888poker XL Retro Schedule Features TWO Mystery Bounty Tournaments and $500k GTD Main Event
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It's time for all your old favorite online poker tournaments to return this October to 888poker. The XL Retro Series features over $1.7 million in guarantees and runs from October 9-25.
Classic tournaments and old-school favorites will return as part of the festival, which features 27 numbered events and a whole host of other exciting tournaments.
The schedule features two Mystery Bounty tournaments — a $33 buy-in and a $215 buy-in — and a $500,000 GTD Main Event. Flights to the $250 buy-in Main Event start on October 20, and go all the way through until October 24.
$500k GTD XL Retro Main Event
There are a total of 16 flights to Event #27: XL Retro Main Event, with a mixture of Normal, Turbo and Hyper Turbo flights.
These flights run from Thursday, October 20 until Monday, October 24. Day 2 of the XL Retro Main Event takes place at 19:00 (GMT) on Monday, October 24.
The final table will be streamed live the 888pokerTV Twitch channel on Tuesday, October 25.
XL Retro Main Event Schedule
| DATE | TIME (GMT) | EVENT | BUY-IN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu 20.10 | 17:00 | $500,000 XL Retro #27 - Main Event | |
| 19:00 | $500,000 XL Retro #27 - Main Event | ||
| 23:00 | $500,000 XL Retro #27 - Main Event | Hyper Turbo | |
| Fri 21.10 | 17:00 | $500,000 XL Retro #27 - Main Event | |
| 23:00 | $500,000 XL Retro #27 - Main Event | Hyper Turbo | |
| Sat 22.10 | 17:00 | $500,000 XL Retro #27 - Main Event | |
| 19:00 | $500,000 XL Retro #27 - Main Event | ||
| 21:00 | $500,000 XL Retro #27 - Main Event | ||
| 23:00 | $500,000 XL Retro #27 - Main Event | Hyper Turbo | |
| Sun 23.10 | 18:00 | $500,000 XL Retro #27 - Main Event | |
| 20:00 | $500,000 XL Retro #27 - Main Event | ||
| 22:00 | $500,000 XL Retro #27 - Main Event | ||
| 00:00 | $500,000 XL Retro #27 - Main Event | Hyper Turbo | |
| Mon 24.10 | 14:00 | $500,000 XL Retro #27 - Main Event | Turbo |
| 16:00 | $500,000 XL Retro #27 - Main Event | Turbo | |
| 17:30 | $500,000 XL Retro #27 - Main Event | Hyper Turbo | |
| 19:00 | $500,000 XL Retro #27 - Main Event (Day 2) | ||
| Tue 25.10 | 19:00 | $500,000 XL Retro #27 - Main Event (FT) |
$200k GTD Mystery Bounty
After a hugely successful launch, 888poker has spent no time in making sure Mystery Bounty tournaments feature in the XL Retro schedule — providing this new format the opportunity to brush shoulders with Retro classics.
Both Mystery Bounty tournaments take place on Sunday, October 16.
- 18:00 - XL Retro #13: $215 Mystery Bounty ($200k GTD)
- 19:00 - XL Retro #15: $33 Mini Mystery Bounty ($20k GTD)
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XL Retro Super High Roller
The biggest buy-in of the festival is the XL Retro #26 Super High Roller which takes place on Sunday, October 23.
This $2,100 buy-in event kicks off at 18:00 (GMT) with a $150,000 GTD prize pool.
Streams and Giveaways
Alongside all of the exciting events that form part of the 888poker XL Retro schedule, there will also be loads of opportunities to watch your favorite Ambassadors and StreamTeam members playing.
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Throughout the series, they'll be live while playing events, and there may even be ticket giveaways and more — keep your eyes peeled!
