One Week Until The Festival in Bratislava Begins at Banco Casino 

It has been a strong year for The Festival Series, and like years past, they will end the season in Slovakia at Banco Casino Bratislava. The Festival in Bratislava runs from November 18th to 24th, featuring a packed 54-event schedule. Headlining events include The Hendon Mob Championship, which kicks things off, a Mixed Games Main Event, Mystery Bounty, High Rollers, cash games, casino tournaments, and a €500,000 guaranteed Main Event.

This will be the fourth year that The Festival Series caps off a strong year at Banco Casino Bratislava. Over €1,300,000 has been awarded in the three previous Main Events, with the 2022 Main Event attracting 1,271 entries and setting a record for the largest prize ever handed out in Slovakian poker history.

The Festival Series has been gaining popularity throughout Europe, providing memorable player experiences on and off the felt. The team at The Festival doesn’t just focus on poker. They also invest time in the destination, providing locally based activities and hospitality. The Festival is the first live circuit to run roulette, blackjack, and sportsbook tournaments parallel to poker. Players will also enjoy various activities outside the poker room, including player parties, nightlife, fine dining, and local tours.

The Festival Begins with The Hendon Mob Championship

The Hendon Mob Championship will kick off the party in Bratislava with a €250 four-day, three-starting-flight event beginning on November 18th. Fresh off two record-setting events, including a European record THMC event at The Festival in Rozvadov, THMC is the perfect event to get players into gear.

The €225+25 event gives players 30,000 chips to start and plays 30-minute levels. Unlimited re-entry is available for ten levels on Day 1. Each flight begins at 13:00 local time, with Day 1B on the 19th and Day 1C on the 20th. Day 2 plays down to a winner with 45-minute levels and cards in the air at 16:00.

THMC Cape Town Million

The winner of the THMC Bratislava event will receive a custom trophy and THMC badge. To sweeten the pot, all THMC winners in 2024 will join us in South Africa for the THMC Cape Town Million. Click here for full details.

THMC Cape Town Million begins on November 24th, with the final Day 1 flight on November 25th! If arrangements cannot be made quickly, the package can be deferred to 2025.

The Festival in Bratislava €500,000 Guaranteed Main Event

The highlight of The Festival in Bratislava is the Main Event, which features six starting flights and numerous satellites. The Main Event begins on November 19th with a €550 buy-in and a €500,000 guaranteed prize pool. Players begin with 30,000 chips and play 40-minute levels on Day 1. Day 1F is a turbo flight with 20-minute levels. Players may re-enter up to two times each flight.

Gabriel Rymar walked away with €80,000 after topping a field of 1,025 last November in Banco Casino. It was Michel Molenaar‘s victory over a field of 1,271 that set a record in Slovakia in 2022 and earned the Dutch star €126,650. Martin Mauthner won the first edition of The Festival Series in Bratislava.

The Festival in Bratislava Key Events

Qualify Online for The Festival Series

There is still time to qualify online for The Festival in Bratislava. Many online poker sites offer satellite qualification for The Festival Series. Players can win an entry to the €550 Main Event, secure hotel accommodation, and receive a hospitality package.

Full details of all qualifying options can be found on The Festival’s qualification page. Satellites run on several online poker sites for a package to The Festival in Malta.  

More details on events, travel, and accommodations can be found on The Festival website.