The $1 million guaranteed XL Spring Series kicked off online at 888poker on Sunday, May 30 with four exciting events of the 25 on its schedule including the $50,000 Opening Event won by Christopher "MAKKAPAKKK" Johnson running under the watchful eye of the PokerNews Live Reporting Team.
The 888pokerTV Twitch channel also broadcast this event with Nick Wealthall and David Tuchman announcing the action while also entertaining the masses.
Ukraine's "Sultanhcik", Brazil's "lourimar", and United Kingdom's "godfatheR2AA" also won XL Spring Events on the opening day.