888poker XL Inferno: Romania's "IlovePickles" Wins the $20,000 R&A Event
On the fifth day of the 888poker XL Inferno Series, three new tournaments were played. Let's take a look who were crowned winners in these events on Monday.
Satellites to the XL Inferno Series now running on 888poker
888poker XL Inferno #14 - $20,000 R&A Event
| Buy-in | Date | Players | Prize pool |
|---|---|---|---|
| $33 | May 18 | 423 | $26,310 |
At 6:30 p.m. GMT, the $20,000 R&A event started and after the late registration period. There were 423 players who entered and they created a prize pool of $26,310 with 245 rebuys and 209 add-ons. The last 54 players of this event would get paid, but all eyes were on the final table.
After "lewgoochild" busted in 10th place, the remaining nine players went to the final table. On the final table, the tournament lost "str0ak" (ninth, $437), "Akpoborjeo47" (eight, $592) and "eliabys11" (seventh, $855) in quick succession. The last six players were guaranteed at least a four-figure score.
After that, "BailMeOut123" (sixth, $1,118), "RoxxyPou" (fifth, $1,473), "A. Jorginho" (fourth, $2,105) and "tutuia20" (third, $2,763) busted to get to the final heads-up between "virus1106" and "IlovePickles".
In the end, it was Romania's "IlovePickles" who finished on top to snag the first prize of $5,049. The other Romanian player, "virus1106", had to settle for second place ($3,749).
888poker XL Inferno #14 - $20,000 R&A Event Final Table Results
| Place | Player | Country | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | IlovePickles | Romania | $5,049 |
| 2 | virus1106 | Romania | $3,749 |
| 3 | tutuia20 | Brazil | $2,763 |
| 4 | A. Jorginho | Russia | $2,105 |
| 5 | RoxxyPou | Canada | $1,473 |
| 6 | BailMeOut123 | Sweden | $1,118 |
| 7 | eliabys11 | India | $855 |
| 8 | Akpoborjeo47 | Germany | $592 |
| 9 | str0ak | Moldavia | $437 |
888poker XL Inferno #15 - Mini $10,000 R&A Event
| Buy-in | Date | Players | Prize pool |
|---|---|---|---|
| $5.50 | May 18 | 1,194 | $12,995 |
In the Mini edition of this event, 1,194 players competed and they created a prize pool of $12,995 with 919 rebuys and 486 add-ons. In the end, it was Ukrainian player "Spielerkind" who was crowned as a winner for $2,244. He or she defeated "Dinhocs" from Brazil, who had to settle for $1,624.
888poker XL Inferno #15 - Mini $10,000 R&A Event Final Table Results
| Place | Player | Country | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SpielerKind | Ukraine | $2,244 |
| 2 | Dinhocs | Brazil | $1,624 |
| 3 | ryanfowler84 | United Kingdom | $1,235 |
| 4 | reevioo | United Kingdom | $904 |
| 5 | meatdress | United Kingdom | $643 |
| 6 | zlatte_ | Sweden | $513 |
| 7 | taniaaline | Brazil | $383 |
| 8 | Holly_Grail | - | $253 |
| 9 | MALPELLIKA | Russia | $143 |
888poker XL Inferno #16 - Late $15,000 R&A Event
| Buy-in | Date | Players | Prize pool |
|---|---|---|---|
| $16.50 | May 18 | 415 | $15,000 |
In the 888poker XL Inferno #16 - Late $15,000 R&A Event, there was a small overlay with 415 players, 277 rebuys, and 194 add-ons. It resulted in a final heads-up between "Sandilaulau" and "KissMyAcePP" who made a deal. The latter mentioned finished in second place for $2,222 while the Romanian winner received $2,794.
888poker XL Inferno #16 - Late $15,000 R&A Event Final Table Results
| Place | Player | Country | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sandilaulau | Romania | $2,794* |
| 2 | KissMyAcePP | Ukraine | $2,222* |
| 3 | RiLucas | Lithuania | $1,575 |
| 4 | theaabest | Canada | $1,200 |
| 5 | just_beard | Russia | $840 |
| 6 | For1k | Ukraine | $638 |
| 7 | jdbeniam | Canada | $488 |
| 8 | RDomes | Faeroer Islands | $338 |
| 9 | GettinPot | Canada | $249 |
*heads-up deal
Full 2020 888poker XL Inferno Schedule
| Date | Event | Time | Name | Buy-in | Guarantee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19th May | 17 | 18:00 | High Roller | $320 | $100,000 |
| 18 | 18:00 | Mini High Roller | $55 | $30,000 | |
| 19 | 20:00 | Late High Roller | $109 | $20,000 | |
| 20th May | 20 | 18:00 | PKO | $109 | $50,000 |
| 21 | 18:00 | Mini PKO | $16.50 | $20,000 | |
| 22 | 20:00 | Late PKO | $33 | $10,000 | |
| 21st May | 23 | 18:00 | PKO 8-Max | $160 | $50,000 |
| 24 | 18:00 | Mini PKO 8-Max | $22 | $20,000 | |
| 25 | 20:00 | Late PKO 8-Max | $55 | $20,000 | |
| 22nd May | 26 | 17:00 | DeepStack | $55 | $30,000 |
| 27 | 17:00 | Mini DeepStack | $16.50 | $20,000 | |
| 28 | 19:00 | Late DeepStack | $33 | $15,000 | |
| 23rd May | 29 | 18:00 | 6-Max | $109 | $30,000 |
| 30 | 18:00 | Mini 6-Max | $16.50 | $20,000 | |
| 31 | 20:00 | Late 6-Max | $55 | $15,000 | |
| 24th May | 32 | 17:00 | Main Event | $250 | $500,000 |
| 33 | 17:30 | Mini Main Event | $33 | $50,000 | |
| 34 | 18:00 | Micro Main Event | $5.50 | $20,000 |
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Join 888poker and see if you can qualify for one of the big buy-in XL Inferno events and take one down under the watchful eyes of the PokerNews live reporters.
