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Originally posted by FVM8973
Hello, 888Rep. I am having troubles with the software. First it disconnected every 5 seconds. I uninstalled and reinstalled it. Now it has changed. It seems I am using a new version of software and I don't like it at all. Is there any way to change it to the normal version?

Hi Guys,

Recently, we launched a beta version of our new tables for trial by a select few players at 888poker, and some of you were chosen to participate in the beta test.

At this point, we’re in the process of evaluating the results and preparing for the final upgrade. We’re constantly working hard to offer you the best gaming experience and your help has been invaluable.

If you wish to return to the previous version of 888poker until our official launch, simply click the link below:

http://www.888poker.com/router

To let us know what you think of the enhancements and to help us make them even better, just post here or send us an email at: productfeedback@888poker.com

Thanks, I remember I was chosen to participate and I did not like it. I could not play even 15 minutes before going back to the regular version. It was not different this time. There is something wrong with this new software. It got me sick. I got headache playing with this new version, not kidding. I don't think I will be phisically able to play If it gets changed.

The link is not working, I can not go back to the previous version. I reinstalled it and it's still the new version.

Welcome to 888poker’s Weekly Deal, with all the best news, results and insights from the past week.

THIS WEEK: March 24, 2019

“SkallePer58” Wins Sunday Mega Deep for Sweden

The $215 buy-in Sunday Mega Deep attracted 313 players who rebought 128 times, which meant a $100,000 prize pool was reserved for the top 45 players. Among those to get a piece of it were Niklas “tutten7” Åstedt (38th - $600), “IggyGak” (24th - $750), “Panzerfish” (14th - $1,250), “Mr.Fonzi” (7th - $3,400), “EyeofSkadi” (4th - $8,250), and “sikosomatik” (3rd - $11,000).

After 10 hours and 36 minutes, Sweden’s “SkallePer58” bested Finland’s “purplegerbil” in heads-up play to win a $19,350 first-place prize. The win came a little more than a year after “SkallePer58” took down the $15,000 Turbo Mega Deep for $5,668.

“mrsmith78” Wins Rake or Break Main Event for $17,300

The $320 buy-in Rake or Break Main Event drew 227 players who rebought 55 times. That meant the $100,000 prize pool target wasn’t hit -- $84,600 was on tap – so all players got their rake back!

The top 27 spots were paid including “RoddyMacneil” (29th - $634.50), “Villeroi” (17th - $930.60), “CalmRevolver” (8th - $2,115), “alexos888” (5th - $4,906.80), and “strangejelly” (3rd - $9,559.80).

After 7 hours and 34 minutes, it was “mrsmith78” defeating “StuntSoHard” in heads-up play to win the title and accompanying $17,300.70 first-place prize. It was a bit of redemption for “mrsmith78” after he finished seventh in February’s $300 buy-in RakeLESS Sunday Main Event for $4,300.

“laston16” Outlasts the Competition to Take Down Rake or Break Challenge

The $109 buy-in Rake or Break Challenge had a target prize pool of $25,000, which it surpassed by drawing 220 players who rebought 49 times. That resulted in a $26,900 prize pool that was paid out to the top 36 players including “ImPaulin” (25th - $228.65), “HermanMelvin” (14th - $363.15), “tikkapekka” (9th - $511.10), “root4deuces” (5th - $1,560.20), and “DuduPa1986” (3rd - $3,039.70).

After 7 hours and 27 minutes, the UK’s “laston16” bested Malta’s “Aletotti” in heads-up play to win the $5,501.05 top prize.

Rake or Break Monsoon Ends in Heads-Up Deal

The $55 buy-in Rake or Break Monsoon surpassed its $15,000 target by attracting 316 players who rebought 75 times. That created a $19,550 prize pool that was paid out to the top 45 players including Bryan “DePittsterje” Paris (45th - $117.30), “YupYupMan” (25th - $146.62), “ZDamian” (12th - $293.25), “MuggyW” (5th - $1,114.35), and “bomberman115” (3rd - $2,150.50).

After 7 hours and 24 minutes in the tournament, the final two struck a deal in which Canada’s “Kurple” finished in second place for $3,022.70 and Lithuania’s “RB27.” claimed the title and $3,595.90 in prize money.

“TigerNoTilt” Bests Mark Hurd to Win Sunday Deepstack Monsoon

The $55 buy-in $10,000 GTD Sunday Deepstack Monsoon saw 195 players rebuy 75 times, which created a $13,500 prize pool paid out to the top 27 players including “gawner” (19th - $135), Ian “Simpioni” Simpson (10th - $236.25), “lagostim” (6th - $675), and Bryan “DePittsterje” Paris (4th - $1,181.25).

After “Life0nMars” bowed out in third place for $1,586.25, the title came down to the UK’s “markhurd” and Ukraine’s “TigerNoTilt.” Nine hours and nine minutes into the tournament, the latter came out top and took down the $2,902.50 first-place prize.

“wisimaki” Wins Whale for $22,000

The $1,050 buy-in Whale surpassed its $50K GTD by drawing 36 players who rebought 19 times. That created a $55,000 prize pool that was paid out to the top five players including “StuntSoHard” (5th - $4,400), “PokerJoe332” (4th - $5,500), and “purplegerbil” (3rd - $8,250).

After 5 hours and 26 minutes, it came down to the UK’s “wisimaki” and Canada’s Sam “FlatTopTony” Greenwood. The former ultimately prevailed to claim the title and $22,000 first-place prize. The win came two weeks after he finished sixth in the same tournament for $3,245.

While he didn’t win the Whale, Greenwood would win something else on Sunday – a seat into the 2019 World Series of Poker Main Event. Read on to find out how.

On Their Way to Vegas!

Sam “FlatTopTony” Greenwood & Diego “chiquidealer” Sobrino Win WSOP packages
Remember, every Sunday at 20:30 GMT now through June, 888poker will host a $1,050 “WSOP 2019 Main Event Package Qualifier.”

