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ACR POKER ROLLS OUT OSS XL SERIES THIS SEPTEMBER, WITH OVER $40 MILLION IN GUARANTEES
Compete for a share of $60,000 in prizes through the OSS XL leaderboard
Following the successful $8 million Mystery Bounty and $2 million PLO Venom tourneys, ACR Poker is keeping the action rolling with its Online Super Series (OSS) XL. The mammoth series offers players over $40 million in guaranteed prize pools from September 8th-30th.
“The Mystery Bounty and PLO Venom tourneys were a wild ride, and we’re not hitting the brakes just yet,” said ACR Pro Chris Moneymaker. “We’re rolling out an extra-large edition of our flagship tourney series right on its heels, bringing you more opportunities to hit it big. Whether you are a new player or seasoned pro, there’s a seat at the table for you.”
The OSS XL is packed with a mix of tourneys designed to cater to all players, including Texas Hold’em, Omaha, Turbos, Progressive Knockouts and more, with buy-ins ranging from $0.27 to $2,650.
Players can mark their calendars for three Main Events kicking off on Sunday, September 22nd, including two $2 million GTD and one $1 million GTD, each offering a shot at life-changing money. In addition, two $500,000 GTD kickoff events are scheduled for Sunday, September 8th, followed by a $750,000 GTD event on Sunday, September 15th, all of which are two-day events.
To keep the action rolling, the OSS XL will also feature two massive multi-flight tourneys. There’s the $2 million GTD event and a special $1 million GTD Mystery Bounty tourney, with flights running from September 1st to 30th. Plus, players can also look forward to three extra multi-flight events, featuring a $750,000 GTD ($55 buy-in), a $200,000 GTD ($16.50 buy-in), and a $100,000 GTD ($2.50 buy-in).
Think you’ve got what it takes to top the leaderboards? ACR Poker is bringing back its OSS XL leaderboard competition, offering players the chance to compete for a share of over $60,000 in cash and tourney tickets, spread across three separate leaderboards. There’s low, medium and high buy-in levels to ensure everyone has a shot at winning. The winner of the overall leaderboard will get a $15,000 prize.
Moneymaker added that those eager to warm up before the OSS XL can get in on the action with ACR Poker’s Supersized Tourney Week. It’s running through Tuesday, September 3rd, with $5 million guaranteed over 20 boosted events.
For more information on ACR Poker’s Supersized Tourney Week and OSS XL promotions, visit ACRPoker.eu.
Knockout Poker League
Stretch Network Announces the Return of the Knockout Poker League with a €910,000 Prize Pool
Stretch Network is bringing back the Knockout Poker League (KPL), offering players an expanded schedule and a wide variety of tournaments designed to drive engagement. Following the strong performance and positive feedback from last year’s edition, the series features popular knockout formats to keep players active throughout the campaign.
The Knockout Poker League series will run across two separate seasons:
- Season 1: February 6 – March 1
- Season 2: March 13 – April 5
Tournament details
- Total guarantee: Over €910,000
- Leaderboards: Two tournament leaderboards with a combined prize pool of €10,000
Headliners
- Two Main Events with €50,000 prize pools each
- Two Mini Main Events with €8,000 prize pools each
- Two Omaha Main Events with €5,000 prize pools each
- Daily headliners with guarantees of up to €20,000
- Mystery Bounty and Mini Mystery Bounty tournaments, combining PKO and Mystery Bounty mechanics familiar to players
- Weekend Centroll tournaments with a €0.01 buy-in and a €2,000 guarantee, offering near-freeroll accessibility
With the latest platform releases and updates now live, KPL provides players with the opportunity to enjoy their favorite poker formats within a structured, long-running series. Stretch Network expects that this combination of proven formats and solid guarantees will support sustained engagement across its partner network.
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GET SET FOR GREATNESS AND THE POKERSTARS’ SPRING CHAMPIONSHIP OF ONLINE POKER WITH THE SCOOP WARM UP SERIES, AWARDING $10 MILLION IN GUARANTEES
With PokerStars’ iconic Spring Championship of Online Poker (SCOOP) just around the corner, poker players can get set for greatness and start strong with the SCOOP Warm Up series, which runs February 1-16 and guarantees over $10 million in prizes.
With 69 events across high and low tiers inspired by SCOOP events and formats, and buy-ins ranging from just $2.20 to $5,200, SCOOP Warm Up offers newcomers and seasoned pros the perfect opportunity to fine-tune their skills and build momentum ahead of the prestigious SCOOP series taking place this year from March 1-25.
Among the SCOOP Warm Up schedule highlights are two thrilling Main Events and an exciting lineup of Sunday action:
- $109 Sunday Special (PKO), $500,000 guaranteed, February 1
- $75 Sunday Special, $400,000 guaranteed, February 8
- $22 Mystery Sunday Special, $250,000 guaranteed, February 8
- $109 Main Event Low, $1 million guaranteed, February 15
- $1,050 Main Event High, $300,000 guaranteed, February 15
Poker players can also crank up their Warm Up game with daily challenges and claim their spot in the Main Event through the SCOOP Warm Up Ticket Machine raffle, which runs February 1 -12 and awards $200,000 in coveted SCOOP Warm Up Main Event tickets.
For a chance to scoop a ticket, players can opt in via their challenges window from February 1 and complete up to three daily challenges by playing SCOOP Warm Up tournaments:
- Play in at least one event to secure the first raffle entry
- Play in at least two events to earn the second raffle entry
- Knock out at least two players in SCOOP Warm Up events to get a third raffle entry
To find out more about SCOOP Warm Up, please visit the PokerStars website or the PokerStars Blog.
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PokerStars’ popular Winter Series has once again delivered record-breaking results across Southern Europe, awarding more than €11.5 million in total prize pools to players in Spain, France, and Portugal.
Originally guaranteed at €10 million, the three-week online poker festival surpassed expectations by generating €11,592,062, exceeding the advertised guarantee by more than €1.5 million.
Running across 297 events, the Winter Series attracted an impressive 428,734 total entries, highlighting the continued strength of online poker in regulated European markets. Buy-ins ranged from €10 to €250, ensuring accessibility for recreational players while still offering substantial value for experienced grinders.
Main Event and Sunday Million Steal the Spotlight
One of the major highlights of the series was the €400,000 guaranteed PKO Main Event, which drew 1,896 entries and built a final prize pool of €440,820. The tournament was won by “LUCKYMEZ”, who delivered a composed final-table performance to secure €51,991, including €24,903 in bounty rewards, along with the coveted Main Event trophy.
Another marquee moment came in the $1 million guaranteed Sunday Million, where French player “jokeezy06” emerged victorious from a field of 4,002 entries. The win earned €73,982.36, making it the largest individual payout of the Winter Series.
Added Value Through Power Path Blizzard Boost
Beyond the tournament schedule, PokerStars enhanced player value through its Power Path Blizzard Boost, distributing €250,000 in additional rewards. Players who completed daily challenges gained access to Power Path tickets, Sunday Million entries, and sought-after Silver Passes, further increasing engagement throughout the series.
PokerStars Reinforces Its Southern European Presence
Commenting on the success of the Winter Series, Sandro Forleo, Head of Poker Operations for Southern Europe and Italy at PokerStars, highlighted the ongoing momentum in the region’s online poker ecosystem.
He noted that the Winter Series once again brought together players of all skill levels for weeks of competitive and festive online poker, underlining the strong enthusiasm for the game across Southern Europe. PokerStars confirmed that while the Winter Series has concluded, players can expect more innovative tournament formats and major events in the months ahead.
Further details about the Winter Series are available via PokerStars’ official platforms.
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