CoinPoker Begins Testing Mystery Bounty Tournaments
CoinPoker has begun testing Mystery Bounty tournaments at micro stakes, introducing a new format to its online tournament schedule. The testing phase comes ahead of upcoming events on the CoinPoker PGT Online schedule, which will include the $530 Mystery Million with a $1 million guaranteed prize pool.
CoinPoker Tests Mystery Bounty Tournaments at Micro Stakes
Mystery Bounty tournaments add an extra element to the standard tournament format by offering rewards for eliminating opponents. Unlike regular knockout events, where bounty values are known in advance, Mystery Bounty prizes are hidden until a player eliminates an opponent and claims the reward.
The micro-stakes tournaments are currently labeled as beta, indicating that CoinPoker is still testing the format ahead of a wider rollout. The operator has not yet announced when Mystery Bounty tournaments will become more widely available or provided a timeline for the full launch.
The initial beta tournaments feature $1.10 and $2.20 buy-ins, 7-max tables, re-entries, and a 100-big-blind starting stack. The tournaments are currently labeled as beta, and CoinPoker has yet to announce when the format will become more widely available.
CoinPoker PGT Online Schedule Features Multiple Mystery Bounty Tournaments
CoinPoker’s PGT Online schedule includes several Mystery Bounty tournaments at different buy-in levels, from $44 events to the $530 Mystery Million. The lobby lists tournaments with guaranteed prize pools ranging from $100,000 to $1 million, giving players multiple opportunities to compete in the format throughout November.
The Mystery Million is the biggest event currently listed, with a $530 buy-in, a $1 million guaranteed prize pool, and a maximum bounty of $50,000.
Tournament | Date | Buy-in | Guaranteed Prize Pool | Golden Bounty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PGT #8-H: Mystery Million | Nov. 15 | $530 | $1,000,000 | $50,000 |
PGT #8-L: Mystery Kickoff | Nov. 15 | $55 | $200,000 | $10,000 |
PGT #14-H: Dead Money | Nov. 20 | $215 | $200,000 | $10,000 |
PGT #14-L: Dead Money | Nov. 20 | $44 | $100,000 | $5,000 |
PGT #16-L: Sunday Mystery Cup | Nov. 22 | $109 | $500,000 | $25,000 |
PGT #19-H: Midweek Mystery | Nov. 25 | $215 | $200,000 | $10,000 |
PGT #19-L: Midweek Mystery | Nov. 25 | $44 | $100,000 | $5,000 |
PGT #22-H: Mystery Weekend | Nov. 28 | $320 | $200,000 | $10,000 |
PGT #22-L: Mystery Weekend | Nov. 28 | $55 | $100,000 | $5,000 |
Prize pools and buy-ins are displayed in USDT in the CoinPoker client. Golden Bounty values are shown where confirmed in the lobby.
The Mystery Bounty events are part of CoinPoker’s inaugural PGT KickOff Online series, which runs from November 8 to 30. For more details on the wider schedule and the series format, read our CoinPoker PGT Online overview.
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CoinPoker MysteryBounty FAQ
Is CoinPoker testing Mystery Bounty tournaments?
Yes. CoinPoker has begun beta testing Mystery Bounty tournaments at micro stakes, with initial buy-ins of $1.10 and $2.20. The tournaments feature 7-max tables, re-entries, and a 100-big-blind starting stack.
How do Mystery Bounty tournaments work?
Mystery Bounty tournaments award players a bounty for eliminating an opponent. Unlike standard knockout tournaments, the bounty value is hidden until the knockout occurs, adding an element of uncertainty to each elimination.
When will CoinPoker host Mystery Bounty tournaments in the PGT Online series?
CoinPoker's PGT Online schedule lists several Mystery Bounty events throughout November, beginning with the Mystery Million and Mystery Kickoff on November 15. Additional events are scheduled for November 20, 22, 25, and 28.
What is the CoinPoker Mystery Million prize pool?
The PGT #8-H: Mystery Million is scheduled for November 15 with a $530 buy-in, a $1 million guaranteed prize pool, and a $50,000 Golden Bounty.
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