaptive strategies and clutch decision-making under pressure earned them $16,890.38 in prize money plus $1,647.66 in bounty eliminations. Claiming third place was ‘NinjaKueiTouTon’, who demonstrated textbook tournament fundamentals to capture $12,927.54 from the main pool and secured an additional $7,350.61 in bounty rewards after a steady climb that showcased exactly why the no-rebuy format remains poker’s purest competitive test.
GGMasters High Rollers $1,050
The GGMasters High Rollers delivered another grueling examination of tournament poker at its finest, cementing its status as Sunday’s most demanding and prestigious freezeout challenge. The hefty $1,050 buy-in combined with the brutal single-entry format created an atmosphere of maximum intensity from the very first hand. This edition attracted 670 of poker’s elite competitors, surging past the $600,000 guarantee to establish a formidable $670,000 prize pool that would reward only the most skilled and resilient players.
Following nearly 11.25 hours of calculated warfare where every decision carried enormous weight, ‘Fernando Olimpio’ emerged as champion after navigating the treacherous field with exceptional skill and unwavering focus. Their victory was worth $99,130.46. The runner-up, ‘ZIZOUREVIENS’, secured $75,313.89 for their outstanding performance, while the bronze medal went to ‘Shuppy’, whose composed and methodical approach throughout the tournament earned them $57,219.54.
This tournament format continues to attract the game’s most serious competitors, drawn by the ultimate test of tournament skill where there are no second chances and only pure poker ability can prevail in the face of relentless pressure and world-class opposition.
GGMasters $150
The GGMasters Main Event once again commanded center stage as the weekend’s crown jewel, delivering the kind of multi-day freezeout marathon that has made this tournament a legend among serious poker competitors. The accessible $150 buy-in paired with the massive $1,000,000 guarantee attracted 6,596 determined players ready to battle through the grueling format. When registration closed slightly below the target, the resulting prize pool had an overlay of $89,752, offering the players a bit more EV to battle for.
Spanning an epic 28 hours and 32 minutes of tournament poker—including the traditional overnight break that allows players to rest and reset between Day 1 and Day 2—the victory, after a 3-way chop, ultimately belonged to ‘V Podolyak’. Their triumph came after an ICM agreement, culminating in the title and $114,030.65. The runner-up spot went to ‘P7590-3580’, whose relentless pressure and strong play earned them $110,721.49 as their share of the chop.
Completing the podium was ‘Biboooo’, who captured third place for $94,112.36 following a masterclass in tournament survival that showcased both technical excellence and the mental fortitude required to excel in poker’s most demanding format. Their deep runs exemplified everything that makes the GGMasters Main Event special: pure skill, unwavering determination, and the ability to perform under the most intense pressure.
The Weekender
Capping off another incredible weekend of tournament action, The Weekender delivered its trademark blend of accessibility and excitement that keeps players coming back week after week. The inviting $50 buy-in combined with the substantial $250,000 guarantee attracted 5,348 hopeful competitors, leaving the final prize pool with an overlay of $3,992, and setting the stage for another multi-flight adventure filled with dreams and determination.
From the 1,063 survivors who punched their Day 2 tickets, it was ‘Mrtori’ who demonstrated exceptional composure and strategic brilliance to claim victory. Their championship run culminated in the title and $25,052.62 after consistently making the right decisions when it mattered most. The silver medal belonged to ‘BiandangTiangua’, whose aggressive yet calculated approach throughout both days earned them $19,310.10 following a thrilling final table battle that showcased tournament poker at its finest.
Rounding out the top three was ‘headkick’, who proved that persistence pays off by capturing third place for $14,890.40 after a remarkable journey that exemplified the fighting spirit this tournament is famous for inspiring.
The Weekender’s enduring popularity stems from its perfect formula: affordable entry, substantial prizes, and the genuine possibility that any player can transform a modest investment into a life-changing score and an unforgettable poker memory.RetryClaude can make mistakes. Please double-check responses.
The End of an Epic Weekend of Poker
As the virtual felt cools down from another action-packed weekend, the stories emerging from GGPoker’s tournament halls remind us why we fell in love with this game in the first place. From a miraculous mystery bounty windfall to the grinding determination displayed across multiple freezeout marathons, this weekend showcased poker in all its glory—unpredictable, rewarding, and endlessly captivating.
The diversity of champions crowned over the weekend speaks to the nature of online tournament poker. Whether first-time winners broke through for career-defining scores or seasoned veterans added another trophy to their collections, each victory tells a unique story of perseverance, skill, and that crucial element of tournament success: perfect timing.
As we head into another week, the anticipation builds for what the next weekend might bring. Will we see new faces emerge from the masses to claim their first major titles? Can the established stars continue their dominant runs? One thing is sure: the virtual tables at GGPoker will be ready to provide the answers, and we’ll be here to capture every dramatic moment as it unfolds.
Until next week, may your bluffs get through and your value bets get called. See you at the tables.