{"id":45176,"date":"2020-12-23T15:17:38","date_gmt":"2020-12-23T15:17:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pokerscout.com\/?p=45176"},"modified":"2020-12-24T12:55:59","modified_gmt":"2020-12-24T12:55:59","slug":"partypoker-ko-series-making-holiday-season-a-knockout","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pokerscout.com\/partypoker-ko-series-making-holiday-season-a-knockout\/","title":{"rendered":"Partypoker KO Series Making Holiday Season a Knockout"},"content":{"rendered":"
There are some extra reasons for online poker<\/a> players to party this holiday season. Partypoker<\/strong><\/a> has launched a new KO Series<\/strong> just in time for Christmas<\/strong> and New Year<\/strong> to kick off 2021.<\/span><\/p>\n The festival begins on Christmas Day, Dec. 25<\/strong>, and runs through Jan. 19<\/strong> with 23 events<\/strong>. The series gives players of all levels a chance at success, with mini and micro versions of all events.<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cKO Series of the past have seen us packing the schedule full of quality events at multiple times per day,\u201d partypoker head of poker room management Chris Donnachie<\/strong> said.<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cThis time around, we wanted to focus less on volume and even more on quality, hence why the number of key events has reduced significantly compared to past editions.\u201d<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n <\/span><\/p>\n All KO Series tournaments will be played in a progressive knockout<\/strong> (PKO) format. These tournaments are slightly different than typical bounty tournaments.<\/span><\/p>\n In a PKO<\/strong>, a player eliminating another player only receives a portion of that player\u2019s bounty. The other portion is added to the winning player\u2019s bounty.<\/span><\/p>\n That can make for some big knockout totals later in the tournament. PKOs are a fun twist to a typical bounty tournament.<\/span><\/p>\n Partypoker officials have also worked to make this series even more popular with recreational players<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cMost events are scheduled to play in multi-day or multi-flight formats, which allows us to offer better structures but with the added advantage of player-friendly earlier finishing times,\u201d Donnachie said.<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n \u201cRe-entries have also been limited to a maximum of one on most events, which is in line with our continued efforts to level the playing field.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n Players will have plenty of options when it comes to the KO Series with buy-ins ranging from $2 to $2,000<\/strong>. Players can end Christmas Day with any of three versions of the Christmas Opener<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n The $215<\/strong> high buy-in features a $250,000<\/strong> guarantee. Those with lower bankrolls will find buy-ins of $2.20 and $22<\/strong> for the micro and mini versions.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The New Year Kick Off on Jan. 1 also offers a nice way to start off 2021 in style. The $320<\/strong> high edition comes with a $300,000<\/strong> guarantee. There are also $3.30 and $33 micro and mini versions.<\/span><\/p>\n The $1,050 Main Event<\/strong> will be a three-day tournament and will begin on Jan. 16 with a $1 million<\/strong> guarantee. The event crowns a champion on the final day of the festival.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n There will also be mini and micro editions of the tournament and here\u2019s a look at the complete schedule.<\/span><\/p>\n \n There are numerous opportunities for players to get in the KO action for a bargain price. Phase events<\/strong> begin Dec. 23 offering a chance to qualify for larger events with buy-ins as low as $0.50.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Special KO Series SPINS will also run throughout the series, rewarding winners with tournament tickets. A player in a $10 SPIN<\/strong> tournament has a chance for a ticket valued as high as $2,100<\/strong>. Players can also buy into satellite events for as little as $1.10<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n After the gifts are unwrapped and the festivities come to a conclusion, some holiday poker may be on tap for many. The KO Series offers a nice way to ring in the new year.<\/span><\/p>\nWhat\u2019s partypoker have planned for the holidays?<\/span><\/h2>\n
