2025 ChampionChip Games Concludes with Over $500,000 in Prize Money Distributed!

The 2025 ChampionChip Games The event came to an end on Tuesday after a thrilling week, featuring 36 separate competitions. During the nine-day period, it welcomed a total of 34,628 participants and distributed a total of $500,075 in winnings.

• Competitors from Brazil achieved the most significant success, securing ten championship titles.
• Romanian players followed closely behind, capturing a total of five titles.
• Both the United Kingdom and Germany made their presence felt, each taking home four titles.
• Ukraine snagged three.
• Moldova managed two titles.
• Several countries, including Kazakhstan, Ireland, Denmark, Finland, Lithuania, Sweden, and Argentina, managed to snag one title each.

Let's explore some of the standout winners from the 2025 ChampionChip Games.

Runner-Up of the Biggest Winner in the ChampionChip $100K Main Event

The Grand Finale of the 2025 ChampionChip Series featured a $25 buy-in , with a guaranteed prize pool of $100,000 , complete with mystery bounty envelopes that could reach up to $10,000. The first day of flights initiated early, attracting 3,785 players who collectively made 896 rebuys.

The total number of entries reached an impressive 4,681, exceeding the guaranteed amount and resulting in a prize pool of $105,322.50.

From the initial flights, 602 players made it through to Day 2 on Monday, March 24, and the competition intensified as they played down to the final table. Among the participants who experienced significant elimination but collected substantial bounties were the following players –

• Ukraine’s “Andrey.v1977” (153^rdplace for $60.85 plus $4,009.35 in bounties)
• UK’s “Spiskanova” (15^thplace for $287.67 plus $4,000 in bounties),
• Brazil’s “petty1997” (71^stplace for $94.04 plus $3,018.69 in bounties)
• Germany’s “MrCoci” (13^thplace for $287.67 plus $2,384.38 in bounties)

As the final table took a break overnight, Finland's player “lovelydonk” led the chip count with 16,605,071, while Brazil's “SabotageZS” followed with 10,090,222. The remaining players had a considerable drop in chips, including Brazil's “Rei.sagaz888” (3,852,878),

Denmark's “marauder1801” (3,649,640), Brazil's “TNARO” (3,580,996), Romania's “Socrat3” (3,330,685), Finland's “FR3E4U” (3,251,192), and Brazil's “YamaaKK” (2,449,316).

On Tuesday, the last eight contenders returned to the table to compete for the title while the action was streamed live on 888pokerTV the Twitch channel. Fittingly, the two players with the highest chip counts faced off in a heads-up duel, and while “ SabotageZS ” clinched second place with a prize of $6,577.04 (comprising $6,364.89 in cash and $212.15 in bounties), “ lovelydonk ” emerged victorious, walking away with a significant top bounty.

With a total win of $4,636.02 and $399.51 from additional bounties, they earned an impressive total of $15,035.53 .

Final Table Results from the ChampionChip Games Main Event

1^st– “SabotageZS” (Brazil) … $6,364.89 + $212.15 in bounties = $6,577.04

2^nd– “lovelydonk” (Finland) … $4,636.02 + $10,399.51 in bounties = $15,035.53

3^rd– “TNARO” (Brazil) … $3,269.55 + $2,698.13 in bounties = $5,967.68

4^th– “FR3E4U” (Finland) … $2,351.20 + $65.43 in bounties = $2,416.63

5^th– “YamaaKK” (Brazil) … $1,703.93 + $1,180.83 in bounties = $2,884.76

6^th– “Rei.sagaz888” (Brazil) … $1,239.22 + $156.08 in bounties = $1,395.30

7^th– “marauder1801” (Denmark) … $912.82 + $46.72 in bounties = $959.54

8^th– “Socrat3” (Romania) … $674.93 + $587.37 in bounties = $1,262.30

MaverickUA & Davio1 Takes Home Big Wins in $10K Mystery Bounty Mini Event

Throughout the series, there were multiple first-day flights for the cost of $3.50 in the Event #32: $10,000 Mystery Bounty Mini Event . In total, 3,000 unique players rebought 987 times, resulting in a total field of 3,987 entries and a prize pool of $12,758.40.

On March 24, Monday, the 498 remaining players returned for the second day of competition. A top bounty of $1,000 was up for grabs, which went to Romania's “Davio1,” who finished in 183rd place, earning $9.31. Coupled with $5.71 in other bounties, they achieved a total score of $1,015.02.^rdplace for $54.30, along with $424.48 in bounties) and Brazil's “Ladyletal” (139th place for $10.86 plus $303.80) also extracted lucrative bounties.

