Brazilians Go 1-2 in 888poker $100K Rakeless Main
A Brazilian duo claimed the top two finishes and $14,927 in 888poker's rake-free $100K MTT.
Two Brazilian players swept the top two spots in 888poker's $100K RAKELESS Mystery Main Event, splitting $14,927 of the $100,000 prize pool between them, according to PokerNews (June 2026).
Why It Matters
The RAKELESS format — where 888poker absorbs the rake entirely — meaningfully shifts expected value toward players, making the effective prize pool larger than a standard-rake equivalent. Brazilian players have shown consistent strength in online MTT fields, and a one-two finish in a six-figure guaranteed event reinforces that South American grinders remain a dominant force in the online poker ecosystem. For recreational players evaluating where to spend their tournament buy-in budget, rake-free guarantees like this one represent measurable value that standard tournaments cannot match. Gambling still carries inherent risk; a large prize pool does not change variance.
Context
888poker has run the RAKELESS Mystery Main series as a recurring promotional vehicle, waiving the standard percentage cut to drive traffic and player acquisition. The "mystery" bounty mechanic — where knockout prizes are concealed until collected — adds a second revenue stream for players beyond finishing position, compressing the edge gap between elite and recreational participants. As of June 2026, 888poker continues to use these formats to compete with larger tournament series on rival platforms.
What's Next
888poker has not publicly announced the next RAKELESS Mystery Main date as of June 2026; players should monitor the 888poker tournament lobby directly for the next scheduled edition. Given the format's apparent player uptake, further iterations within Q3 2026 are plausible.
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