Those who win their way into the 2019 World Series of Poker Main Event will be awarded a prize package valued at $12,600. Those packages include six nights (July 4-10, 2019) at the luxurious Vdara Hotel in Las Vegas, a $10,000 WSOP Main Event buy-in, $1,000 for travel and expenses (paid directly to your 888poker account), and an invite to a welcome party at the Vdara Hotel.

This week’s qualifier had 46 entries and awarded three more seats to the 2019 WSOP Main Event. They went to Canada’s Sam “FlatTopTony” Greenwood, Argentina’s Diego “chiquidealer” Sobrino, and Germany’s “CBruell.”

What to Expect Coming Up from 888poker

From April 4-14th, the XL Blizzard series returns to 888poker with even more affordable buy-ins and bigger guarantees – more than enough to get your game going!

Our high-value tournaments promise players loads of ways to win big in this series.

With 34 different tournaments to choose from, you’ll be spoilt for choice with buy-ins starting as low as $5.50.

For full schedules and information click here https://www.888poker.com/magazine/blog/888news/xl-blizzard-returns-affordable-buy-ins-and-huge-guarantees

Hello everyone,

The XL Blizzard is coming to 888poker!

April 4-14 with 34 events featuring, more than $1.7 million in guarantees and affordable buy-ins starting as low as $5.50.

If you were to fire a single bullet into each XL Blizzard tournament, it’d cost you $2,633.80.

We realize not everyone can afford to do that, but the good news is you can satellite into events for a fraction of the cost – just $200 - or even via one of our freerolls!

For full information click here https://www.888poker.com/magazine/888news/playing-888poker-xl-blizzard-series-200-bucks

Welcome to 888poker’s Weekly Deal, with all the best news, results and insights from the past week.

THIS WEEK: March 31, 2019

Andrew “TakeTheRide” Neeme Streams Worldwide on 888poker!

From March 28-31, popular vlogger Andrew Neeme, who has over 110,000 subscribers on YouTube, took his popular meet-up games worldwide while streaming on 888poker from Calgary, Canada. For three days, Neeme played a variety of stakes and games, which included a “home game” on Saturday night.

Additionally, Neeme was on the Sunday grind participating in some of 888poker’s premiere online tournaments under his “TakeTheRide.” That included firing a bullet in the $55 buy-in Rake or Break Monsoon, a tournament that drew 265 players who rebought 69 times. Neeme wound up making a deep run in it ultimately finishing in 17th place for $183.70.

Neeme also played in the $530 Whale and $109 Sunday Challenge, though he fell short of cashing in both of them. Still, it was an exciting run for Neeme’s legion of fans as they were truly taken for a ride as he flirted with capturing an 888poker title!

Canada’s Tim “REALTTWIST” Kelly Wins Sunday Mega Deep

The $215 buy-in Sunday Mega Deep had 313 players rebuy 129 times in their quest to capture a portion of a $100,000 prize pool. Among the top 45 finishers to make the money were “Namlleh” (29th - $650), Roman “Romeopro33” Romanovskyi (24th - $750), Bryan “DePittsterje” Paris (14th - $1,250), “GuvGuv37” (6th - $4,400), and “inkhole” (3rd - $11,000).

After 10 hours and 38 minutes, it was Canada’s Tim “REALTTWIST” Kelly besting Mexico’s “TonyCipolla9” in heads-up play to win the title and accompanying $19,350 first-place prize. It was actually the second time Kelly has won the Mega Deep having done so back on November 19, 2017.

“ThEtRaIN96” Wins Rake or Break Whale for Second Time in a Month

The $530 buy-in Rake or Break Whale had a $100,000 target but fell short when 141 players rebought 35 times to generate an $88,000 prize pool. Among those to compete in the rakefree tournament but fall short of the money were Neeme, Sam “sammygrinder” Grafton, and 888poker Ambassadors Martin “MJacobson888” Jacobson and Dominik “888Dominik” Nitsche.

The top 18 players got paid including “bybababy” (15th - $1,892), “plomaha” (9th - $2,200), Simon “Isildur1337x” Mattsson (6th - $4,400), and Anton “anteen” Bertilsson (4th - $7,920). After “alwayswin111” bowed out in third place for $10,692, the title came down to “ThEtRaIN96” and “IggyGak.” It took 7 hours and 23 minutes but eventually the former prevailed to take down the $20,240 first-place prize.

Back on March 3, “ThEtRaIN96” topped a 92-entry field to win the $530 Whale for $15,812.50 meaning he won one of 888poker’s most prestigious titles two times in the same month.

“888topPair” Denies “DeuceofDuc0” Rake or Break Sunday Challenge Title

The $109 buy-in Rake or Break Challenge had a $27,500 target and nearly hit is by drawing 210 players who rebought 58 times. That meant a $26,800 prize pool was up for grabs and it was all rakefree. Among the top 27 players to get a piece of it were “Namlleh” (22nd - $268), “JamzMTL” (14th - $402), “creature94” (7th - $1,072), “ZDamian” (4th - $2,345), and “todacage” (3rd - $3,149).

After 7 hours and 51 minutes in the tournament, “888topPair” defeated “DeuceofDuc0,” who back in mid-February won the Whale and on March 10 took down the Mega Deep for nearly $20K, in heads-up play to win $5,762.

“xxAYADxx” Weathers the Rake or Break Monsoon to Win $3,415

The $55 buy-in Rake or Break Monsoon had a $17,500 target, but it failed to hit as 265 players rebought 69 times to create a $16,700 prize pool. That meant the tournament became rake free!

The top 36 players got paid including “Pokerpatch” (25th - $141.95), “nlfreddie” (15th - $225.45), “kory1977” (9th - $317.30), “imnumerouno” (4th - $1,419.50), and “dyonvlaar12” (4th - $1,887.10). After 7 hours and 17 minutes, “xxAYADxx” defeated “icho90” in heads-up play to win the title and $3,415.15 top prize.

