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GGPoker Announces $100M-Guaranteed Winter Giveaway Series

GGPoker, the World’s Biggest Poker Room, is bringing the holiday spirit to poker enthusiasts around the globe with the launch of its $100M Winter Giveaway Series, running from December 15, 2024, to January 13, 2025. The series guarantees an incredible $100 million in prizes and introduces an exciting twist: GGPoker will add 5% of each tournament’s guarantee amount to the prize pool in free cash, totaling an unprecedented $5 million in added prizes for players.
“At GGPoker, we are always looking for ways to make the poker experience more thrilling and rewarding for our players. The $100M Winter Giveaway Series represents our biggest holiday celebration yet, and adding $5M in free cash to the prize pools is our way of saying thank you to everyone that loves playing in our tournaments,” said Sarne Lightman, Managing Director of GGPoker.
Series Highlights
This year’s Winter Giveaway Series features marquee tournaments that every poker fan will want to play:
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#1: $125 Season’s Greetings Opener [Mystery Bounty]:
December 15, 2024, at 18:00 UTC
$1M GTD, with $50K in free cash added
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#2: $50 Winter is Coming 6-Max Opener [Final Day]:
December 16, 2024, at 18:00 UTC
$1M GTD, with $50K in free cash added
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#9: $25 Santa’s Sled Bounty Turbo [Final Stage]:
December 23, 2024, at 18:00 UTC
$2M GTD, with $100K in free cash added
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#16: $108 Omaholic Mystery Ball [Final Day]:
December 30, 2024, at 18:00 UTC
$750K GTD, with $37.5K in free cash added
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#23: $11 Happy New Year [Final Day]:
January 6, 2025, at 18:00 UTC
$1M GTD, with $50K in free cash added
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#30: $250 Winter Giveaway Grand Finale [Day 2]:
January 13, 2025, at 18:00 UTC
$3M GTD, with $150K in free cash added
Event Schedule
In addition to the highlight events, the Winter Giveaway Series will feature a packed schedule of tournaments, offering buy-ins to suit players of all levels. From daily events to massive GTD championships, there’s something for everyone this holiday season.
Players can join the action by downloading the GGPoker app and registering for their favorite tournaments. New players are also eligible to claim GGPoker’s Welcome Bonus and join the rewards-rich Fish Buffet loyalty program.
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ACR POKER ANNOUNCES TEAM ONLINE CHAMPIONSHIPS HOME GAME STARTING THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 6TH

Play weekly with your favorite ACR Team Online members and win your way into an exclusive cash game alongside them
Players eager to take on ACR Team Online members every week will now have the opportunity as ACR Poker launches its first-ever ACR Team Online Championships, a brand-new online home game series kicking off on Thursday, February 6th.
The ACR Team Online Championships home game takes place on the first three Thursdays of each month—this February on the 6th, 13th, and 20th—and features a guaranteed prize pool of $1,500 and a buy-in of just $2.20.
Participants will compete against ACR Poker’s Team Online members:
- Evan ‘Gripsed’ Jarvis,
- Mark ‘Weazel_1991’ Rubbathan,
- Svitlana ‘Svetarik’ Dryha,
- Oskar ‘Deckflow’ Ojaveer,
- and recently signed Irish poker pro Conor ‘Ccoonnoorr’ O’Driscoll.
“The ACR Team Online Championships are a great way for the poker community to come together, have some fun, and interact with us on a whole new level,” said O’Driscoll. “I can’t wait to dive in and see who steps up to the challenge.”
Players that make it to the Final Table each Thursday will be entered into a random drawing, streamed live on the ACR Show on ACR Poker’s Twitch channel the following Friday. If selected, the winner will receive $1,000 to participate in a private, streamed $5/10 cash game table on the final Saturday of each month.
The excitement will really peak during the cash game as players battle it out against ACR Team Online members, who will have their own single $1,000 buy-in. The game will conclude once three players remain or after two hours of play. All remaining players will have the opportunity to cash out their winnings.
To learn more about the ACR Team Online Championships, visit acrpoker.eu.
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At Least $5M To Be Won In GGMasters 5th Anniversary Edition

GGPoker, the World’s Biggest Poker Room, today announces details of its upcoming GGMasters 5th Anniversary Edition, a $150 buy-in tournament running February 23 and boasting a guaranteed prize pool of $5M. The 5th Anniversary Edition is the highlight of an entire series celebrating the success of GGPoker’s signature freezeout events, with the festival running from February 9 through February 24.
In the five years since their introduction in 2020, the GGMasters freezeouts have become firm favorites of the GGPoker community; daily and weekly events with buy-ins starting from $25 and each featuring a juicy prize guarantee. Headlined by the weekly $150 GGMasters tournament, players appreciate the simplicity involved – each participant has one shot at winning the event and knows that once all their chips are gone, there are no rebuys available.
Players can satellite into GGMasters 5th Anniversary Series events or snag tickets via the $200K GGMasters Ticket Drop, which takes place throughout the series. Tickets will be randomly awarded to players participating in GGMasters 5th Anniversary Series events, with a total of $200K in tickets valued at $15, $25 and $150 awarded.
“The GGMasters 5th Anniversary Edition is all about taking that one shot at a mouth-watering prize pool,” said Sarne Lightman, Managing Director of GGPoker. “This unique single entry-only event is one of the highlights of our annual tournament schedule – buy in directly or win your way in and play for a share of at least $5M!”
Players can join the action by downloading the GGPoker app, creating their account and registering for their favorite tournaments or playing their favorite cash games. New players can also claim GGPoker’s Welcome Bonus and join the rewards-rich Fish Buffet loyalty program.
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Announcing the Knockout Poker League 2025: A Groundbreaking Series with a €1.3 Million Prize Pool

Stretch Network is thrilled to unveil the Knockout Poker League 2025, the premier two-season poker tournament series of early 2025, featuring a substantial prize pool of €1.3 million. This prestigious series is set to deliver a dynamic and thrilling poker experience, marking it as a standout event in the global poker calendar.
The Knockout Poker League 2025 includes an assortment of competitive events tailored to diverse player skills and preferences. Participants will have the opportunity to engage in two major Main Events, as well as a series of Mini Main and Omaha tournaments, each designed to offer both challenge and substantial rewards.
A highlight of the series are the innovative Mini ELITE and Mini MASTER tournaments, which provide a platform for intense poker action with manageable buy-ins. These events are designed to cater to both seasoned and novice players seeking to make their mark in the competitive poker arena.
Adding to the excitement, the MEGA CENTROLL tournaments resemble freerolls but require a minimal buy-in, creating a unique blend of accessibility and competition. Furthermore, players can enhance their experience and increase their chances of success by participating in two dynamic tournament leaderboards.
Stretch Network is more than just a tournament organizer; it’s a catalyst for transformative poker experiences. The Knockout Poker League 2025 promises not only to entertain but also to offer unprecedented opportunities for success and recognition in the poker community.
Prepare to join us for an unparalleled poker experience that promises to be both exciting and rewarding. For media inquiries, registration details, and more information, please visit our website or contact our PR office.
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