GGPoker Sets Record for Largest Online Poker Overlay Ever

GGMasters Overlay Edition Breaks Records

The GGMasters has grown dramatically since its debut six years ago, when it featured a $150 buy-in and a $300,000 guarantee. For its sixth anniversary, GGPoker doubled down on ambition, increasing the guarantee to $10 million while keeping the buy-in unchanged.

The tournament ran across seven starting flights:

- Three on February 1
- Three on February 8
- One final Last Chance flight on February 9

The final number — $1,791,760 — now stands as the largest online poker overlay of all time, beating:

- 2024 PokerBaazi GOAT ($1.4 million overlay)
- 2020 PokerStars Big Blowout ($1.23 million overlay)

Third Largest Overlay in Poker History

Beyond the online sphere, the GGMasters Overlay Edition also ranks as the third-largest overlay in poker history, trailing only two live events:

- 2014 Seminole Hard Rock Poker Open ($2.5 million overlay)
- 2023 WPT World Championship ($2.417 million overlay)

While a $1.8 million overlay would be catastrophic for most operators, GGPoker is uniquely positioned to absorb the loss. Still, the result raises questions about the long-term sustainability of $10 million guarantees tied to low buy-in tournaments, even for the world’s largest poker room.

A Calculated Risk — and a Statement

Notably, GGPoker branded the event as an “Overlay Edition”, openly acknowledging the risk involved. A $150 buy-in tournament with a $10 million guarantee is an almost impossible target for any poker platform.

In the end, the guarantee wasn’t reached — but the tournament achieved something else entirely: a place in poker history.

GGPoker now holds the undisputed record for the biggest overlay ever seen in an online poker tournament.

About GGPoker

GGPoker is the largest online poker room in the world, offering daily tournaments, high-stakes cash games, and flagship events like GGMasters, GGMillion$, and the WSOP Online. The platform is known for innovative features, massive guarantees, strong game integrity measures, and a global player pool spanning over 100 countries.

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