PokerStars Mystery Bounty Series Returns With $3,000,000 in Guaranteed Prize Money

PokerStars Mystery Bounty Series Returns With $3,000,000 in Guaranteed Prize Money
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  • Updated: April 27, 2026
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The Mystery Bounty format has become one of the most popular formats in online poker today. With players having the chance to pull first-place money and finish in the min-cash spots, it is clear why. With the emphasis on action and battling for bounties from the briefcase, PokerStars has devoted a week to the format and is putting up $3,000,000 in total prize money. Here is a look at the details.

When and Where?

The Series will kick off on April 26 and run until May 4. There will be 55 tournaments in the series, with the lowest buy-in starting at $5.50 and the biggest at $215. This means there is something for everyone to get involved with. PokerStars also offers a wide range of satellites for those on lower bankrolls looking to play the bigger buy-ins, and they will be well worth playing come next week, as plenty of seats will be up for grabs for a discounted price.

Highlights

PokerStars will be offering a wide range of variations on the Mystery Bounty format. Some will be standard: bounties come into play when in the money, but in some, there is a twist: on opening Sunday, Mystery Bounties come into play when registration closes. There will be plenty of max late reggers, so chips and bounties will be flying!

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The iconic Sunday Storm will be Mystery Bounty flavoured. The Two-Day Event will swap PKO’s for Mystery Bounties this weekend, with Mystery Bounties coming into play when the remaining field is in the money.

The Mystery Bounty action isn’t limited to just No Limit Hold’em. Players can hunt the elusive envelopes in a range of formats, from 8-Game, PLO, and NL H/L, NL Single Draw, PL Badugi, and PL Courchevel H/L!

Final Thoughts

For newcomers to the Mystery Bounty format and experienced players, this week is the perfect opportunity to go for glory when it comes to Mystery Bounties. Make sure to get involved on PokerStars for the eight days of bounty action.

That’s all for now, folks. Until next time.