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Irish Masters Online Begins Friday at Partypoker; Caribbean Series Wraps Up With Success Stories

The first-ever Irish Poker Masters KO Online debuted Nov. 4 at partypoker and Ireland's Ronan Sweeney leads the Main Event field.

Players at partypoker will be looking for the luck of the Irish beginning this weekend. The Irish Poker Masters final schedule has been released and action starts Friday with 21 events set for Dec. 4-16.

Party announced in October that the Irish Poker Masters would be moving online this year. The series includes a €1,100 Main Event with a €1 million guarantee.

Recreational players will also find mini versions of several events on the schedule. It should be a nice two weeks of action with plenty of nice guarantees for every player level.

Partypoker Irish Poker Masters highlights

The fun starts right away on Friday with the €530 Opener, a progressive knockout (PKO) tournament with a €250,000 guarantee. Players will find a trio of starting flights to take a shot at this Irish Masters title.

The Main Event features two starting flights and wraps up on Dec. 14. Those with smaller budgets may want to check out the €109 Mini Main Event.

That tournament also includes two starting flights and comes with a €100,000 guarantee. The action gets started on Dec. 14 and wraps up two days later.

The series is designed to put players’ skills to the test with several event formats. Some of those include: Pot Limit Omaha, seven-max, PKO, heads-up, turbo, and more. Here are a few more highlights from the series:

  • €2,100 High Roller (Event 8, Dec. 8) – €100,000 guarantee
  • €530 JP Masters (Event 14, Dec. 11) – €250,000 guarantee
  • €1,050 Omaha High Roller (Event 17, Dec. 13) – €100,000 guarantee
  • €109 Mini Omaha High Roller (Event 17, Dec. 13) – €15,000 guarantee
  • €55 Mini Second Chance Turbo (Event 19, Dec. 14) – €10,000 guarantee

Numerous satellites planned, focusing on fun

Players will find numerous satellites for the Main Event with some qualifiers starting at only €0.01. A massive €109 mega satellite event is planned for Dec. 6, with 50 Main Event seats awarded.

All Irish Poker Masters events are designed for fun according to partypoker officials. Organizers said they hoped to level the playing field with limited re-entry and reducing the late registration period. Here’s a look at the complete schedule:

DateNameBuy-inGuaranteeTime (GMT)
Fri 4 Dec#01 The Opener Day 1A: €250K Guaranteed [PKO, 2-day event]€530€250,0007:05 p.m.
Fri 4 Dec#02 7-Max Turbo: €25K Guaranteed [PKO, 1-day event]€162€25,0009:15 p.m.
Sat 5 Dec#01 The Opener Day 1B: €250K Guaranteed [PKO, 2-day event]€530€250,0007:05 p.m.
Sat 5 Dec#03 6-Max Turbo: €20K Guaranteed [1-day event]€162€20,0009:15 p.m.
Sun 6 Dec#01 The Opener Day 1C: €250K Guaranteed [PKO, 2-day event]€530€250,0004:05 p.m.
Sun 6 Dec#04: Irish Poker Masters Main Event Day 1A: €1M Guaranteed [3-day event]€1,100€1,000,0007:05 p.m.
Sun 6 Dec#05 Omaha High Roller: €50K Guaranteed [1-day event]€530€50,0007:05 p.m.
Sun 6 Dec#05 Mini Omaha High Roller: €10K Guaranteed [1-day event]€55€10,0007:05 p.m.
Sun 6 Dec#01 The Opener Day 2: €250K Guaranteed€530€250,0008:05 p.m.
Sun 6 Dec#06 6-Max Hyper: €25K Guaranteed p1-day event]€265€25,00010:05 p.m.
Mon 7 Dec#07 Deepstack: €50K Guaranteed [2-day event]€265€50,0007:05 p.m.
Mon 7 Dec#07 Mini Deepstack: €15K Guaranteed 02-day event]€27€15,0007:05 p.m.
Tue 8 Dec#08 High Roller: €100K Guaranteed [2-day event]€2,100€100,0007:05 p.m.
Tue 8 Dec#09 Heads-Up: €25K Guaranteed [256-cap, No Late Reg, 2-day event]€320€25,0008:05 p.m.
Tue 8 Dec#09 Mini Heads-Up: €3K Guaranteed [512-cap, No Late Reg, 2-day event]€33€3,0008:05 p.m.
Wed 9 Dec#10 Mix-Max: €50K Guaranteed [2-day event]€320€50,0007:05 p.m.
Wed 9 Dec#10 Mini Mix-Max: €15K Guaranteed [2-day event]€33€15,0007:05 p.m.
Wed 9 Dec#11 Omaha Knockout: €30K Guaranteed [PKO, 1-day event]€320€30,0007:05 p.m.
Wed 9 Dec|#11 Mini Omaha Knockout: €10K Guaranteed [PKO, 1-day event]€33€10,0007:05 p.m.
Thu 10 Dec#12 6-Max: €50K Guaranteed [2-day event]€265€50,0007:05 p.m.
Thu 10 Dec#12 Mini 6-Max: €15K Guaranteed [2-day event]€27€15,0007:05 p.m.
Thu 10 Dec#13 Omaha: €20K Guaranteed [1-day event]€215€30,0007:05 p.m.
Thu 10 Dec#13 Mini Omaha: €5K Guaranteed [1-day event]€22€5,0007:05 p.m.
Fri 11 Dec#14 The JP Masters Day 1A: €250K Guaranteed [PKO, 2-day event]€530€250,0007:05 p.m.
Fri 11 Dec#15 7-Max Turbo: €2K Guaranteed [1-day event]€162€2,0009:15 p.m.
Sat 12 Dec#14 The JP Masters Day 1B: €250K Guaranteed [PKO, 2-day event]€530€250,0007:05 p.m.
Sat 12 Dec#16 6-Max Turbo: €25K Guaranteed [PKO, 1-day event]€162€25,0009:15 p.m.
Sun 13 Dec#14 The JP Masters Day 1C: €250K Guaranteed [PKO, 2-day event]€530€250,0004:05 p.m.
Sun 13 Dec#04 Irish Poker Masters Main Event Day 1B: €1M Guaranteed [3-day event]€1,100€1,000,0007:05 p.m.
Sun 13 Dec#17 Omaha High Roller: €100K Guaranteed [1-day event]€1,050€100,0007:05 p.m.
Sun 13 Dec#17 Mini Omaha High Roller: €15K Guaranteed [1-day event]€109€15,0007:05 p.m.
Sun 13 Dec#14 The JP Masters Day 2: €250K Guaranteed [PKO, 2-day event]€530€250,0008:05 p.m.
Sun 13 Dec#18 6-Max Hyper: €25K Guaranteed [1-day event]€265€25,00010:05 p.m.
Mon 14 Dec#04 Irish Poker Masters Main Event Day 2: €1M Guaranteed [3-day event]€1,100€1,000,0007:05 p.m.
Mon 14 Dec#04 Irish Poker Masters Mini Main Event Day 1A: €100K Guaranteed [2-day event]€109€100,0007:05 p.m.
Mon 14 Dec#19 Second Chance Turbo: €50K Guaranteed [1-day event]€530€50,0009:15 p.m.
Mon 14 Dec#19 Mini Second Chance Turbo: €10K Guaranteed [1-day event]€55€10,0009:15 p.m.
Tue 15 Dec#20 Super High Roller: €200K Guaranteed [2-day event]€5,200€200,0007:05 p.m.
Tue 15 Dec#04 Irish Poker Masters Mini Main Event Day 1B: €100K Guaranteed [2-day event]€109€100,0007:05 p.m.
Wed 16 Dec#04 Irish Poker Masters Mini Main Event Day 2: €100K Guaranteed [2-day event]€109€100,0007:05 p.m.
Wed 16 Dec#21 The Closer: €40K Guaranteed [1-day event]€265€40,0009:15 p.m.
 

