Online qualifiers turned satellite entries into deep runs at the WSOP Paradise Super Main Event in the Bahamas, delivering strong results in one of the largest guaranteed live poker tournaments ever held.
The $25,000 buy-in championship event featured a historic $60 million guarantee and drew a massive international field to Paradise Island, ultimately generating a final prize pool of $72,275,000.
Among the entrants were 100 players who earned their seats through online satellite tournaments on ACR Poker. Seventeen of those qualifiers reached the money, combining for $1,175,000 in prize money.
Standout Performances From Satellite Winners
Several ACR Poker qualifiers converted their online starts into notable finishes. Canadian player Leonardo Song-Carrillo earned his Super Main Event seat through a $1,000 + $50 online satellite and went on to finish 78th, good for a $107,500 payday.
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Another strong performance came from Dmitry Lukyanov, who began his run with an $11 super satellite. After turning that entry into a WSOP Paradise package, Lukyanov advanced to a 251st-place finish in the Super Main Event, earning $55,000.
Those runs showed how low-cost online satellites can still lead to meaningful results when players navigate deep into elite live fields.
Bracelet Victory Caps Successful Series
Success for online-qualified players at WSOP Paradise extended beyond the Super Main Event.
Imari Love earned his first WSOP bracelet in Event #15: $2,500 The Closer turbo bounty. Love outlasted a 509-player field before defeating Blaz Zerjav heads-up to claim the title and $145,725 in prize money.
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Collaborative Effort On Poker’s Biggest Stage
The WSOP Paradise Super Main Event also represented a rare collaborative effort across the poker industry. Despite being competitors, multiple platforms worked together to help create unprecedented prize pools and participation, resulting in the largest guaranteed live poker tournament to date.
For players, the collaboration translated into more accessible paths to high-stakes live events, larger fields, and increased international exposure for online-to-live success stories.
With more than $1.17 million in combined cashes and a WSOP bracelet secured during the series, online qualifiers from ACR Poker demonstrated once again that satellite winners are capable of competing and succeeding on poker’s biggest stages.
About ACR Poker
ACR Poker has been a long-standing leader in online poker since 2001, serving players across the United States, Latin America, and beyond.
The site is recognized for its large tournament guarantees, innovative formats, and a comprehensive rewards ecosystem that includes rakeback, reload bonuses, and leaderboard races.
