Romania is currently enjoying one of the leading poker festivals in the industry and players now have the chance to participate in the 888poker LIVE Bucharest festival which saw its official start yesterday. With its large guaranteed prize pools and the registration for the Main Event, which is scheduled to commence on 2nd March, it seems like this is the place to be if you are in the capital of this beautiful country.
The first day of action at this poker congregation was 28th February when the official Opening Event gave a flying start of the poker tournaments to come. All poker events will continue to 5th March giving everyone a chance to give their luck a try and demonstrate their skills on the felt. As a gracious host, JW Marriott Hotel has prepared to ensure an utmost level of poker experience for all players which suits the poker festival reputation.
The Opening Event of 888poker LIVE Bucharest featured a €230 buy-in for each player and it has on offer a guaranteed prize pool amounting to some €50,000. Day 1A of action commenced at 5 p.m. and gave a chance for everyone to make their way to the casino venue. The second starting flight of the Opening Event is going to take place today, featuring the same conditions for participation. The final Day 2 of this tournament is expected to see all participants which have survived the starting flights gather around the poker tables where the official winner will be chosen.
Main Event Featuring Grant Prizes
Perhaps the most discussed event in the diverse schedule of the poker congregation is the Main Event which features a guaranteed prize pool amounting to €288,000. The buy-in for entering the race towards the throne is estimated to €888, in tune with the well-known poker brand. Some of the most accomplished poker players from around the world and from Romania are expected to make an appearance at JW Marriott, meaning that payers will have the chance to meet them in person and play against them.
Some of Romania’s most renown players to the likings of Vlad Darie, Florian Duta, Mihai Niste and Alexandru Papazian, who currently take the top four positions in the Global Poker Index for Romania might also make their way to the culminating event of the poker festival. The Main Event itself will span over a total of three days and it will surely offer quite the experience for all enthusiasts who feel confident enough to make their way to the live poker tournament in time for the Main Event official start tomorrow.
Among the other poker events which the festival has on offer, there will be a Super Progressive Knockout event, which will commence on 3rd March and it features a €230 buy-in. There is also the High Roller which will boast a buy-in amounting to €2,200. Lasting two days, on Sunday and Monday this event is sure to attract some highly accomplished players ready to win big.