It was a bit of redemption for “xxAYADxx,” who earlier this month finished second in the $88 Sunday PKO 8-Max for $1,748 plus $1,523 in bounties.

On Their Way to Vegas!

Pascal “Paeffchen” Hartmann & “HeadsUpChump” Win Way to WSOP Main Event
Remember, every Sunday at 20:30 GMT now through June, 888poker will host a $1,050 “WSOP 2019 Main Event Package Qualifier.”

Those who win their way into the 2019 World Series of Poker Main Event will be awarded a prize package valued at $12,600. Those packages include six nights (July 4-10, 2019) at the luxurious Vdara Hotel in Las Vegas, a $10,000 WSOP Main Event buy-in, $1,000 for travel and expenses (paid directly to your 888poker account), and an invite to a welcome party at the Vdara Hotel.

This week’s qualifier had 33 entries and awarded two more seats into the 2019 WSOP Main Event. They went to Pascal “Paeffchen” Hartmann and “HeadsUpChump,” while three other players took home some cash.

What to Expect Coming Up from 888poker

From April 4-14th, the XL Blizzard series returns to 888poker with even more affordable buy-ins and bigger guarantees – more than enough to get your game going!

Our high-value tournaments promise players loads of ways to win big in this series.

With 34 different tournaments to choose from, you’ll be spoilt for choice with buy-ins starting as low as $5.50.

For full schedules and information click here https://www.888poker.com/magazine/blog/888news/xl-blizzard-returns-affordable-buy-ins-and-huge-guarantees

Hello everyone,

888poker LIVE heads back to the exciting city of Barcelona from 22 May through 3 June 2019 with €1,000,000 in overall GTD!

For full information and schedules click here https://www.888poker.com/magazine/888news/888poker-live-heads-vibrant-city-barcelona

FYI,
Hi all,
We are aware that there are players who are not happy with the current version of the poker software they are on. For those players we would like to give them the opportunity to rollback to Poker 7 until the next version of Poker 8 (that will address feedback and have significant improvements) will be released, we have come up with a temporary solution.

As the solution is a bit complicated to post, we have established a process where members can contact us at Productfeedback@888poker.com with subject line “Take me to Poker 7” and we will send them an email that gives them directions on how to revert to Poker 7. It will also inform them that in the next version, they will be able to go to Poker 7 via settings in the new (Poker 8) client.

It is also important to let them know that in the next Poker 8 version, they will also have the ability to revert back to the Poker 7 from the settings in the software.
Regards
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Welcome to 888poker’s XL Blizzard Daily Recap

Yesterday: April 5, 2019
“Liquidus38” & “Potovics” Capture Titles on Day 2 of the 2019 XL Blizzard
On Friday, two more tournaments from the 34-event schedule of the XL Blizzard wrapped up. The series, which will offer more than $1.7 million in guaranteed prize pools over its 11 days, saw two Progressive Knock Out tournaments take place and award $56,820 in prize money.

Through two days the XL Blizzard has catered to 5,019 entrants and awarded $207,445 in prize money.

“Potovics” Finally Nabs Himself a XL Title

The $55 buy-in Event #4: $30,000 PKO drew 489 players who rebought 164 times. That resulted in a $32,700 prize pool that was split down the middle with $16,350 going into both the regular and bounty pools.

The top 63 players got paid including “zapara678” (33rd for $89.78 + $125 in bounties), “KumoZing” (19th for $97.95 + $107.03 in bounties), 888poker ambassador Ana “AnaMarquez” Marquez (17th for $130.60 + $301.57 in bounties), “Sergio1306” (6th for $693.81 + $317.97 in bounties), and “Brunsonskid” (3rd for $1,673.31 + $190.62 in bounties).

After 9 hours and 19 minutes in the tournament, “Potovics” bested “Hodor83” in heads-up play to win the title, a $3,101.95 top prize, and $2,633.05 in bounties. You might remember that last May “Potovics” finished runner-up in the XL Inferno Event #116: $10,000 Monday Flush.

“Liquidus38” Captures Second XL Blizzard Title for Russia

The $22 buy-in XL Blizzard Event #5: $20,000 Mini PKO surpassed its guarantee by drawing 911 players who rebought 295 times. The 1,206-entry field generated a $24,120 total prize pool with $12,060 going to the regular pool and the same amount to the bounty pool.

Among those to finish in the top 117 and cash were “PiktasVilkas” (57th for $34.97 + $20 in bounties), “Walkanator” (28th for $49.44 + $42.19 in bounties), “Bamasa1” (11th for $126.63 + $210.15 in bounties), “KQueenD” (5th for $607.82 + $161.88 in bounties), and “OMGKondio” (3rd for $1,169.82 + $289.22 in bounties).

The title came down to Russia’s “Liquidus38” and Germany’s “PrinzRussel,” and after 7 hours and 50 minutes the former prevailed to win a $2,171.29 first-place prize plus the $1,372.72 progressive bounty. He also became the second Russian to win a XL Blizzard in as many days as “plomoor” took down Event #1: $100,000 Opening Event for $16,458.50 on Friday.

Here’s What is Coming Up on Saturday

Saturday is going to get crazy as three more XL Blizzard tournaments will take place. At 18:00 GMT, both the $88 buy-in Event #6: $30,000 Crazy 8 and the $8.80 buy-in Event #7: $10,000 Mini Crazy 8 will kick off. They will be followed by the $44 buy-in Event #8: $10,000 Late Crazy 8 at 20:00 GMT.

We’ll be brining you daily recaps throughout the entirety of the XL Blizzard, so be sure to check back again tomorrow!

Welcome to 888poker’s XL Blizzard Daily Recap

Yesterday: April 6, 2019

Day 3 of the 2019 XL Blizzard

Saturday was a big day for the 888poker XL Blizzard, which was the third day of the 11-day series. That meant eight events from the 34-event schedule are in the books. With more than $1.7 million in guaranteed prize pools, the XL Blizzard will keep the snowball rolling until its conclusion next weekend.