Germany’s “Erdi6512” (12^thAfter more than six hours of play, it was Ukraine's player “ MaverickUA ” who triumphed over “ Marcothx ” in heads-up competition, winning the tournament with a total payout of $957.19 plus $20.94 in bounties, totaling $978.13.^th Final Table Results from ChampionChip Games Event #32

– “MaverickUA” (Ukraine) … $957.19 + $20.94 in bounties = $978.13

– “SamSamilllia” (Germany) … $487.22 + $25.42 in bounties = $512.64

1^st– “beirnseyboy” (United Kingdom) … $348.35 + $13.32 in bounties = $361.67

2^nd– “Marcothx” (N/A) … $681.96 + $87.33 in bounties = $769.29

3^rd– “heftyashman” (Ireland) … $182.32 + $0 in bounties = $182.32

4^th– “maciu2890” (Romania) … $133.44 + $113.21 in bounties = $246.65

5^th– “Bayar777” (Ukraine) … $250.59 + $3.80 in bounties = $254.39

6^th– “WheelChairBr” (Brazil) … $97.75 + $107.61 in bounties = $205.36

7^th A Heads-Up Deal in the $12,000 Daily Gems Super KO High Roller

8^thScheduled for Tuesday, March 18, the $55 buy-in Event #11: $12,000 Daily Gems Super KO High Roller exceeded expectations by attracting 194 players and recording 69 rebuys. This built a total prize pool of $13,150, which was allocated to the top 47 players.

Several players managed impressive runs throughout the tournament, including –

After nearly eight hours of competition, the last two players came to a mutual agreement which resulted in Germany’s “ AlinusA ” finishing as the runner-up with a payout of $1,165.70, plus $100 in bounties. Meanwhile, the UK’s “ Scottyj86 ” took the first place, winning $1,037.83 along with $350 in bounties, accumulating a tournament-leading score of $1,387.83.

Final Table Results for ChampionChip Games Event #11

• Montenegro’s “durd3nnn” (29^thplace for $55.88 plus $125 in bounties)
• UK’s “jamesc127” (19^thplace for $61.14 plus $150 in bounties)
• Romania’s “AlexGC89” (15^thplace for $68.38 plus $150 in bounties)
• Romania’s “RazvyB” (9^thplace for $97.96 plus $175 in bounties)
• Denmark’s “Dimag1978” (5^thplace for $315.60 plus $250 in bounties)
• Brazil’s “pedrim888” (3^rdplace for $668.02 plus $250 in bounties)

– “Scottyj86” (United Kingdom) … $1,037.83 + $350 in bounties = $1,387.83

– “williansct2” (Brazil) … $164.37 + $25 in bounties = $189.37

1^st– “ChristianRA” (Brazil) … $128.21 + $50 in bounties = $178.21

2^nd– “AlinusA” (Germany) … $1,165.70 + $100 in bounties = $1,265.70

3^rd– “pedrim888” (Brazil) … $668.02 + $250 in bounties = $918.02

4^th– “DAnkomia” (Armenia) … $486.55 + $200 in bounties = $686.55

5^th– “Dimag1978” (Denmark) … $315.60 + $250 in bounties = $565.60

6^th Brazilians Clash in the $12K Daily Gems DeepStacks High Roller

7^thOn Thursday, March 20, the $55 buy-in Event #15: $12,000 Daily Gems DeepStacks High Roller saw 205 players rebuying 64 times. The 269 total entries generated a prize pool of $13,450, which was distributed among the top 47 finishers.

8^thIncluded among the cash winners were several notable players –

A group of five Brazilian players competed at the final table, including “pedrim888” (8th place). After more than eight hours of intense competition, Brazil's “ slmzrj ” outplayed his fellow countryman “ lbitencourth ” in heads-up play, securing the tournament win with a total of $2,621.54.

Final Table Results for ChampionChip Games Event #15

Moldova’s LosAhuentos Wins $10K MB 6-Max Special

• Canada’s “goccia18” (32^ndplace for $108.94)
• Mexico’s “scheeescheee” (22^ndplace for $125.08)
• Lithuania’s “Love2Win23” (17^thplace for $139.88)
• Denmark’s “TiltOnMe” (12^thplace for $177.54)
• Sweden’s “gofigure123” (9^thplace for $200.40)

On Saturday, March 22, the $22 buy-in Event #24: $10,000 Mystery Bounty 6-Max Special exceeded expectations, gathering 422 players who made 151 rebuys. This resulted in a total of 573 entries and a prize pool of $11,460, which included a top bounty of $1,000.^thplace for $262.27), “NAGATOMO10” (7^thplace for $336.25), and “Niglesnuts” (4^thplace for $995.30).

