GGPoker Ontario Celebrates the Holiday Season

GGPoker Ontario is ushering in the holiday season with its second annual Winter Giveaway Series (WGS), offering an impressive CAD $5 million in guaranteed prize money from December 15, 2024, to January 13, 2025. This series stands out not only for its substantial guaranteed pool but also for an extra CAD $250,000 added to the prize money, enriching the festive gaming experience.

Enhanced Prizes for Festive Cheer

In a festive twist, GGPoker Ontario is adding an extra 5% to the prize pools of select tournaments. For instance, a tournament with a CAD $100,000 prize pool will receive an additional CAD $5,000, elevating the total prize offering and enhancing player returns during this special season.

Key Details of the Winter Giveaway Series Ontario 2024-2025

• Duration: December 15, 2024, to January 13, 2025
• Total Guarantee: CAD $5 million with an additional CAD $250k in prize money
• Extra Prize: 5% added to select event pools
• Buy-in Range: CAD $7.77 to CAD $525
• Major Events: Four events with a combined guarantee of CAD $600,000

Series Highlights

The Winter Giveaway Series features a diverse lineup of 519 events, including 30 main events and numerous side events. The buy-ins vary from CAD $7.77 to CAD $525, ensuring accessibility for a wide range of players. Each event offers guaranteed prizes starting at CAD $1,000, with the top prizes reaching CAD $250,000.

Standout Events

• Winter is Coming 6-Max Opener: Begins on December 15 with a CAD $50 buy-in and a CAD $100,000 guarantee, plus an added CAD $5,000.
• Omaholic Mystery Ball: Set for December 30, this event has a CAD $315 buy-in with a mystery bounty format in Omaha, guaranteeing CAD $100,000 plus an additional CAD $5,000.
• Ontario MILLION$ New Year Bounty: Occurs on January 6 with a progressive bounty format, a CAD $150,000 guarantee, and an extra CAD $7,500.
• Winter Giveaway Grand Finale: The main event on January 13 features a CAD $250 buy-in and a whopping CAD $250,000 guaranteed prize pool with an additional CAD $12,500.

Festive Themed Tournaments

The series also includes creatively named holiday-themed tournaments such as Merrython, Santa’s Secret KO, Frosty Fifty Stack, and Snowy Sevens. These events cover a variety of formats, including PKOs, Mystery Bounty, Freezeouts, and more, providing a festive and engaging poker experience.

Exclusive to Ontario Players

This series, now in its second year, remains exclusive to Ontario players, following the success of last year’s similar festive offering. In addition to the WGS, GGPoker Ontario is also promoting the December Maple rewards with daily leaderboards and prizes, enhancing the holiday season for its players.

Globally, GGPoker mirrors this festive spirit with a concurrent Winter Giveaway Series, boasting a $100 million guarantee, including $5 million in added prizes, marking a significant celebration of poker during the holiday season.