Remember, all you have to do is play in five XL Blizzard events and you’ll receive a qualifier ticket into a freeroll at the end of the series. That freeroll will not only award a $12,600 package for the 2019 World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event, but also three – that’s right THREE – $2,700 packages to the 2019 WSOP Event #64: $888 Crazy 8’s tournament.

Speaking of Crazy 8 action, that’s what Saturday was all about!

Canada’s “dujoe123” Wins Crazy 8 for $5,850

The $88 buy-in Event #6: $20,000 Crazy 8 attracted 269 players who rebought 96 times. That meant a $30,000 prize pool was up for grabs and distributed among the top 40 players including “KToFTW” (25th - $201), “CoinShipper” (18th - $300), “INEEDLOVEE” (11th - $600), “Underlay1” (5th - $1,650), and “sherblemon” (3rd - $3,300).

The title came down to the UK’s “Lunatikas7” and Canada’s “dujoe123.” After 7 hours and 26 minutes, the latter came out on top to win a $5,850 first-place prize.

The Mini Crazy 8 Ends in Heads-Up Deal

The Event #7: $8.80 Mini Crazy 8 had a $10,000 guarantee which it surpassed by attracting 1,105 players who rebought 457 times. That created a $12,504 prize pool paid out to the top 144 spots. Among those to make a deep run were “Fulldonk1” (35th - $42.48), “be2become” (21st - $62.48), “PHX1001” (10th - $112.46), “Pyzdakas1” (7th - $249.92), and “Whitehair1” (4th - $937.20).

After Argentina’s “FedeJanices” (3rd - $1,249.60) bowed out in third place for $1,249.60, the final two players struck a deal that saw Romania’s “LHadar” finish as runner-up for $1,585.49 while the UK’s “flipsticks” took the title and $2,317.48 in prize money.

“DiCarpi0” Wins the Late Crazy 8

The $44 buy-in Event #8: Late Crazy 8 had 253 players rebuy 82 times to surpass the $10K GTD by creating a $13,400 prize pool. That was paid out to the top 32 players including “mika_essien” (27th - $100.50), “Melapika” (19th - $134), “FerDJin” (13th - $201), “inalies” (8th - $368.50), “RejamSam” (3rd - $1,541).

After 7 hours and 16 minutes Romania’s “DiCarpi0” and Brazil’s “tassio_ita” struck a deal in which the former won the title and $2,501.11 in prize money while the latter got second for $2,289.39.

Here’s What is Coming Up on Sunday

Sundays are the busiest day for online poker grinders, and this weekend is no exception as five XL Blizzard events will take place beginning with the $215 buy-in Event #9: $100,000 Mega Deep at 17:30 GMT.

At 18:00 GMT, both the $160 buy-in Event #10: $100,000 Tune Up and $16.50 buy-in Event #11: $50,000 Mini Tune Up will get underway, and an hour later at 19:00 GMT the $5.50 buy-in Event #12: $10,000 Micro Tune Up will kick off.

Sunday’s final event will be the $55 buy-in Event #13: $20,000 Late Tune Up at 21:00 GMT.

We’ll be brining you daily recaps throughout the entirety of the XL Blizzard, so be sure to check back again tomorrow!

Welcome to 888poker’s XL Blizzard Daily Recap

Yesterday: April 7, 2019

Five Tournaments Play Out on Day 4 of the 2019 XL Blizzard
The 11-day XL Blizzard, which will offer more than $1.7 million in guaranteed prize pools, wrapped up five more tournaments from its 34-event schedule on Sunday. That means 13 events are in the books and so far the series has catered to more than 16,000 entrants and awarded $582,664 in prize money.

Remember, all you have to do is play in five XL Blizzard events and you’ll receive a qualifier ticket into a freeroll at the end of the series. That freeroll will not only award a $12,600 package for the 2019 World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event, but also three – that’s right THREE – $2,700 packages to the 2019 WSOP Event #64: $888 Crazy 8’s tournament.

Here’s a look at all those who won XL Blizzard titles on Sunday.

888poker Ambassador Chris “888Moorman” Moorman Takes Down Tune Up
Two days removed from winning the PocketFives Legacy Award at the Global Poker Awards, 888poker Ambassador Chris “888Moorman” Moorman captured a XL Blizzard title. Online poker’s winningest tournament player took down Event #10: $100,000 Tune Up for $21,092.40, the biggest top prize of the XL Blizzard thus far.

The tournament drew 539 players who rebought 205 times, which generated a $111,600 prize pool that was paid out to the top 72 spots. Among those to get paid were “LevelingMode” (27th - $669.60), “Perrymejsen” (15th - $1,116), “Mootter” (9th - $1,707.48), 888poker ambassador Ana “AnaMarquez” Marquez (7th - $3,627), and Michael “wywrotx” Wywrot (4th - $8,593.20).

After “Kondogbia” bowed out in third place for $11,383.20, Moorman had to face off against “Kroat.”, who you will learn below had a good day by winning the Whale and a package to the 2019 World Series of Poker Main Event in the 888poker’s weekly Sunday qualifier.

Despite having one heck of a Sunday, “Kroat.” came up one spot shy in the Tune Up as Moorman was not to be denied.

“69Gronk87” Captures Wins Mega Deep for $20,494

The $215 buy-in Event #9: $100,000 Mega Deep surpassed its guarantee by attracting 391 players who rebought 143 times. The 534-entry field created a $106,800 prize pool that was paid out to the top 54 players including “allesrigged” (40th - $587.40), “888topPair” (20th - $747.60), Robin “Inho” Ylitalo (12th - $1,388.40), “FiestaFiesta” (6th - $4,539), “Perrymejsen” (4th - $8,544), and “easylimp888” (3rd - $11,214).

After 11 hours and 32 minutes, Canada’s “69Gronk87” bested Latvia’s “eight0808” in heads-up play to win the title and $20,494.92.

