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Global Poker Will Host Eagle Cup VIII with GC 987,000,000 + SC 2,300,000 Guaranteed

Global Poker Will Host Eagle Cup VIII with GC 987,000,000 + SC 2,300,000 Guaranteed
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  • Last updated on: December 29, 2024 · 4 minutes to read

Eagle Cup VIII schedule includes 216 trophy events, with some available for free entry. Winners will receive unique merchandise, trophies, and exclusive avatars.

Quick Overview of Eagle Cup VIII

  • 21 days of non-stop action from October 21st to November 10th
  • 216 trophy events
  • GC 987,000,000 GTD (including GC 40,000,000 GTD for the Main Event)
  • SC 2,300,000 GTD (including SC 200,000 GTD for the Main Event)
  • Two opening freerolls on October 20 with guarantees of GC 2,000,000 and SC 5,000
  • Special Mexico and Brazil freerolls with SC 2,000 guarantees and Scuderia Ferrari merchandise
  • The chance to qualify for the GPC Season ‘24–’25 Final at the end of the year

Main Events of Eagle Cup VIII and Full Schedule

  • November 10th, 5:30 PM ET – GPC Eagle 31-H: Main Event NLHE GC 40,000,000 Guaranteed [1R1A] with a GC 99,000 buy-in
  • November 10th, 5:30 PM ET – GPC Eagle 31-H: Main Event NLHE SC 200,000 Guaranteed [1R1A] with an SC 99 buy-in

Full Gold Coin Schedule

Full Sweeps Coin Schedule

Other Key Events of Eagle Cup VIII

October 20th, 2:00 PM ET – Two freerolls with prize pools of GC 2,000,000 and SC 5,000 in Eagle Cup VIII tickets

Winners will also receive exclusive merchandise.

October 27th, 5:30 PM ET – GPC Eagle 09-H: NLHE GC 33,000,000 Guaranteed [1R1A] – Breast Cancer Awareness

A special tournament dedicated to Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Top players will receive specially designed Global Poker Breast Cancer Awareness swag, and Global Poker will donate $15,000 to the Breast Cancer Foundation in the champion’s name.

October 31st, 9:30 PM ET – GPC Eagle 15-H: PLO8 GC 9,000,000 Guaranteed [8-Max] – Halloween

The top 40 GC players will win special Halloween-themed merchandise, including a miniature Eagle Cup trophy, a Trick or Treat T-shirt, cap, and sticker set.

November 10th, 9:30 PM ET – GPC Eagle 33-H: NLHE GC 17,000,000 Guaranteed [Progressive Bounty, 6-Max, Turbo] – Tongue Twister Day

The top 40 players will receive a miniature trophy, a can koozie, and a Totally Terrific Tongue Twister T-shirt, cap, and sticker set.

Mexico and Brazil Special Events

  • October 25th, 8:30 PM ET – Mexico Special Qualifiers, GPC Eagle 05-M: NLHE SC 25,000 Guaranteed [Progressive Bounty, 6-Max]
  • October 26th, 8:30 PM ET – Mexico Special, GPC Eagle 08-M: NLHE SC 20,000 Guaranteed [1R1A]
  • November 1st, 8:30 PM ET – Brazil Special Qualifiers, GPC Eagle 16-M: NLHE SC 20,000 Guaranteed [6-Max]
  • November 2nd, 8:30 PM ET – Brazil Special, GPC Eagle 19-M: NLHE SC 18,500 Guaranteed [Progressive Bounty]

Top players will share SC 2,000 and Scuderia Ferrari merchandise, including a T-shirt, button-up shirt, and cap. Players finishing 2nd to 9th will receive a Scuderia Ferrari button-up shirt and cap.

You can find Promotion Rules here.

Exclusive Merchandise, Trophies, and Avatars for Winners

Gold Coins Event winners will receive a Global Poker Eagle Cup VIII T-shirt, cap, avatar, and a miniature Eagle Cup VIII trophy. Sweeps Coin event winners will receive their prize payouts and a miniature trophy.

All event winners (both Gold Coins and Sweeps Coins) and leaderboard winners will receive an Eagle Cup VIII avatar. If you don’t win, you can purchase the avatar with Gold Coins.

Eagle Cup VIII Leaderboards

Two leaderboards have been added to the series. The top 10 players will win prizes.