A look at the KO Series highlights<\/span><\/h2>\n
2020 partypoker KO Series<\/span><\/h4>\n
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\n\t \nDate<\/th> Name<\/th> Buy-in<\/th> Guarantee<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n \n\t Dec. 25<\/td> #01 - Christmas Opener Day 1A: $250K Gtd [2-Day Event]<\/td> $215<\/td> $250,000 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\t Dec. 25<\/td> #01 - Mini Christmas Opener Day 1A: $50K Gtd [2-Day Event]<\/td> $22<\/td> $50,000 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\t Dec. 25<\/td> #01 - Micro Christmas Opener Day 1A: $7.5K Gtd [2-Day Event]<\/td> $2.20<\/td> $7,500 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\t Dec. 26<\/td> #01 - Christmas Opener Day 1B: $250K Gtd [2-Day Event]<\/td> $215<\/td> -<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\t Dec. 26<\/td> #01 - Mini Christmas Opener Day 1B: $50K Gtd [2-Day Event]<\/td> $22<\/td> -<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\t Dec. 26<\/td> #01 - Micro Christmas Opener Day 1B: $7.5K Gtd [2-Day Event]<\/td> $2.20<\/td> -<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\t Dec. 27<\/td> #01 - Christmas Opener Day 1C: $250K Gtd [2-Day Event]<\/td> $215<\/td> -<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\t Dec. 27<\/td> #01 - Mini Christmas Opener Day 1C: $50K Gtd [2-Day Event]<\/td> $22<\/td> -<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\t Dec. 27<\/td> #01 - Micro Christmas Opener Day 1C: $7.5K Gtd [2-Day Event]<\/td> $2.20<\/td> -<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\t Dec. 27<\/td> #02 - One Shot: $300K Gtd [2-Day Event]<\/td> $1,111<\/td> $300,000 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\t Dec. 27<\/td> #02 - Mini One Shot: $200K Gtd [2-Day Event]<\/td> $111<\/td> $200,000 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\t Dec. 27<\/td> #02 - Micro One Shot: $40K Gtd [2-Day Event]<\/td> $11<\/td> $40,000 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\t Dec. 27<\/td> #01 - Christmas Opener Day 2: $250K Gtd<\/td> <\/td> -<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\t Dec. 27<\/td> #01 - Mini Christmas Opener Day 2: $50K Gtd<\/td> <\/td> -<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\t Dec. 27<\/td> #01 - Micro Christmas Opener Day 2: $7.5K Gtd<\/td> <\/td> -<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\t Dec. 28<\/td> #03 - Super Six: $150K Gtd [2-Day Event]<\/td> $530<\/td> $150,000 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\t Dec. 28<\/td> #03 - Super Six: $75K Gtd [2-Day Event]<\/td> $55<\/td> $75,000 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\t Dec. 28<\/td> #03 - Super Six: $15K Gtd [2-Day Event]<\/td> $5.50<\/td> $15,000 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\t Dec. 29<\/td> #04 - High Roller: $150K Gtd [2-Day Event]<\/td> $1,050<\/td> $150,000 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\t Dec. 29<\/td> #04 - Mini High Roller: $75K Gtd [2-Day Event]<\/td> $109<\/td> $75,000 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\t Dec. 29<\/td> #04 - Micro High Roller: $30K Gtd [2-Day Event]<\/td> $11<\/td> $30,000 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\t Dec. 30<\/td> #05 - Turbo Seven: $100K Gtd<\/td> $320<\/td> $100,000 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\t Dec. 30<\/td> #05 - Turbo Seven: $30K Gtd<\/td> $33<\/td> $30,000 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\t Dec. 30<\/td> #05 - Turbo Seven: $5K Gtd<\/td> $3.30<\/td> $5,000 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\t Dec. 31<\/td> #06 - New Year Countdown: $25K Gtd<\/td> $109<\/td> $25,000 