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HEAVY REIGN AND GALE FORCE WINS AHEAD

Filled to the brim with potentially monstrous wins, a monsoon is rolling in bringing the Global Poker Micro Thunder Series VIII with it. Will you reign supreme?

 

While the storm is massive, the buy-ins are miniscule. We’re talking small steps for giant wins—it’s itsy-bitsy, teeny weeny, you know the drill. So, don the wet weather gear and batten down the hatches for the possibility of thunderous wins in our eighth electrifying edition.

 

Running August 18 – 25, this stormy front promises a whirlwind of excitement, with a total of GC 40,000,000 and SC 81,500 in guaranteed prizes, making this Micro Thunder series the biggest little storm that’s ever rolled in! The Main Events alone boast a mighty GC 7,000,000 & SC 15,000 in total prizes guaranteed.  


When the lightning strikes, you’ll be whipped into a flood of prizes and a choice of formats. We’ve got Progressive Bounties, Mystery Bounties, Rebuys and Super Deep events to keep you happy, and the lowest tournament entries you’ve ever seen on Global Poker—you can even play for free.

 

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

  • The BIGGEST Micro Thunder Series yet with the SMALLEST entries! 
  • Eight days of thunderbolt action 
  • 36 GC events
  • GC 40,000,000 in total prizes guaranteed
  • 36 SC events
  • SC 81,500 in total prizes guaranteed
  • Super low tournament entries
  • Flaunt your skills for FREE—tournament entries start from as little as GC 250
    and SC 0.25, so make like a cat in a rainstorm to claim your Daily Bonus and you can play in our Micro Thunder Series VIII for free!
  • Electrifying merch on the horizon
  • ‘Gods of Thunder’ Final Events
  • Stand to win thunderous prizes
     

The idea is simple—your tournament entry is SMALL and your win could be GIANT. Will you reign as The God of Thunder when the storm passes?

 

With tournament entries starting at just GC 250 and SC 0.25, getting a seat at the Global Poker table is the easiest it's ever been.

 

Check out our Promotion Rules for more details!

 

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS—THE PERFECT STORM STORM IS HERE

Buckle up for a whirlwind of events that are bound to keep you on your toes.

 

See below for the full Micro Thunder Series VIII schedule of Gold Coin and Sweeps Coin events.

GOLD COIN SCHEDULE
SWEEPS COIN SCHEDULE

WHAT YOU CAN WIN—A DOWNPOUR OF PRIZES

Aside from the giant GC 40,000,000 and SC 81,500 in guaranteed prizes, we’ve got electrifying merch up for grabs.

 

FIST OF LIGHTNING TROPHY

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For all series event winners, both GC and SC, you’re up for the chance to get your mitts on one of these Fist of Lightning trophies.

GOLD COIN WINNERS

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Winners—for each of the 36 Gold Coin events, event winners have the chance to receive a striking Micro Thunder Series VIII Fist of Lightning trophy, a Micro Thunder Series hoodie, T-shirt, cap, pin, plus an entry to the Gold Coin ‘Gods of Thunder’ event. 

 

2nd & 3rd place—you’ll get your hot little hands on a Micro Thunder Series VIII hoodie, cap, and pin plus an entry to the Gold Coin ‘Gods of Thunder’ event. 

 

4th & 5th place—things might’ve gotten a bit rainy, but luckily you’ll have a Micro Thunder Series VIII t-shirt and pin, plus an entry to the Gold Coin ‘Gods of Thunder’ event, to proudly ride out the storm. 

 

Remaining Final Table players—you’ll have the chance to snatch an entry to the Gold Coin ‘Gods of Thunder’ event. 

GODS OF THUNDER

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Compete in our GC Gods of Thunder event for your chance to win a Fist of Lightning trophy and a striking ‘God of Thunder’ hoodie AND ‘God of Thunder’ t-shirt. Finish up in the top 9 and you’ll strut away wearing one of our mega ‘God of Thunder’ hoodies AND ‘God of Thunder’ t-shirts.

 

MAIN EVENTS

Hunker down as the storm rages in the Main Events on Sunday, August 18, at 6:30 pm ET.

 

There’s the “Micro Thunderstorm Main Event GC 7,000,000 Guaranteed [Super Deep]” Tournament and the “Micro Thunderstorm Main Event SC 15,000 Guaranteed [Super Deep]” Tournament. Prizes and glory galore.

GODS OF THUNDER

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They say lightning doesn’t strike twice, but we’re about to prove you wrong. Taking place on Sunday September 1 at 4:30pm ET, all winners and final table players from all 36 previous GC events will clash in the ‘Gods of Thunder GC 1,000,000’ Tournament. Winners stand to walk away with the spoils, and of course, some mega merchandise.

 

Let’s not forget, please, our SC players, and their ‘Gods of Thunder SC 2,000’ Tournament event happening at the same time—see, we told you we’d make lightning strike again—for the winners and final table players from the 36 previous SC events. Here’s what prizes are in store for our lucky winners.

 

Gold Coin ‘Gods of Thunder’ players stand to receive the following:

 

  • Gold Coin Gods of Thunder Event Winner—a Micro Thunder Series VIII Fist of Lightning trophy, ‘God of Thunder’ hoodie AND t-shirt.
     
  • 2nd - 9th place players—a ‘God of Thunder’ hoodie AND t-shirt.

 

Sweeps Coin ‘Gods of Thunder’ players stand to receive the following:

 

  • Sweeps Coin Gods of Thunder Event Winner—Micro Thunder Series VIII Fist of Lightning trophy.
  • Everyone else… ouch, but finish in a winning position and you get a share of SC 2,000.
     

Check out the Promotion Rules for full details.

HOW TO SNAG YOUR MICRO THUNDER SWAG

We’ve powered things up on the prize front, making it easier for you to claim your shiny new swag. Micro Thunder Series VIII winners will be able to claim their prizes on our new Global Poker merchandise site.

 

We’ll send you a code and a link to our merch site where you can set up an account and claim your merch in a few simple clicks.

 

You can find all the details you need here.

 

STRUCK BY LIGHTNING AVATARS

Avatars let other players at the table know what you’re about. Don’t miss the chance to stand out from the crowd.

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EVENT WINNERS

Win any GC or SC event and you could stand to receive this crushingly cool gold and electric blue avatar, that’ll put everyone else at the table on notice.

 

EVERYONE ELSE

Grab that lightning and strike hard with this Micro Thunder green and red participant’s avatar, available for purchase in our store.

 

SATELLITES

There will be a host of satellites available every day throughout the Series, starting from as low as SC 0.25.


Head to the tournament lobby for all the details.

 

DON'T MISS OUT!

The forces of nature are behind you, so it’s time to take small steps and giant leaps in this incredible series. 

 

Register now for your chance to rage the storm. 

 

PLAY NOW

* Just by logging in to Global Poker each day consecutively for a few days, you could get enough Gold Coins to cover your tournament entry, meaning you wouldn’t need to do anything but log in and register for the Micro Thunder Series VIII. How’s that for a slice of fried thunder?