888poker XL Autumn Series 2026: Results of the First 18 Tournaments

The XL Autumn 2026 Series at 888poker kicked off with big prizes and unexpected results. In three days, 18 out of the 41 scheduled tournaments have been played.

The XL Autumn 2026 Series at 888poker has just begun, but it has already treated players to large prize pools and surprising outcomes. In the first three days, 18 out of 41 scheduled tournaments have been played, and the total guaranteed prize pool for the series exceeds $900,000. Alongside the main tournaments, the schedule also features side events, making this one of the biggest series in 888poker’s autumn lineup. Main Highlight: Mystery Opening Event with an Overlay One of the standout tournaments of the opening week was XL Autumn #06: Mystery Opening Event, featuring a $109 buy-in and a $100,000 guarantee. The event drew 871 entries—almost 13% short of what was needed to meet the guarantee. As a result, players benefited from an extra $12,900 overlay, which was distributed among those who cashed and players who collected bounties. The mystery bounty format means that after a certain level (in this case, after level 18), each time a player knocks out an opponent, they receive a random envelope with a prize. The largest mystery bounty—$10,000—went to a player from Argentina with the nickname "TheFreston." Even though he finished in 17th place, "TheFreston" took home a total of $11,392 thanks to the jackpot bonus and his payout for placement. Final Table Results of the Mystery Opening Event 1st place: "MikeyW94" (United Kingdom) — $12,376 2nd place: "MiriKKadoni" (United Kingdom) — $6,398 3rd place: "Mayanking" (Guernsey) — $5,195 4th place: — $3,668 5th place: — $2,795 6th place: — $2,262 7th place: Tom "sheeeeeeeet" Hall — $2,012 8th place: — $1,647 The final table featured several well-known 888poker regulars. British pro Tom "sheeeeeeeet" Hall finished in 7th place, earning $2,012. "Mayanking" from Guernsey, a frequent participant in the weekly Mystery Bounty Main Event, took 3rd place and won $5,195. The heads-up battle came down to two UK players: "MikeyW94" and "MiriKKadoni." "MikeyW94" emerged victorious, claiming the top prize of $12,376 and securing a solid bankroll for the rest of the series. "MiriKKadoni" received $6,398 for second place. Highlights and Statistics from Completed XL Autumn Series Tournaments So far, "MikeyW94" has scored the largest win among all 18 completed tournaments in the series. His result is the only five-figure payout at the start of XL Autumn 2026. The second biggest prize went to "Masterbak3r," who won $8,985 in the High Roller event with a $525 buy-in. This tournament attracted 60 players, underscoring the high level of competition in events with larger buy-ins. All prize amounts in the series include bounty payouts, where applicable by tournament format. Schedule of Remaining XL Autumn Series 2026 Tournaments The XL Autumn Series runs through September 29, so there’s still time for everyone to compete for the 888poker champion title. Ahead are 23 numbered tournaments and plenty of side events, giving players with different bankrolls the chance to find their ideal format. The full schedule of remaining tournaments is available on the 888poker website. The lineup includes events with a range of buy-ins, including final tournaments, high rollers, and PKO (progressive knockout) events. The total guaranteed prize pool for the series exceeds $900,000, making XL Autumn one of the most attractive online series of September. Context: 888poker, XL Autumn Series, and Key Participants 888poker is one of the world’s largest online poker platforms, regularly hosting major online series with substantial guarantees. The XL Autumn Series is an annual fall festival that brings together top online players from around the globe. This year, the series has once again drawn attention thanks to significant overlays and a wide variety of formats, including the popular mystery bounty and high roller events. Among the finalists and winners are both seasoned regulars and new faces. For example, "MikeyW94" and "MiriKKadoni" represent the UK, while "Mayanking" from Guernsey is a regular in key 888poker events. The Argentinian "TheFreston" claimed the largest mystery bounty, highlighting the international nature of the series. Prize Table for the Mystery Opening Event (XL Autumn #06) 1st place: "MikeyW94" (United Kingdom) — $12,376 2nd place: "MiriKKadoni" (United Kingdom) — $6,398 3rd place: "Mayanking" (Guernsey) — $5,195 4th place: — $3,668 5th place: — $2,795 6th place: — $2,262 7th place: Tom "sheeeeeeeet" Hall — $2,012 8th place: — $1,647 17th place: "TheFreston" (Argentina) — $11,392 (including $10,000 mystery bounty) What This Means for PPPoker Club Players For PPPoker club members, news from major international series is a great opportunity to analyze current trends in online poker. Formats like mystery bounty, which are becoming increasingly popular on leading platforms, can also be introduced in club games to boost excitement and add more action at the tables. Overlays in major series are a sign that sometimes even large guarantees aren’t fully covered, creating extra value for players. Keep an eye on tournament schedules in your PPPoker clubs—it might be worth targeting events with guarantees where a shortfall in entries is expected. The results of these series show that both experienced regulars and new players can achieve success. This proves that in PPPoker clubs, everyone has a chance to shine, especially if you choose formats wisely and take advantage of the opportunities offered by modern online poker.