This top bounty went to Germany’s “RNissel,” who finished fifth with a payout of $323 and added $290 in other bounties for a cumulative total of $1,613.

place for $38.76 plus $400 in bounties, along with “Lordshaved19” (14th place for $10.86 plus $303.80) that received considerable bounties.

1^st– “slmzrj” (Brazil) … $2,621.54

2^nd– “lbitencourth” (Brazil) … $1,885.69

3^rd– “kalleanka35” (Sweden) … $1,366.52

4^th– “Niglesnuts” (Brazil) … $995.30

5^th– “FunkieMunky” (Ireland) … $645.60

6^th– “Telefonkiosk” (Sweden) … $470.75

7^th– “NAGATOMO10” (Brazil) … $336.25

8^th– “pedrim888” (Brazil) … $262.27

After 7 hours and 25 minutes of competitive play, Moldova's “ LosAhuentos ” triumphed over Lithuania's “ vadovauju ” in heads-up competition, winning the tournament with a total of $1,227.40 plus $637.58 in bounties, culminating in an impressive total of $1,864.98.

Final Table Results for ChampionChip Games Event #24

– “LosAhuentos” (Moldova) … $1,227.40 + $637.58 in bounties = $1,864.98

– “vadovauju” (Lithuania) … $904.40 + $152.06 in bounties = $1,056.46

• Canada’s “McManuel” (12^thplace for $87.21 plus $465.51 in bounties)
• German players “Dexxa90” (35^th– “lol_en_uggla” (Sweden) … $662.15 + $91.04 in bounties = $753.19^thplace for $61.37 plus $296.55 in bounties).

– “Marnic17” (United Kingdom) … $206.72 + $61.04 in bounties = $267.76

In addition to the Saturday events, Ukraine's “ lowflow ” emerged victorious in the $16.50 buy-in Event #21: $10,000 Daily Gems PKO 6-Max , defeating a field of 677 entries (composed of 509 unique players and 168 rebuys) for a total prize of $1,438.21.

1^stMeanwhile, Lithuania's “ donVitoLt ” claimed victory over 582 entries (comprising 439 unique players plus 143 rebuys) in the $5.50 buy-in Event #23: $2,500 PKO 6-Max Mini , securing a prize of $492.27.

2^ndBelow is the comprehensive list of champions from the ChampionChip Games series. Congratulations to all participants for their outstanding performances!

3^rdEvent #4: $8,000 Opening Event Mini Mystery Bounty

4^th– “Eldorado.” (Germany) … $452.20 + $95.52 in bounties = $547.72

5^th– “RNissel” (Germany) … $323 + $1,290 in bounties = $1,613

6^thEvent #15: $12,000 Daily Gems DeepStack High Roller

Event #19: $10,000 Daily Gems MB Big or Small Special

The ChampionChip Games for 2025 concluded on March 26, showcasing an impressive series of 36 events that captivated participants. Over the span of nine days, the series distributed prize money exceeding $500,000.

Complete List - 2025 ChampionChip Games Winners

Impressive Finish at ChampionChip Games 2025 with Over $500,000 Awarded!

