CoinPoker World Poker Masters Week 1 Concludes; POWERJAM, Gold Weeks, and $1M CoinMasters Kick Off

The inaugural week of CoinPoker’s expansive World Poker Masters series has drawn to a close, marking a transition towards even larger and more exciting events. With a $25,000,000 prize pool at stake throughout the series, players can now look forward to the upcoming $1,000,000 CoinMasters BITCOIN event, CoinMasters Gold Weeks, and ongoing weekly leaderboard competitions.

World Poker Masters’ Opening Week Success

The World Poker Masters officially commenced on May 3rd, and its first full week on CoinPoker has wrapped up, featuring a diverse array of tournaments. The opening week included daily trophy events, initial flights for the Main Event and Mini Main Event, CoinMasters tournaments, Pot-Limit Omaha (PLO) events, and Progressive Knockout (PKO) tournaments. Notable additions to Week 1 were the first $5,200 WPM High Roller flight, several six-figure guaranteed tournaments, and the commencement of the $500,000 World Poker Masters leaderboards.

CoinPoker ambassador Bobby James Poker shared his experience in the $5,200 WPM High Roller on social media, highlighting the exciting competition.

Key Statistics from World Poker Masters Week 1 (May 3 – May 7)

  • Total Tournament Entries: 101,317
  • Unique Players: 11,621
  • Tournaments Completed: 132
  • Total Winnings: $6,849,023
  • Direct Satellite Tickets Awarded: 3,233
  • Largest Week 1 Prize Pool: $327,888 (in the $150 CoinMasters BITCOIN)
  • Biggest Individual Payout: $53,935 (won by “TimmyPoker” in the $1,050 Monday Clash High Roller PKO)

Several players achieved significant wins, often qualifying through satellite tournaments:

Player Tournament Position Winnings
Note100 WPM #4H: ₮215 MONSTERSTACK 2-DAY 1st $19,463.52
Parlamentaras WPM S: ₮1,050 Monday Clash HR PKO 3rd $14,881.25
AgoWithTheFlowA WPM-H ₮320 CoinHunter HR PKO 2nd $9,719.47
thiyam WPM-H ₮215 Supreme 8-Max 3rd $8,690.94
ChipChamp WPM S: ₮1,050 Monday Clash HR PKO 6th $6,631.25

The $5,200 High Roller tournament also concluded, with DKaladjurdjevic emerging victorious, taking home $300,101. Other notable players like Bobby James, Barak “iWasOnly17” Wisbrod, and FlawlessVictory also secured cashes in this prestigious event.

CoinMillions and Gold Weeks Lead the Next Phase

The next stage of the World Poker Masters kicked off with the debut of CoinMillions on May 10th. This new $215 buy-in flagship tournament boasts a $1,000,000 guaranteed prize pool, offering players a single-day opportunity for a substantial payout. The event saw 4,278 entries, with the winner securing $126,500.

CoinPoker ambassador Benjamin “Bencb” Rolle expressed enthusiasm for the return of mid-stakes tournaments with significant guarantees.

Additionally, CoinMasters Gold Weeks commence on May 11th and run until May 24th. During this period, the $150 CoinMasters BITCOIN event will be held daily (except Fridays), awarding physical CoinMasters Gold Coins to winners and featuring guaranteed prize pools up to $250,000. The CoinMasters schedule is further enhanced by the $1,500 CoinMasters BITCOIN High Roller, with a $1,000,000 guarantee, featuring Day 1 flights on May 10th, 17th, and 24th, and concluding on May 25th.

Players continue to compete for the $500,000 World Poker Masters leaderboard, recognizing both weekly and overall series performance.

Pads POWERJAM Offers Weekly Bounty Action

Pads POWERJAM, a new bounty tournament developed in collaboration with Patrick Leonard, is now a fixture in the World Poker Masters Sunday schedule. This $125 buy-in event launched with a $50,000 guaranteed prize pool and will run every Sunday throughout the series. The weekly winner receives a full week of direct mentorship from Patrick Leonard, including one-on-one strategy sessions. CoinPoker and Leonard plan to scale the tournament based on player participation, with a potential $25,000 freeroll for all participants if the guarantee reaches $100,000 by the series end. A special community bonus is also in place: if Patrick Leonard wins a Pads POWERJAM event, the entire prize pool will be redistributed to players through giveaways.

WPM Main Event and Mini Main Event Culminate on June 1

The $530 World Poker Masters Main Event continues to host Day 1 flights every Sunday, leading up to the final Day 2 on June 1st. This tournament features a $2,500,000 guaranteed prize pool, the largest in CoinPoker’s history. Alongside it, the $55 Mini Main Event runs daily (except Fridays) towards its combined Day 2 finale on June 1st, aiming to set a new record for the largest tournament field on CoinPoker.

Players can qualify for both events through daily satellites and step qualifiers available in the CoinPoker WPM lobby.

Player Achieves Milestone in CoinMasters Promotion

The CoinMasters tournament promotion has reached a significant milestone with player ggggUnit collecting their 6th unique Coin. This achievement is crucial as players who collect seven unique Coins unlock rewards, including triggering the final table countdown and a chance to compete for a $100,000 poker career package. Hall of Fame freerolls worth $100,000 will also be announced. With a recent victory in the new $25 CoinMasters LATAM event, ggggUnit is now just one PEPE coin away from completing their collection.

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Callum Whitby
Callum Whitby

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