BigFish20 takes down the Mystery Mini Main on 888, earning $4,596

888 regular BigFish20 became the champion of the Mystery Mini Main tournament as part of the XL Autumn Series, outlasting 2,272 opponents and taking the top prize of $4,596.

As part of the XL Autumn Series on 888, the Mystery Mini Main tournament with a $25 buy-in and a $50,000 guarantee has concluded. The event attracted 2,272 entries, surpassing the guarantee and creating a prize pool of $51,120. The winner of the tournament was 888 regular BigFish20 , who took home $4,596 for first place. In this article, we’ll take a detailed look at the final table results, break down the features of the Mystery Bounty format, and also talk about other key outcomes of the series and significant prizes that were awarded on the eve of the XL Autumn Series final day. Mystery Mini Main Final Table: BigFish20’s Road to Victory The Mystery Mini Main final table brought together eight players, each of whom had already secured at least a four-figure payout. The only exception was the player who finished in seventh place. Here’s how the action unfolded at the final table: 0MANC from the UK was eliminated in eighth place, earning $2,787. SturmDrang finished seventh, taking home $741. Sixth place went to Argentine player Heroblanco , who won $1,340. Fifth place was claimed by another UK representative, BKirver , who took $2,080. Fourth place went to Finnish player Bananabluff , who earned $1,443. Third place and $3,144 went to Ukrainian player kafe11071107 . The heads-up battle was between BigFish20 and Argentine player Scopetovich . The latter finished second and received $3,191. The winner was BigFish20 , who added $4,596 to his bankroll. It’s worth noting that BigFish20 had already made a mark in a similar format: in the spring, he won a $50,000 bounty at the XL Spring Series Mystery Main Event. Now, he has once again confirmed his high level by winning the Mini Main and cementing his reputation as a strong regular on 888. Mystery Mini Main Final Table Payouts Place Player Country Prize 1 BigFish20 - $4,596 2 Scopetovich Argentina $3,191 3 kafe11071107 Ukraine $3,144 4 Bananabluff Finland $1,443 5 BKirver United Kingdom $2,080 6 Heroblanco Argentina $1,340 7 SturmDrang - $741 8 0MANC United Kingdom $2,787 Features of the Mystery Bounty Format and Key Tournament Wins Mystery Bounty tournaments differ from standard bounty tournaments in that the size of the bounty for knocking out an opponent is only revealed after the elimination. In these tournaments, part of the prize pool is allocated to random bounties, which can range from small amounts to large jackpots. In the Mystery Mini Main, the biggest prize winner was not a finalist, but a Ukrainian player with the nickname Cheks88 . Although he finished in 13th place, his total winnings amounted to $5,213, of which $5,009 came from bounties, including the tournament’s main jackpot of $5,000. This clearly demonstrates that in the Mystery Bounty format, it’s possible to score the biggest payout without even reaching the final table. Main Event of XL Autumn Series: Mystery Main Event with $300,000 Guarantee Running alongside the Mini Main was the series’ flagship tournament — the Mystery Main Event with a $250 buy-in and a $300,000 guarantee. The tournament attracted 1,283 entries, which was not enough to meet the guarantee, so the organizers had to add a small amount to the prize pool (overlay). Eight players made the final table, each securing at least $2,910 from the main prize pool, plus additional payouts for knocking out opponents. The largest bounty of the tournament — $30,000 — went to Ukrainian player dkfdyulr , who finished in 12th place, but thanks to the bounty, his total winnings amounted to $33,266. This could end up being the tournament’s biggest payout, even though the player didn’t make the final table. Before the final table began, the chip leader was British player 1mtm9115 with a stack of 72 big blinds. He was followed by Thaleesx from Brazil (51 BB) and AzaAzaAza from Costa Rica (40 BB). Thaleesx had already locked up a significant profit, collecting $21,412 in mystery bounties before the final table even started. Mystery Main Event Final Table Chip Counts The final table kicks off on September 29 at 7:00 PM UK time. The entire final table will be broadcast on the official 888 Twitch channel with open cards and a one-hour delay. XL Autumn Series Results: Conclusion and Final Events At the time of publication, results for 36 out of 41 numbered events in the XL Autumn Series have already been recorded in 888’s history. The remaining four tournaments will take place on September 29, giving players one last chance to become a champion of the autumn series. Three events start at 6:00 PM UK time, including the accessible Mystery Bounty Frenzy tournament with a $25 buy-in and a $10,000 guarantee. The series’ final tournament — the $109 Closing Big Shot with a $10,000 guarantee in PKO (Progressive Knockout Bounty) format — starts at 7:00 PM UK time. Context: XL Autumn Series and the 888 Platform The XL Autumn Series is an annual online tournament series on 888, attracting both professionals and amateurs thanks to affordable buy-ins and large guarantees. The Mystery Bounty format has become especially popular in recent years, as it adds an element of surprise and lottery to standard tournament strategy. 888 is one of the largest international poker rooms, regularly hosting major online series and offering a variety of tournament formats, including classic MTTs, PKO, and Mystery Bounty. Winning in series like XL Autumn allows players to make their mark in online poker history and earn solid prizes even with small investments. What This Means for PPPoker Club Players For PPPoker club members, the results of the XL Autumn Series on 888 are a clear example of how even tournaments with small buy-ins can deliver serious prizes thanks to formats with mystery bounties. This approach can also be used in club games: hosting Mystery Bounty tournaments helps attract more players, adds excitement, and increases overall interest in events. It’s also worth noting that in such tournaments, big payouts often go not only to finalists, but also to those who knock out opponents with jackpot bounties. This changes the game strategy: it’s important not only to aim for the final table, but also to actively go after knockouts. For club players, this is a great reason to rethink their tactics and pay more attention to the bounty aspect of the tournament. Finally, the experience of XL Autumn Series participants shows that regularly playing online series and mastering new formats can be an excellent way to improve your game and increase your chances of big wins. PPPoker clubs can use successful examples from 888 to introduce new formats and motivate their players to participate in regular series and special events.