It's Here: The Inaugural Spadepoker Challenger Kicks Off Today!

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The premiere Spadepoker Challenger tournament is set to attract players to Banco Bratislava who enjoy high stakes and a luxurious structure. With a €20,000 guarantee and a €550 buy-in, the action kicks off today, June 19th, at 5:00 PM.

For the mentioned €550, each player will receive a stack of 100,000 chips, and the tournament's structure includes 30-minute levels, with registration open until the end of the eighth level. Cash prizes from the €20,000 guarantee await 12.5% of the entries. The goal of Day 1 is to trim the field down to the final table.

The final line-up will clash on Saturday, June 20th, from 5:00 PM, battling for the title under the watchful eyes of our cameras. Don’t miss the premier showdown of top talents in the Spadepoker Challenger - tune in on Saturday, June 20th, and follow who claims the inaugural title in this new series. Acclaimed commentator and professional George Sandford will guide you through the stream.

Masters Continued with Two Flights

Spadepoker Challenger is part of Slovakia’s longest-standing poker series, Banco Casino Masters, which continued yesterday with two initial days of the Main Event, offering a prize pool of €250,000.

In the first flight, 1C saw 206 entries, followed by the evening Turbo with 99 entries. Overall, Thursday's play saw 305 registrations, from which 31 players advanced to Sunday's Day 2.

Banco Casino Masters €250,000 GTD – 1C:

Entries: 206

Banco Casino Masters €250,000 GTD – 1D Turbo:

Entries: 99

Yesterday also marked the start of the PLO Masters, which with a €250 buy-in, guarantees €15,000 as players vie for the Omaha championship. The Pot Limit Omaha tournament drew 41 players on its opening day, with 17 advancing to the final day. Today’s schedule promises more with Day 1B, revealing more players moving forward.