Updated on 20 Feb 26 by
Manuel Brandt
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The XL Blizzard starts today at 888poker

Once again, 888poker will host their XL Blizzard series, offering 10 days of chilling tournament action with a total guarantee of $1.7 million.

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The XL Series has returned to 888poker with the XL Blizzard Championships. Brace yourself for a chilling storm of high value tournaments, even more prizes, and more ways to win big!

The XL Blizzard starts today, offering 34 events in total until April 14 with buy-ins ranging from $5.50 up to $320. A prize pool of more than $1.7 million is guaranteed in the series, with the chance to win lots of additional prizes in special promotions.

Apart from the Main Event, some of the highlights of the XL Blizzard include several events with a six-figure prize pool, amongst them $100,000 guaranteed each in the Opening and Tune Up Event as well as $120,000 guaranteed in the High Roller and Mega Deep Event.

The Main Event is due on Sunday, April 14 and comes in three editions:

  • $500,000 Main Event with a $250 buy-in at 18:00 GMT
  • $50,000 Mini Main Event with a $33 buy-in at 19:00 GMT
  • $15,000 Micro Main Event with a $5.50 buy-in at 19:30 GMT

More ways to win big

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On top of the tournament series itself, 888poker is also offering a wide range of additional promos during the XL Blizzard Championships.

For instance, players will have the chance to earn prizes of up to $1,000,000 by winning multiple events of the series:

  • Win 5 events and get $1,000,000 on top.
  • Win 4 events and get $100,000 on top.
  • Win 3 events and get $10,000 on top.
  • Win 2 events and get $1,000 on top.

Meanwhile, don't forget that you can also still qualify for this year's WSOP Main Event over at 888poker and get your hands on a special WSOP package worth $12,600 until June 16.

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