

888poker's XL Winter Series 2026: $500,000 Rakeless Main Event and More
The 888poker XL Winter Series runs from Jan 18 — 27, 2026, with a total of $1.5 million in guaranteed prizes across over 60 events. The series includes a $25 Mystery Bounty Mini Main Event with a $100,000 guarantee, with Day 1 flights starting on Jan 11.
The $250 Main Event features a $500,000 guarantee and no rake, meaning every dollar paid goes straight into the prize pool. There are over 60 tournaments on offer, with buy-ins starting as low as $5.50, and many events in the $11 – $22 range.
The tournament will play out in the popular Mystery Bounty format, with multiple Day 1 flights. Day 1s are already underway on the site, well ahead of the official start of the series.
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