Diego Ventura crushes Caribbean Poker Party Main Event – start to finish

The Irish Poker Masters is just beginning, but the Caribbean Poker Party Online just finished. The series ran from Nov. 13-25 with a $10 million guaranteed prize pool and 10 events with mini and micro versions.

The series produced a couple of unique stories including in the Main Event. It’s rare for a poker player to lead a tournament from start to finish, butr Peru’s Diego Ventura did just that.

Caribbean Poker Party Main Event winner Diego Bentura (photo courtesy partypoker)

He finished Day 1B of the event not only as the flight’s chip leader, but as the player to catch overall. That run continued on Days 2 and 3 before he started a star-studded final table as the leader.

The $5,300 tournament featured a $5 million guarantee and a trophy to the champion. Ultimately, Ventura’s big run ended with the title and the $879,894 top prize.

Player turns penny into five figures

Beyond Ventura, another player also scored big with a significantly smaller buy-in. Partypoker regularly offers qualifiers starting at just €0.01. Players can take a shot in these and hopefully work their way up to a tournament ticket.

Ukraine’s Yevhenii Dushko did just that. He turned a penny into a Main Event entry and went on to finish 55th. That turned into a payday of $19,184. Simply turning one cent into a Main Event seat was quite an accomplishment – and cashing is even bigger.

Ukraine’s Yevhenii Dushko turned one cent into a five-figure payday in the Caribbean Poker Party. (photo courtesy partypoker)

“I got lucky during Day 1A when I had a set of Aces over a set of eights and that helped build a stack and progress to Day 2,” he told partypoker. “I felt I played quite well despite the obviously different level of skill compared to my usual limits; there were a lot of strong players.”

The payout is about 40 times the average monthly salary for someone in the Ukraine. So far, Dushko isn’t sure how he’ll use the cash.

“I haven’t even thought about any big purchases to be honest,” he said. “I know that I have to keep my head cool after winning this big prize. The money will help my life for sure, but I feel like I don’t have to do anything spontaneous.

“It also will help me continue growing as a poker player. I am grateful that my friends and family treat my love of poker with respect and without the stereotypes about gambling. This support was very important to me.”

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TEAMING UP: Partypoker Expands 2021 WPT Online Schedule, Live Events in Russia

With major live tournament events still on hold, partypoker affirmed its continued partnership with the World Poker Tour on Monday. The two companies plan even more in 2021 with several online festivals already in the works.

Beyond that, the companies are teaming up for two live events as well. WPT Russia will run Feb. 19-28, with the partypoker LIVE event held at Casino Sochi. Online satellites are already underway.

The WPT and partypoker already partnered on live events before the Coronavirus pandemic. That now has expanded even further with co-branded online series.

“Despite ongoing uncertainly with regards to live events, we can promise players a schedule packed full of WPT festivals in 2021,” partypoker managing director Tom Waters said. “We are looking forward to working with the WPT team to produce schedules of the highest quality, both live and online.”

Plenty of online partypoker/WPT events to look forward to

The COVID-19 pandemic led to the postponement of numerous WPT events and more live events could be moving online. This means even more action for players in the international online poker market.

To begin the year, the WPT Montreal Online will replace the normal live series and is set to begin Jan. 10. A $2 million guaranteed Main Event is planned with satellites already available starting at $0.01.

The WPT Online Series returns to the partypoker schedule in May and World Online Championships is also back in September.

Both series debuted in 2020 and found success. The Online Series paid out more than $52 million with the three flagship events all topping the guarantees.

The World Online Championships ran from July to September earlier this year and became partypoker’s biggest series ever. That festival paid out more than $100 million. 

Partypoker worked to appeal to players of all bankrolls and awarded 45,000 seats via satellites. In the $10,300 Main Event, seven of nine players at the final table qualified via satellites.

Those aren’t the only WPT plans at partypoker. The WPT500 Online joins the schedule in March and the WPTDeepStacks Online debuts in July.

Like the other events, these festivals are designed to replicate the format of a live series. That includes condensing events into a shorter schedule.

Partypoker bringing back WPT live poker to Russia and beyond

It should be a big year for WPT fans online at partypoker, but a couple live events have also been announced. WPT Russia is just the first of two live events on the schedule, with WPTDeepStacks Russia also planned for July.

Players can qualify for the $3,300 WPT Russia Main Event with a buy-in for as little as ₽3 (Russian rubles, equivalent to $0.04). There are four phases of daily satellites each week, feeding into a weekly final.

Satellite buy-ins are restricted to a maximum of ₽3,300/$43, allowing smaller bankroll players the chance to win. Winners earn a ₽300,000/$3,925 ticket and travel package to play the Main Event.

“Casino Sochi is delighted to host the WPT Russia festival again after its success in 2020,” the property’s director of poker Artur Voskanyan said.

“The casino has been thriving in the last few months, setting multiple poker records in the process, and we are sure hosting this WPT event during the winter snow season will be a roaring success.”

Russia will introduce an electronic visa border process in 2021, Voskanyan added. This is expected to make it easier for international travelers to visit the country and play in these events.

“As was the case in 2020, extensive satellite programs will be in place for all our events and it’s great to see such high entry numbers for the online satellites that are currently running for WPT Russia at Casino Sochi and the online edition of WPT Montreal,” Waters added.

“There were so many life-changing stories in 2020, and we are hopeful that 2021 will deliver even more.”

Numerous partypoker series roll on

These announcements are just the latest for partypoker. Like other online operators, the site has offered numerous festivals as prize and players pools continue to soar.

The Caribbean Poker Party is already underway and runs through Nov. 25. That series features 10 championship events and $10 million guaranteed.

The Irish Poker Masters has also been moved online this year. The series kicks off Dec. 6 and the €1,100 Main Event brings a €1 million guarantee The site also wraps up the €1 million Monster Series today.

Beyond online events, Partypoker LIVE and WPT plan to grow their live event offerings around the globe in 2021.

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BIG DEAL: Partypoker Brings Together Poker, Esports for Major Streaming Event

Partypoker's Big Deal brings together players from the world of poker and esports.

