Grand Tournament a massive hit!
October 29th, 2007The implementation of the Ongame Network exclusive Heats functionality into the network’s flag-ship the Grand Tournament
The implementation of the Ongame Network exclusive Heats functionality into the network’s flagship the Grand Tournament has turned out to be a massive success.
Driven by a whole range of exciting and fun qualifiers, the participation numbers in the Grand have skyrocketed over the last two months.
What was 220 or so players in August, turned into 627 players this weekend! With a $1,000 buy-in that makes for a whopping $627,000 prize pool and a $156,000 first prize.
The additional flexibility that Heats provide by allowing players to pick their starting date, has really peaked interest in this player friendly tournament. With a super-slow structure and WSOP style starting stacks a normal tournament with this type of growth would be threatened by simply lasting too long - but no so the Grand Tournament. By splitting play into two days - the Sunday being the combined final day for the players who survive their respective heats, players does not have to struggle with fatigue in order to keep sharp throughout.
Due to the massive success, the guarantee of the Grand Tournament has now been pumped to $500,000.
Log-in to your favourite Ongame Network partner to qualify for this unique online poker experience that now also offers the opportunity to win serious, serious cash.
Grand Tournament XIX will take place during the last weekend of November.