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\t Dec. 31<\/td> #06 - Mini New Year Countdown: $7.5K Gtd<\/td> $11<\/td> $7,500 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\t Dec. 31<\/td> #06 - Micro New Year Countdown: $1K Gtd<\/td> $1.10<\/td> $1,000 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\t Jan. 1<\/td> #07 - New Year Kick Off Day 1A: $300K Gtd [2-Day Event]<\/td> $320<\/td> $300,000 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\t Jan. 1<\/td> #07 - Mini New Year Kick Off Day 1A: $75K Gtd [2-Day Event]<\/td> $33<\/td> $75,000 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\t Jan. 1<\/td> #07 - Micro New Year Kick Off Day 1A: $10K Gtd [2-Day Event]<\/td> $3.30<\/td> $10,000 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\t Jan. 2<\/td> #07 - New Year Kick Off Day 1B: $300K Gtd [2-Day Event]<\/td> $320<\/td> -<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\t Jan. 2<\/td> #07 - Mini New Year Kick Off Day 1B: $75K Gtd [2-Day Event]<\/td> $33<\/td> -<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\t Jan. 2<\/td> #07 - Micro New Year Kick Off Day 1B: $10K Gtd [2-Day Event]<\/td> $3.30<\/td> -<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\t Jan. 2<\/td> #08 - Big Omaha: $30K Gtd [2-Day Event]<\/td> $215<\/td> $30,000 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\t Jan. 2<\/td> #08 - Mini Omaha: $10K Gtd [2-Day Event]<\/td> $22<\/td> $10,000 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\t Jan. 2<\/td> #08 - Micro Omaha: $2K Gtd [2-Day Event]<\/td> $2.20<\/td> $2,000 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\t Jan. 3<\/td> #07 - New Year Kick Off Day 1C: $300K Gtd [2-Day Event]<\/td> $320<\/td> -<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\t Jan. 3<\/td> #07 - Mini New Year Kick Off Day 1C: $75K Gtd [2-Day Event]<\/td> $33<\/td> -<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\t Jan. 3<\/td> #07 - Micro New Year Kick Off Day 1C: $10K Gtd [2-Day Event]<\/td> $3.30<\/td> -<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\t Jan. 3<\/td> #09 - One Shot: $300K Gtd [2-Day Event]<\/td> $1,111<\/td> $300,000 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\t Jan. 3<\/td> #09 - Mini One Shot: $200K Gtd [2-Day Event]<\/td> $111<\/td> $200,000 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\t Jan. 3<\/td> #09 - Micro One Shot: $40K Gtd [2-Day Event]<\/td> $11<\/td> $40,000 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\t Jan. 3<\/td> #07 - New Year Kick Off Day 2: $300K Gtd<\/td> <\/td> -<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\t Jan. 3<\/td> #07 - Mini New Year Kick Off Day 2: $75K Gtd<\/td> <\/td> -<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\t Jan. 3<\/td> #07 - Micro New Year Kick Off Day 2: $10K Gtd<\/td> <\/td> -<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\t Jan. 4<\/td> #10 - Super Seven: $150K Gtd [2-Day Event]<\/td> $530<\/td> $150,000 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\t Jan. 4<\/td> #10 - Super Seven: $75K Gtd [2-Day Event]<\/td> $55<\/td> $75,000 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\t Jan. 4<\/td> #10 - Super Seven: $15K Gtd [2-Day Event]<\/td> $5.50<\/td> $15,000 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\t Jan. 5<\/td> #11 - High Roller: $200K Gtd [2-Day Event]<\/td> $1,575<\/td> $200,000 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\t Jan. 5<\/td> #11 - Mini High Roller: $100K Gtd [2-Day Event]<\/td> $162<\/td> $100,000 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\t Jan. 5<\/td> #11 - Micro High Roller: $50K Gtd [2-Day Event]<\/td> $16.50<\/td> $50,000 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\t Jan. 6<\/td> #12 - Turbo Mix: $100K Gtd<\/td> $320<\/td> $100,000 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\t Jan. 6<\/td> #12 - Mini Turbo Mix: $30K Gtd<\/td> $33<\/td> $30,000 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\t Jan. 6<\/td> #12 - Micro Turbo Mix: $5K Gtd<\/td> $3.30<\/td> $5,000 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\t Jan. 7<\/td> #13 - The Big Freeze: $100K Gtd [2-Day