Sunday Recap: Final Day 1 Flights Keep the Venom Momentum Going

Yesterday was the final Day 1 flight of our Dual Mystery Bounty Venoms ($8 Million GTD NLH and $2 Million GTD PLO). But that was only part of the story, as the schedule also delivered a packed slate of Venom specials and our signature Sunday tournaments, giving players even more chances to score huge payouts and headline-making finishes.

Read our February 1st Sunday Recap for full details.

Dual Mystery Bounty Venoms

All Day 1 flights for our Dual Venoms are officially in the books, and both tournaments smashed expectations with massive fields and prize pools. The $8 Million GTD NLH drew 3,673 entries to build a final prize pool of $9,182,500 — including $4,591,250 set aside for Mystery Bounties. Meanwhile, the $2 Million GTD PLO pulled in 837 entries for a $2,092,500 prize pool, featuring $1,046,250 in Mystery Bounties. Both events continue today with Day 2, with the final tables scheduled for tomorrow.

Phil’s Thrill

Phil’s Thrill delivered another high-stakes battle on Sunday, drawing 62 entries into the $10,300 buy-in event and building a $620,000 prize pool with seven spots paid. ACR Poker CEO Phil Nagy was once again in the field, finishing 12th this week. Congratulations to all the winners, especially the top three finishers:

1. FASTPLAYFAST -> $173,600
2. SamuSabu -> $124,000
3. MiyazakiA5 -> $99,200

Venom Special Moneymaker $400,000 GTD

The Venom Special Moneymaker brought huge action to the Sunday schedule, with 4,073 entries flooding into the $109 buy-in event and pushing the prize pool up to $407,300. A total of 512 players reached the money, setting the stage for a massive payout run at the top. When the dust settled, the following players led the way:

1. ForgeTTs -> $62,101
2. . -> $45,036
3. LindoSol -> $32,876

Venom Special $500,000 GTD

The $1,050 buy-in NLH Venom Special delivered massive high-stakes action, with 658 entries sending the prize pool soaring to $658,000. A total of 85 players reached the money, and the final table delivered some huge scores. Here’s the top three:

1. sedinho1974 -> $135,964
2. BujiBubiBubi -> $99,694
3. Juantuman -> $72,777

VSpecial Sunday HR $600,000 GTD

High rollers showed up in full force for this Venom Special, with 1,344 entries turning out for the $630 buy-in event and pushing the prize pool up to $806,400. A total of 162 players finished in the money. The top three:

1. LucaOrelliano -> $151,208
2. Worm236 -> $110,241
3. Barbabianca -> $80,476