It’s no secret that Twitch has become a major part of the online poker world. Poker operators have also made efforts at reaching the growing number of esports players.

On Saturday, partypoker offers a unique event featuring both. Famous faces from the worlds of poker and gaming square off in The Big Deal. The 48-player invitational freeroll features a $50,000 prize pool.

During the event players will be streaming the action to their own unique audiences. The goal is to reach more Twitch viewers and esports players who might be interested in poker. Party officials hope to continue the effort with other events, including the upcoming Caribbean Poker Party. 

 

“This is an experiment for us, and we are essentially exposing our brand to a wider audience, while also bringing an exciting new concept for our current players to watch and enjoy,” partypoker marketing director Vadim Soloveychik told PokerScout.

“Additionally, we want to showcase our streaming capabilities, as we have done with previous well-developed series on partypokertv; most notably the WPT World Online Championships earlier this year.”

Massive online poker streaming experience

Twitch allows operators to spotlight events during major tournament series. Along with some big poker and streaming fun, partypoker has more plans.

The company is hoping to break the record for the number of concurrent viewers for a poker stream. Some of the players involved include:

  • Jeff Gross – partypoker Twitch team
  • Matt Staples – partypoker Twitch team
  • Benjamin Rolle – RaiseYourEdge poker trainer
  • Jaime Staples – poker pro
  • Troels “SyndereN” Nielsen and Ted J. Forsyth (aka “Pyrion Flax“) – Dota 2 players
  • Jeffrey “SjoW” Brusi – a former professional poker player who later became known for his StarCraft II skills
  • “Quill18” – a strategy game streamer

Big Deal shows how important Twitch can be to bring more players into the game. Educating others via the platform is a major aspect of the event.

“Twitch is the leading gaming content platform, so it’s very important for us,” Soloveychik said. “It’s a platform that has been used by us for many tournaments in the past and several Team partypoker pros use Twitch to stream their content.

“We expect to continue to use Twitch so long as we feel it is a great platform for our content.”

Showing off the partypoker platform, adding some new wrinkles

During the freeroll action, streamers will discuss their play with viewers on their own channels. Players will have an added incentive to eliminate opponents, with a unique twist to a traditional tournament.

All players must be knocked out three times before they exit the tournament. The player making the elimination then “raids” the other player’s viewers. Raids help streamers send viewers to another channel at the end of their stream. 

Poker streamer Jeff Gross will be among those participating in partypoker’s “Big Deal.” (photo courtesy WPT/Joe Giron)

“This is a unique feature for this event to allow the poker action to continue longer,” Soloveychik said. “We have experimented with the format to tailor our content specifically to the Twitch audience.

“Things like three knockouts and raiding audiences as a bounty are among a number of things we would like to test out with Twitch. This is a show for Twitch viewers first and foremost, so we hope they will like it.”

Esports production company Beyond the Summit will provide hero content for partypokerTV throughout the tournament. This includes feature tables with notable players as well as highlights from others.

The company has gone the extra mile to make it a special event. Viewers will see cards-up coverage and the final table will be streamed live.

Poker pro and commentator Maria Ho, along with poker streamer Joey Ingram, will provide commentary. 

“We are excited to host The Big Deal,” Soloveychik added. “I’m sure it will be fun to watch.”

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FUN FIESTA: Partypoker Unveils Caribbean Poker Party Schedule

The partypoker Caribbean Poker Party kicks off on Friday.

The inaugural Caribbean Poker Party Online kicks off in just a few days and partypoker has now released the full schedule. The series runs Nov. 13-25 with a $10 million guaranteed prize pool.

Players will find a total of 10 events with mini and micro versions of some tournament also in the mix. The Opener, a $1,050 progressive knockout (PKO) event, gets the series started Friday with a $500,000 guarantee.

“The Caribbean Poker Party is one of my favorite stops of the year,” Team partypoker’s Kristen Bicknell said in a news release.

“Being able to play in it online with real names is the next best thing to going there. I’m looking forward to the Main Event and hopefully getting that trophy. With all the satellite opportunities, I’m sure it’s going to have a great turnout and be a highlight event of the year.”

A look at the partypoker Main Event

The white sands and cool Caribbean waters may be missing, but there is plenty to play for in November. The $5,300 Main Event runs throughout the series, with Day 1A on Nov. 15 and 1B on Nov. 22.

Three more days of action then follow Day 1B to play to a winner. The Main Event comes with a $5 million guarantee and a trophy will also be awarded to the champion.

Players will have plenty of opportunities to qualify for the Main Event. Satellites are already running daily, feeding into two weekly mega satellite Sunday finals.

Players can buy into satellites for as little as $0.01, with the satellite finals on Nov. 15 and 22. Entries to the finals are worth $530 and 50 Main Event seats will be awarded in both finals.

Mini and micro versions also run on the same day as the Main Event itself. The $530 Mini Main Event comes with a $500,000 guarantee. The $55 Micro Main Event includes a $150,000 guarantee.

Other Caribbean Poker Party highlights 

Plenty of action remains beyond the main events. Along with No Limit Hold’em during the series, players will also find some Pot Limit Omaha action as well. 

“We’ve tried to put together a schedule for all bankrolls here and we have still managed to offer a great overall guarantee,” partypoker LIVE President John Duthie said. “Enjoy the series.”

The $25,500 Super High Roller is another major highlight. That tournament features a $2 million guarantee and is set for Nov. 17 and 18. The event should bring out some of the game’s players in the nosebleed stakes.

Throughout the festival, satellites are available on the day of each event for all tournaments on the schedule. That and the micro and mini offers should appeal to a wide variety of players. Just a few of the other series highlights include:

  • $1,050 Knockout (Event 3, Nov. 16) – $200,000 guarantee
  • $1,050 Heads-Up NLHE (Event 5, Nov. 18) – $100,000 guarantee
  • $320 Mini Pot Limit Omaha (Event 6, Nov. 10) – $30,000 guarantee
  • $1,050 Warm Up (Event 7, Nov. 20) – $500,000 guarantee

The Caribbean Poker Party wraps up with The Closer – a one-day PKO event on the final day of the series. The $530 buy-in tournament comes with a $150,000 guarantee. Here’s a look at the complete schedule:

Partypoker Caribbean Poker Party 2020

DateEventTournamentBuy-inGuaranteeFormat
Friday, Nov. 13, 2020#1The Opener - Online Day 1A : $500K GTD [PKO, 2-Day Event]$1,000+50$500,0001 RE
Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020#1The Opener - Online Day 1B : $500K GTD [PKO, 2-Day Event]$1,000+50$500,0001 RE
Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020Caribbean Poker Party Online Satellite: 15 Seats GTD (Running Daily) - Online 1 Day Event$50+51 RE
Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020#1The Opener - Online Day 1C : $500K GTD [PKO, 2-Day Event]$1,000+50$500,0001 RE
Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020#2Main Event Day 1A : $5M GTD [3-Day Event + FT Wednesday]$5,000+300$500,0001 RE
Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020#1The Opener - Online Final Day : $500K GTD-$500,000
Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020#2Mini Main - Online Day 1A : $500K GTD [2-Day Event + FT Tuesday]$500+30$500,0001 RE
Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020#2Micro Main - Online Day 1A : $150K GTD [3-Day Event]$50+5$150,0001 RE
Monday, Nov. 16, 2020#3The Knockout - Online Day 1 : $200K GTD [2-Day Event]$1,000+50$200,0001 RE
Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2020#3The Knockout - Online Final Day : $200K GTD-$200,000
Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2020#4Super High Roller - Online Day 1 : $2M GTD [2-Day Event]$25,000+500$2,000,0001 RE
Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2020#4Super High Roller - Online Final Day : $2M GTD-$100,000
Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2020#5Heads Up - Online Day 1 : $100K GTD [NO LATE REG, 256 CAP, 2-Day Event]$1,000+50$100,000
Thursday, Nov. 19, 2020#5Heads Up - Online Final Day : $100K GTD-$100,000
Thursday, Nov. 19, 2020#6Pot Limit Omaha - Online Day 1 : $150K GTD [2-Day Event]$3,000+200$150,0001 RE
Thursday, Nov. 19, 2020#6Mini Pot Limit Omaha - Online Day 1 : $30K GTD [2-Day Event]$300+20$30,0001 RE
Friday, Nov. 20, 2020#6Pot Limit Omaha - Online Final Day : $150K GTD-$150,000
Friday, Nov. 20, 2020#6Mini Pot Limit Omaha - Online Final Day : $30K GTD-$30,000
Friday, Nov. 20, 2020#7The Warm Up - Online Day 1A : $500K GTD [PKO, 2-Day Event]$1,000+50$500,0001 RE
Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020#7The Warm Up - Online Day 1B : $500K GTD [PKO, 2-Day Event]$1,000+50$500,0001 RE
Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020#7The Warm Up - Online Day 1C : $500K GTD [PKO, 2-Day Event]$1,000+50$500,0001 RE
Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020#2Main Event Day 1B : $5M GTD [3-Day Event + FT Wednesday]$5,000+300$5,000,0001 RE
Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020#2Mini Main - Online Day 1B : $500K GTD [2-Day Event + FT Tuesday]$500+30$500,0001 RE
Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020#2Micro Main - Online Day 1B : $150K GTD [3-Day Event]$50+5$150,0001 RE
Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020#7The Warm Up - Online Final Day : $500K GTD-$500,000
Monday, Nov. 23, 2020#2Main Event Day 2 : $5M GTD [3-Day Event + FT Wednesday]-$5,000,000
Monday, Nov. 23, 2020#2Mini Main - Online Day 2 : $500K GTD [2-Day Event + FT Tuesday]-$500,000
Monday, Nov. 23, 2020#2Micro Main - Online Day 2 : $150K GTD [3-Day Event]-$150,000
Monday, Nov. 23, 2020#8Second Chance Turbo - Online 1 Day Event : $200K GTD [1-Day Event]$2,500+100$200,0001 RE
Monday, Nov. 23, 2020#8Mini Second Chance Turbo - Online 1 Day Event : $50K GTD [1-Day Event]$250+15$50,0001 RE
Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2020#2Main Event Day 3 : $5M GTD [3-Day Event + FT Wednesday]-$5,000,000
Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2020#2Mini Main Final Table : $500K GTD-$500,000
Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2020#2Micro Main Final Day : $150K GTD-$150,000
Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2020#9High Roller - Online Day 1 : $1M GTD [2-Day Event]$10,000+300$1,000,0001 RE
Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2020#2Main Event Final Table : $5M GTD-$5,000,000
Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2020#9High Roller - Online Final Day : $1M GTD-$1,000,000
Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2020#10The Closer - Online 1 Day Event : $150K GTD [PKO, 1-Day Event]$500+30$150,0001 RE
 

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OH, CANADA: Partypoker, World Poker Tour Join Forces for WPT Montreal Online

the WPT Montreal moves online to partypoker.

The partnership between World Poker Tour and partypoker continues with the WPT Montreal now heading online in January. While a complete schedule hasn’t been released yet, the $3,200 championship features $2 million guarantee.

The two starting flights for that event are set to kick off Jan. 10 and 17. WPT Montreal Online now replaces the annual live series at Playground Poker Club in Kahnawake, Quebec, Canada.

“The World Poker Tour and partypoker continue their thriving partnership into 2021 as we look forward to crowning another WPT champion online,” WPT CEO Adam Pliska said in a news release. “Players around the globe have shown their support of WPT Online and the continued prestige on display at our final tables.”

Shifting the Montreal poker action online 

Montreal has been a regular stop for the WPT since 2012. Several major names have won titles including former WPT commentator Mike Sexton, Seth Davies, and Ema Zajmovic, the first WPT Main Event open champion.

Geoffrey Hum won the live championship in 2019 for $380,648. Zajmovic also almost made it back-to-back titles in 2018, finishing runner-up for $424,893.

Patrick Serda took that title for $668,388 and many may remember his amazing call to finish off Zajmovic.

The Playground Club closed on Oct. 4 after the Kahnawake COVID-19 Task Force raised the pandemic status from orange to red. The Canadian government has also restricted travel from the US, keeping any possible American poker players away.

The series now moves online offering players around the world a chance at some WPT glory. The Montreal event also marks the seventh WPT champion to be crowned on partypoker in Season XVIII.

As in a live event, the winner of WPT Montreal Online receives:

  • a seat in the WPT Tournament of Champions presented by Baccarat Crystal
  • his or her name inscribed on the Mike Sexton WPT Champions Cup
  • membership in the WPT Champions Club

Qualifiers for the event are already underway and start at $.01. A full schedule is expected to be released soon.

“I can’t tell you how excited I am about WPT Montreal being played out on partypoker,” partypoker LIVE president John Duthie said. “Playground is one of my favourite places to play on the globe and the players there are just such a great community.

“As the scene of his famous WPT victory, it was also one of Mike Sexton’s favorite stops on the tour; he’ll be with us all in spirit I’m sure.”

Series adds to a growing WPT presence online at partypoker

With WPT Montreal Online, players can expect a similar experience to the recent WPT Online Series and WPT World Online Championships. For those series, partypoker made use of:

  • real names at final tables
  • limited re-entries
  • numerous opportunities to qualify
Mike Sexton celebrates after winning the WPT Montreal in 2016. (Photo courtesy WPT/Joe Giron)

The two series focused on getting players into the action, no matter the bankroll. That is expected to continue with the Montreal series.

The WPT Online World Championships were held in August and September, awarding $101 million. The series also gave out 45,000 tournament seats via qualifiers.

The WPT Online Series was held in April and May with $52 million paid out. The tour has incorporated its main brand as well as WPTDeepStacks and WPT500 in some of these series.

The operator’s partypoker US Network arm has also partnered with WPT for online events in New Jersey. These efforts now continue with WPT Montreal and the festival’s popularity in Canada should help.