Check out the StreamTeam and Ambassador Stream Schedule
2022 888poker XL Retro Schedule
| Date | Time | Event | Speed | Buy-in | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 09.10 | 18:00 | $120,000 XL Retro #01 – Mega Deep Opening Event | $109 | ||
| 18:30 | $45,000 XL Retro #02 – Whale Opening Event | $525 | |||
| 19:00 | $15,000 XL Retro #03 – Mini Mega Deep Opening Event | $33 | |||
| Mon 10.10 | 16:00 | $6,000 XL Retro Big Shot 11 | $11 | ||
| 16:30 | $12,000 XL Retro PKO Rumble 22 | $22 | |||
| 17:00 | $12,000 XL Retro Big Shot 55 | $55 | |||
| 18:00 | $20,000 XL Retro #04 – Tornado 8-Max | $109 | |||
| 18:30 | $3,000 XL Retro #05 – BlowFish 8-Max | $11 | |||
| Tue 11.10 | 16:00 | $6,000 XL Retro Big Shot 11 | $11 | ||
| 16:30 | $12,000 XL Retro PKO Rumble 22 | $22 | |||
| 17:00 | $12,000 XL Retro Big Shot 55 | $55 | |||
| 18:00 | $20,000 XL Retro #06 – Crocodile PKO | $320 | |||
| 18:30 | $8,000 XL Retro #07 – SwordFish PKO | $33 | |||
| Wed 12.10 | 16:00 | $6,000 XL Retro Big Shot 11 | $11 | ||
| 16:30 | $12,000 XL Retro PKO Rumble 22 | $22 | |||
| 17:00 | $12,000 XL Retro Big Shot 55 | $55 | |||
| 18:00 | $15,000 XL Retro #08 – Lightning 6-Max | $109 | |||
| 18:30 | $6,000 XL Retro #09 – Mini Lightning 6-Max | $33 | |||
| Thu 13.10 | 16:00 | $6,000 XL Retro Big Shot 11 | $11 | ||
| 16:30 | $12,000 XL Retro PKO Rumble 22 | $22 | |||
| 17:00 | $12,000 XL Retro Big Shot 55 | $55 | |||
| 18:00 | $20,000 XL Retro #10 – Hurricane | $109 | |||
| 18:30 | $4,000 XL Retro #11 – CatFish | $16.50 | |||
| Fri 14.10 | 16:00 | $6,000 XL Retro Big Shot 11 | $11 | ||
| 16:30 | $12,000 XL Retro PKO Rumble 22 | $22 | |||
| 17:00 | $12,000 XL Retro Big Shot 55 | $55 | |||
| Sat 15.10 | 16:00 | $6,000 XL Retro Big Shot 11 | $11 | ||
| 16:30 | $12,000 XL Retro PKO Rumble 22 | $22 | |||
| 17:00 | $12,000 XL Retro Big Shot 55 | $55 | |||
| 18:00 | $45,000 XL Retro #12 – Volcano PKO | $1,050 | |||
| Sun 16.10 | 18:00 | $200,000 XL Retro #13 – Mystery Bounty | $215 | ||
| 18:30 | $45,000 XL Retro #14 – Whale 8-Max | $525 | |||
| 19:00 | $20,000 XL Retro #15 – Mini Mystery Bounty | $33 | |||
| Mon 17.10 | 16:00 | $6,000 XL Retro Big Shot 11 | $11 | ||
| 16:30 | $12,000 XL Retro PKO Rumble 22 | $22 | |||
| 18:00 | $15,000 XL Retro #16 – Monsoon | $55 | |||
| 18:30 | $3,000 XL Retro #17 – BlowFish | $11 | |||
| Tue 18.10 | 16:00 | $6,000 XL Retro Big Shot 11 | $11 | ||
| 16:30 | $12,000 XL Retro PKO Rumble 22 | $22 | |||
| 17:00 | $12,000 XL Retro Big Shot 55 | $55 | |||
| 18:00 | $20,000 XL Retro #18 – Crocodile KO | $320 | |||
| 18:30 | $8,000 XL Retro #19 – Big Fish KO | $33 | |||
