The card tables in Slovakia have never been this hot! The buzzing Card Casino Bratislava has been on a roll in 2023, making waves in the poker world with their high-profile tournaments. From the grandeur of the Norwegian festival to the passion of the Spanish fiesta, and the global sensation, the WPT, they’ve hosted them all. And now, as winter approaches, they’re about to set the felt on fire with the most awaited event of the year – The Slovak National Championship of Poker with a whopping €450,000 GTD, set to take place from November 20-27.
The Prelude: Gearing up for the Main Event
The cards start flying on Monday, November 20, with the Satellite to the Main Event, giving poker enthusiasts a chance to secure their spot. The stakes? A modest buy-in of €50, but with the allure of 10 guaranteed tickets both on Monday and Tuesday, the competition is bound to be fierce.
Full Schedule
SNCHP Main Event: Where Legends are Made
The main spectacle, the SNCHP Main Event, unfolds on Wednesday, November 22 at 17:00. For those ready to put €350 on the line, there’s a majestic prize pool guaranteeing €300,000! Players will be greeted with a hefty 50,000 chip stack, giving ample room to strategize, bluff, and maneuver. With each level stretched over a luxurious 40 minutes on the opening day, it promises intense poker action. But remember, late registration only lasts until the end of level 9, and DAY 1A wraps up post level 13.
The Line-Up: A Marathon of Skill and Strategy
The festival’s main tournament continues with a series of flights, each an opportunity for poker aficionados to claim their dominance:
- Thursday, 11/23 at 17:00: DAY 1B
- Friday, 11/24 at 14:00: DAY 1C
- Friday, 11/24 at 18:00: DAY 1D
- Saturday, 11/25 at 12:00: DAY 1E
- Saturday, 11/25 at 17:00: DAY 1F
- Saturday, 11/25 at 22:00: DAY 1G Turbo (Quickfire 20 min levels)
- Sunday, 11/26 at 11:00: DAY 1G Hyperturbo (Lightning 15 min levels)
The Climax: The Battle of the Best
Sunday, November 26 from 15:00, will be the day of reckoning. As DAY 2 commences, the atmosphere in Slovakia’s largest poker room will be electric. The goal? Making it to the final 2 tables, the domain of the elite 16. These top players will then grace the felt on FINAL DAY, Monday, November 27 from 16:00, where every move, every bet, and every call will determine who gets crowned as the true King of Slovakia Poker.
So, sharpen your skills, put on your poker face, and be a part of this Slovak National Championship!