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Message: [QUOTE="888Rep, post: 5163941, member: 122549"] [B]Welcome to 888poker’s Weekly Deal[/B][COLOR=#000000], with all the best news, results and insights from the past week.[/COLOR] [B]THIS WEEK: May 12, 2019[/B] [B]“guydeet39” Wins Mega Deep for Second Time in a Year[/B] [COLOR=#000000]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).[/COLOR] [COLOR=#000000]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.[/COLOR] [COLOR=#000000]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.[/COLOR] [B]“SEWart777” Claims Sunday Challenge Title for Russia[/B] [COLOR=#000000]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).[/COLOR] [COLOR=#000000]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.[/COLOR] [B]Malta’s “MaximeC25” Nabs PKO Whale Title[/B] [COLOR=#000000]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.[/COLOR] [COLOR=#000000]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.[/COLOR] [B]“CmonSadBoy” Weathers Monsoon to Win $2,429.50[/B] [COLOR=#000000]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).[/COLOR] [COLOR=#000000]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.[/COLOR] [B]On Their Way to Vegas![/B] [COLOR=#000000]Three More Players Win 2019 WSOP Main Event Packages[/COLOR] [COLOR=#000000]Four More Players Win 2019 WSOP Main Event Seats[/COLOR] [COLOR=#000000]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.[/COLOR] [COLOR=#000000]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.[/COLOR] [COLOR=#000000]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.”[/COLOR] [B]What to Expect Coming Up from 888poker[/B] [COLOR=#000000]The XL Inferno is returning to 888poker May 16-26 and will feature 34 tournaments with more than $1.4 million in guarantees up for grabs. With buy-ins ranging from $5.50 up to $320 there’s something for everyone.[/COLOR] [COLOR=#000000]The XL Inferno will culminate with the $25 buy-in Event #32: $500,000 Main Event on May 25 at 5 p.m. GMT. Players will start with 50,000 in chips and play 20-minute levels, making it a must-play tournament for any online poker aficionado. Satellites for that event and more start at just 1¢.[/COLOR] [COLOR=#000000]Click here for more information and a look at the full schedule.[/COLOR] [URL]https://www.888poker.com/poker-tournaments/xl-series/[/URL] [/QUOTE]

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