Welcome to 888poker’s Weekly Deal, with all the best news, results and insights from the past week.
THIS WEEK: December 10, 2017
“abmarin” Bests Roman “Romeopro33” Romanovskyi in Mega Deep
The $215 buy-in, $80K GTD Mega Deep drew 328 players who rebought 97 times. That created an $85,000 prize pool paid out to the top 48 places including “Dr.Rash” (20th - $824.50), “RSAA12345” (12th - $1,487.50), “mario73m” (5th - $4,482.50), and “SpitOnGraves” (3rd - $9,137.50).
After 11 hours and 47 minutes, Russia’s “abmarin” defeated two-time XL Eclipse champ Roman “Romeopro33” Romanovskyi in heads-up play to win $16,362.50. Romanovskyi, who is in the midst of a charity drive, earned $12,112.50 for his runner-up finish.
“abmarin” is a familiar face on 888poker. Back in September, he finished runner-up in the XL Eclipse Event #170: $50,000 Octopus for $11,191, and that same day placed third in the XL Eclipse Event #169: $15,000 Breeze for $1,695.
Greece’s “sunkenluck” Prevails in GREAT 8
This week’s $88 buy-in Sunday GREAT 8 featured a $25K GTD prize pool, which it surpassed by attracting 321 players who rebought 133 times. That created a $36,320 prize pool distributed to the top 48 players including “ALuckyGuy” (19th - $352.30), “YoureMagical” (12th - $635.60), and Roman “Romeopro33” Romanovskyi (7th - $998.80).
After 9 hours and 8 minutes, Greece’s “sunkenluck” bested Germany’s “Palau121113” in heads-up play to win $6,991.60.
Mini Mega Deep Ends in Three-Way Deal
Meanwhile in the $22 buy-in, $30K GTD Mini Mega Deep, 1,140 players rebuying 465 times helped surpass the guarantee by creating a $32,100 prize pool. That was paid out to the top 144 players including “TomBrady17” (20th - $134.82), “taran93” (10th - $304.95), and “FlushJeZus” (4th - $2,279.10).
After just over 10 hours, three players struck a deal during three handed play. Eventually Brazil’s “DeckMcFly” finished in third place for $3,997.62, while “Hoab14” got second for $4,449.28, which was actually the most money. In the end, “Fullhousebob” got the title and $4,290.38 in prize money.
Back in September, “Fullhousebob” topped a field of 565 players to win the XL Eclipse Event #46: $20,000 Monsoon for $5,339. That followed two win from back in April in which he won the $7,000 GTD Turbo R&A for $1,234 and the $15,000 Sunday Swordfish for $2,921.
UK’s “aandy48” Takes Down Sunday Challenge
The $109 buy-in, $50K GTD Sunday Challenge drew 374 players who rebought 151 times. That created a $52,500 prize pool paid out to the top 48 players including “Nikas3274” (18th - $509.25), “tenis90” (7th - $1,443.75), and “dmg34” (5th - $2,756.75), just to name a few.
After 9 hours and 31 minutes, the UK’s “aandy48” defeated Canada’s “DosPoochies” in heads-up play to walk away with the $10,106.25 first-place prize. It marked the second time “DosPoochies” came close to winning a title this year. Back in September, he finished runner-up in the XL Eclipse Event #76: $15,000 Tornado for $2,687.
As for “aandy48,” it was far from his first win. Earlier this year, he won two $10,000 Tornado titles for $3,887 and $4,200 respectively.
Russia’s “badlucktou” Wins Mega Dozen
The $12 buy-in, $20K GTD Mega Dozen saw 1,428 players take to the virtual felt and rebuy 514 times. That helped create a $21,167.80 prize pool that was paid out to the top 162 players. Among those to earn a piece of it were “Carslaw67” (20th - $84.67), “kidoc101” (9th - $228.61), and “DoctorKrem” (4th - $1,439.41).
A heads-up deal was struck in which “eX1tus1” received $3,186.28 and Russia’s “badlucktou” $3,059.02. The duo played it out and after 9 hours and 30 minutes in the tournament, the latter prevailed to claim the title.
Back in May, “badlucktou” topped a field of 1,018 players to win the XL Inferno Event #14: $20,000 Mini Turbo Mega Deep for $4,831.
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