2023 Global Poker x PokerNews Cup
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The Global Poker x PokerNews Cup began back on April 10 and is slated to run through the end of the month. PokerNews and Global Poker have joined forces to offer an online PokerNews Cup, that is comprised of 32 exclusive trophies and GC100,000,000 and SC250,000 Finals. What’s more, PokerNews is offering daily recaps of all the trophy events on Global Poker!
We recently announced the formation of the PokerNews Stream Team on Global Poker – check out the latest PokerNews Podcast for more details – and members of the team have been competing and streaming their action throughout the Global Poker x PokerNews Cup.
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— Bitty (@Jack_Bittker)
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David "RUeTaMa" Moses Gets Second Victory of the Series
Sundays are a great day for social poker, and there was plenty of that during Global Poker x PokerNews Cup that saw two events taking place and two more winners emerging.
The qualifier events saw the winners automatically enter in the PokerNews Cup Finals down the road. Meanwhile, the players who made the final table receive a free spot in the semifinal and the top 50 in each event receive an automatic entry into the quarterfinals.
Starting off on the Gold Coins side of things, the GC 4,000,000 guaranteed PokerNews Cup Qualifier 07 - [Progressive Bounty, Super Deep] drew 410 entrants who battled it out for the top prize of GC 68,5328.13. It was streamer David "RUeTaMa" Moses who defeated heads-up opponent "TheFolder" to pick up his second victory of the series.
Moses, a World Series of Poker (WSOP) bracelet winner and four-time Circuit ring winner, was joined at the final table by "Genesh Geitonde" (3rd - GC 260,784.37), "RealRonnieH" (5th - GC 197,712.50) and "LIL KID POKER" (6th - GC 124,537.50).
Looking at the Sweeps Coins side, a total of 3,021 players entered the SC 10,000 Guaranteed PokerNews Cup Qualifier 07 - [Progressive Bounty, Super Deep]. In the end, it was "Isilpur1" who got through the massive field to win SC 2,936.57 after defeating runner-up "Ninjanick", who took home SC 2,063.
The two were joined at the final table by the likes of "DJtotheW" (4th - SC 728.88), "MADJAM" (6th - SC 510.85) and "FLOATZ44" (8th - SC 510.05).
There were plenty of other big winners on Global Poker, such as Alex "Alejandroo" Duvall, who took down two events and discussed his heater on Twitter.
It was a good Sunday # @official_glp https://t.co/xlXAhdDZ7v
— Alex Duvall (@alexduvallin)
Here's a look at what's coming up today for the Global Poker x PokerNews Cup:
DAY | DATE | TIME (ET) | EVENT | (GC OR SC) | |
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Mon | April 17 | 20:30 | PokerNews Cup Qualifier 08 - Bounty - GC 4,000,000 GTD | GC 11,000 | |
Mon | April 17 | 20:30 | PokerNews Cup Qualifier 08 - Bounty - SC 10,000 GTD | SC 11 |
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— LegendofLegacy 🦅 (@Legend_ofLegacy)
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Global Poker x PokerNews Cup Opening Day a Big Hit!
On Monday, April 10, the Global Poker x PokerNews Cup, which runs through April 30 kicked off with the first two tournaments from the 32-trophy-event schedule. Remember, the online series is slated to culminate with GC100,000,000 & SC250,000 Finals, which you can qualify for right now.
The first tournament was the PokerNews Cup Qualifier 01 – GC 4,000,000 GTD, which had an entry of 11,000 Gold Coins (GC). The tournament attracted 436 runners and the winner received entry into the aforementioned GC100,000,000 final, whereas the other final tablists received entry into the PokerNews Cup GC Semifinal, while the 10th-50th place finishers won entry into the PokerNews Cup GC Quarterfinal.
One player that made a deep run was Anthony "AcePoker" Caldiero, who was recently interviewed on the PokerNews Podcast as a member of the new “PokerNews Stream Team” on Global Poker. “AcePoker” nearly took down the first tournament while streaming his play, but ultimately, he fell a few spots short taking fourth place for GC 444,720.
In the end, it was “Allhustlenoluck” besting “Lizzie75” in heads-up play to win the tournament. The former won a prize of GC 821,860, while the latter received a GC 603,860 consolation prize.
“Redemption1798” Victorious in PokerNews Cup Qualifier 01 – SC 10,000 GTD
The other tournament was the PokerNews Cup Qualifier 01 – SC 10,000 GTD, which had an entry of 11 Sweeps Coins (SC). The tournament attracted a massive 3,315 entrants and the winner received entry into the SC 250,000 Final, whereas the other final tablists received entry into the PokerNews Cup SC Semifinal, while the 10th-50th place finishers won entry into the PokerNews Cup SC Quarterfinal.
The last player standing in that tournament was “Redemption1798”, who defeated “Jayz4dayz72” in heads-up play to win the tournament for SC 5,184.67!
Here’s a look at what’s coming up later today:
Day | Date | Time (ET) | Event | Entry (GC or SC) |
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Tue | Apr 11 | 20:30 | PokerNews Cup Qualifier 02 - PLO - GC 4,000,000 Guaranteed [6-Max] | 11,000 |
Tue | Apr 11 | 20:30 | PokerNews Cup Qualifier 02 - PLO - SC 10,000 Guaranteed [6-Max] | 11 |
Remember, PokerNews will be offering daily recaps from the Global Poker x PokerNews Cup, so be sure to check back daily!