| Wed 19.10 | 16:00 | $6,000 XL Retro Big Shot 11 | $11 | ||
| 16:30 | $12,000 XL Retro PKO Rumble 22 | $22 | |||
| 17:00 | $12,000 XL Retro Big Shot 55 | $55 | |||
| 18:00 | $5,000 XL Retro #20 – PLO 6-Max | $109 | |||
| 18:30 | $1,500 XL Retro #21 – Mini PLO 6-Max | $33 | |||
| Thu 20.10 | 16:00 | $6,000 XL Retro Big Shot 11 | $11 | ||
| 16:30 | $12,000 XL Retro PKO Rumble 22 | $22 | |||
| 17:00 | $12,000 XL Retro Big Shot 55 | $55 | |||
| 17:00 | $500,000 XL Retro #27 - Main Event (Day 1) | $250 | |||
| 18:30 | $20,000 XL Retro #22 – Crocodile PKO 8-Max | $320 | |||
| 19:00 | $500,000 XL Retro #27 - Main Event (Day 1) | $250 | |||
| 23:00 | $500,000 XL Retro #27 - Hyper Turbo Main Event (Day 1) | $250 | |||
| Fri 21.10 | 16:00 | $6,000 XL Retro Big Shot 11 | $11 | ||
| 16:30 | $12,000 XL Retro PKO Rumble 22 | $22 | |||
| 17:00 | $12,000 XL Retro Big Shot 55 | $55 | |||
| 17:00 | $500,000 XL Retro #27 - Main Event (Day 1) | $250 | |||
| 23:00 | $500,000 XL Retro #27 - Hyper Turbo Main Event (Day 1) | $250 | |||
| Sat 22.10 | 16:00 | $6,000 XL Retro Big Shot 11 | $11 | ||
| 16:30 | $12,000 XL Retro PKO Rumble 22 | $22 | |||
| 17:00 | $12,000 XL Retro Big Shot 55 | $55 | |||
| 17:00 | $500,000 XL Retro #27 - Main Event (Day 1) | $250 | |||
| 18:00 | $45,000 XL Retro #23 – Volcano | $1,050 | |||
| 19:00 | $500,000 XL Retro #27 - Main Event (Day 1) | $250 | |||
| 21:00 | $500,000 XL Retro #27 - Main Event (Day 1) | $250 | |||
| 23:00 | $500,000 XL Retro #27 - Hyper Turbo Main Event (Day 1) | $250 | |||
| Sun 23.10 | 18:00 | $30,000 XL Retro #24 – Turbo Mega Deep PKO | $109 | ||
| 18:00 | $150,000 XL Retro #26 – Super High Roller 8-Max | $2,100 | |||
| 18:00 | $500,000 XL Retro #27 - Main Event (Day 1) | $250 | |||
| 18:30 | $20,000 XL Retro #25 – Mini Mega Deep PKO | $33 | |||
| 20:00 | $500,000 XL Retro #27 - Main Event (Day 1) | $250 | |||
| 22:00 | $500,000 XL Retro #27 - Main Event (Day 1) | $250 | |||
| 00:00 | $500,000 XL Retro #27 - Hyper Turbo Main Event (Day 1) | $250 | |||
| Mon 24.10 | 14:00 | $500,000 XL Retro #27 - Turbo Main Event (Day 1) | $250 | ||
| 16:00 | $500,000 XL Retro #27 - Turbo Main Event (Day 1) | $250 | |||
| 17:30 | $500,000 XL Retro #27 - Hyper Turbo Main Event (Day 1) | $250 | |||
| 19:00 | $500,000 XL Retro #27 - Main Event (Day 2) | - | |||
| Tue 25.10 | 19:00 | $500,000 XL Retro #27 - Main Event (FT) | - |
Based in the United Kingdom, Will started working for PokerNews as a freelance live reporter in 2015 and joined the full-time staff in 2019. He graduated from the University of Kent in 2017 with a B.A. in German. He also holds an NCTJ Diploma in Sports Journalism.
