Labor Day Weekend at NLOP: A Poker Paradise

Held across Labor Day weekend—including Monday, September 1, 2025—NLOP delivered a festival of free-to-play poker with real cash prizes, capturing the holiday spirit and drawing a frenzy of players looking to turn skill (and a little luck) into cold, hard winnings. Check out the full list of Big Winners below! 

Labor Day Weekend Winners

Labor Day Weekend Winners

$500 Cash Tournament — Daily, Evening Showdown

One of NLOP’s most popular staples, the $500 Cash Tournament, played each evening at 8 PM EST, continued over the holiday weekend with its usual structure—16 guaranteed payouts, with 1st place pocketing $200. 

Highlights:

  • Daily high-stakes drama: Perfect for players wanting a quick, consistent shot at a solid payday.
  • Consistent format: With predictable payout structure and schedule, veterans and newcomers could plan their sessions confidently.

$500 Labor Day Freeroll — Free Entry, Real Rewards

The heart of the holiday action, the $500 Labor Day Freeroll took place Monday, September 1, at 3 PM EST — and yes, entry was completely free. 

Payout Breakdown:

1st: $130

2nd: $80

3rd: $50

4th: $40

5th: $30

6th: $20

7th: $14

8th: $8

9th: $6

10th: $4

11th–69th: $2 each

Why It Stood Out:

  • Accessibility—no token cost for entry, making it a top choice for all players.
  • Wide payout spread—69 players in the money guaranteed cash, keeping even mid-run players engaged.
  • Holiday vibe—timed for Labor Day afternoon, perfect for a festive poker session.

$5,000 5K Labor Day Tournament — Monthly Showcase

While NLOP’s $5,000 featured tournaments typically happen once a month, the Labor Day weekend included one of these marquee events, making it the centerpiece of the holiday series. First-place winners in these elite showdowns take home $2,000 and enjoy recognition on the NLOP Winners Page. 

Significance:

  • Prestige—a high roller event, drawing the sharpest players out of the shadows.
  • Big stakes, big reward—$2,000 for first place means a fierce but thrilling battleground.
  • Brand moment—perfect for capturing attention around the holiday, giving both regulars and VIPs reason to log in.

Weekend in Review: Poker Highlights & Community Spirit

Community Excitement

NLOP rang in Labor Day with cheer across social channels—Facebook and X posts encouraged players to dive into the freeroll and keep grinding in the cash tournaments. 

Freedom Meets Competition

  • Freeroll thrill: With minimal risk and maximum reward, the $500 Freeroll captured the best of both elements.
  • Daily consistency: The $500 Cash Tournament offered reliable excitement across the holiday.
  • High-stakes showdown: The $5K event brought a rare level of prestige and competitive fire to cap off the weekend.

Summary Table: What Went Down

  • $500 Cash Tournament ($200 prize for 1st place)
  • $500 Labor Day Freeroll ($130 prize for 1st place)
  • $5,000 Labor Day Tournament ($2,000 prize for 1st place)

Why This Weekend Mattered

Perfect Accessibility Levels: From free to mid-house stakes to high rollers, every kind of player had a target on their radar.

Holiday Hook: Timed right for Labor Day, the events intertwined festivity with competition seamlessly.

Brand Living Up to its Promise: NLOP delivered on “sweeps poker”—truly free-to-play with need-to-win appeal, aligning with their free poker ethos. 

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