888poker Opens 2026 With XL Winter Series Action

mrinal-gujare
08 Jan 2026
Mrinal Gujare 08 Jan 2026
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  • 2026 XL Winter Series offers $1.5M in prizes with a $500K Main Event.
  • Event schedule includes Mystery Bounty, Knockout, & classic formats.
  • Satellite qualifiers and freerolls provide $90K in Main Event seats.
XL Winter Series 888poker
888poker’s XL Winter Series 2026 runs from January 18 with $1.5M guaranteed. The festival includes a rakeless $500K Mystery Bounty Main Event, Mini Main Event, daily tournaments, satellites, freerolls, and streamed final tables.

The 2026 XL Winter Series marks the first major online poker festival of the year on 888poker. The series launches on January 18 and includes more than $1.5 million in guaranteed prize pools.
Tournament buy-ins are structured primarily for low-to-mid stakes players.

Mystery Bounty Events Lead the Schedule

Mystery Bounty tournaments form the core of the XL Winter Series schedule. Players can also find progressive knockout and classic formats throughout the series. This variety allows players to adjust strategy based on preferred payout structures.

$500K Main Event and Broadcast Information

The 888poker XL Winter Series Main Event features a $500,000 guarantee and a $250 buy-in. The event is rakeless and uses a multi-flight Mystery Bounty format. Day 2 takes place on January 26, with the final table streamed on January 27 through 888pokerTV.


Supporting Events and Daily Tournaments

The Mini Main Event offers a $100,000 guarantee for a $25 buy-in, with Day 1 flights starting January 11.
Other tournaments include:
  • $109 Opening Event with a $100,000 guarantee
  • $1,050 Super High Roller with a $40,000 guarantee
  • Daily Gems events ranging from $5.50 to $109

Qualifiers and Free Entry Opportunities

Satellite qualifiers and daily no-ticket freerolls run throughout the series. These freerolls award Main Event seats totaling $90,000 in value. Players can also follow live streams for additional ticket giveaways.

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