Americas Cardroom’s OSS XL Online Poker Series Awards $7.2M in Opening Four Days

Sep 14, 2026

Americas Cardroom records 62,847 entries as 33 tournaments beat their guarantees.

San Jose, Costa Rica, September 14, 2026 -- Americas Cardroom recorded $7,216,985 in prize pools and 62,847 entries across the first four days of its OSS XL online poker tournament series, excluding tournament-flight entries.

The Sept. 6-9 schedule included 93 tournaments, with completed numbered events reaching OSS XL #70. Thirty-three events surpassed their guarantees by a combined $217,170.

A $630 buy-in High Roller, OSS XL #13, delivered the largest prize pool so far. Its 1,118 entries built $670,800 against a $600,000 guarantee, and BADGERING won $130,210.


OSS XL #16 drew 203 entries at a $2,650 buy-in, producing $507,500. After a final-table deal, NewYorkMidgets was listed first for $95,312, KevinParCoeur second for $93,875 and Olivander1 third for $87,459.

The $16.50 OSS XL #11L Sunday Splash drew the biggest field, with 4,752 entries from 3,024 unique players. Lukewarmwater won $10,953.

In Mystery Bounty event OSS XL #12, the 43rd-place finisher secured the $15,120 top bounty.

More than $60,000 in added cash and tickets is available across the High, Medium and Low leaderboards. GROOTHEDEGEN leads High with 2,381.59 points; FEEDTHEPENGUIN leads Medium with 599.85.

Four multi-flight events with $2.225 million in combined guarantees are underway. The first of three Main Events begins this Sunday, offering a $500,000 guarantee, a $66 direct buy-in and satellites from $6.60.

OSS XL continues through Sept. 29 with 336 events and more than $50 million guaranteed. The full schedule can be found on the promotion page.


About Americas Cardroom


Americas Cardroom is one of the world's leading online poker destinations, serving players since 2001. Known for major tournament series, innovative promotions, and a commitment to the poker community, the company is celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2026 while continuing to expand its tournament offerings and deliver world-class online poker experiences to players across the globe.

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