The $100,000 Mystery Bounty Main Event at 888poker concluded this weekend with a thrilling final table. After intense action and dramatic eliminations, it was “AnglerFishy” from Ireland who emerged victorious, claiming the top prize and the title of champion.
A Strong Start for the Players
The tournament kicked off on March 30, attracting 986 players vying for a share of the $100K guaranteed prize pool. After a fast-paced Day 1, Brazilian player “plsfoldriver” secured a spot in the official final table by finishing in 9th place. Despite not reaching the top, “Nymark86” from Denmark walked away with the largest payout of the poker tournament, pocketing $11,048 after collecting the $10,000 mystery bounty before their elimination.
Final Table Chip Counts
The final table was a mixture of stacked and short-stacked players, with two contestants holding a significant advantage in chip counts. The chip counts were as follows:
- FedoraKot (Ukraine) – 5,201,045 (74 big blinds)
- AnglerFishy (Ireland) – 4,541,713 (65 big blinds)
- PheresAA (Brazil) – 1,737,877 (25 big blinds)
- SaintGoal (Brazil) – 1,058,118 (15 big blinds)
- 7betAA (Brazil) – 1,049,764 (15 big blinds)
- silviuprg (Romania) – 627,094 (9 big blinds)
- ChristianRA (Brazil) – 305,512 (4 big blinds)
- Ramblalb14 (Trinidad & Tobago) – 268,877 (4 big blinds)
Quick Eliminations at the Final Table
The action was fast and furious at the final table. “Ramblalb14,” holding just four big blinds, was the first to fall. Despite having ace-king, they were outdrawn by the king-eight of chip leader “FedoraKot.” “Silviuprg” followed soon after, losing out to “FedoraKot” when a queen hit the river. The eliminations continued rapidly, with “SaintGoal” and “7betAA” both falling before the table was reduced to just four players.
AnglerFishy’s Impressive Play
One of the standout performances came from “AnglerFishy.” In a crucial hand, “ChristianRA” pushed all-in with pocket sevens, but “AnglerFishy” called with ace-jack of hearts. A jack appeared on the river, sending “ChristianRA” to the rail in fourth place.
The Final Showdown
The tournament reached its final two players: “AnglerFishy” and “PheresAA.” The heads-up match was closely contested, with the chip stacks almost even. After a 30-minute battle, the decisive hand came when “AnglerFishy” held ace-nine of clubs against “PheresAA’s” pocket jacks. The flop delivered an ace, giving “AnglerFishy” a commanding lead, and the river sealed the deal, with “PheresAA” unable to hit a jack.
Final Table Results
Here are the final table results and payouts for the $100,000 Mystery Bounty Main Event:
- AnglerFishy (Ireland) – $9,499
- PheresAA (Brazil) – $6,413
- FedoraKot (Ukraine) – $4,899
- ChristianRA (Brazil) – $3,834
- 7betAA (Brazil) – $2,508
- SaintGoal (Brazil) – $1,636
- silviuprg (Romania) – $4,288
- Ramblalb14 (Trinidad & Tobago) – $1,825
Conclusion
The 888poker $100K Mystery Bounty Main Event provided an exciting spectacle, with AnglerFishy claiming the top prize and the title of champion. It was an intense tournament, full of surprises and dramatic moments, that showcased the skill and luck required to triumph in such a high-stakes online poker event.
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