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GGPoker Unveils $250M Prize Pool For GGPoker World Festival Tournament Series

The record-breaking online poker tournament series returns on May 5, featuring hundreds of series events across four buy-in tiers
GGPoker, the World’s Biggest Poker Room, is thrilled to announce the return of its highly-anticipated GGPoker World Festival online tournament series, set to take place from Sunday, May 5 through Tuesday, June 11.
Following the groundbreaking success of last year’s series, which boasted a record-breaking $200M in prize pool guarantees, the 2024 edition raises the stakes even higher with an unprecedented $250M in guaranteed prizes.
The GGPoker World Festival schedule will feature a diverse array of tournaments across four buy-in tiers, ensuring that players of all levels can find events suited to their preferences:
- Low Tier ($2.50+ buy-in)
- Medium Tier ($25+ buy-in)
- High Tier ($150+ buy-in)
- Super Tier ($1,050+ buy-in)
Players will have the opportunity to qualify for festival events through satellite tournaments running throughout the series.
In addition to the monumental prize pool, participants will compete for a share of $2.5 million in extra prizes through the GGPoker World Festival tournament leaderboard. Leaderboard points will be awarded for each series event played, with $250K in prizes distributed between the Low Tier leaderboard winners, $500K between Medium Tier leaderboard winners, $750K between High Tier leaderboard winners and $1M between Super Tier leaderboard winners.
Various series events will be broadcast at GGPoker.tv, with details to be confirmed in the near future.
Daniel Negreanu, GGPoker Global Ambassador, expressed his excitement for the upcoming series, stating, “Let the festivities begin on May 5 as we continue our tradition of revolutionizing poker year-on-year! We made history in 2023, and now, with $50 million in additional prize guarantees, the GGPoker World Festival is bigger and better than ever!”
New players joining GGPoker can take advantage of the Welcome Bonus and Honeymoon for Newcomers promotions and will automatically join GGPoker’s Fish Buffet loyalty program, offering regular cash prizes.
Further details about GGPoker World Festival 2024, including series highlights and the full event schedule, will be released in the near future; visit ggpoker.com regularly to find out more.
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ACR POKER’S NEXT HIGH STAKES ADVENTURE TAKES PLAYERS TO MONTENEGRO FOR PRESTIGIOUS SUPER HIGH ROLLER SERIES
Two $110,000+ Montenegro packages available during ACR Poker’s Main Satellite on Sunday, April 27th
The next chapter of ACR Poker’s High Stakes Adventure is taking shape. Two players are set to win their way to stunning Montenegro in Southeast Europe to compete against top poker pros and high stakes legends for huge prizes during the prestigious Super High Roller Series, scheduled for May 13th to 27th.
Through ACR Poker’s Main Satellite on Sunday, April 27th at 2:05pm ET, the High Stakes Adventure: Montenegro is guaranteeing two all-inclusive packages, each covering $110,000 in tournament buy-ins / entry fees, plus added business-class airfare, and a 5-night stay at the luxurious Maestral Resort & Casino.
“The High Stakes Adventure is all about creating opportunities for players to escape the ordinary and play alongside poker’s elite in incredible destinations,” said ACR Pro Chris Moneymaker. “I can still feel the energy from my deep run in Montenegro last year, and I’ve got a good feeling this event is going to be just as unforgettable. If you missed your chance to win a South Korea package earlier this year, this is your chance to get in the game.”
Moneymaker is no stranger to the high-stakes scene in Montenegro, having won last year’s Triton Poker Super High Roller Series $25,000 buy-in event for $903,000. Meanwhile, fellow ACR Pro Nacho Barbero also made waves this year during the Triton Poker Super High Roller Series Jeju, finishing 7th in the $100,000 buy-in Main Event, earning $946,000, plus cashing in four other events.
The High Stakes Adventure: Montenegro package winners will have the flexibility to split their $110,000 buy-in budget across multiple events or go all-in on a single high-stakes tourney. Off the felt, players can look forward to exploring Montenegro’s rich history, stunning landscapes and vibrant culture.
This latest satellite follows the success of ACR Poker’s High Stakes Adventure: South Korea earlier this year, where two $110,000 packages were awarded to players for the Super High Roller Series Jeju. Players looking to follow in their footsteps and compete for the Montenegro packages can buy into the Main Satellite for $2,650 or qualify for less through satellites running on ACR Poker this month.
For more details on the High Stakes Adventure: Montenegro, visit the promo page at ACRPoker.eu.
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Cubeia goes live with its Poker 2.0 platform

Cubeia, a Sweden-based iGaming software solutions provider, has launched its highly anticipated Poker 2.0 platform. The latest version features a state-of-the-art multi-threaded game engine written entirely in Java 21 and a new and improved graphical UI.
As a celebration, Cubeia’s Hybrid Poker Network is running a 4-week Beta Test Series, where players are encouraged to report any bugs they experience for a chance to earn rewards of up to $55 in tournament tickets. The new server engine is designed to easily handle player loads in the six-digit range and has future-proof capabilities, such as exposing a poker lobby API to other providers – given the right deal.
One of the many advantages that the server upgrade brings is its ease of feature implementation – thread safety is built-in, removing the need for developers to worry about implementing new platform features. The technical debt has dissipated facilitating updates to be performed quickly and efficiently.
This release comes at the perfect time as there are a number of operators lined up to launch during the remainder of the year. Cubeia is looking forward to not only expanding its poker network but also accommodating operator feature requests with greater agility.
Cubeia’s Head of Poker Simon Isbäck commented: “After about a year and a half worth of development, we can finally clap each other’s backs and be proud of what we’ve accomplished! On Thursday, I will be looking forward to hosting a huge launch party for the entire team! New features will drop faster than ever, and we’re looking forward to launching many industry-relevant features as well as some brand new ones. This is only the beginning!”
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From Millions to Knockouts: Natural8 India Powers Through April with Back-to-Back Poker Excitement
Natural8 India kicked off the month with a bang as Millions Week, held from 30th March to 8th April 2025, delivered thrilling gameplay, life-changing wins, and unforgettable poker moments. With massive participation and the spotlight event offering a staggering ₹15 Crore to the main event winner, this edition of Millions Week saw poker enthusiasts from across the country rise to the occasion and compete for glory.
But the action doesn’t stop there.
Players can now turn their focus to the ongoing Bounty Hunter Series, running from 30th March to 21st April 2025. This high-octane series is all about knockouts, with every hand carrying the excitement of bounty eliminations. A major highlight still to come is the Special Mystery Bounty Main Event, featuring TEN Top Bounties — adding layers of suspense and strategy for every contender at the tables.
“Millions Week exceeded all our expectations — the overwhelming response from the poker community, the sheer level of competition, and the unforgettable moments at the tables were a testament to how far the game has come in India,” said Kunal Patni, Executive Director and Country Head of Natural8 India. He further added, “We witnessed some truly remarkable performances, with players pushing their limits and proving why this series continues to be a marquee event on our calendar. As we move into the second leg of April’s poker excitement with the Bounty Hunter Series, we’re raising the bar even further. This series isn’t just about playing cards — it’s about strategy, resilience, and seizing those high-pressure moments. With mystery prizes, massive knockouts, and top bounties still up for grabs, the best is yet to come.”
From mystery prizes to dynamic eliminations, the Bounty Hunter Series is proving to be the ultimate test of tactical gameplay and endurance — giving players one more chance this month to showcase their skills and win big.
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