“eduardokhaan” Tuns $16.50 into $8,792 Payday

The $16.50 buy-in XL Blizzard Event #11: $50,000 Mini Tune Up was a big one with 3,066 players rebuying 867 times. That created a $58,995 prize pool paid out to the top 425 players. Among those to make a deep run were “SoftCotton” (18th - $206.48), “FlorinAFv” (12th - $359.86), “Mirale23” (7th - $1,179.90), “MelvinDow” (4th - $3,480.70), and “Sniper2020” (3rd - $4,660.60).

After 11 hours and 20 minutes, it was Romania’s “eduardokhaan” defeating Russia’s “carnival007” in heads-up play to win it all for $8,792.61.

The $10,000 Micro Tune Up Ends in Heads-Up Deal

Event #12: $10,000 Micro Tune Up cost just $5.50 to enter so it was no surprise to see the tournament attract the masses. With 2,151 unique players who rebought 822 times, a $14,870 prize pool was on tap and paid out to the top 252 players including “LucaTon8” (24th - $55), “tucker222” (11th - $123.37), “sye_wbc” (6th - $561.89), and “lesnik55” (3rd - $1,276.90).

After just over nine hours in the tournament, a deal was struck between Russia’s “softipml” and Sweden’s “Tommykorberg” with the former finishing second for $1,800.60 and the latter claiming the title and $2,312.33 in prize money.

“todacage” Wins Event #13: $20,000 Late Tune Up for $5,190

The $55 buy-in Event #13: $20,000 Late Tune Up had 420 players rebuy 121 times to surpass the guarantee by creating a $27,050 prize pool. Among those to finish in the money at the top 54 were “MAMOHT_T” (45th - $148.77), “gimnast2605” (27th - $189.35), “stevecfia” (13th - $297.55), “_FALCON_” (7th - $879.12), and “Nordynordbrg” (3rd - $2,840.25).

After 6 hours and 51 minutes, Malta’s “todacage” beat out Ukraine’s “_SNS_” to win the title and accompanying $5,190.96 first-place prize.

“Kroat.” Wins Whale and a WSOP Main Event Package

Remember, every Sunday at 20:30 GMT through June, 888poker will host a $1,050 “WSOP 2019 Main Event Package Qualifier.”

Those who win their way into the 2019 World Series of Poker Main Event will be awarded a prize package valued at $12,600. Those packages include six nights (July 4-10, 2019) at the luxurious Vdara Hotel in Las Vegas, a $10,000 WSOP Main Event buy-in, $1,000 for travel and expenses (paid directly to your 888poker account), and an invite to a welcome party at the Vdara Hotel.

This week’s qualifier had 48 entries and awarded three more seats into the 2019 WSOP Main Event. They went to Brazil’s Alex “AGelinski” Gelinski, the UK’s “Kroat.” And Canada’s “ohhidoggy.” A trio of other players missed out on seats but did secure some cash.

Winning a WSOP seat was great, but things were even better for “Kroat.” As he also topped a 130-entry field to win the $530 buy-in Rake of Break Whale for $15,750.41 after a heads-up deal with “NEONTIGER,” who finished second for $14,149.59.

Here’s What is Coming Up on Monday

The new week will kick off with two more XL Blizzard tournaments, both starting at 18:00 GMT. The first is the $55 buy-in Event #14: $30.000 R&A Event and the other is the $5.50 buy-in Event #15: $10,000 Mini R&A.

We’ll be brining you daily recaps throughout the entirety of the XL Blizzard, so be sure to check back again tomorrow!

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Yesterday: April 9, 2019

Tuesday High Rolling Day on the 888poker XL Blizzard

The XL Blizzard, which will offer more than $1.7 million in guaranteed prize pools over 34 events, has its first two-time winner as “69Gronk87” followed up his Sunday Mega Deep win by laying claim to a high roller title. More on that below.

After Tuesday’s tournaments – which marked Day 6 of the 11-day series – 18 events are in the books and have catered to 19,915 entrants and awarded $783,364 in prize money!

nearing its halfway point as on Monday the fifth day of the 11-day series wrapped up. Right now 15 tournaments have completed and 18,683 entrants have been awarded $623,214 in prize money.

Remember, all you have to do is play in five XL Blizzard events and you’ll receive a qualifier ticket into a freeroll at the end of the series. That freeroll will not only award a $12,600 package for the 2019 World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event, but also three – that’s right THREE – $2,700 packages to the 2019 WSOP Event #64: $888 Crazy 8’s tournament.

Here’s a look at all those who won XL Blizzard titles on Tuesday.

“bybababy” Wins XL Blizzard High Roller for Canada’s 5th Title of Series

The biggest buy-in of the XL Blizzard took place on Tuesday. The $320 buy-in Event #16: $100,000 High Roller attracted 192 players who rebought 89 times. That meant a $100K prize pool was paid out amongst the top 27 player including Event 9: $100,000 Mega Deep champ “69Gronk87” (17th - $1,250), 888poker Ambassador Martin “MJacobson888” Jacobson (11th - $1,750), Roman “Romeopro33” Romanovskyi (6th - $5,000), and “Fukuruku” (4th - $8,750).

After “varonislv” exited in third place for $11,750, the final two players struck a deal at the eight-hour mark of the tournament. As a result, Malta’s “jmsantos” finished as runner-up for $17,441.44 while Canada’s “bybababy” took the title and $19,558.56 in prize money.

“69Gronk87” Takes Down Mini High Roller for Second XL Blizzard Title

The $55 buy-in Event #17: $30,000 Mini High Roller saw 501 players rebuy 198 times to create a $34,950 prize pool. Among the top 63 players to get a piece of it were “EyeofSkadi” (34th - $192.22), “CmonSadBoy” (23rd - $209.70), Event #16 winner “bybababy” (15th - $349.50), Fabricio “DrMiKee” Gonzalez (10th - $419.40), “Bestolo4” (5th - $1,922.25), and “n10s99” (3rd - $3,582.37).

After 9 hours and 17 minutes, Canada’s “69Gronk87” bested Germany’s “RasAIGhul” in heads-up play to win the tournament for $6,640.61 and his second XL Blizzard title. If you recall, he first topped a 534-entry field to win the $215 buy-in Event #9: $100,000 Mega Deep for $20,494.92.

