$650K Guaranteed Across Three Wicked Tourneys
Day 1 Flights Begin Sunday, October 18th.
Three tournaments. One new Mystery PKO format. And a Halloween twist that keeps the biggest bounties in play.
In a regular Mystery Bounty, the big prize is gone once it’s revealed. In Mystery PKO, that’s only half the story.
This Halloween, we’re debuting a brand-new Winning Poker Network exclusive, combining the hidden-prize sweat of Mystery Bounties with the visible target-building action of Progressive Knockouts.
When a player reveals a Mystery Bounty, 50% is paid immediately. The other 50% is added to that player’s Progressive Bounty, giving everyone else a chance to chase part of that prize by knocking them out later.
That means the biggest reveals can create even bigger targets.
Big Bounties. Bigger Targets.
With $650,000 guaranteed across three Halloween Specials and buy-ins from just $5.50, the Mystery PKO chase is built to keep the action alive.
Choose Your Halloween Special
| Buy-in | Guarantee | First Day 1 | Day 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| $109 | $500,000 GTD | Sunday, Oct. 18 | Sunday, Nov. 1 |
| $33 | $100,000 GTD | Sunday, Oct. 18 | Sunday, Nov. 1 |
| $5.50 | $50,000 GTD | Sunday, Oct. 18 | Sunday, Nov. 1 |
Select your Mystery PKO, jump into a Day 1 flight starting Sunday, October 18th, 2026, and try to qualify for Day 2, which is on Sunday, November 1st.
Take more than one shot: You can play multiple Day 1 flights and bring your qualifying stacks together for Day 2.
The complete flight schedule and start times are available in the tournament lobby.
Monster Bounties Make Monster Targets
Ever watch another player reveal a monster Mystery Bounty and think your shot at that money is gone? In Mystery PKO, the story does not end there.
Imagine a Venom-sized $500,000 top Mystery Bounty in this new format. This example is for illustration only and is not an advertised Halloween Special prize.
The first knockout: A player reveals the $500,000 Mystery Bounty. They collect $250,000 immediately, while the other $250,000 is added to their visible Progressive Bounty.
The next knockout: You eliminate that player. You collect $125,000 from their Progressive Bounty, plus half of the new Mystery Bounty you reveal. The remaining halves move onto your own head.
Now you’re the prize: You just collected a huge reward, but your Progressive Bounty has grown too. Suddenly, the table has a new reason to come after you.
And the chase keeps going.
That’s what makes Mystery PKO different. A huge Mystery Bounty reveal can keep creating valuable knockout spots long after the original prize is found.
Every knockout can build your payday. Every big bounty you collect can make you the next target.
In Mystery PKO, one big score can turn you from hunter to hunted in a hurry.
A WPN-Exclusive Halloween Twist
This new Mystery PKO format is making its Halloween debut exclusively on the Winning Poker Network. Mystery prizes stay hidden, Progressive Bounties keep building, and the biggest knockout opportunities do not have to end when the top mystery prizes are found.
Three tournaments. $650K guaranteed. One format built to keep the hunt alive.
You can skip the costume. Just be ready to hunt.
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes Mystery PKO different?
Mystery PKO adds a Progressive Knockout twist to the regular Mystery Bounty format. Instead of paying the full mystery prize immediately, the tournament pays half right away and adds the other half to your visible Progressive Bounty.
Do Progressive Bounties start on Day 1?
No. Day 1 knockouts do not generate Mystery Bounty or Progressive Bounty rewards. Every player begins the Day 2 bounty phase with a $0 accumulated Progressive Bounty.
Can my Mystery Bounty be seen by other players?
No. Your Mystery Bounty remains hidden until you are knocked out. Your Progressive Bounty is visible, so other players can see how much you are worth as that bounty grows.
Can one knockout pay both bounty types?
Yes. If the player you eliminate has a Progressive Bounty, you receive half of that amount. You also receive half of the Mystery Bounty revealed from the knockout. The other halves are added to your Progressive Bounty.
When does the bounty hunt begin?
Bounties begin on Day 2, Sunday, November 1st. Every player starts that phase with a $0 accumulated Progressive Bounty.
Can I enter more than one Day 1?
Yes. Players may enter multiple Day 1 flights and combine qualifying stacks for Day 2, subject to the applicable entry conditions.
Where do I find the schedule?
Day 1 flights begin Sunday, October 18th, 2026, and all three events have Day 2 on Sunday, November 1st. Visit the tournament lobby for full flight details, start times, and Day 2 information.
How Mystery PKO Works and Essential Terms
This section outlines the bounty mechanics, reward distribution, and key participation conditions.
1) Mystery Bounty and Progressive Bounty Mechanics
Mystery PKO combines hidden Mystery Bounties with visible Progressive Bounties. At the start of Day 2, every player’s accumulated Progressive Bounty is $0. Day 1 knockouts do not generate bounty rewards.
