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WPT Global’s $25 Weekly PKO Tops New $250K Benchmark

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  • Golden Bounty Championship debuted on WPT Global with an upgraded $250,000 guarantee.
  • The event drew 11,307 entries and closed with a $257,200 prize pool.
  • Winner earned $19,423 with classic PKO payout; strong demand for this weekly format.
WPT Global Golden Bounty Championship
A small buy-in and a big target often make quick headlines. The Golden Bounty Championship upgraded its guarantee to $250,000 and drew 11,307 entries on its first outing. The WPT Global weekly promotion closed at $257,200 and gave a clear signal for a strong demand for the weekly format. 

Golden Bounty Championship Format In Brief

 On the surface, the Golden Bounty Championship isn't anything two complicated. At its core, this is a phase tournament with progressive bounties. 

Day 1 flights run Monday through Sunday at $25, and qualifiers return for a single Day 2 on Sunday to play for the consolidated prize pool. 

So, how did that go the first week?

Week One Snapshot

If the WPT press release is anything to go by, week-one payouts reflected classic PKO dynamics at the finish line, with a reported $19,423 to the winner and $14,787 to second place, totals that include their bounty earnings. 

If these numbers are anything could by, the action is only going to get better in the weeks to come.