Russia’s “Panzerfish” Wins Event #18: $20,000 Late High Roller

The $109 buy-in Event #18: $20,000 Late High Roller surpassed its guarantee by drawing 184 players who rebought 68 times. That generated a $25,200 prize pool that was paid out to the top 27 players including “1LevelAbove” (23rd - $252), 2014 World Series of Poker Main Event champ Martin Jacobson (15th - $378), “dmg34” (7th - $1,008), “GramNaKartke” (5th - $1,512), and “O_fenomeno9” (3rd - $2,961).

The title came down to Russia’s “Panzerfish” and Ukraine’s “Enthusiast99,” and after six hours and nine minutes the former came out on top to win a $5,418 first-place prize. Interestingly, “Panzerfish” was the first player in the 2019 XL Blizzard series to ship a double, which he did back Level 1 of Event #1: $100,000 Opening Event. That made him the early chip leader, but he’d have to wait 17 more events before he’d be a champion.

Here’s What is Coming Up on Wednesday

Three more events are on the schedule for Wednesday with both the $109 buy-in Event #19: $50,000 PKO and $16.50 buy-in Event #20: $20,000 Mini PKO getting underway at 18:00 GMT. Two hours later at 20:00 the $33 buy-in Event #21: $10,000 Late PKO will begin.

We’ll be brining you daily recaps throughout the entirety of the XL Blizzard, so be sure to check back again tomorrow!

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Yesterday: April 14, 2019

On Sunday the 2019 XL Blizzard conclude its 34-event series with the last four tournaments on the schedule. The 11-day series proved to be a huge success catering to 38,515 entrants and awarding $1,903,474 in prize money.

Remember, all those who played in five XL Blizzard events received a qualifier ticket into a freeroll, which award a $12,600 package for the 2019 World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event and two $2,700 packages to the 2019 WSOP Event #64: $888 Crazy 8’s tournament.

The freeroll will be held next Sunday, April 21st at 19:30 GMT.

Here’s a look at all those who won XL Blizzard titles on Sunday:

Malta’s ".RUIT.HORA." Wins XL Blizzard Main Event for $91,847
The XL Blizzard Main Event featured a $500,000 guarantee. With 1,783 players ponying up the $250 buy-in, and 531 rebuys on top of it, a $543,790 prize pool was created.

That was paid out to the top 207 players including “GoFighTer” (49th - $1,413.85), “Farrugia_1” (34th - $1,794.50), Fabricio “DrMiKee” Gonzalez (29th - $1,794.50), “Graftekkel” (17th - $2,447.05), “*******hi18” (8th - $10,332.01), and “MisterN411” (3rd - $50,028.68).

The deciding hand was actually the second to last one. After more than 15.5 hours in the tournament, "DeuceofDuc0" raised the button to 3.6 million holding the nine-five of spades and Malta’s ".RUIT.HORA." called with the seven-four of diamonds. The latter flopped bottom pair of sevens and check-called a bet of 3.6 million.

He then check-called one of 12.1 million on the deuce of hearts turn before checking for the third time on the queen of clubs river. "DeuceofDuc0" moved all in on the bluff and ".RUIT.HORA." managed to find the call to double up. He finished off his opponent in the very next hand to win the title.

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Brazil’s “Ney_Anderson” Wins Mini Main Event

The $33 buy-in Event #33: $50,000 Mini Main Event saw 1,847 players rebuy 624 times to crush the guarantee by generating a $74,130 prize pool. That was paid out to the top 252 players – after Canada’s “BTIPPPPP” bubbled in 253rd that is – including Ana “AnaMarquez” Marquez (88th - $141), “Daralon” (37th - $200.15), “AceBluff88” (25th - $274.28), “Vomani” (14th - $452.19), “GoinInDry” (8th - $1,401.05), and “stradale_430” (5th - $3,513.76), who got it in with ace-ten of spades only to run into the pocket tens of Germany’s “schgewara.”

After Cyprus’ “jiujiteiro” bowed out in third place for $6,367.76 – the result of his ace-seven failing to overcome the pocket sevens of Brazil’s “Ney_Anderson” – the final two opted to strike a deal. The German wound up as runner-up for $9,713.46 while the Brazilian took the title and $10,791.89 in prize money.

“Madeon1994” Claims Mega Deep Title for Sweden

The $215 buy-in Event #31: $100,000 Mega Deep cruis
ed by its guarantee by drawing 460 players who rebought 219 times. That created a $135,800 prize pool paid out to the top 63 players including “23NoraB” (35th - $746.90), “Namlleh” (21st - $814.80), 888poker ambassador Ana “AnaMarquez” Marquez (11th - $1,629.60), “tikkapekka” (7th - $4,413.50), and “IOwnU888” (3rd - $13,919.50).

The title came down to Sweden’s “Madeon1994” and Russia’s Arseniy “josef_shvejk” Karmatsky. After 11 hours and 16 minutes the Swede came out on top to win the title and $25,802 first-place prize.

You might remember that back in October “Madeon1994” won the $60,000 Whale for more than $20K, meaning he’s now won two of 888poker’s most prestigious titles in a six-month span.

“ExValue1” & Stephen “Sizzlinbetta” Reynolds Work Deal in Micro Main

The XL Blizzard closed out with an affordable $5.50 buy-in tournament – Event #34: $15,000 Micro Main Event – which attracted 2,509 players who rebought 1,019 times. The 3,528-entry field resulted in a $17,645 prize pool that was paid out among the top 425 players.

Some of those to make a deep run were “Durbs14” (43rd - $40.57), “lexadron” (31st - $47.62), “CDMMaresias” (21st - $54.68), “SavichKD” (12th - $107.60), “queempalas” (6th - $529.20), and “YGVUHB” (3rd - $1,393.56).