Players from Toronto to Vancouver can still get in on the action via partypoker. Like these other recent events, poker fans should expect plenty of streaming coverage via the WPT Twitch channel.

“Another exceptional event for players comes to partypoker this January,” WPT Europe Vice President Hermance Blum said. “The proven success of limited re-entries and real names carries over to WPT Montreal Online and we are excited to be partnering once more with partypoker.”

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NO SUNSCREEN NEEDED: Partypoker Caribbean Party Moves Online With $10 Million Guaranteed

The partypoker Caribbean Adventure is set for Nov. 15-25 and features 10 events with an overall guarantee of more than $10 million.

Those looking for some time at the beach and a nice tropical drink may have to break out their own blender this year. Partypoker’s Caribbean Poker Party is back in November – minus the trip to the Bahamas.

The site has announced final plans for this year’s series, which has been moved online for Nov. 15-25. The series features 10 events with an overall guarantee of more than $10 million.

“We’re obviously all bitterly disappointed that there’s not going to be a live version of the Caribbean Poker Party this year,” partypoker Live President John Duthie said, “but get your trunks and shades, put a bit of fake tan on, pour yourself a drink and join us all for the Caribbean Poker Party Online; mine’s a piña colada!”

Partypoker Caribbean Poker Party highlights

The Caribbean Poker Party has become a popular stop since partypoker Live debuted the festival in 2016.

Adrian Mateos won last year’s $10,300 Main Event for $1.1 million. This came after the Spanish poker superstar also clinched the $25,500 Super High Roller for $520,464.

This year, the online version of the Main Event has been reduced to $5,300 with a guaranteed $5 million. That price point should attract quite a field judging b other recent series.

Day 1A of the Main Event will take place on the first day of the festival, Nov. 15. Day 1B is then set for Nov. 22.

With those starting flights wrapped up, there will be three more days of action to reach a winner. Here’s a look at the Main Event schedule.

DateEventBuy-inChipsRe-entries
Sun, Nov. 15Main Event Day 1A – $5,000,000 guaranteed$5,3001,000,0001 re-entry
Sun, Nov. 22Main Event Day 1B$5,3001,000,0001 re-entry
Mon, Nov. 23Main Event Day 2NA
Tues, Nov. 24Main Event Day 3NA
Wed, Nov. 25Main Event Final TableNA

Plenty of other events at partypoker

Along with the Main Event, there are numerous other events for every bankroll. Partypoker is fresh off a huge event co-produced with the World Poker Tour that paid out more than $100 million.

The Caribbean Poker Party may not produce those numbers, but offers another nice international series. It becomes the latest huge festival as online poker surges around the world.

Along with some of the main events, there are also some mini and micro buy-in tournaments. A few of the series highlights include:

  • $1,050 The Opener PKO (Nov. 13) – $500,000 guarantee
  • $25,500 Super High Roller (Nov. 17) – $2,000,000 guarantee
  • $1,050 Heads-Up (Nov. 18) – $100,000 guarantee

Here’s a look at the entire schedule:

2020 Caribbean Poker Party

DateEventTournamentBuy-inGuaranteeFormat
Monday, October 19, 2020Satellite15 Seats GTD (Running Daily) - Online 1 Day Event$50+51 RE
Tuesday, October 20, 2020Satellite15 Seats GTD (Running Daily) - Online 1 Day Event$50+51 RE
Wednesday, October 21, 2020Satellite15 Seats GTD (Running Daily) - Online 1 Day Event$50+51 RE
Thursday, October 22, 2020Satellite15 Seats GTD (Running Daily) - Online 1 Day Event$50+51 RE
Friday, October 23, 2020Satellite15 Seats GTD (Running Daily) - Online 1 Day Event$50+51 RE
Saturday, October 24, 2020Satellite15 Seats GTD (Running Daily) - Online 1 Day Event$50+51 RE
Friday, November 13, 20201The Opener - Online Day 1A : $500K GTD [PKO, 2-Day Event]$1,000+50$500,0001 RE
Saturday, November 14, 20201The Opener - Online Day 1B : $500K GTD [PKO, 2-Day Event]$1,000+50$500,0001 RE
Sunday, November 15, 2020Satellite15 Seats GTD (Running Daily) - Online 1 Day Event$50+51 RE
Sunday, November 15, 20201The Opener - Online Day 1C : $500K GTD [PKO, 2-Day Event]$1,000+50$500,0001 RE
Sunday, November 15, 20202Main Event Day 1A : $5M GTD [3-Day Event + FT Wednesday]$5,000+300$5,000,0001 RE
Sunday, November 15, 20201The Opener - Online Final Day : $500K GTD$500,000
Sunday, November 15, 20202Mini Main - Online Day 1A : $500K GTD [2-Day Event + FT Tuesday]$500+30$500,0001 RE
Sunday, November 15, 20202Micro Main - Online Day 1A : $150K GTD [3-Day Event]$50+5$150,0001 RE
Monday, November 16, 20203The Knockout - Online Day 1 : $200K GTD [2-Day Event]$1,000+50$150,0001 RE
Tuesday, November 17, 20203The Knockout - Online Final Day : $200K GTD$200,000
Tuesday, November 17, 20204Super High Roller - Online Day 1 : $2M GTD [2-Day Event]$25,000+500$2,000,0001 RE
Wednesday, November 18, 20204Super High Roller - Online Final Day : $2M GTD
Wednesday, November 18, 20205Heads Up - Online Day 1 : $100K GTD [NO LATE REG, 256 CAP, 2-Day Event]$1,000+50$100,000
Thursday, November 19, 20205Heads Up - Online Final Day : $100K GTD
Thursday, November 19, 20206Pot Limit Omaha - Online Day 1 : $150K GTD [2-Day Event]$3,000+200$150,0001 RE
Thursday, November 19, 20206Mini Pot Limit Omaha - Online Day 1 : $30K GTD [2-Day Event]$300+20$30,0001 RE
Friday, November 20, 20206Pot Limit Omaha - Online Final Day : $150K GTD
Friday, November 20, 20206Mini Pot Limit Omaha - Online Final Day : $30K GTD
Friday, November 20, 20207The Warm Up - Online Day 1A : $500K GTD [PKO, 2-Day Event]$1,000+50$500,0001 RE
Saturday, November 21, 20207The Warm Up - Online Day 1B : $500K GTD [PKO, 2-Day Event]$1,000+50$500,0001 RE
Sunday, November 22, 20207The Warm Up - Online Day 1C : $500K GTD [PKO, 2-Day Event]$1,000+50$500,0001 RE
Sunday, November 22, 20202Main Event Day 1B : $5M GTD [3-Day Event + FT Wednesday]$5,000+300$5,000,0001 RE
Sunday, November 22, 20202Mini Main - Online Day 1B : $500K GTD [2-Day Event + FT Tuesday]$500+30$500,0001 RE
Sunday, November 22, 20202Micro Main - Online Day 1B : $150K GTD [3-Day Event]$50+5$150,0001 RE
Sunday, November 22, 20207The Warm Up - Online Final Day : $500K GTD
Monday, November 23, 20202Main Event Day 2 : $5M GTD [3-Day Event + FT Wednesday]
Monday, November 23, 20202Mini Main - Online Day 2 : $500K GTD [2-Day Event + FT Tuesday]
Monday, November 23, 20202Micro Main - Online Day 2 : $150K GTD [3-Day Event]
Monday, November 23, 20208Second Chance Turbo - Online 1 Day Event : $200K GTD [1-Day Event]$2,500+100$200,0001 RE
Monday, November 23, 20208Mini Second Chance Turbo - Online 1 Day Event : $50K GTD [1-Day Event]$250+15$50,0001 RE
Tuesday, November 24, 20202Main Event Day 3 : $5M GTD [3-Day Event + FT Wednesday]
Tuesday, November 24, 20202Mini Main Final Table : $500K GTD
Tuesday, November 24, 20202Micro Main Final Day : $150K GTD
Tuesday, November 24, 20209High Roller - Online Day 1 : $1M GTD [2-Day Event]$10,000+300$1,000,0001 RE
Wednesday, November 25, 20202Main Event Final Table : $5M GTD
Wednesday, November 25, 20209High Roller - Online Final Day : $1M GTD
Wednesday, November 25, 202010The Closer - Online 1 Day Event : $150K GTD [PKO, 1-Day Event]$500+30$150,0001 RE
 

