Sunday Recap: Sun Run Series reaches epic conclusion

The action at our tables this past weekend was red-hot with the conclusion of the $2.1 Million Sun Run Series and the final players punching their tickets to Vegas to compete in the world’s most famous poker tournament.

Read our June 28^th Sunday Recap for full details.

Sun Run #1 Main Event – $200,000 GTD

The 2-week Sun Run Series, filled with small and mid-stakes value tournaments, came to an end yesterday. Included were the three Main Events, with this $200,000 GTD ($66 buy-in) finishing with 3,797 entrants. That put the final prize pool at $227,820. Here’s the top three after a final table deal:

1. SognoDoro -> $31,153
2. TheSavage1424 -> $28,070
3. Gorila22 -> $18,198

Vegas Main Event Satellites

We ran the final of four Vegas Main Event Mega Satellites that each came with a $630 buy-in. There were 10 packages GTD ($12,500 value each) yesterday and 13 were awarded. All those players will get a $10,000 buy-in for the world’s most prestigious tournament and $2,500 for travel expenses. Good luck to everyone in Sin City.

$400,000 GTD Sunday High Roller

The $400,000 GTD Sunday High Roller ($630 buy-in) tournament ended with 632 entrants yesterday, creating a $20,800 overlay. There were 85 players who took home cash, including these three after a final table deal:

1. AfonsoRibeiro -> $72,871
2. TexasMike1967 -> $70,387
3. MJAY13 -> $44,242

Phil’s Thrill

Phil’s Thrill ($10,300 buy-in) had a total of 40 high roller entrants, which meant the prize pool hit $400,000. ACR Pro and poker legend Chris Moneymaker again took part in this event. Here’s a look at the top three:

1. PeDeAnjo7 -> $149,000
2. OMGHilarious -> $88,000
3. Tators -> $66,000

$150,000 GTD Sunday Banana

Our $1,050 buy-in event finished with 194 total entrants. That resulted in a $194,000 prize pool that soared past its guarantee. Here’s a look at the top three after a final table deal:

1. VasOrtFlam -> $40,185
2. COTTAGECORE -> $35,869
3. d1zturbed -> $31,818