Welcome to this week’s edition of the GGPoker Weekend Spotlight, your regular roundup of the biggest winners, sharpest plays, and standout stories from the online tables. While most people were winding down their week, GGPoker was ramping up with another packed weekend full of high-stakes drama and deep-field showdowns. Whether you were chasing bounties, grinding for leaderboard points, or just tuning in to watch the action unfold, there was no shortage of excitement.
A Weekend of Poker Action
With the GG World Festival still going strong, every major event brought something special to the table. Players showed up in force across every buy-in level, looking to make the most of the boosted guarantees and packed schedules. From mystery bounties to massive main events, the fields were full of familiar names, fresh faces, and plenty of fireworks.
This week’s highlights had it all — deep runs, massive bounties, razor-close finishes, and the kind of moments that keep players coming back for more. If you missed the action or just want to relive the biggest stories, we’ve got you covered. Let’s take a look at who showed up, who shipped big, and how it all went down.
The Weekender Omaholic Bounty
The Weekender Omaholic Bounty kicked things off in style once again, delivering the kind of action-packed PLO brawl that fans have come to expect. With a $54 buy-in and a $100,000 guarantee, the tournament drew 2,089 entries over the multiple Day 1s this week, just cracking the mark and creating a total prize pool of $103,781.52 for the grinders who made it through to Day 2. A total of 382 players returned for the final session, all with bounties on their heads and chips in play.
After 4 hours and 45 minutes of Day 2 action, it was ‘BarPortal’ who emerged victorious, locking up $5,461.77 for first place and racking up another $7,251.01 in bounty payouts for a combined haul of over $12K. ‘Realguru’ came close but settled for second, earning $5,459.30 plus $2,268.36 in bounties. Rounding out the top three was ‘Andamans’, who banked $4,137.92 and added $2,000.92 in bounties. With deep stacks, swingy dynamics, and nonstop action, the Omaholic Bounty continues to be a Sunday staple for PLO fans chasing big scores and highlight-reel hands.
Event 132-L: $5.50 Bounty Hunters Sunday Main Event
The GG World Festival Event 132-L: Bounty Hunters Sunday Main Event gave micro-stakes players a shot at big-time glory, and it delivered in full. With a $5.50 buy-in and a hefty $100,000 guarantee, this low-stakes slugfest drew an enormous 27,500 entries, blasting past expectations and generating a final prize pool of $139,150. After 9 hours and 54 minutes of fast-paced bounty action, one player stood above the rest.
That player was ‘Kim0127’, who turned their tiny investment into a $5,036.94 payday and added $2,788.22 in bounty rewards for a total score of $7,825.16. Hot on their heels was ‘AdamOndra’, who earned $5,030.31 for second place plus $916.01 in bounties. Rounding out the top three was ‘bocadealface’, who banked $3,997.06 along with $700.24 in knockout cash.
With a massive field, ultra-accessible buy-in, and the added sweat of bounties on every hand, this event was another shining example of how the GG World Festival is delivering huge moments at every level of the game.
Event 133-M: GGMasters Festival Edition
The GG World Festival Event 133-M: GGMasters Festival Edition was one of the most anticipated mid-stakes events of the weekend—and it didn’t disappoint. With its deep structure, freezeout format, and massive $1,000,000 guarantee, the tournament drew 7,441 entries across multiple Day 1 flights. The final prize pool clocked in at a massive $1,026,858, setting the stage for a dramatic Day 2 showdown.
After two days of focused play, ‘PLAYNOGAME’ earned $124,879.93 and emerged as the official winner following a heads-up chop. Runner-up ‘Pedro Igor’ secured $118,299.35 in the deal, closing out a deep and well-earned run. Finishing third was ‘Fatipro’, who claimed $78,145.73 after navigating the final stages with precision.
With its no-reentry format and festival-sized prize pool, this edition of the GGMasters once again delivered on every front—big money, deep strategy, and a finale worthy of the spotlight.
Event 133-H: GGMasters High Rollers
The GG World Festival Event 133-H: GGMasters High Rollers brought out some of the toughest competitors in the series for a no-reentry freezeout packed with high-stakes tension and elite-level play. With a $1,050 buy-in and $1,000,000 guaranteed, the event drew 1,116 entries, pushing the prize pool to $1,116,000 and setting the stage for a battle of endurance and precision.
After 12 hours and 21 minutes of action, the tournament finally ended. When the dust settled, it was ‘SePico77’ who claimed the official win and $187,636.87. Runner-up ‘Caio Yunes’ secured $140,707.45, wrapping up a standout run of their own. The third-place spot went to ‘Samuel Dray’, who earned $105,515.75 after a strong final table performance.
This edition of the GGMasters High Rollers served as a reminder of what makes the format so special—no re-entries, deep structures, and pure competition. For those who thrive under pressure and excel in the freezeout format, it remains one of the most prestigious titles in the series.
Who said poker’s boring?