Gold Coin Leaderboard

  • 1st Place: GC 5,000,000 + EAGLE CUP VIII trophy, T-shirt & cap
  • 2nd Place: GC 2,000,000 + EAGLE CUP VIII T-shirt & cap
  • 3rd Place: GC 1,500,000 + EAGLE CUP VIII T-shirt & cap
  • 4th Place: GC 1,000,000 + EAGLE CUP VIII T-shirt & cap
  • 5th Place: GC 750,000 + EAGLE CUP VIII T-shirt & cap
  • 6th Place: GC 550,000 + EAGLE CUP VIII T-shirt & cap
  • 7th Place: GC 450,000 + EAGLE CUP VIII T-shirt & cap
  • 8th Place: GC 400,000 + EAGLE CUP VIII T-shirt & cap
  • 9th Place: GC 350,000 + EAGLE CUP VIII T-shirt & cap
  • 10th Place: GC 300,000 + EAGLE CUP VIII T-shirt & cap

Sweeps Coin Leaderboard

  • 1st Place: 1 entry to the live Las Vegas Sweeps Coin GPC Season Final ‘24–’25 + $10,000 cash + EAGLE CUP VIII trophy
  • 2nd Place: SC 2,000
  • 3rd Place: SC 1,500
  • 4th Place: SC 1,000
  • 5th Place: SC 750
  • 6th Place: SC 550
  • 7th Place: SC 450
  • 8th Place: SC 400
  • 9th Place: SC 350
  • 10th Place: SC 300

To be featured, wear your merch, hold your trophy, and take a picture, which will be posted on social media: Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

Warm Up for Eagle Cup VIII in the Grand Prix Turbo Series

The series runs from October 18th to 20th. Schedule of remaining events:
Gold Coins Events

DayTime (ET)Event NameBuy-inGTD
Sat 19th Oct 202415:00Grand Prix Turbo Series 02-L: GC 3,000,000Guaranteed [Progressive Bounty, DeepTurbo]11,000,0003,000,000
Sat 19th Oct 202416:00Grand Prix Turbo Series 02-M: GC 6,000,000Guaranteed [Progressive Bounty, DeepTurbo]33,0006,000,000
Sat 19th Oct 202417:00Grand Prix Turbo Series 02-H: GC 12,500,000Guaranteed [Progressive Bounty, DeepTurbo]99,00012,500,000
Sat 19th Oct 202418:00Grand Prix Turbo Series 02-L: GC 2,000,000Guaranteed [Progressive Bounty, DeepTurbo]11,0002,000,000
Sun 20th Oct 202415:00Grand Prix Turbo Series 03-L: GC 5,000,000Guaranteed [1R1A, Turbo] 11,0005,000,000
Sun 20th Oct 202416:00Grand Prix Turbo Series 03-M: GC 12,500,000Guaranteed [1R1A, Turbo]33,00012,500,000
Sun 20th Oct 202417:00Grand Prix Turbo Series 03-H: Main Event GC50,000,000 Guaranteed [1R1A, Turbo]99,00050,000,000
Sun 20th Oct 202418:00Grand Prix Turbo Series 03-L: GC 5,000,000Guaranteed [1R1A, Turbo]11,0005,000,000

Sweeps Coins Events

DayTime (ET)Event NameBuy-inGTD
Sat 19th Oct 202415:00Grand Prix Turbo Series 02-L: SC 6,000Guaranteed [Progressive Bounty, DeepTurbo]116,000
Sat 19th Oct 202416:00Grand Prix Turbo Series 02-M: SC 12,000Guaranteed [Progressive Bounty, DeepTurbo]3312,000
Sat 19th Oct 202417:00Grand Prix Turbo Series 02-H: SC 25,000Guaranteed [Progressive Bounty, DeepTurbo]9925,000
Sat 19th Oct 202418:00Grand Prix Turbo Series 02-L: SC 4,000Guaranteed [Progressive Bounty, DeepTurbo]114,000
Sun 20th Oct 202415:00Grand Prix Turbo Series 03-L: SC 10,000Guaranteed [1R1A, Turbo] 1110,000
Sun 20th Oct 202416:00Grand Prix Turbo Series 03-M: SC 25,000Guaranteed [1R1A, Turbo]3325,000
Sun 20th Oct 202417:00Grand Prix Turbo Series 03-H: Main Event SC100,000 Guaranteed [1R1A, Turbo]99100,000
Sun 20th Oct 202418:00Grand Prix Turbo Series 03-L: SC 10,000Guaranteed [1R1A, Turbo]1110,000

Gold Coin tournament winners will also receive a checkered flag, hoodie, T-shirt, cap, and socks. Final table players are also eligible to receive some of the swag.

For Sweeps Coins players, event winners will receive their share of the prize pools. Additionally, the top 12 players in each tournament will receive an exclusive avatar, which can also be purchased with Gold Coins.

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