The Spring Champion’s Series kicked off in a big way yesterday, delivering strong fields, dramatic eliminations, and some early standout performances. With more than $140,000 guaranteed across the series, players showed up hungry, and Day 1 did not disappoint.
Event 1: $25,000 Guaranteed Kickoff Mystery Bounty NLH
Entries: 158
Champion: Cheng Xu – $4,289 total
Top Mystery Bounty Pulled: $3,000 by Roiler Gomez
The series opener, the $25K Guaranteed Kickoff Mystery Bounty, drew an impressive 158 entries, setting a strong tone for the week. After navigating a competitive field and the suspense of the Mystery Bounty element, Cheng Xu emerged victorious, securing $4,289 for his first-place finish.
A special highlight of the event came from Roiler Gomez, who delivered one of the most electric moments of the night. After scoring a knockout, Gomez stepped up for his first Mystery Bounty pull—and hit the top prize of $3,000 on the very first try. The rail erupted, and the moment instantly became one of the early storylines of the series.
Event 2: $5,000 Guaranteed Quad Stack NLH
Entries: 60
Champion: Mack McLaughlin – $2,456 payout
Day 1 continued with Event 2: the $5K Guaranteed Quad Stack NLH, which brought in 60 entries. November leaderboard winner Mack McLaughlin outlasted the field to claim the title and a $2,456 payday.
McLaughlin’s consistency in recent months made him a player to watch, and his ability to maintain composure deep into the tournament once again paid off. His win adds early momentum to his Spring Champion’s Series campaign.
Between a triple‑digit turnout in the Mystery Bounty, a dramatic top bounty pull, and a leaderboard champion taking down the second event, Day 1 brought everything you’d hope to see from a major tournament series kickoff.
If Day 1 is any indication, the rest of the Spring Champion’s Series is shaping up to be one of the most exciting yet.
