From October 20 to 27, 888poker is once again slashing buy-ins with the return of its popular “50% Sale Week.” During this week-long promotion, 19 online tournaments will feature half-price buy-ins, while the guaranteed prize pools remain unchanged – with over $300,000 guaranteed in total prizes.
Half the Buy-Ins, Full Prize Pools
The concept behind the 50% Sale Week is simple yet highly popular: players can enter the same classic online tournaments as usual, but at half the regular buy-in. The guarantees stay the same, making it a great opportunity for value seekers.
Throughout the promotion, buy-ins range from $11 to $265, with most events being bounty tournaments. The schedule includes 8 Progressive Knockout (PKO) events, 7 Mystery Bounty tournaments, and 4 regular-format events, with an average buy-in of around $61.
The Main Event: Mystery Bounty $100,000 GTD
The highlight of the series is the Mystery Bounty Main Event, featuring a $55 buy-in (reduced from $109) and an unchanged $100,000 guaranteed prize pool.
Other standout events include:
- Big Shot – $215 buy-in (was $525), $30,000 GTD
- PKO Rumble – $27.50 buy-in (was $55), $10,000 GTD
- Sunday Mystery Bounty – $27.50 buy-in (was $55), $25,000 GTD
Growing Popularity and Historical Context
888poker first launched the half-price series concept in late 2022 under the name “Happy Holidays Sale.” Since then, it has become a recurring promotion, typically held during the summer and holiday seasons. The October edition marks the first time it’s being hosted in a new slot on the calendar – and the seventh overall in the series.
| Event | Number of Tournaments | Total Guarantees | Avg. Buy-In | Main Event Guarantee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Happy Holidays Sale 2022 | 13 | $250,000 | $74 | $100,000 |
| Summer Sale 2023 | 17 | $300,000 | $66 | $100,000 |
| Happy Holidays Sale 2023 | 27 | $400,000 | $61 | $100,000 |
| Summer Sale 2025 | 16 | $284,000 | $61 | $100,000 |
| October Sale 2025 | 19 | $307,000 | $61 | $100,000 |
The promotion is especially appealing since it has frequently led to overlays, offering players even greater value than expected.















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