$100K, a Rolex & GTO Glory — The High Stakes CGWC Is Here!
From November 10 to December 7, CoinPoker hosts the ultimate No-Limit Hold’em showdown. Poker’s elite will battle for $100,000, a Land-Dweller Rolex, and GTO mastery honors in the High Stakes Cash Game World Championship.
The stage is set once again on CoinPoker, the leading destination for crypto and high-stakes poker, as the High Stakes Cash Game World Championship (CGWC) makes its highly anticipated return.
From November 10 to December 7, the game’s biggest names will clash at rake-free tables, competing for over $100,000 in added prizes, a stunning $35,000 Rolex, and the coveted crown of Cash Game World Champion.
The High Stakes Cash Game World Championship (CGWC) makes a triumphant comeback as CoinPoker’s premier event, bringing together the elite of the global cash game scene for an unforgettable showdown. It’s a true spectacle for railbirds, where the biggest names in poker battle for prestige and massive prizes.
After the overwhelming success of previous editions — including the PLO Cash Game World Championship — CoinPoker has firmly established itself as the ultimate home of high-stakes poker.
Catch highlights from the recent PLO Cash Game World Championship here:
High Stakes CGWC on CoinPoker
CoinPoker, renowned as the home of true high-stakes poker, brings back its Champions League-style cash game championship — now with the prize pool boosted to $100,000.
This year’s No Limit Hold’em showdown is set to be the most electrifying yet, featuring poker powerhouses such as Linus “LLinusLLove” Loeliger, Kayhan Mokri, Roberto “DavyJones922” Pérez, and Bjorn “asianflushie” Li. Online sensations “SeaLlama” and “riggedeck” are also expected to join the elite lineup.
The High Stakes Cash Game World Championship runs from November 10 to December 7, where poker’s elite battle for glory. This special edition unites the toughest No-Limit Hold’em players, all competing for prestige, bragging rights, a share of $100,000, a Land-Dweller Rolex for the champion, and GTO-based rewards.
Quick Facts by PokerStrategy:
- Dates: Runs from November 10 to December 7, 2025, delivering four intense weeks of high-stakes poker action.
- Game Format: $10,000 No Limit Hold’em played on 6-Max tables, designed for elite competition.
- Rake-Free Play: Enjoy 100% rake-free games, maximizing every chip you win.
- Buy-In Structure: Players enter with 100 big blinds.
- Antes: Both ante and non-ante tables will be available. On ante tables, each player contributes 0.17BB (a total of 1BB when six-handed).
- Leaderboard System: Rankings are based on EV $ Won, ensuring the most skilled players rise to the top.
- Heads-Up Exclusion: Heads-up hands played on CGWC tables will not count toward the leaderboard standings.
- Show Table Rule: On show tables, all winning hands are revealed automatically. Each participant must play at least one show table to qualify for other CGWC tables.
- 7-2 Feature Game: The innovative 7-2 Game will make its exclusive first appearance in the VIP games before its official release.
- Live Coverage: Catch all the action on CoinPoker’s YouTube and X (Twitter) channels, hosted by Gary “GazzyB123” Blackwood alongside rotating high-stakes poker pros.
The CGWC Cash Game Tables are available 24/7, allowing you to jump into the action at any time that suits you. You can participate in the event’s rake-free games, where every hand played counts toward your ranking and potential rewards.
Leaderboards and Exclusive Rewards
Compete for a share of $80,000 in leaderboard prizes, including a stunning $35,000 Rolex and the prestigious title of Cash Game World Champion. To qualify, players must complete at least 20,000 hands on CGWC tables (heads-up hands excluded). The leaderboard updates daily at 12:00 UTC, so fans can follow the high-stakes action in real time.
| Rank | Prize |
|---|---|
| 🥇 | Rolex worth $35,000 + the official title of Cash Game World Champion |
| 🥈 | $17,500 Cash |
| 🥉 | $15,000 Cash |
| 4th | $12,500 Cash |
| 5th | $10,000 Cash |
High Stakes CGWC rankings are based on EV$ won — the expected value of all-in equity-adjusted winnings. This system minimizes variance and rewards consistent skill rather than luck or hot streaks.
Perfect GTO Strategy is worth $10,000
CoinPoker is rewarding players who come closest to Game Theory Optimal (GTO) play with an additional $10,000 in prizes.
Prizes will be determined using GTOstrategy’s advanced player-vs-solver performance analysis. Any participant who plays at least 10,000 hands during the Championship will automatically qualify for consideration.
These rewards celebrate the sharpest minds and most precise decision-makers at the tables, giving elite players another opportunity to showcase their mastery while competing for leaderboard glory.
Weekly VIP Game
Each Sunday at 17:00 UTC, one VIP sits with five top High Stakes CGWC grinders for a high-octane showcase. The table runs a total ante of ~2BB (0.33BB per player), juicing every pot from the start. The 7-2 Game is live as well—win a hand with 7-2 and collect a 5BB bounty from each opponent.
What to expect exacpt bold bluffs, swollen pots, nonstop action:
- $10,000 prize pool, NLHE 6-Max
- Weekly: Sundays, 17:00 UTC
- Lineup: 1 VIP + 5 CGWC high-stakes regulars
- Structure: table ante ~2BB (0.33BB per player)
- 7-2 bounties: 5BB per player awarded for winning with poker’s worst hand
How to Qualify for the VIP Game?
Each week, five players earn a VIP seat through the following categories:
- Coolest Hand Played – chosen by a weekly fan vote on X/Twitter.
- Biggest $ Loser – the week’s biggest downswing.
- Most Under $EV Player – the unluckiest compared to expected value.
- Most Hands Played – rewarding volume grinders.
- The Streamer – Stream at least two hours on CGWC tables during the week to enter the raffle for a seat in the Sunday VIP game. Qualifiers must stream the game with visible hole cards, plus camera and mic for the best viewer experience.
Seats are transferable if a winner can’t play, and hands in VIP Games don’t count toward the leaderboard.
High Stakes CGWC – Quick FAQ
- When does it take place? The High Stakes Cash Game World Championship runs from November 10 to December 7, featuring weeks of elite No-Limit Hold’em action.
- What can players win? A total prize pool of $100,000, a Land-Dweller Rolex for the overall champion, and $10,000 in GTO performance rewards for the most technically precise players.
- How are leaderboard rankings determined? Rankings are based on EV$ won, meaning all-in equity-adjusted winnings. This method minimizes variance and rewards long-term skill and consistent decision-making rather than short-term luck.
- Who can participate? All players are welcome to join the CGWC High Stakes tables. Those who log at least 10,000 hands will automatically qualify for leaderboard and GTO prize consideration.
- Are there special events or bonuses? Yes — stream your CGWC sessions for at least two hours to enter a raffle for the $10,000 VIP 6-Max 7-2 Game held every Sunday. Winners play live with hole cards visible, cameras on, and plenty of action guaranteed.
