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The return of live poker continues with the partypoker LIVE MILLIONS North Cyprus series getting underway on Thursday at Merit Crystal Cove. The series runs through Sept. 27 with a total guarantee of $5 million.
This becomes the first LIVE MILLIONS since the South American festival was held in February 2020. The $5,300 Main Event begins Sept. 22 and features a $3 million guarantee.
Players can select from four starting flights before Day 2 begins on Sept. 25. Numerous other side events are also in the works.
“I’m really excited to return to North Cyprus at the Merit Crystal Cove for these major events and guarantees,” Team partypoker’s Jeff Gross said in a news release. “I really look forward to the High Roller, as it gets a mix of the best in the world as well as some amateurs looking to compete. I’m also eager to play in the Main Event.
“I have had several of my best poker trips and results at Merit Crystal Cove in the past and I plan to have a similar experience on this trip.”
Online satellites continue at partypoker for several events including the championship.
Partypoker LIVE MILLIONS highlights
Players will find plenty of events to choose from on this trip to the Mediterranean. The $2,200 Warm Up kicked off the events on Thursday and finishes on Sept. 20 with $500,000 guaranteed.
The $10,500 High Roller also runs Sept. 19-22, also with a $500,000 guarantee. The $2,200 Super Bounty should also attract plenty of players and kicks off Sept. 26 with $150,000 guaranteed. Here’s a look at the complete schedule:
Partypoker LIVE MILLIONS North Cyprus 2021
Date Event Tournament Buy-in Guarantee
Sept. 16 1 NL Turbo Sat. to Warm Up Day 1A1 Day Event : 3 Seats GTD $200+20
Sept. 16 2 NL Warm UpDay 1A : $500K GTD $2,000+200 $500,000
Sept. 16 3 NL Bounty [$300 K.O.]1 Day Event : $25K GTD $600+60
Sept. 16 4 NL Turbo Sat. to Warm Up Day 1B1 Day Event : 3 Seats GTD $200+20
Sept. 17 5 NL Turbo Sat. to Warm Up Day 1B1 Day Event : 3 Seats GTD $200+20
Sept. 17 2 NL Warm UpDay 1B : $500K GTD $2,000+200 $500,000
Sept. 17 6 NL Turbo Sat. to Warm Up Day 1C1 Day Event : 3 Seats GTD $200+20
Sept. 17 7 NL Turbo Deep Stack1 Day Event : $30K GTD $600+60 $30,000
Sept. 17 2 NL Warm Up Day 1C Turbo : $500K GTD $2,000+200 $500,000
Sept. 17 8 NL Turbo Sat. to Warm Up Day 1D or Day 21 Day Event : 3 Seats GTD $200+20
Sept. 18 2 NL Warm Up Day 1D Turbo : $500K GTD $2,000+200 $500,000
Sept. 18 2 NL Warm UpDay 2 : $500K GTD $2,000+200 $500,000
Sept. 18 9 NL Turbo1 Day Event : $20K GTD $500+50 $20,000
Sept. 18 10 NL Super Sat to High Roller Day 11 Day Event : 5 Seats GTD $1,000+100
Sept. 19 2 NL Warm UpDay 3 : $500K GTD $2,000+200 $500,000
Sept. 19 11 PL Omaha Bounty [$400K.O.] (8-max)1 Day Event : $25K GTD $800+80 $25,000
Sept. 19 12 NL Turbo Sat. to High Roller Day 11 Day Event : 2 Seats GTD $700+70
Sept. 19 13 NL High RollerDay 1 : $500K GTD $10,000+500 $500,000
Sept. 20 14 NL Bounty 6 - Max [$400 K.O.]1 Day Event : $40K GTD $800+80 $40,000
Sept. 20 15 NL Step Satellite1 Day Event : 10 Seats GTD $50+5
Sept. 20 2 NL Warm UpFinal Day : $500K GTD - $500,000
Sept. 20 13 NL High RollerDay 2 : $500K GTD $10,000+500 $500,000
Sept. 20 16 NL Step Satellite1 Day Event : 10 Seats GTD $50+5
Sept. 20 17 NL Satellite to Main Event Day 1A1 Day Event : 5 Seats GTD $500+50
Sept. 21 18 NL Bounty [$750 K.O.]1 Day Event : $100K GTD $1,500+150 $100,000
