The 888poker XL Spring Series began on May 22 with the first events of the $1.5 million guaranteed festival. A trio of side events crowned their champions while the massive $120,000 guaranteed Opening event progressed to its final table.
Brazil's "julianopk10" got the series off to a flying start by being the last player standing in the $40,000 PKO Triple Threat 55. Some 698 unique players bought in and purchased 220 re-entries between them, making for a 918-strong field and a $45,900 prize pool.
All but three of the nine-handed final table turned their $55 investment into a four-figure haul.