- When you eliminate a player during the Day 2 bounty phase, their Mystery Bounty is revealed.
- You receive 50% of the revealed Mystery Bounty immediately. The other 50% is added to your Progressive Bounty.
- If the eliminated player has an accumulated Progressive Bounty, you also receive 50% of that amount immediately. The remaining 50% is added to your Progressive Bounty.
- Your existing Progressive Bounty increases by the transferred amounts from each qualifying knockout. It is visible to other players; your Mystery Bounty remains hidden until your elimination.
Progressive Bounties do not carry over from Day 1. Every player starts the Day 2 bounty phase at $0, regardless of chip stack or the number of Day 1 flights played.
2) Example of a Knockout With Two Bounties
A player reveals a hypothetical $500,000 top Mystery Bounty. They collect $250,000 right away, while the other $250,000 is added to their visible Progressive Bounty. Later, you eliminate that player and reveal a new $100 Mystery Bounty.
| Bounty Component | Amount |
|---|---|
| New Mystery Bounty revealed | $100 |
| Eliminated player’s Progressive Bounty | $250,000 |
| Total bounty value | $250,100 |
| Distribution | Amount |
|---|---|
| 50% of new Mystery Bounty paid to you | $50 |
| 50% of Progressive Bounty paid to you | $125,000 |
| Total immediate cash reward | $125,050 |
| Amount added to your Progressive Bounty | $125,050 |
The result? Even though the original $500,000 Mystery Bounty has already been found, you just picked up $125,050 on the knockout. Another $125,050 is now sitting on your head as a Progressive Bounty, waiting for the next player who can take you out.
Finding the biggest bounty does not end the chase. It puts the next big target on the table.
This hypothetical example uses a Venom-sized $500,000 top Mystery Bounty and assumes neither player had an accumulated Progressive Bounty before the knockouts described. It is included to explain the mechanics and does not represent the advertised Halloween Special prize amounts.
3) Day 1 and Day 2 Qualification
- Day 1 flights begin Sunday, October 18th, 2026. All three tournaments have Day 2 on Sunday, November 1st, 2026.
- Players may participate in multiple Day 1 flights and combine qualifying stacks for Day 2, subject to applicable entry conditions.
- The bounty phase begins on Day 2. Every player starts with a $0 accumulated Progressive Bounty. Day 1 knockouts do not generate Mystery Bounty or Progressive Bounty rewards.
- The tournament lobby provides the complete flight schedule, Day 2 start times, registration details and qualification requirements.
4) Bounty Prize Conditions
- Mystery Bounty amounts follow the applicable tournament’s bounty prize structure. The distribution may differ between tournaments and is not determined by the guarantee alone.
- Mystery Bounty rewards and accumulated Progressive Bounties each follow the 50/50 split. The full displayed Progressive Bounty is not paid immediately to the player who makes the knockout.
- A large Mystery Bounty can be revealed at any point during the eligible bounty phase. Half then becomes part of the recipient’s Progressive Bounty, allowing others to win a portion through later knockouts.
- The $500,000 example is hypothetical. It is not an advertised top bounty for the Halloween Special tournaments.
5) Additional Tournament Conditions
- Knockout eligibility: Bounty rewards apply only to qualifying eliminations recorded during the applicable bounty phase.
- Multiple-player eliminations: Bounty entitlement and any split awards follow the official tournament rules and configured software.
- Final bounty settlement: Any Progressive Bounty remaining on the tournament winner is settled according to the tournament’s configured payout rules.
- Prize distribution: Bounty rewards and regular tournament prize-pool winnings are separate components of the payout structure.
- Tournament availability: Registration, late registration, flight availability, qualification requirements and start times follow the applicable tournament lobby.
- Official rules: Participation is subject to WPN’s applicable tournament rules, eligibility requirements and terms and conditions.
6) Important Clarifications
Do the largest Mystery Bounties have to stay unrevealed during Day 2?
No. They can be revealed at any time during the eligible bounty phase. Once half of a big Mystery Bounty transfers to a Progressive Bounty, that value can continue creating knockout opportunities.
Can a Progressive Bounty pass the size of the original Mystery Bounty?
Yes. With multiple qualifying eliminations and transferred bounty amounts, a Progressive Bounty can grow beyond the value that first helped build it.
Is the displayed Progressive Bounty paid all at once?
No. When a player with a Progressive Bounty is eliminated, half is paid to the player who made the knockout and half is added to that player’s Progressive Bounty.
Does collecting a Mystery Bounty guarantee a set total reward?
No. The payout depends on the Mystery Bounty revealed, any accumulated Progressive Bounty attached to the eliminated player, and the 50/50 payout structure.
Where can players confirm the official details?
Players should visit the tournament lobby for the schedule, structure, registration conditions, and event-specific information.