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Jason Clarke Named First-Ever World Series of Poker ‘Main Event for Life’ Winner

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3 years ago

July 17, 2023

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Moments before cards hit the air for this year’s World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event Final Table, the WSOP officially named Jason Clarke as its first-ever ‘Main Event for Life’ winner. In honor of this year’s Main Event making history as the largest event field on record, the WSOP selected Clarke at random out of 10,043 entrants to win complimentary entry into the Main Event for the next 30 years.

“I actually missed the first phone call about me winning,” Clarke said. “Although I was skeptical, I decided to call back and to my surprise, I found out I won. I’m thrilled to have this opportunity and I am excited to see what the next 30 years has in store.”

About Jason Clarke

Born in North York, Canada, Clarke grew up in Brampton just outside of Toronto. While Clarke had always taken an interest in poker, playing casual games with childhood friends, he began to play professionally at the age of 25. Now, 17 years in and 15 WSOP tournaments later, he’s secured his spot in the Main Event for life.

On July 5, he won a $19,500 Daily Deep Stack tournament, which covered his $10,000 buy-in for what would be his first Main Event ever. Clarke busted in the Main Event before finishing in the money but plans on leveraging any winnings from his guaranteed seat over the next 30 years by donating 5% to various charitable initiatives.

When he’s not at the felt, Clarke spends his time as a real estate agent in Toronto and enjoys cheering on his favorite sports teams, the Buffalo Bills, Toronto Raptors and Maple Leafs. Fans are encouraged to keep up with Clarke as he embarks on his 30-year Main Event journey on Instagram (@jasonclarke2021).

With all eyes on the Final Table for this year’s Main Event, the WSOP will crown the 2023 World Champion on Monday, July 17. For real-time WSOP Main Event coverage, please visit PokerNews .com https: //bit .ly/3uLIQdj.

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GGPoker Brings Back WSOP Super Circuit with Record $180M Guarantee

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3 hours ago

February 24, 2026

Wladimir P.

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GGPoker, the world’s largest online poker platform, is set to host the highly anticipated 2026 WSOP Super Circuit online tournament series, running from March 1 to March 31.

This year’s edition features an unprecedented $180 million in guaranteed prizes, solidifying GGPoker’s reputation as the premier global poker destination.

Players will compete across 18 WSOP Gold Ring events, offering the chance to win one of poker’s most prestigious trophies and significant cash prizes.

Key Events & Highlights:

#5: $525 Mystery Millions [Final Stage] – March 9, $525 buy-in, $10M GTD ($1M Top Bounty)
#13: WSOP Super Circuit MAIN EVENT [Day 2] – March 23, $1,700 buy-in, $15M GTD
#18: GGMillion$ High Roller [Day 2] – March 30, $10K buy-in, $10M GTD

Exclusive Champion Perks
Winners of all 18 Gold Ring events receive:

A $5K WSOP Paradise package
Recognition on the official WSOP Rankings leaderboard

$3 Million in Free Ticket Drops
Participants in any WSOP Super Circuit event can win WSOP Express tickets, $5K Ring Passes, or $10K Bracelet Passes. Tickets will be awarded randomly throughout the series, totaling $3 million in free prizes.

Live Coverage
Final tables for the Main Event (#13) and High Roller (#18) will be streamed live on GGPoker.TV and YouTube, hosted by Jeff Gross, with commentary by Daniel Negreanu for the High Roller.

Player and Ambassador Excitement
Daniel Negreanu said: “The 2026 WSOP Super Circuit at GGPoker is absolutely massive. With $180M in total guarantees, including $15M Main Event and $10M Mystery Millions, it’s the perfect time to compete for record-breaking prizes.”

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ACR Poker Brings Back its Online Super Series (OSS) XL

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2 days ago

February 23, 2026

GamingAmericas.com

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ACR Poker is bringing back its Online Super Series (OSS) XL. The extra-large version of its flagship tourney series runs Sunday, March 1 through Monday, March 23, allowing players of all levels to dive into supersized poker action and battle for $50 million in guaranteed prize pools.