After 9 hours and 16 minutes in the tournament, the final two players opted to strike a deal that saw Mexico’s Stephen “Sizzlinbetta” Reynolds finish as runner-up for $2,092.05 and Ukraine’s “ExValue1” as the champ for $2,461.15 in prize money.

Former Champ Martin Jacobson is Heading Back to the WSOP Main Event

Remember, every Sunday at 20:30 GMT now through June 888poker will host a $1,050 “WSOP 2019 Main Event Package Qualifier.”

Those who win their way into the 2019 World Series of Poker Main Event will be awarded a prize package valued at $12,600. Those packages include six nights (July 4-10, 2019) at the luxurious Vdara Hotel in Las Vegas, a $10,000 WSOP Main Event buy-in, $1,000 for travel and expenses (paid directly to your 888poker account), and an invite to a welcome party at the Vdara Hotel.

This week’s qualifier had 35 entries and awarded two more seats into the 2019 WSOP Main Event. They went to 2014 WSOP Main Event champ and 888poker Ambassador Martin “MJacobson888” Jacobson and “ROBBIEMAC01.”

Jacobson will be looking to replicate his success from 2014, which is when he topped a field of 6,683 players to win poker’s most prestigious event, a gold bracelet, and a smooth $10 million first-place prize.

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THIS WEEK: April 21, 2019

“****hi18” Wins Mega Deep Week After Finishing Runner Up in XL Blizzard Event

The $215 buy-in Sunday Mega Deep attracted 325 players who rebought 152, which meant a $100,000 prize pool was up for grabs. Among the top 45 finishers to get a piece of it were “GangstaGo” (25th - $750), “sikosomatik” (15th - $1,250), “bluffing420s” (6th - $4,400), “Namlleh” (4th - $8,250), and “MaximeC25” (3rd - $11,000).

After 10 hours and 18 minutes, Germany’s “*hi18” defeated “ROBBIEMAC01” in heads-up play to win the $19,350 top prize. You might remember that last week the latter won a 2019 WSOP Main Event seat in our weekly Sunday satellite.

Last Saturday April 13, “****hi18” actually finished runner-up in the XL Blizzard Event #28: $30,000 6-Max for $7,656.

“ccyrenne’ Wins Sunday Challenge for $5,676

The $109 buy-in Sunday Challenge featured a $20K GTD, which it cruised by after 200 players rebought 64 times. The 264-entry field generated a $26,400 prize pool distributed amongst the top 27 players including “JohnJones34” (24th - $264), Sam “sammygrinder” Grafton (22nd - $264), “Heaaless” (14th - $396), “veeea” (7th - $1,056), and “HomoDeus” (3rd - $3,102).

After 8 hours and 28 minutes, Canada’s “ccyrenne” beat out Russia’s “Lucky_Frutti” in heads-up play to win the title and $5,676 first-place prize.

“ikbenlen” Turns $22 into $4,214 in Mini Mega Deep

The $22 buy-in Mini Mega Deep had 855 players rebuy 309 times to surpass the $20K GTD by creating a $23,280 prize pool. The top 108 players got a piece of it including “popsnpoker” (27th - $111.74), “tutti404” (17th - $158.30), “progressive” (10th - $251.42), “serrazina11” (5th - $1,198.92), and “GoFighTer” (3rd - $2,269.80.

After 8 hours and 42 minutes, “ikbenlen” bested Ukraine’s “alexkarb” in heads-up play to win the tournament for $4,214.16.

“elenabb12” Wins Monsoon for 2nd Time in 6 Months

The $55 buy-in Monsoon cruised by its $10K GTD by attracting 203 players who rebought 48 times. The 251-entry field resulted in a $12,550 prize pool distributed to the top 27 players including “mpompos6” (21st - $125.50), “CoinShipper” (15th - $188.25), “PokaLoco” (8th - $376.50), “YSoSerious7” (5th - $753), and “McGretzky979” (4th - $1,098.12).

After “ajaxsucks” bowed out in third place for $1,474.62, the title came down to “elenabb12” and “ankyjambo.” After 6 hours and 31 minutes in the tournament the former prevailed to win the $2,698.29 top prize.

It marked the second time “elenabb12” has won the tournament in the past six months. The last time was back on November 26 when he topped a 147-entry field to win it for $2,150.

“888pruha” Claims Sunday Deepstack Monsoon for Russia

The $55 buy-in, $10,000 GTD Sunday Deepstack Monsoon just snuck past its guarantee by drawing 155 players who rebought 57 times. That created a $10,600 prize pool that was paid out to the top 27 finishers including “KToFTW” (23rd - $106), “nutcracker95” (12th - $185.50), “Dealeris00” (6th - $530), “JohnJones34” (5th - $636), and “Roma3Pari” (3rd - $1,245.50).

The title came down to Germany’s “tier999111” and Russia’s “888pruha,” and after 8 hours and 20 minutes the latter came out on top to win the title and $2,279 first-place prize.

On Their Way to Vegas!

Three More Players Win 2019 WSOP Main Event Packages

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This week’s qualifier had 48 entries which meant three more players won their way to Vegas. They included Costa Rica’s “IHaveNoBoss,” German XL Eclipse champ “amverskltn97,” and the UK’s “ruuuuby.”

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THIS WEEK: April 28, 2019

Two 888poker Players Win Their Way onto Poker After Dark

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On Sunday, two special $1/€1 buy-in tournaments were held to award a pair of $14,000 prize packages which include a $10,000 entry into the Poker After Dark – 888poker Week II.

The first tournament was open to players from the UK, Canada, Germany, and Sweden and saw 623 players compete. The final table was filled with players from Canada and the UK, and after just over five hours Canada’s “Tommyder” came out on top to win his way onto 888poker Week II.

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“tikkapekka” Wins the Mega Deep Yet Again

The $215 buy-in Sunday Mega Deep attracted 343 players who rebought 145 times, which meant a $100,000 prize pool was on tap. Among the top 45 players to get a piece of it were two-time XL Blizzard champ “69Gronk87” (33rd - $650), “ZDamian” (22nd - $750), “jksaha21” (12th - $1,500), Robin “Inho” Ylitalo (9th - $1,750), and “Alrighty2222” (4th - $8,250).

