On April 6, CoinPoker is launching an unofficial world championship of heads-up cash game with no rake: the poker room will add $5,000 to the promotion's prize pool for each registration, and winners in Hold'em and Omaha will each receive a pair of Rolex watches.
 

 

How to Participate

To participate, you need to contact the organizers at cgwc@coinpoker.com. The email subject line must include "Heads Up CGWC Seat". Based on applications, the poker room will gather the required number of participants and close registration.

Games will be played at $50/100 tables and higher in Hold'em and Omaha, with a minimum buy-in of 100BB ($10,000), and mandatory rebuy requirement applies. Additionally, another $10,000 must be transferred to CoinPoker's escrow account: this is needed to guarantee compliance with conditions for participants.

Lobby Interface

In the CoinPoker client, the championship has a dedicated tab: here on the left side you can select overall player standings and match schedule.
 

 

CGWC Schedule and Rules

Points system:

  • For winning each match — 50 points
  • For winrate shown — 1 point per 10 EV BB (but no more than 150 points)
  • Thus, the maximum per match is 200 points or losing 150 points.

Tournament calendar:

  • Group stage: April 6-19. Group participants will be determined by draw, with each opponent you need to play 1,250-1,875 hands. The strongest player(s) from each group will advance depending on the number of participants in the group.
  • Semifinals: April 20-26. In each of the two matches, 2,000 hands must be played, same scoring system, two players advance to the final.
  • Grand Final: April 27 – May 3. 2,000 hands in the match for the championship title.

Important rules:

  • Players can increase limits, switch PLO to PLO5 or PLO6 by agreement
  • Limping is not allowed in hands — they will not count toward winrate, and intentional or repeated violations may result in disqualification
  • In case of tied points at the group stage between two participants, an additional match is held: the winner is whoever gains 100BB profit (not in EV)

Prize Pool

Winners in Hold'em and Omaha will receive Rolex watches, other prizes will be announced after registration closes.

Championship matches will be streamed on CoinPoker's YouTube and Twitch channels.