Plenty of satellites and promotions planned

The site is again hoping to offer players of all bankrolls an opportunity to get in the action. Players will find many ways to qualify for the Main Event, with an extensive satellite program already running. 

Additionally, 10 players will win a seat for a maximum of only $55 each week. Party is also offering multiple entry points into phases, and players can try to qualify just a single cent. Satellites are already underway.

It is a big few months for partypoker, which is also running the Monster Series and Irish Poker Masters in November and December.

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FRIGHT FEST: Partypoker Monster Series Upcoming, €1 Million Irish Poker Masters Also on Deck

Partypoker has three big serie planned over the next few months including the Monster Series.

The major online poker series just keeps coming from partypoker. The site recently announced two new series set to launch in the coming weeks.

The Monster Series fittingly kicks off on Halloween and runs through Nov. 16. The site has also announced that the Irish Poker Masters moves online this year with a main event guaranteeing $1 million.

The two events add to a big few months of poker for players of all bankrolls.

Monster schedule coming to partypoker

The value-packed Monster Series features 28 events offering a wide range of buy-in levels. That includes plenty of action daily for those with lower bankrolls, which should appeal to recreational players including:

  • Micro
  • Low
  • Mid
  • High
  • High Roller
  • Super High Roller

Limited re-entry and late registration in the 28 events should also appeal to the rec player segment. Events feature a range of formats running throughout the series including eight-max, knockout, deepstack, heads-up, and more.

Players will find mini versions of all key events, where buy-ins are 10% of the buy-in for the bigger version event.  Buy-ins start at just $0.55 with the highest price point set at only $265.

“The Monster Series is another sign of partypoker giving great opportunities to low and mid-stakes players, and with so many formats included in the schedule, there should be something on offer for everyone during the series,” Team partypoker’s Louise Butler said.

“The key events will make the series feel like a high-quality championship, and I’m looking forward to the start of the series at the end of this month.”

Numerous satellites are planned and are already underway, allowing players to gain entry at bargain prices. A pair of two-day main events are set to begin on Nov. 14. The $5.50 Mini Main Event offers up a $30,000 guarantee.

Those looking to raise the stakes will also find a $55 Main Event with a $300,000 guarantee. The series offers plenty of fun for players around the world and here’s a look at the complete schedule:

