Americas Cardroom's $50M OSS XL Series Exceeds Guarantees with $5.36M in Prize Pools
Event summary
- Americas Cardroom's $50M GTD OSS XL series concluded on September 29, 2026, with three main events generating $5.36M in combined prize pools.
- The $2,650 Main Event drew 1,069 entries, exceeding its $2.5M guarantee by $172,500, with CPUrul0r winning $518,759.
- The $1,050 and $66 Main Events attracted 2,184 and 8,211 entries respectively, with prize pools of $2.18M and $500,000.
- Americas Cardroom Pros Chris Moneymaker and Alex Foxen secured a one-two finish in the $15,400 NLH 8-Max tournament, winning $214,988 and $157,217.
- The OSS XL Leaderboard Competition distributed over $60,000 in cash and tournament tickets.
The big picture
Americas Cardroom's OSS XL series demonstrates the company's ability to attract significant player participation and exceed prize pool guarantees, reinforcing its position as a leading online poker destination. The success of the series highlights the growing demand for high-stakes tournament events in the online gambling sector. As the company celebrates its 25th anniversary, its focus on expanding tournament offerings and delivering world-class poker experiences is likely to drive further growth and player engagement.
What we're watching
- Player Engagement
- Whether Americas Cardroom can sustain high player participation in future tournament series.
- Competitive Dynamics
- How the success of the OSS XL series will impact Americas Cardroom's market position against competitors.
- Execution Risk
- The pace at which Americas Cardroom can scale its tournament offerings while maintaining profitability.