GGMasters 5th Anniversary Edition: $5M Guaranteed in a One-Shot Freezeout

GGMasters 5th Anniversary Edition: $5M Guaranteed in a One-Shot Freezeout
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Iva Dozet News Editor
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  • Updated: July 2, 2025
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As we go into February, GGPoker is gearing up to hit a major milestone with the GGMasters 5th Anniversary Edition, the centerpiece of the operator giant’s monthly schedule. This special event, taking place on February 23, boasts a $150 buy-in and an impressive $5 million guaranteed prize pool. It’s a classic freezeout format—no rebuys, no add-ons, just one shot to make it count.

So, let’s check out the detail below.

The GGMasters 5th Anniversary Edition Details

Introduced in 2020, GGMasters events quickly became a staple in GGPoker’s tournament lineup. The format is straightforward: every player gets one entry, and once your chips are gone, that’s it. This simplicity has made the series a favorite among players who appreciate the strategic depth of single-entry events.

The 5th Anniversary Edition is the crown jewel of a festival running from February 9 to February 24, dedicated to celebrating the GGMasters legacy. Players can secure their spot in several ways:

  • Direct Buy-In: For $150, players can enter directly into the tournament on February 23.
  • Satellite Tournaments: Lower-cost satellite events offer a chance to win a seat for a fraction of the direct buy-in.
  • $200K GGMasters Ticket Drop: From February 9 to February 25, GGPoker will randomly award $200,000 worth of tickets (valued at $15, $25, and $150) to participants in GGMasters 5th Anniversary Series events.

Sarne Lightman, Managing Director of GGPoker, summed up the event’s appeal: “The GGMasters 5th Anniversary Edition is all about taking that one shot at a mouth-watering prize pool. This unique single-entry event is one of the highlights of our annual tournament schedule.”

What Else Is Going On at GG This Month?

While the GGMasters 5th Anniversary Edition takes center stage, GGPoker is also spreading the love with its $12M February Giveaway, packed with cash prizes, tournament tickets, and more. Here’s what else is on the calendar:

  • $200K Valentine’s Day Chocolate Box (February 14): Log into GGPoker on Valentine’s Day to receive a Chocolate Box filled with random prizes worth up to C$214. Each box also includes an exclusive digital Valentine’s Day item to use at the tables

  • $12M February Cash Game Giveaway (February 1-28): Play your favorite cash games throughout February to climb leaderboards and claim your share of $7 million in prizes. The promotion also includes daily #ThanksGG $100K Flipouts, giving players even more chances to win.

  • $200K GGMasters 5th Anniversary Edition Ticket Drop (February 9-25): In addition to being part of the GGMasters festival, this promotion awards $200,000 in tickets to the big event. Tickets valued at $15, $25, and $150 will be randomly distributed to players participating in GGMasters 5th Anniversary Series events.

“GGPoker is all about sharing the love; we love our favorite game and we love our players, so with St Valentine’s Day in sight it’s the right time to share the love with a $12M giveaway!” said Sarne Lightman.

With high-stakes action, generous giveaways, and one of the year’s most anticipated tournaments, GGPoker’s February schedule is packed. Whether you’re eyeing the GGMasters title or just logging in for a Valentine’s surprise, there’s plenty to keep poker fans busy.