2020 partypoker Monster Series

DateTournamentBuy-inGuaranteeFormatDayRe-entry
Oct. 31#01 - 8-Max Day 1A: $150,000 Guaranteed$33.00$150,0008-MaxDay 1A1
Oct. 31#01 - Mini 8-Max Day 1A: $15,000 Guaranteed$3.30$15,0008-MaxDay 1A1
Oct. 31#02 - Hyper Knockout: $20,000 Guaranteed$11.00$20,000Hyper Knockout1
Oct. 31#02 - Mini Hyper Knockout: $2,000 Guaranteed$1.10$2,000Hyper Knockout1
Nov. 1#03 - Deepstack: $30,000 Guaranteed$22.00$30,000Deepstack1
Nov. 1#03 - Mini Deepstack: $3,000 Guaranteed$2.20$3,000Deepstack1
Nov. 1#01 - 8-Max Day 1B: $150,000 Guaranteed$33.00$150,0008-MaxDay 1B1
Nov. 1#01 - Mini 8-Max Day 1B: $15,000 Guaranteed$3.30$15,0008-MaxDay 1B1
Nov. 2#04 - PLO: $2,500 Guaranteed$5.50$2,500PLO1
Nov. 2#04 - Mini PLO: $250 Guaranteed$0.55$250PLO1
Nov. 2#05 - 6-Max Knockout Day 1A: $75,000 Guaranteed$11.00$75,0006-Max KnockoutDay 1A1
Nov. 2#05 - Mini 6-Max Knockout Day 1A: $7,500 Guaranteed$1.10$7,5006-Max KnockoutDay 1A1
Nov. 2#01 - 8-Max Day 2: $150,000 Guaranteed$33.00$150,0008-MaxDay 2N/A
Nov. 2#01 - Mini 8-Max Day 2: $15,000 Guaranteed$3.30$15,0008-MaxDay 2N/A
Nov. 3#06 - Re-Buy: $20,000 Guaranteed$5.50$20,000Re-Buy1
Nov. 3#06 - Mini Re-Buy: $2,000 Guaranteed$0.55$2,000Re-Buy1
Nov. 3#05 - 6-Max Knockout Day 1B: $75,000 Guaranteed$11.00$75,0006-Max KnockoutDay 1B1
Nov. 3#05 - Mini 6-Max Knockout Day 1B: $7,500 Guaranteed$1.10$7,5006-Max KnockoutDay 1B1
Nov. 4#07 - 7-Max Day 1A: $75,000 Guaranteed$22.00$75,0007-MaxDay 1A1
Nov. 4#07 - Mini 7-Max Day 1A: $7,500 Guaranteed$2.20$7,5007-MaxDay 1A1
Nov. 4#05 - 6-Max Knockout Day 2: $75,000 Guaranteed$11.00$75,0006-Max KnockoutDay 2N/A
Nov. 4#05 - Mini 6-Max Knockout Day 2: $7,500 Guaranteed$1.10$7,5006-Max KnockoutDay 2N/A
Nov. 4#08 - PLO Turbo Knockout: $5,000 Guaranteed$11.00$5,000PLO Turbo Knockout1
Nov. 4#08 - Mini PLO Turbo Knockout: $500 Guaranteed$1.10$500PLO Turbo Knockout1
Nov. 5#09 - High Roller: $50,000 Guaranteed$109.00$50,000High RollerFrz
Nov. 5#10 - Mix-Max Knockout: $20,000 Guaranteed$5.50$20,000Mix-Max Knockout1
Nov. 5#10 - Mini Mix-Max Knockout: $2,000 Guaranteed$0.55$2,000Mix-Max Knockout1
Nov. 5#07 - 7-Max Day 1B: $75,000 Guaranteed$22.00$75,0007-MaxDay 1B1
Nov. 5#07 - Mini 7-Max Day 1B: $7,500 Guaranteed$2.20$7,5007-MaxDay 1B1
Nov. 6#11 - PLO8 : $2,500 Guaranteed$5.50$2,500PLO81
Nov. 6#11 - Mini PLO8 : $250 Guaranteed$0.55$250PLO81
Nov. 6#07 - 7-Max Day 2: $75,000 Guaranteed$22.00$75,0007-MaxDay 2N/A
Nov. 6#07 - Mini 7-Max Day 2: $7,500 Guaranteed$2.20$7,5007-MaxDay 2N/A
Nov. 6#12 - Turbo Knockout: $30,000 Guaranteed$11.00$30,000Turbo Knockout1
Nov. 6#12 - Mini Turbo Knockout: $3,000 Guaranteed$1.10$3,000Turbo Knockout1
Nov. 7#13 - 8-Max Knockout Day 1A: $200,000 Guaranteed$33.00$200,0008-Max KnockoutDay 1A1
Nov. 7#13 - Mini 8-Max Knockout Day 1A: $20,000 Guaranteed$3.30$20,0008-Max KnockoutDay 1A1
Nov. 7#14 - Hyper: $7,500 Guaranteed$5.50$7,500Hyper1
Nov. 7#14 - Mini Hyper: $750 Guaranteed$0.55$750Hyper1
Nov. 8#15 - Deepstack: $20,000 Guaranteed$11.00$20,000Deepstack1
Nov. 8#15 - Mini Deepstack: $2,000 Guaranteed$1.10$2,000Deepstack1
Nov. 8#13 - 8-Max Knockout Day 1B: $200,000 Guaranteed$33.00$200,0008-Max KnockoutDay 1B1
Nov. 8#13 - Mini 8-Max Knockout Day 1B: $20,000 Guaranteed$3.30$20,0008-Max KnockoutDay 1B1
Nov. 9#16 - PLO Knockout: $10,000 Guaranteed$22.00$10,000PLO Knockout1
Nov. 9#16 - Mini PLO Knockout: $1,000 Guaranteed$2.20$1,000PLO Knockout1
Nov. 9#17 - 6-Max Day 1A: $50,000 Guaranteed$11.00$50,0006-MaxDay 1A1
Nov. 9#17 - Mini 6-Max Day 1A: $5,000 Guaranteed$1.10$5,0006-MaxDay 1A1
Nov. 9#13 - 8-Max Knockout Day 2: $200,000 Guaranteed$33.00$200,0008-Max KnockoutDay 2N/A
Nov. 9#13 - Mini 8-Max Knockout Day 2: $20,000 Guaranteed$3.30$20,0008-Max KnockoutDay 2N/A
Nov. 10#18 - Re-Buy: $5,000 Guaranteed$5.50$5,000Re-Buy1
Nov. 10#18 - Mini Re-Buy: $500 Guaranteed$0.55$500Re-Buy1
Nov. 10#17 - 6-Max Day 1B: $50,000 Guaranteed$11.00$50,0006-MaxDay 1B1
Nov. 10#17 - Mini 6-Max Day 1B: $5,000 Guaranteed$1.10$5,0006-MaxDay 1B1
Nov. 11#19 - 7-Max Knockout Day 1A: $100,000 Guaranteed$22.00$100,0007-Max KnockoutDay 1A1
Nov. 11#19 - Mini 7-Max Knockout Day 1A: $10,000 Guaranteed$2.20$10,0007-Max KnockoutDay 1A1
Nov. 11#17 - 6-Max Day 2: $50,000 Guaranteed$11.00$50,0006-MaxDay 2N/A
Nov. 11#17 - Mini 6-Max Day 2: $5,000 Guaranteed$1.10$5,0006-MaxDay 2N/A
Nov. 11#20 - PLO Turbo: $5,000 Guaranteed$11.00$5,000PLO Turbo1
Nov. 11#20 - Mini PLO Turbo: $500 Guaranteed$1.10$500PLO Turbo1
Nov. 12#21 - Super High Roller: $50,000 Guaranteed$265.00$50,000Super High RollerFrz
Nov. 12#22 - Mix-Max: $10,000 Guaranteed$5.50$10,000Mix-Max1
Nov. 12#22 - Mini Mix-Max: $1,000 Guaranteed$0.55$1,000Mix-Max1
Nov. 12#19 - 7-Max Knockout Day 1B: $100,000 Guaranteed$22.00$100,0007-Max KnockoutDay 1B1
Nov. 12#19 - Mini 7-Max Knockout Day 1B: $10,000 Guaranteed$2.20$10,0007-Max KnockoutDay 1B1
Nov. 13#23 - PLO8 Knockout: $5,000 Guaranteed$11.00$5,000PLO8 Knockout1
Nov. 13#23 - Mini PLO8 Knockout: $500 Guaranteed$1.10$500PLO8 Knockout1
Nov. 13#19 - 7-Max Knockout Day 2: $100,000 Guaranteed$22.00$100,0007-Max KnockoutDay 2N/A
Nov. 13#19 - Mini 7-Max Knockout Day 2: $10,000 Guaranteed$2.20$10,0007-Max KnockoutDay 2N/A
Nov. 13#25 - Heads Up: $20,000 Guaranteed$33.00$20,000Heads UpFrz
Nov. 13#24 - Turbo: $30,000 Guaranteed$11.00$30,000Turbo1
Nov. 13#25 - Mini Heads Up: $5,000 Guaranteed$5.50$5,000Heads UpFrz
Nov. 13#24 - Mini Turbo: $3,000 Guaranteed$1.10$3,000Turbo1
Nov. 14#26 - The Main Event Day 1A: $300,000 Guaranteed$55.00$300,000The Main EventDay 1A1
Nov. 14#26 - Mini The Main Event Day 1A: $30,000 Guaranteed$5.50$30,000The Main EventDay 1A1
Nov. 14#27 - Hyper Knockout: $30,000 Guaranteed$22.00$30,000Hyper Knockout1
Nov. 14#27 - Mini Hyper Knockout: $3,000 Guaranteed$2.20$3,000Hyper Knockout1
Nov. 15#28 - Deepstack: $50,000 Guaranteed$33.00$50,000Deepstack1
Nov. 15#28 - Mini Deepstack: $5,000 Guaranteed$3.30$5,000Deepstack1
Nov. 15#26 - The Main Event Day 1B: $300,000 Guaranteed$55.00$300,000The Main EventDay 1B1
Nov. 15#26 - Mini The Main Event Day 1B: $30,000 Guaranteed$5.50$30,000The Main EventDay 1B1
Nov. 16#26 - The Main Event Day 2: $300,000 Guaranteed$55.00$300,000The Main EventDay 2N/A
Nov. 16#26 - Mini The Main Event Day 2: $30,000 Guaranteed$5.50$30,000The Main EventDay 2N/A
 

Luck of the Irish heads to partypoker

Players may be missing the green hills of the Emerald Isle this fall, but can still jump in the Irish action this fall. The Irish Poker Masters moves online this year and players around the globe can get in the action.

