Partypoker LIVE is back this summer with the Grand Prix Bratislava Poker Festival, running July 18-23 at Bratislava’s popular Card Casino and featuring a huge €500,000 guaranteed Main Event.
Taking place in one of Europe’s most vibrant cities, the festival boasts a bustling schedule with a hefty €1 million worth of guaranteed prize pools up for grabs. The packed Grand Prix Bratislava Poker Festival agenda has something for everyone including plenty of side events with €150 buy-ins, such as NLH Freezeouts and a Last Chance Turbo. However, it is the tournaments at the higher end of the buy-in scale that are set to attract a lot of attention.
Bratislava is a well-known poker destination and hotels are exceptionally good value. MainEventTravel.com has plenty of experience in helping visitors heading to the Slovak capital so check out our flights and accommodation options.
The Grand Prix Main Event features a €550 buy-in and €500,000 guarantee and is running July 19-23. The Grand Prix has six starting flights which include a last chance, turbo-structured Day 1f with 15-minute levels. Players get a 40,000 starting stack and a single re-entry permitted per flight.
Schedule Highlights
Other highlights on the schedule include a €3,000 High Roller (July 22/23) which has a €200,000 guaranteed prize pool and the €100,000 guaranteed European Omaha Championship which is taking place July 20-21. The €2,500 buy-in European Omaha Championship is set to be one of the biggest Pot Limit Omaha tournaments of the year. Live satellites both of these high-stakes events giving players the chance to compete for just €350. Other tournaments to look out for are the Bratislava Cup and the Morava Cup. The €40,000 guaranteed Bratislava Cup has a €350 buy-in and two starting flights, starting July 20. The Morava Cup is taking place on the last day of the festival (July 23); it features a €750 buy-in and comes with a €30,000 guaranteed prize pool.
The schedule also includes the first-ever Grand Prix Mystery Bounty running from July 18-20. With a total buy-in of €400, it comes with a €50,000 guaranteed prize pool. Bounty prizes will remain secret until they are drawn from the hat!
Card Casino Bratislava is the biggest casino in Slovakia and a great venue for a poker tournament with more than 150 tables. The Slovakian capital is also a top tourist destination offering a captivating blend of history and culture. The Old Town is enchanting, filled with charming cobblestone streets, picturesque squares, and impressive landmarks. The city’s rich heritage includes iconic attractions such as Bratislava Castle, St. Martin's Cathedral, and the beautiful Blue Church.
Next up for partypoker LIVE fans
The weather will be hot but the poker action hotter when PartyPoker LIVE heads to sunny Malta in September for MILLIONS Malta. A superb schedule is planned which will include a massive €550 Grand Prix and a €3,000 buy-in Main Event. MILLIONS Malta is taking place at Portomaso Casino from September 23 to October 2.
In the Autumn, partypoker LIVE is heading to Dublin for the MILLIONS Irish Poker Festival. The event is taking place at the Intercontinental Hotel from October 31 to November 5 and will feature a €1 million guarantee across the series. Dublin is renowned for its fun-loving poker community, and players are bound to have a great time.