Inside the GGPoker $25M Giveaway: What’s Happening This January

Inside the GGPoker $25M Giveaway: What’s Happening This January
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Iva Dozet News Editor
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  • Updated: July 2, 2025
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As it turns out, January is shaping up to be a blockbuster month at GGPoker with the $25M New Year Giveaway. From January 1 until January 31, GGPoker will be home to a mix of tournaments, cash games, and special events with a shared prize pool of over $25 million. From daily missions to Lunar New Year celebrations, there’s a lot packed into this month-long event. Here’s everything you need to know to make the most of it.

What’s in the GGPoker $25M Giveaway?

GGPoker $25M Giveaway

12 Days of Resolution – $2.025M (Jan 1-12)

Start your year with achievable poker goals. The 12 Days of Resolution promotion encourages players to complete daily missions in games like Hold’em, Omaha, Spin & Gold, or Short Deck. Each mission completed earns you a stamp.

  • How it Works: Collect at least three stamps during the promotional period to secure entry into the 12 Days of Resolution Flipout tournament.
  • Why Collect More?: The more stamps you gather, the bigger your starting stack in the Flipout — and the larger your potential prize pool. Missions vary by stakes and game types, so there’s plenty of flexibility for players to get involved.

$5M Winter Giveaway Series (Dec 15-Jan 13)

Although it started last year, the Winter Giveaway Series is still going strong, with $5 million added to tournament guarantees across dozens of events. If you’re into tournaments, this is the perfect time to dive in.

  • Event Scope: The series includes everything from high-stakes showdowns to smaller buy-in events, catering to players of all levels.
  • What’s New?: The extra $5 million in guarantees means increased prize pools for key events—worth checking out before the series wraps up on January 13.

$6M Year of the Snake HongBao (Jan 13-31)

To mark the Lunar New Year, GGPoker is giving out red envelopes filled with cash prizes during the Year of the Snake HongBao promotion.

  • How to Participate: Play in eligible cash games or tournaments under the Asia Poker League (APL) umbrella.
  • Daily Cash Drops: Red envelopes can randomly drop at tables, rewarding up to C$320,000 daily. Rewards are shared among players at the table, adding an extra layer of excitement to your sessions.

Note: Certain games, such as Spin & Gold and satellites, are excluded from this promotion.

$12M January Cash Game Giveaway (Jan 1-31)

Cash game grinders have plenty to look forward to with $12 million spread across leaderboards for nearly every format imaginable.

  • Eligible Games: Spin & Gold, Rush & Cash, Short Deck, All-In or Fold, Mystery Battle Royale, and more.
  • Massive Leaderboards: Climb daily and monthly leaderboards to claim your share of the prizes. Each format has its own dedicated board, giving you more chances to win.

A Fresh Start for 2025

So, GGPoker has made it clear they’re starting 2025 with a bang, making this giveaway a statement for the year ahead. Sarne Lightman, Managing Director of GGPoker, described it as a celebration of players, emphasizing how it combines “massive tournament guarantees, special events, and exciting giveaways” for every type of player. The goal? To make 2025 a year to remember right from the start.