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The 888poker XL Spring Series is in Full Swing with $1.5M Up for Grabs

06 May 2026

Samantha Doyle 06 May 2026

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888poker XL Spring Series runs May 3-12, 2026, with $1.5M+ in prizes.
Features 60 numbered events, buy-ins from $5.50 to $1,050.
$500K Main Event is rakeless; final table streamed live on May 12.

Apparently, 888poker decided their keyword for this spring would be value. The cards are already in the air for the massive 888poker XL Spring Series, and the tables are absolutely buzzing.

The 2026 edition of the 888poker XL Spring Series officially kicked off on May 3rd, bringing over $1,500,000 in guaranteed prizes to the client. Running through May 12th, the series is packed with 60 numbered events and dozens of side events, making it one of the busiest stretches on the calendar.

Here’s what you need to know as the series heads toward its massive finale.

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The XL Spring Series Overview

Festival Dates: May 3 to May 12, 2026
Guaranteed Prize Pool: Over $1,500,000
Total Events: 60 numbered events + side events
Buy-in Range: $5.50 up to $1,050
Formats: Mystery Bounty, PKO, Classic NLHE, PLO, and Deepstacks.

The Main Attractions

While the early events have already crowned champions, all eyes are locked on the multi-flight Main Events. Taking a page from player feedback, 888poker has made the flagship $500,000 GTD Main Event completely rakeless, meaning 100% of your $250 buy-in goes straight into the prize pool.

Event	GTD	Buy-in	Day 2 Date
#54 - RAKELESS Mystery Main Event	$500,000	$250	Monday, May 11
#53 - Mystery Mini Main	$50,000	$25	Monday, May 11
#48 - Super High Roller Special	$40,000	$1,050	Sunday, May 10
#45 - The PKO Rumble	$40,000	$109	Sunday, May 10

Day 1 flights for the Rakeless Main Event are running daily right now. Players have until May 11th to bag a stack for Day 2, with the final table set to be broadcast live on the 888poker Twitch channel on May 12th. Step in, lock in, and claim your bounty.