XL Eclipse Day 8: "VALIUM4WIN" From Finland Wins The $50,000 Quarterback
- "ChipsFool" Wins Event #1: $100,000 Opening Event
- Victories For "Alexos888" And "okokok1893" in Twins
- Canada's "LeetRunGoot" Wins The $30,000 Crazy 8
- Swedish Regular "Cuadrado12" Wins The $100,000 Tune Up
- Switzerland's "onyvapapaa1" Ships The $30,000 R&A Event
- Dietrich "2pacnrw16" Fast Wins $200,000 High Roller
- Ukraine's "tapatashi" Wins $50,000 8-Max
On the eighth day of the XL Eclipse Series on 888poker, players enjoyed a nice day of poker. In total, three tournaments started with the XL Eclipse #22 - $50,000 Quarterback as the highlight of the day. The $44 buy-in Mini edition and a $109 buy-in Late edition started as well. Let's take a look at the results.
XL Eclipse #22 - $50,000 Quarterback
Buy-in | Date | Players | Prize pool |
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$215 | Sep. 20 | 395 | $50,950 |
At 6 p.m. GMT, the highlight of the day started with 208 competing in the $50,000 Quarterback. In total, there were also 187 rebuys to create a total prize pool of $50,950. For the winner, it would be a great payday with the first prize of $10,954. Every finalist would be guaranteed at least $1,019.
On the final table, familiar faces like "KellerA" and "r4ndomr4gs" competed for the victory. The first mentioned made it to the final three but busted in third place for $5,987 while the other finished in sixth place for $2,548. After the German busted in third, "futomaki123" and "VALIUM4WIN" battled for the win and a five-figure score.
The Finnish regular "VALIUM4WIN" came out on top and received $10,964 while the runner-up settled for second place and a prize of $7,897.
Place | Player | Country | Prize |
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1 | VALIUM4WIN | Finland | $10,954 |
2 | futomaki123 | - | $7,897 |
3 | KellerA | Germany | $5,987 |
4 | _Lord_Xenu_ | Switzerland | $4,458 |
5 | IbetUfold_x | Germany | $3,057 |
6 | r4ndomr4gs | Sweden | $2,548 |
7 | purplegerbil | Finland | $2,038 |
8 | J.Tatum | Mexico | $1,529 |
9 | Pserinho | Lithuania | $1,019 |
XL Eclipse #23 - $25,000 Mini Quarterback
Buy-in | Date | Players | Prize pool |
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$44 | Sep. 20 | 829 | $25,000 |
Just like the previous days, there was a Mini edition of the 'Main' tournament on the schedule. This event, the XL Eclipse #23 - $25,000 Mini Quarterback, had a buy-in of $44 and players could rebuy for just $10 if they busted before registration closed. In total, there were 829 entries creating a prize pool of $25,000. There was a top prize of $4,750 and every finalist received at least $415.
In the end, it was Denmark's "MttRaven" who scooped the first prize and he or she added an XL Eclipse title to the honours list. Runner-up "ryuzaki16" received $3,500 for making it to the final heads-up.
Place | Player | Country | Prize |
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1 | MttRaven | Denmark | $4,750 |
2 | ryuzaki16 | - | $3,500 |
3 | BreakFISHt | - | $2,563 |
4 | SAMSCOTT3 | Canada | $1,950 |
5 | bubbleboybr | Brazil | $1,375 |
6 | HappyMonkeyy | Russia | $1,063 |
7 | penfolds6 | Thailand | $813 |
8 | Flopchopper | Latvia | $563 |
9 | WalmartCNXN | Canada | $415 |
XL Eclipse #24 - $20,000 Late Quarterback
Buy-in | Date | Players | Prize pool |
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$109 | Sep. 20 | 316 | $21,550 |
Another winner was crowned in the XL Eclipse #24 - $20,000 Late Quarterback, where 316 players competed to create a prize pool of $21,550.
After just six hours and eight minutes, it was Belarus' "kozirok_bel" who took the title and the first prize of $4,633. The winner defeated United Kingdom's "Jackerzzzzz" in the deciding heads-up.
Place | Player | Country | Prize |
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1 | kozirok_bel | Belarus | $4,633 |
2 | Jackerzzzzz | United Kingdom | $3,340 |
3 | luish64 | Brazil | $2,532 |
4 | Canyoh | Germany | $1,886 |
5 | Sanadav | Lithuania | $1,293 |
6 | Del_Avisto | Russia | $1,078 |
7 | Assad91 | Norway | $862 |
8 | CARPKING16 | Romania | $647 |
9 | sergebezb | Estonia | $431 |
2018 XL Eclipse Schedule
Date | Time (GMT) | Event | Buy-in |
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Fri., Sept. 21 | 6:00 p.m. | XL Eclipse #25 - $25,000 Knockout | $150 |
6:00 p.m. | XL Eclipse #26 - $15,000 Mini Knockout | $35 | |
8:00 p.m. | XL Eclipse #27 - $15,000 Late Knockout | $75 | |
Sat., Sept. 22 | 6:00 p.m. | XL Eclipse #28 - $30,000 6-Max | $160 |
6:00 p.m. | XL Eclipse #29 - $20,000 Mini 6-Max | $30 | |
8:00 p.m. | XL Eclipse #30 - $15,000 Late 6-Max | $55 | |
Sun., Sept. 23 | 4:30 p.m. | XL Eclipse #31 - $100,000 Mega Deep | $215 |
6:00 p.m. | XL Eclipse #32 - $1,000,000 Main Event | $1,050 | |
6:00 p.m. | XL Eclipse #33 - $150,000 Mini Main | $160 | |
6:30 p.m. | XL Eclipse #34 - $50,000 Micro Main | $30 |
Bonus Offerings
Players can participate in free qualifiers or earn XL Eclipse entries through a number of satellites, which start at just $0.01. Free Eclipse Main Event qualifiers are running daily at 9 p.m. GMT with the top three players winning $1,050 seats, while 30 $12 seats into the Eclipse Mini Tune Up are awarded in free qualifiers that begin at 5 p.m. GMT daily.
Not only that, but 888poker is offering bonuses to players who can make their way to the winner’s circle on more than one occasion, and for those who can consistently run deep during the series. Bonuses for multiple wins are available as follows:
Events Won | Bonus Prize Money |
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2 | $1,000 |
3 | $10,000 |
4 | $100,000 |
5 | $1,000,000 |