Bounty Builder Series returns in February with $15M guaranteed
The always-popular Bounty Builder Series returns in February 2025
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Don’t you just love knocking people out of poker tournaments?
If you answered no, you might be playing the wrong game. But if you answered yes, we have some good news for you.
The always-popular Bounty Builder Series will return in February for a two-week run with $15 million guaranteed in prizes, kicking off on Sunday, February 2 and running until Monday, February 17, 2025.
Bounty Builder tournaments have boomed in popularity over the past decade, to the point where the iconic Sunday Million is now a Progressive Knockout event almost every week.
Speaking of which, there are two special-edition Sunday Millions running throughout the upcoming Bounty Builder Series: one a PKO with a $109 buy-in, the other a special $215 buy-in Mystery Bounty edition, and both with $1 million guaranteed in the prize pool.
Then there are the Bounty Builder Series Main Events, which kick off on February 16. Both the $109 and $1,050 editions have a $1 million guarantee.
It’s the series that rewards action, well-timed aggression and strategic know-how. The best part about Bounty Builder events? You can start winning money right from the get-go!
With 169 events on the schedule and buy-ins ranging from $5.50 up to $5,200, it’s going to be an exciting couple of weeks. Take a look at the full schedule below.
KEY INFO
Dates: February 2 – 17, 2025
Guarantee: $15 million
Events: 169
HIGHLIGHT EVENTS
- $109 Sunday Million with $1M gtd on February 2
- $215 Mystery Sunday Million with $1M gtd on February 9
- Main Events on Feb 16: $109 & $1,050 buy-ins, both with $1M gtd
BOUNTY BUILDER SERIES SCHEDULE – FEBRUARY 2025
HOW BOUNTY BUILDER EVENTS WORK
(AND WHY YOU SHOULD PLAY THEM)
Every event in the Bounty Builder Series is a progressive knockout. The rules of engagement are simple. Each player has a bounty hanging over their head. Knockout a player and you instantly win half of their bounty…
Read: How Bounty Builder events work and why you should play them
GETTING TO GRIPS WITH THE MATHEMATICS OF BOUNTIES
In this article, you’ll learn how much a bounty is really worth in chips, how much equity you need to call to win a bounty, and more.
Read: Getting to grips with the mathematics of bounties
WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN KO, PKO, TKO AND MYSTERY BOUNTY POKER?
Do you know your KOs from your PKOs and your Mystery Bounties from your TKOs ? No? That’s fine. Just read on and all will be revealed.
Read: What’s the difference between KO, PKO, TKO and Mystery Bounty poker?
HOW MYSTERY BOUNTY TOURNAMENTS WORK
Mystery Bounty tournaments combine the thrill and skill of poker tournaments with the excitement and anticipation of a raffle or lottery. Huge prizes can be won and you don’t even need to be near the end of the tournament to win them.
But if you’ve never played one before, you might be unclear on the rules. Don’t sweat, we’ve got you covered.
Find out how Mystery Bounty tournaments work in this guide.
Read: How Mystery Bounty tournaments work
5 TIPS YOU NEED BEFORE PLAYING BOUNTY BUILDER SERIES
We want to remove the mystery of how to play them and how they work. These tips will suit anyone curious about this new series, from regular KO Poker players to anyone about to try it for the first time.
Read: The 5 tips you need before playing Bounty Builder Series
KO POKER: THE 5 PLAYERS TO TARGET (AND THE 5 PLAYERS TARGETING YOU)
Which players can make you money and which will take yours? We identified five different types of players for each of those categories.
Read: KO Poker: The 5 players to target (and the 5 players targeting you)
PKO PRIMER: IMPROVE YOUR PROGRESSIVE KNOCKOUT TOURNAMENT RESULTS IN 30 MINUTES
Sometimes you just need a quick recap on KO strategy that you can go through without having to give up valuable playing time. If that’s you, then this article is for you.
Read: PKO Primer: Improve your Progressive Knockout tournament results in 30 minutes
THE COMPLETE GUIDE TO KNOCK OUT POKER
If you have plans to take part in Bounty Builder Series, are thinking about trying KO tournaments, or are just naturally curious, this article will provide you with a complete breakdown of everything you need to know.
Read: The Complete Guide to Knock Out poker
Bounty Builder Series FAQ
Q: What is the Bounty Builder Series?
A: The Bounty Builder Series is a series of online poker tournaments that feature a range of events, including Progressive Knockout (PKO) and Mystery Bounty tournaments.
Q: How do I register for the Bounty Builder Series?
A: You can register for the Bounty Builder Series by visiting the PokerStars website and following the registration instructions.
Q: What is the schedule for the Bounty Builder Series?
A: The Bounty Builder Series will run from February 2 to February 17, with a total of 169 events scheduled.
Q: What is the format for the Bounty Builder Series?
A: The Bounty Builder Series will feature a range of formats, including PKO and Mystery Bounty tournaments, as well as standard tournaments.
Q: How do I earn bounties in a Bounty Builder tournament?
A: In a Bounty Builder tournament, you earn bounties by knocking out other players. The amount of the bounty varies depending on the tournament and the player’s bounty.
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