Date	Tournament	Buy-In	Total Entries	Prize Pool	Winner	Prize
Mar-16	Event #1: $20,000 Opening Event Mystery Bounty	$16.50	1484	$22,260	"Lumo_AUT\"	$1,808.08
Mar-16	Event #2: $12,000 Opening Event Classic	$33	463	$13,890	"APJennings\"	$2,496.37
Mar-16	Event #3: $30,000 Opening Event High Roller PKO	$55	594	$30,000	"Edson_brito\"	$4,784.04
Mar-16	ChampionChip Games 2025 Distributes Prize Pool Surpassing $500,000!	$8.80	1042	$8,336	"GODhatesNFT\"	$832.29
Mar-16	Event #5: $15,000 Opening Event MB Big or Small	$22	737	$15,000	"Tnapao\"	$2,089.52
Mar-17	Event #6: $10,000 Daily Gems PKO	$16.50	768	$11,520	"Dr.Colle\"	$1,441.76
Mar-17	Event #7: $5,000 Daily Gems PKO Mini	$8.80	731	$5,848	"101funt186\"	$941.93
Mar-17	Event #8: $2,000 MB Big or Small Special	$2.20	1265	$2,520	"ciprandito\"	$277.41
Mar-18	Event #9: $10,000 Daily Gems Super KO	$16.50	710	$10,650	"pisy80\"	$941.58
Mar-18	Event #10: $2,000 Mystery Bounty FRENZY Special	$3.30	963	$2,889	"PHenrique33\"	$228
Mar-18	Event #11: $12,000 Daily Gems Super KO High Roller	$55	263	$13,150	"Scottyj86\"	$1,387.83
Mar-19	Event #12: $3,000 Marathon Special	$8.80	379	$3,032	"Gliga.86\"	$566.66
Mar-19	Event #13: $10,000 Daily Gems MB Big or Small Mini	$11	1026	$10,260	"FoldyNorman\"	$1,002.28
Mar-19	Event #14: $10,000 Daily Gems MB Big or Small	$22	528	$10,560	"Tikanis72\"	$1,274.13
Mar-20	The competition came to a close on Tuesday, marking the end of a series that included 36 different events. Throughout the nine-day span, the series attracted a remarkable total of 34,628 participants and granted out $500,075 in prizes.	$55	269	$13,450	"slmzrj\"	$2,621.54
Mar-20	Event #16: $4,000 Mystery Bounty FRENZY Special	$5.50	936	$4,680	"DerHaifisch\"	$351.77
Mar-20	Event #17: $10,000 Daily Gems DeepStack	$33	302	$10,000	"viciado\"	$1,868
Mar-21	Event #18: $12,000 Daily Gems Mystery Bounty	$16.50	927	$13,905	"bagedag\"	$1,344.05
Mar-21	The standout performers were players from Brazil, who claimed an impressive ten championships.	$22	601	$12,020	"Smetana.ru\"	$1,216.30
Mar-21	Event #20: $5,000 Mystery Bounty Mini	$5.50	1150	$5,750	"10robbery7\"	$1,023.14
Mar-22	Event #21: $10,000 Daily Gems PKO 6-Max	$16.50	677	$10,155	"lowflow\"	$1,438.21
Mar-22	Event #22: $1,500 PLO6 Special	$11	134	$1,500	"Stun_Gun_Tim\"	$390
Mar-22	Event #23: $2,500 PKO 6-Max Mini	$5.50	582	$2,910	"donVitoLT\"	$492.27
Mar-22	Romanian competitors secured the second position, earning five titles in total.	$22	573	$11,460	"LosAhuentos\"	$1,864.98
Mar-23	Event #25: $12,000 DeepStack Special	$33	465	$13,950	"garg1\"	$2,506.89
Mar-23	Event #26: $20,000 Mystery Bounty	$16.50	1627	$24,405	"Craaazy101\"	$3,953.90
Mar-23	Event #27: $30,000 PKO High Roller	$55	605	$30,250	"Dqueiroz97\"	$5,539.17
Mar-23	Event #28: $13,000 MB Big or Small Special	$22	702	$14,040	"Schniepi2808\"	$2,007.84
Mar-23	Event #29: $8,000 Mystery Bounty Mini	$5.50	1517	$8,000	"Carpdank\"	$561.08
Mar-24	Event #30: $10,000 Daily Gems PKO	$16.50	648	$10,000	"bugui1318\"	$1,383.86
Mar-24	Both the United Kingdom and Germany each took home four titles.	$33	414	$12,420	"Rybka12\"	$2,189.88
Mar-24	Event #32: $10,000 Mystery Bounty Mini Event	$3.50	3987	$12,758.40	"MaverickUA\"	$978.13
Mar-25	Event #33: $100,000 Mystery Bounty Main Event	$25	4681	$105,322.50	"SabotageZS\"	$6,577.04
Mar-25	Event #34: $12,000 Daily Gems Closing Event MB	$16.50	988	$14,820	"lucascostaf\"	$1,553.37
Mar-25	Event #35: $2,000 MB Big or Small Special	$2.20	1126	$2,252	"Hursty67\"	$180.99
Mar-25	Kazakhstan, Ireland, Denmark, Finland, Lithuania, Sweden, and Argentina each managed to secure one event win.	$8.80	764	$6,112	"dollariul\"	$602.94

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Runner-Up in the Major $100K Main Event

The highlight of the ChampionChip Series was a thrilling $25 buy-in $100K GTD Main Event with exciting mystery bounty prizes reaching up to $10,000. The initial flights saw an early start, attracting 3,785 players who rebought 896 times.

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