Event]<\/td> $265<\/td> $100,000 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\t Jan. 7<\/td> #13 - The Mini Big Freeze: $40K Gtd [2-Day Event]<\/td> $27.50<\/td> $40,000 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\t Jan. 7<\/td> #13 - The Micro Big Freeze: $7.5K Gtd [2-Day Event]<\/td> $2.75<\/td> $7,500 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\t Jan. 8<\/td> #14 - Weekender Day 1A: $400K Gtd [2-Day Event]<\/td> $530<\/td> $400,000 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\t Jan. 8<\/td> #14 - Mini Weekender Day 1A: $100K Gtd [2-Day Event]<\/td> $55<\/td> $100,000 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\t Jan. 8<\/td> #14 - Micro Weekender Day 1A: $15K Gtd [2-Day Event]<\/td> $5.50<\/td> $15,000 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\t Jan. 9<\/td> #14- Weekender Day 1B: $400K Gtd [2-Day Event]<\/td> $530<\/td> -<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\t Jan. 9<\/td> #14 - Mini Weekender Day 1B: $100K Gtd [2-Day Event]<\/td> $55<\/td> -<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\t Jan. 9<\/td> #14- Micro Weekender Day 1B: $15K Gtd [2-Day Event]<\/td> $5.50<\/td> -<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\t Jan. 9<\/td> #15 - Big Omaha Hi-Lo: $30K Gtd [2-Day Event]<\/td> $215<\/td> $30,000 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\t Jan. 9<\/td> #15 - Mini Omaha Hi-Lo: $10K Gtd [2-Day Event]<\/td> $22<\/td> $10,000 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\t Jan. 9<\/td> #15 - Micro Omaha Hi-Lo: $2K Gtd [2-Day Event]<\/td> $2.20<\/td> $2,000 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\t Jan. 10<\/td> #14 - Weekender Day 1C: $400K Gtd [2-Day Event]<\/td> $530<\/td> -<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\t Jan. 10<\/td> #14 - Mini Weekender Day 1C: $100K Gtd [2-Day Event]<\/td> $55<\/td> -<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\t Jan. 10<\/td> #14 - Micro Weekender Day 1C: $15K Gtd [2-Day Event]<\/td> $5.50<\/td> -<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\t Jan. 10<\/td> #16 - One Shot: $300K Gtd [2-Day Event]<\/td> $1,111<\/td> $300,000 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\t Jan. 10<\/td> #16 - Mini One Shot: $200K Gtd [2-Day Event]<\/td> $111<\/td> $200,000 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\t Jan. 10<\/td> #16 - Micro One Shot: $40K Gtd [2-Day Event]<\/td> $11<\/td> $40,000 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\t Jan. 10<\/td> #14 - Weekender Day 2: $400K Gtd [2-Day Event]<\/td> -<\/td> -<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\t Jan. 10<\/td> #14 - Mini Weekender Day 2: $100K Gtd [2-Day Event]<\/td> -<\/td> -<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\t Jan. 10<\/td> #14- Micro Weekender Day 2: $15K Gtd [2-Day Event]<\/td> -<\/td> -<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\t Jan. 11<\/td> #17 - Super Mix: $150K Gtd [2-Day Event]<\/td> $530<\/td> $150,000 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\t Jan. 11<\/td> #17 - Mini Super Mix: $75K Gtd [2-Day Event]<\/td> $55<\/td> $75,000 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\t Jan. 11<\/td> #17 - Micro Super Mix: $15K Gtd [2-Day Event]<\/td> $5.50<\/td> $15,000 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\t Jan. 12<\/td> #18 - High Roller: $250K Gtd [2-Day Event]<\/td> $2,100<\/td> $250,000 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\t Jan. 12<\/td> #18 - Mini High Roller: $100K Gtd [2-Day Event]<\/td> $215<\/td> $100,000 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\t Jan. 12<\/td> #18 - Micro High Roller: $50K Gtd [2-Day Event]<\/td> $22<\/td> $50,000 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\t Jan. 13<\/td> #19 - Big Turbo Battle: $50K Gtd<\/td> $109<\/td> $50,000 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\t Jan. 13<\/td> #19 - Mini Turbo Battle: $20K Gtd<\/td> $11<\/td> $20,000 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\t Jan. 13<\/td> #19 - Micro Turbo Battle: $3K Gtd<\/td> $1.10<\/td> $3,000 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\t