Headlining the OSS XL schedule are three monster Main Events. Kicking off Sunday, March 15 with Day 1A, players can take their shot at two $2 million guaranteed Main Events ($2650 and $1050 buy-ins), and a $1 million guaranteed Main Event ($215 buy-in).

Adding to the excitement is the high-energy Phil’s Thrill XXL tourney, boasting a $1.5 million guarantee ($10,300 buy-in) and taking place on Sunday, March 1. Players can qualify for the headline event from just $95 via ACR Poker’s Road to the Big One promotion.

In addition, the OSS XL schedule offers players plenty of multi-flight action. The $630 buy-in Multi-Flight tournament features a $1.5 million guarantee, with Day 1’s starting on Sunday, March 1 and Day 2 on Monday, March 23.

There are also five Mystery Bounty Multi-Flight events, including three $500,000 guaranteed tourneys ($109 buy-in each), with Day 1’s starting on March 2, 8, and 15. Players can also jump into the $150,000 guaranteed ($33 buy-in) and $100,000 guaranteed ($5.50 buy-in) events, with the final flight and Day 2 on Sunday, March 22.

“It’s great to see the OSS XL back in action, offering something for everyone and bringing the community together. There are buy-ins to suit all bankrolls and skill levels, huge guarantees, and tons of value across the schedule, from the Main Events to the Mystery Bounties. Plus, the Leaderboard gives you a reason to show up every day. It’s one of ACR Poker’s standout series, and I can’t wait to jump in this March,” said ACR Pro Chris Moneymaker.

To keep the action rolling, ACR Poker’s Leaderboard Contest returns with $65,000 in cash and tourney tickets across three tiers. The High Stakes ($104.50 buy-ins and above) will award a $15,000 top prize, while the Mid Stakes ($16.50 to $88 buy-ins) and Low Stakes (under $15 buy-ins) will award $7500 and $4000 for first place, respectively.

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ACR Poker OSS XL Returns With $50M GTD

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4 days ago

February 20, 2026

Wladimir P.

ACR Poker has officially announced the return of its flagship Online Super Series (OSS) XL, running from March 1 to March 23, 2026, with a massive $50 million in guaranteed prize pools.

Following the success of its recent Dual Venom tournaments, which paid out more than $11 million, ACR Poker is once again delivering high-value online tournament action designed for players of all skill levels and bankroll sizes.

Three Main Events With $5 Million Guaranteed

The headline events of OSS XL include three major Main Events launching March 15:

$2,650 buy-in – $2 million guaranteed
$1,050 buy-in – $2 million guaranteed
$215 buy-in – $1 million guaranteed

These marquee tournaments anchor the series, offering players high-stakes competition alongside accessible mid- and low-stakes opportunities.

Phil’s Thrill XXL and Multi-Flight Action

Kicking off the series on March 1 is Phil’s Thrill XXL, featuring a $1.5 million guarantee and a $10,300 buy-in. Players can qualify for as little as $95 through ACR’s Road to the Big One promotion.

The schedule also includes a $630 buy-in Multi-Flight Event with $1.5 million guaranteed, with Day 1 flights beginning March 1 and Day 2 set for March 23.

For bounty hunters, OSS XL offers five Mystery Bounty Multi-Flight tournaments, including:

Three $500,000 guaranteed events ($109 buy-in)
A $150,000 guaranteed event ($33 buy-in)
A $100,000 guaranteed event ($5.50 buy-in)

These tournaments provide dynamic prize opportunities and strong value across all buy-in tiers.

$65,000 Leaderboard Contest

To enhance engagement, ACR Poker’s Leaderboard Contest returns with $65,000 in cash and tournament tickets across three buy-in tiers:

High Stakes: $15,000 top prize
Mid Stakes: $7,500 top prize
Low Stakes: $4,000 top prize

According to ACR Pro Chris Moneymaker, OSS XL stands out for its inclusive structure, substantial guarantees and daily leaderboard incentives that reward consistent participation.

With $50 million guaranteed and a broad mix of Main Events, Mystery Bounties and multi-flight tournaments, OSS XL reinforces ACR Poker’s position as a major force in the global online poker tournament landscape.

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