[COMPETITION] Spadepoker and Banco Join Forces – 44th Edition of MASTERS Brings SP Challenger €20,000 GTD!

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Summer at Banco Bratislava is heating up, kicking off in just a week with the legendary Banco Casino MASTERS. This 44th quest will transform €170 into a stunning prize. The tournament guarantee remains unchanged at €250,000, ensuring a thrilling combination of reward and a large field. There's much to look forward to!

NEW – SPT Challenger / High Roller

The highlight of the event is the Spade Poker Challenger, a high roller with a €20,000 guarantee. This prestigious event raises the stakes with a €550 buy-in and a starting stack of 100,000 chips. A well-structured tournament provides a poker feast for the most demanding players, and with Day 1 culminating in the final table, you can enjoy live action on Saturday. Want to experience a TV-like atmosphere? The SP Challenger is here to elevate the poker excitement!

Banco Casino Masters has been making history since 2016, having split over €6,500,000 among players over the years. This year, the festival offers multiple starting flights, turbo flights, and satellites, allowing every player to find their best way to claim a share of the massive guarantee. In each opening day, 10% advance directly to Day 2 and also ITM.

An attractive feature remains the popular Day 1 Chipleader Bonus, adding extra dynamism to the flights. The top three stacks in each starting day will be rewarded as follows:

  • 1st place – €1,500
  • 2nd place – €750
  • 3rd place – €350

A total of €2,600 in bonuses is distributed among chipleaders every starting day. Check out the full tournament schedule for the 44th Banco Casino MASTERS and chart your path to the title! 

Banco has also launched another novelty called STOP THE CLOCK, where cash game players can compete daily for a minimum €100 prize. How? Find out more at Banco Bratislava!

If you're a tournament player, enjoy the popular Saturday Super Saturday with a €10,000 GTD for just a €50 buy-in!

ATTENTION COMPETITION: In collaboration with Banco Bratislava, we've prepared a contest offering 4x €25 discount on Saturday Super Saturday, allowing you to play for the €10,000 guarantee for just €25 entry. To participate, simply like the competition post on our FB, like the Banco Bratislava page, and tag a friend you'd like to play this tournament with in the comments. The contest ends on Saturday at 12:00 PM when the winners' names will be announced. Good luck!

Summer Filled with Festivals

After Banco Casino MASTERS, the summer at Banco Bratislava continues with a series of international events:

  • Slovak Poker Championship (July 6 – 13, 2026)
    The festival's third edition brings a €200,000 GTD Main Event, bonuses for multi-entry, and a new side program
  • Olympus Poker Festival (July 13 – 19, 2026)
    A fresh addition to Banco Bratislava, presenting innovative formats, mixed games, and a new festival poker perspective
  • Swedish Poker Championships (August 3 – 10, 2026)
    The strong Nordic community returns, with the Main Event open to all players for the first time, guaranteeing €250,000.