Jan. 14<\/td> #20 - Warm Up Day 1A: $200K Gtd [2-Day Event]<\/td> $320<\/td> $200,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\t Jan. 14<\/td> #20 - Mini Warm Up Day 1A: $75K Gtd [2-Day Event]<\/td> $33<\/td> $75,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\t Jan. 14<\/td> #20 - Micro Warm Up Day 1A: $10K Gtd [2-Day Event]<\/td> $3.30<\/td> $10,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\t Jan. 15<\/td> #20 - Warm Up Day 1B: $150K Gtd [2-Day Event]<\/td> $320<\/td> -<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\t Jan. 15<\/td> #20 - Mini Warm Up Day 1B: $75K Gtd [2-Day Event]<\/td> $33<\/td> -<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\t Jan. 15<\/td> #20 - Micro Warm Up Day 1B: $10K Gtd [2-Day Event]<\/td> $3.30<\/td> -<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\t Jan. 16<\/td> #20 - Warm Up Day 1C: $150K Gtd [2-Day Event]<\/td> $320<\/td> -<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\t Jan. 16<\/td> #20 - Mini Warm Up Day 1C: $75K Gtd [2-Day Event]<\/td> $33<\/td> -<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\t Jan. 16<\/td> #20 - Micro Warm Up Day 1C: $10K Gtd [2-Day Event]<\/td> $3.30<\/td> -<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\t Jan. 16<\/td> #21 - Main Event Day 1A: $1M Gtd [3-Day Event]<\/td> $1,050<\/td> $1,000,000 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\t Jan. 16<\/td> #21 - Mini Main Event Day 1A: $300K Gtd [3-Day Event]<\/td> $109<\/td> $300,000 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\t Jan. 16<\/td> #21 - Micro Main Event Day 1A: $50K Gtd [3-Day Event]<\/td> $11<\/td> $50,000 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\t Jan. 16<\/td> #20 - Warm Up Day 2: $150K Gtd<\/td> $320<\/td> -<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\t Jan. 16<\/td> #20 - Mini Warm Up Day 2: $75K Gtd<\/td> $33<\/td> -<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\t Jan. 16<\/td> #20 - Micro Warm Up Day 2: $10K Gtd<\/td> $3.30<\/td> -<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\t Jan. 17<\/td> #21 - Main Event Day 1B: $1M Gtd [3-Day Event]<\/td> $1,050<\/td> -<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\t Jan. 17<\/td> #21 - Mini Main Event Day 1B: $300K Gtd [3-Day Event]<\/td> $109<\/td> -<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\t Jan. 17<\/td> #21 - Micro Main Event Day 1B: $50K Gtd [3-Day Event]<\/td> $11<\/td> -<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\t Jan. 18<\/td> #22 - Second Chance-: $150K Gtd [2-Day Event]<\/td> $530<\/td> $150,000 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\t Jan. 18<\/td> #22 - Mini Second Chance-: $75K Gtd [2-Day Event]<\/td> $55<\/td> $75,000 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\t Jan. 18<\/td> #22 - Micro Second Chance-: $15K Gtd [2-Day Event]<\/td> $5.50<\/td> $15,000 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\t Jan. 18<\/td> #21 - Main Event Day 2: $1M Gtd [3-Day Event]<\/td> -<\/td> -<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\t Jan. 18<\/td> #21 - Mini Main Event Day 2: $300K Gtd [3-Day Event]<\/td> -<\/td> -<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\t Jan. 18<\/td> #21 - Micro Main Event Day 2: $50K Gtd [3-Day Event]<\/td> -<\/td> -<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\t Jan. 19<\/td> #23 - Closer: $50K Gtd<\/td> $265<\/td> $50,000 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\t Jan. 19<\/td> #23 - Mini Closer: $25K Gtd<\/td> $27.50<\/td> $25,000 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\t Jan. 19<\/td> #23 - Micro Closer: $5K Gtd<\/td> $2.75<\/td> $5,000 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\t Jan. 19<\/td> #21 - Main Event Day 3: $1M Gtd<\/td> -<\/td> -<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\t Jan. 19<\/td> #21 - Mini Main Event Day 3: $300K Gtd<\/td> -<\/td> -<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\t Jan. 19<\/td> #21 - Micro Main Event Day 3: $50K Gtd<\/td> -<\/td> -<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/span><\/p>\n Many chances to qualify at lower buy-ins<\/span><\/h2>\n