Sept. 21 19 NL Step Satellite1 Day Event : 10 Seats GTD $70+5
Sept. 21 13 NL High RollerDay 3 : $500K GTD $10,000+500 $500,000
Sept. 21 20 NL Step Satellite1 Day Event : 10 Seats GTD $70+5
Sept. 21 21 MILLIONS Super High RollerDay 1 $25,000+500
Sept. 21 22 NL Super Satellite To Main Event Day 1A1 Day Event : 10 Seats GTD $700+70
Sept. 22 23 MILLIONS North Cyprus Main EventDay 1A : $3M GTD $5,000+300 $3,000,000
Sept. 22 24 NL Step Satellite1 Day Event : 10 Seats GTD $50+5
Sept. 22 13 NL High RollerFinal Day : $500K GTD - $500,000
Sept. 22 21 MILLIONS Super High RollerFinal Day $25,000+500
Sept. 22 25 NL Step Satellite1 Day Event : 10 Seats GTD $50+5
Sept. 22 26 NL Turbo Deep Stack1 Day Event : $30K GTD $600+60 $30,000
Sept. 22 27 NL Satellite to Main Event Day 1B1 Day Event : 5 Seats GTD $500+50
Sept. 23 23 MILLIONS North Cyprus Main EventDay 1B : $3M GTD $5,000+300 $3,000,000
Sept. 23 28 NL Step Satellite1 Day Event : 10 Seats GTD $50+5
Sept. 23 29 NL Turbo Deep Stack Bounty [$300 K.O.]1 Day Event : $30K GTD $600+60 $30,000
Sept. 23 30 NL Step Satellite1 Day Event : 10 Seats GTD $50+5
Sept. 23 31 NL Monster Stack1 Day Event : $20K GTD $400+40 $20,000
Sept. 23 32 NL Satellite to Main Event Day 1C1 Day Event : 5 Seats GTD $500+50
Sept. 24 23 MILLIONS North Cyprus Main EventDay 1C : $3M GTD $5,000+300 $3,000,000
Sept. 24 33 NL Step Satellite1 Day Event : 10 Seats GTD $50+5
Sept. 24 34 NL Short Deck (6+)1 Day Event : $40K GTD $600+60 $40,000
Sept. 24 35 NL Satellite To Main Event Day D Turbo or Day 21 Day Event : 3 Seats GTD $500+50
Sept. 24 23 MILLIONS North Cyprus Main EventDay 1D : $3M GTD $5,000+300 $3,000,000
Sept. 24 36 NL Mix-MaxDay 1 : $100K GTD $1,500+150 $100,000
Sept. 25 23 MILLIONS North Cyprus Main EventDay 2 : $3M GTD $5,000+300 $3,000,000
Sept. 25 36 NL Mix-MaxDay 2 : $100K GTD $1,500+150 $100,000
Sept. 26 37 NL Satellite to Super Bounty1 Day Event : 3 Seats GTD $200+20
Sept. 26 23 MILLIONS North Cyprus Main EventDay 3 : $3M GTD - $3,000,000
Sept. 26 38 NL Super BountyDay 1 : $150K GTD $2,000+200 $150,000
Sept. 26 39 NL Turbo Deep Stack1 Day Event : $20K GTD $500+50 $20,000
Sept. 26 36 NL Mix-MaxFinal Day : $100K GTD - $100,000
Sept. 27 40 NL Deep Stack Bounty 6-Max [$300 K.O.]1 Day Event : $25K GTD $600+60 $25,000
Sept. 27 23 MILLIONS North Cyprus Main EventFinal Day : $3M GTD - $3,000,000
Sept. 27 38 NL Super BountyFinal Day : $150K GTD - $150,000
Sept. 27 Freeroll to Event 41,R&A $251 Day Event : 3 Seats GTD $0
Sept. 27 41 NL Bounty 6-Max [$200 K.O.]1 Day Event : $20K GTD $500+50 $20,000
Live streaming the action
Those who can’t make it to North Cyprus can still check out some of the major action. Partypoker will stream some of the bigger events live at the site’s Twitch, YouTube and Facebook Live channels.
Here’s a look at the complete streaming schedule.
- Warm Up (final day) – Sept. 20
- High Roller (Day 3) – Sept. 21
- High Roller (Final Day) – Sept. 22
- Main Event (Day 2) – Sept. 25
- Main Event (Day 3) – Sept. 26
- Main Event (final day) – Sept. 27
Team partypoker’s Joni Jouhkimainen is looking forward to jumping in the series and getting back to the real poker felt.
“I’m really excited to get back to playing live after such a long break, especially at one of the always well-organized LIVE MILLIONS events,” he said. “I’m going to be playing as many tournaments as I can, but my main focus will be the Main Event.”