Event 136-H: GGMasters Bounty King
The GG World Festival Event 136-H: GGMasters Bounty King brought another round of high-speed, knockout-driven action to the $320 buy-in spotlight, and once again, it didn’t disappoint. With a $500,000 guarantee and 1,744 entries piling in, the prize pool climbed to $519,014.40. The format’s mix of deep strategy and bounty-fueled volatility delivered 11 hours and 21 minutes of wild swings, big scores, and unpredictable finishes.
At the end of the run, it was ‘Bon pied’ who claimed the throne, taking home $28,092.58 in prize money along with a staggering $22,384.10 in bounty rewards for a combined total of just over $50K. Runner-up ‘AstronautStatus’ put on an equally impressive performance, banking $28,091.85 plus $8,463.91 in bounties. In third was ‘Martin Fretes’, who earned $22,321.72 and added $5,126.39 in bounty cash.
Event 137-S: Sunday Showdown [Mystery Bounty]
The GG World Festival Event 137-S: Sunday Showdown [Mystery Bounty] delivered another dose of high-stakes suspense, where every elimination had the potential to unlock a game-changing payout. With a $1,500 buy-in and a $600,000 guarantee, the event attracted 464 entries, building a prize pool of $661,200. Over 9 hours and 33 minutes of tightly contested play, the field battled for serious cash and those all-important mystery envelopes.
In the end, it was ‘lIlIllIIetsRoll’ who came out on top, taking down the title and earning $55,571.03 in prize money along with $87,300 in bounties, which also included the top mystery bounty, a hefty $44,100 reward. Right behind them was ‘Preben Stokkan’, who fought hard for a second-place finish worth $41,672.21 plus $4,500 in bounty payouts. Third place went to ‘Grace Kelly’, who collected $31,249.74 but failed to knock out any opponent during the tournament to collect nothing from the bounty rewards. But the biggest twist, as always in this format, came elsewhere—this time it was ‘Gavin Andreanoff’ who landed a total of $106,100 in bounty rewards. That, in addition to the $9,882.02 earned for the 7th place finish, gave ‘Gavin Andreanoff’ the second highest total win from the tournament.
Just another reminder that in the world of mystery bounties, your tournament story can change with a single knockout — and every shove carries more weight than meets the eye.
Event 137-H: Sunday Showdown [Mystery Bounty]
The GG World Festival Event 137-H: Sunday Showdown [Mystery Bounty] kept the thrills rolling with another wild ride through one of poker’s most unpredictable formats. Featuring a $250 buy-in and a $600,000 guarantee, the tournament pulled in 3,140 entries, pushing the total prize pool to $722,200. Across 9 hours and 49 minutes of play, the field saw dramatic swings, huge bounty reveals, and high-level play all the way to the finish.
Taking top honors was ‘Mariusz1237’, who secured the win and $44,846.81 in prize money, adding $16,110 in bounty rewards for a total haul of more than $60,000. ‘Billionai89’ locked up second place for $33,628.10 and earned an additional $3,540 in bounties, while third-place finisher ‘NiGTONiWalou’ took home $25,217.52 plus $4,680 in bounty rewards.
But as always in the mystery bounty format, the most jaw-dropping moment came from deep in the field. This time, it was ‘Hannes Speiser’ who cracked open the biggest mystery envelope — a $56,000 bounty — despite finishing 35th in the payout standings. It’s a result that perfectly sums up the format: every hand counts, and any knockout could be the one that changes everything.
The Weekender
The Weekender once again closed out the GGPoker schedule with a bang, proving why it remains a can’t-miss stop for low-to-mid stakes grinders every Sunday. With a $50 buy-in and a guaranteed $250,000, the latest edition drew 5,884 entries, beating the guarantee and delivering a total prize pool of $270,664 for the players to battle for. A total of 1,160 players advanced to Day 2, all chasing a piece of the prize pool and the coveted top spot.
After 6 hours and 44 minutes of Day 2 action, it was ‘Erik Tamm’ who emerged as the last player standing, turning a modest investment into a $26,708.43 payday. Not far behind was ‘LuckBlocker’, who secured $20,591.76 for their runner-up finish. The third-place spot went to ‘Terry Lawrence’, who walked away with $15,878.42 after a solid deep run. With a balanced structure, a huge field, and a ton of endgame drama, The Weekender continues to be the perfect closer to an action-packed Sunday grind.
The End of an Epic Weekend of Poker
As the GG World Festival barrels toward its final stretch, this weekend showed exactly why it’s become the centerpiece of the GGPoker calendar. From $5 buy-ins to $1,500 showdowns, players across every level found opportunities to score big, make deep runs, and pull in the kinds of mystery bounties that can flip a tournament on its head. Whether it was a six-figure payout from a third-place finish or a massive bounty win from outside the top 30, the stories that unfolded over the past few days captured everything we love about tournament poker.
The mix of structured grind and bounty-driven chaos gave us edge-of-your-seat sweats, incredible comebacks, and moments that reminded us why even the smallest decision can lead to something huge. And with more GG World Festival action still to come, the best might be yet to unfold.
Until next week — good luck, play smart, and as always, we’ll be watching the final tables.