The series kicks off Dec. 6 and the €1,100 Main Event features a €1 million guarantee. Players can even qualify for as little as €0.01 and satellites are already running daily. These qualifiers feed into a weekly final every Saturday.

Like the Monster Series, partypoker plans on keeping all satellites affordable during this festival. No qualifier is priced more than €11 and 15 Main Event tickets are guaranteed every week.

During the Main Event, which kicks off Dec. 15, players will find two starting flights followed by two additional days of action.

Partypoker officials believe ramped-up satellites and limited late registration will cater to players of all types. Opportunities to win tournament dollars, which can be spent during the series, are also part of the mix. Daily tournament dollar satellites start for as little as $1.10 and for a maximum of $109. 

“I’m looking forward to playing the Irish Poker Masters Online on partypoker,” Team partypoker’s Louise Butler said. “It should be lots of fun.

“I love that partypoker are running so many satellites to a weekly final that doesn’t allow direct buy-ins. It gives lower-stake players a great chance to turn a small investment into a massive score.”

A full series schedule hasn’t been released yet, but PokerScout will have a complete preview when that’s available.

Caribbean Poker Party adds to big schedule

These two events now join the Caribbean Poker Party for a big fall. That series has transitioned online this year and tuns Nov. 15-25.

Normally held in the Bahamas, players around the world now have a shot at a title online. A full schedule hasn’t been released, but the $5,300 Main Event features a $5 million guarantee.

The first starting flight begins Nov. 15 with the second flight set for Nov. 22 with Day 2 and 3 continuing after that.

Players looking to qualify for the Main Event will find $55 satellites running daily beginning Nov. 15. Those qualifiers come with 10 seats guaranteed.

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Partypoker Legends Pays Out $339,000 in Tickets; Caribbean Poker Party Moves Online

Partypoker has given away $339,000 in tournament tickets as part of the Boosted Daily Legends promotion.

Partypoker recently launched its Boosted Daily Legends promotion and the giveaways have been a hit with players. So far, more than $339,000 in tickets has been won so far with plenty more on the way.

The goal is to bring more value to more casual and recreational players.

“Partypoker is always looking for the opportunity to improve recreational players’ experience,” partypoker marketing director Vadim Soloveychik said in a news release. “Our new Daily Legends tournament schedule is designed to give recreational players more chances to be in the money and still allow them to get to bed early enough to be ready for a busy day the next day.

“With Boosted Daily Legends, we will reward 80% of all players who take part in at least one participating Daily Legends tournament in a single day. The reward is instant, with no strings attached.”

Big giveaways at partypoker in October

Running until Oct. 22, the promotion rewards players participating in selected Daily Legends tournaments with a buy-in of $5.50 or more. Those players earn a chance to win an additional prize.

Prizes awarded have certainly added up so far. The first week alone saw almost $170,000 in tickets given out. The Daily Legends tournaments include:

  • The Flash
  • The HeadHunter
  • The Magnificent 7
  • The Target
  • The Blade
  • The Terminator
  • The Predator
  • The Triple Barrel
  • The Gladiator
  • The Magnificent 77
  • The Masters
  • The Five Diamond
  • The Classic
  • The Ocean’s
  • The Juggernaut
  • Any “super” variation of these tournaments

Participating is simple. After playing in their first tournament of the day, players receive a message telling them whether they’ve won a prize. Those six-figure ticket giveaways offer plenty of extra bang for the buck.

What’s available to Daily Legends winners?

All Daily Legends tournaments give players a better chance of finishing in the money. These events allow only one re-entry with no HUDs or bots allowed and a limited late registration period.

There are a range of Boosted Daily Legends prizes available including:

  • $1,000 Daily Freeroll ticket
  • $5,000 Weekly Freeroll ticket
  • $2.20 Predator Satellite ticket
  • $5.50 HeadHunter ticket
  • $11 Terminator ticket
  • $22 Predator ticket
  • $55 Gladiator ticket 

Pascal Sharples, from Brighton, United Kingdom, has already won several prizes through the Boosted Daily Legends. He plans on cashing in one of those for Sunday’s $100,000 guaranteed Predator.

“I have won an $11 Terminator ticket, two $22 Predator tickets, winning $78 from one of them, two boosted freeroll tickets, and a $2.20 Predator satellite ticket,” he says.

With these prize boosts, players have a chance to become to play out their own legend.

Caribbean Poker Party moved online

Speaking of legendary, the partypoker LIVE Caribbean Poker Party has become a massively popular event since debuting in 2016. The annual event is held in the Bahamas.

What could be better than some poker fun at night and soaking in the sun at the beach during the day? Because of the Coronavirus pandemic however, the action will be moving online this year. The tropical vibes will have to wait until 2021.

While those white sand beaches may not be in the mix, partypoker should have plenty of fun planned for players. The entire schedule hasn’t been announced yet, but the series is set for Nov. 15-25.

Players can already pencil in the $5,300 Main Event, however, which features a $5 million guarantee and begins Nov. 15 with one of two starting flights getting underway. The second starting flight is set for Nov. 22 with Day 2 and 3 continuing after that.

Players looking to get in the Main Event will find $55 satellites running daily beginning Nov. 15. Those qualifiers come with 10 seats guaranteed.

Here’s a look at the complete Main Event plans. The entire schedule will be announced at a later date.

DateEventBuy-inChipsRe-entries
Sun, Nov. 15Main Event Day 1A – $5,000,000 guaranteed$5,3001,000,0001 re-entry
Sun, Nov. 22Main Event Day 1B$5,3001,000,0001 re-entry
Mon, Nov. 23Main Event Day 2NA
Tues, Nov. 24Main Event Day 3NA
Wed, Nov. 25Main Event Final TableNA

Partypoker Passport satellites continue

Players hoping to earn a shot in a major tournament event may want to check out the Partypoker LIVE Passport action. The site is now offering Passport satellites with $109 Phase 1 events running daily before a weekly final every Sunday.

Players can also buy into the final for $1,050. Winners of that Phase 2 event earn a $10,000 partypoker LIVE Passport which:

  • are available for any MILLIONS tournament around the world plus other select events and series.
  • are valid for 24 months.
  • include at least an $11,000 value – buy-In, VIP hotel, travel, and exclusive extras.
  • can also be used for partypoker LIVE Online Series events. Players receive $10,000 of buy-ins registration fee free.

Players can even qualify for these events via daily freerolls. These satellites can be a real Passport to winning big.