It took 11 hours but eventually Finland’s “tikkapekka” defeated Brazil’s “CutinuaBR” in heads-up play to win the title and $19,350 prize. You might remember tha, back in March 2017, “tikkapekka” also won the Mega Deep.

“bustingyou” Wins Sunday Challenge for $5,504

The $109 buy-in Sunday Challenge didn’t have any problem surpassing its $20K GTD as 204 players rebought 52 times to create a $25,600 prize pool. That was paid out amongst the top 27 players including “EyeofSkadi” (18th - $320), “youler” (12th - $448), “zoobanana” (7th - $1,024), “Lucky_Frutti” (4th - $2,240), and “Kid.Twist1” (3rd - $3,008).

It took nearly eight hours for Canada’s “bustingyou” to best Germany’s “amaze1” in heads-up play to win the title and $5,504 first-place prize.

Kyrgyzstan’s “RuniGGaRun” Wins Mini Mega Deep

The $22 buy-in, $20K GTD Mini Mega Deep saw 810 players take to the virtual felt and rebuy 275 times. That resulted in a $21,700 prize pool paid out to the top 108 places. Among those to make deep runs were Ian “Simpioni” Simpson (18th - $147.56), “xane7a” (9th - $277.76), and “guds7” (4th - $1,584.10).

After Russia’s “AntonyM.” bowed out in third place for $2,115.75, the title came down to Sweden’s “Gregersson” and Kyrgyzstan’s “RuniGGaRun.” After just over eight hours in the tournament the latter prevailed to win the $3,927.70 top prize.

“nutcracker95” Wins Monsoon Week After Finishing in 6th Place

The $55 buy-in Monsoon surpassed its $10,000 GTD by attracting 193 players who rebought 49 times. That created a $12,100 prize pool paid out to the top 27 players including “Unde_” (21st - $121), “IlovePickles” (12th - $211.75), “guydeet39” (6th - $605), and “villagelife” (3rd - $1,421.75).

After 6 hours and 24 minutes, the UK’s “nutcracker95” bested Russia’s “nationalist” in heads-up play to win the title and accompanying $2,601.50 first-place prize. The win came a week after “nutcracker95” finished sixth in the same event for $628.

On Their Way to Vegas!

Three More Players Win 2019 WSOP Main Event Packages

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This week’s qualifier had 43 entries which meant a trio of seats were awarded. Winning their way to Las Vegas were Ukraine’s “Blackfile888,” Germany’s “Caramba11,” and Argentina’s “ONEShooooot.”

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THIS WEEK: May 12, 2019

“guydeet39” Wins Mega Deep for Second Time in a Year

The $215 buy-in Sunday Mega Deep attracted 285 players who rebought 103 times, which meant a $100,000 prize pool was paid out to the top 36 players. Among those to cash were “Cauze99” (23rd - $850), “Senta99” (11th - $1,600), Kenny “SpaceyFCB” Hallaert (7th - $3,500), and “lintonlin” (4th - $8,500).

After “StackinStack” bowed out in third place for $11,300, the title came down to Canada’s “guydeet39” and Ukraine’s “Fukuruku.” After 10 hours and 36 minutes in the tournament, the Canadian prevailed to claim the title and $20,450 first-place prize.

It marked the second time in just over a year that “guydeet39” took down the Mega Deep. On Sunday April 1, 2018, he topped a 488-entry field to win it for $19,250.

“SEWart777” Claims Sunday Challenge Title for Russia

The $109 buy-in Sunday Challenge breezed by its $20K GTD by attracting 198 runners who rebought 66 times. That created a $26,400 prize pool paid out amongst the top 27 players including “tcavallin” (24th - $264), “GarbinaD” (17th - $330), “CalmRevolver” (15th - $396), “kory1977” (5th - $1,584), and “papichpoker” (3rd - $3,102).

After 8 hours and 12 minutes, it was Russia’s “SEWart777” besting Romania’s “BuyUADrank” in heads-up play to win the title and a $5,676 first-place prize. It marked “SEWart777’s” first win on 888poker since he took down the $12,000 Mega Deep back on December 22, that victory good for $2,896.

Malta’s “MaximeC25” Nabs PKO Whale Title

This week’s Whale tournament, which cost $530 to enter, was played in a “Progressive Knock Out” format, with 41 players rebuying 10 times. The $30,000 prize pool was split with $17,250 going to the regular prize pool and $12,750 to the bounty pool.

It took just 4 hours and 31 minutes for Malta’s “MaximeC25” to finish as the last player standing, good for $6,382.50 in prize money and a $4,507.80 KO bounty.

“CmonSadBoy” Weathers Monsoon to Win $2,429.50

The $55 buy-in Monsoon surpassed its $10K GTD by drawing 178 players who rebought 48 times. That resulted in an $11,300 prize pool paid out to the top 27 places including Ian “Simpioni” Simpson (25th - $113), “SloanWall” (16th - $141.25), “MaximeC25” (7th - $452), and “PBD03” (4th - $988.75).

After just over seven hours in the tournament, Romania’s “CmonSadBoy” defeated Malta’s “OieGrise” in heads-up play to win the title and accompanying $1,751.50 first-place prize.

On Their Way to Vegas!

Three More Players Win 2019 WSOP Main Event Packages

Four More Players Win 2019 WSOP Main Event Seats

Remember, every Sunday at 20:30 GMT now through June 888poker will host a $1,050 “WSOP 2019 Main Event Package Qualifier.” It’s a great way to win your way into poker’s most prestigious tournament, just ask 2014 WSOP champ and 888poker Ambassador Martin Jacobson, who won his seat via this route.

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This week’s qualifier had 55 entries which meant four more players won their way to the WSOP. Among those to capture Main Event seats were “sinjabon,” “tcavallin,” “ShipGold,” and “Jessica_prez.”

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