Less Than Two Weeks Until 888Live Barcelona
Barcelona is one of the most amazing cities in the world, one that from May 24 will be full of poker players who are competing at the 888poker LIVE festival where more than $1 million is guaranteed to be won before the curtain comes down on the final event.
More than 20 events and satellites are scheduled to take place at the Casino Barcelona from May 24 through to June 4. The festival kicks off with the 888poker LIVE Barcelona Opening Event, a €220 buy-in tournament that features a €100,000 guaranteed prize pool. This opening event has four starting flights and players can re-enter twice per flight as they attempt to progress to the final day’s play.
Another eagerly anticipated tournament is the €2,200 High Roller, which also has a €100,000 guarantee on it. Players in the High Roller can make unlimited re-entries if their bankroll allows. PokerNews would expect a whole host of 888poker Ambassadors to compete in this tournament, including British pro Chris Moorman who has already informed PokerNews he plans to play a busy schedule in Barcelona.
The flagship tournament, however, must be the €1,100 buy-in Main Event. The Main Event has three starting flights to choose from and each flight has late registration available for 12 levels of 45 minutes each. Players can re-enter as many times as they wish during late registration as they strive to make it through to the money places where at least €500,000 will be awarded.
888poker LIVE Barcelona Schedule
| Date | Time (CET) | Tournament | Buy-in | Stack | Clock |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu 24 May | 6:00 p.m. | 888poker LIVE Barcelona Opening Event Day 1a | €220 | 30K | 30-mins |
| Fri 25 May | 6:00 p.m. | 888poker LIVE Barcelona Opening Event Day 1b | €220 | 30K | 30-mins |
| 8:00 p.m. | The Thunder €15,000 Gtd | €88 | 15K | 20-mins | |
| Sat 26 May | 2:00 p.m. | 888poker LIVE Barcelona Opening Event Day 1c | €220 | 30K | 30-mins |
| 6:00 p.m. | 888poker LIVE Barcelona Opening Event Day 1d | €220 | 30K | 30-mins | |
| 8:00 p.m | The Breeze €20,000 Gtd | €110 | 15K | 20-mins | |
| Sun 27 May | 1:00 p.m. | 888poker LIVE Barcelona Opening Event Final Day | |||
| 2:00 p.m. | High Noon Turbo €5,000 Gtd | €50 | 10K | 15-mins | |
| 6:00 p.m. | The Hurricane €15,000 Gtd | €110 | 15K | 20-mins | |
| Mon 28 May | 8:00 p.m. | The Swordfish €10,000 Gtd | €55 | 10K | 20-mins |
| Tue 29 May | 8:00 p.m. | The Turbo Deepstack €10,000 Gtd | €77 | 10K | 15-mins |
| Mon 30 May | 6:00 p.m. | The Lightning 8-Max €8,800 Gtd | €66 | 10K | 20-mins |
| 8:00 p.m. | 888poker LIVE Barcelona High Roller Day 1 €100,000 Gtd | €2,200 | 100K | 45-mins | |
| Tue 31 May | 5:00 p.m. | 888poker LIVE Barcelona High Roller Day 2 €100K Gtd | |||
| 6:00 p.m. | 888poker LIVE Barcelona Main Event Day 1a €500,000 Gtd | €1,100 | 30K | 45-mins | |
| Wed 1 Jun | 6:00 p.m. | 888poker LIVE Barcelona Main Event Day 1b €500,000 Gtd | €1,100 | 30K | 45-mins |
| 9:00 p.m. | The Mega Knockout (€50 Bounty) €20,000 Gtd | €100+€5=€15 | 10K | 20-mins | |
| Thu 2 Jun | 12:00 p.m. | 888poker LIVE Barcelona Main Event Day 1c €500,000 Gtd | €1,100 | 30K | 45-mins |
| 5:00 p.m. | Pot Limit Omaha €10,000 Gtd | €150 | 25K | 25-mins | |
| Fri 3 Jun | 2:00 p.m. | 888poker LIVE Barcelona Main Event Day 2 €500,000 Gtd | |||
| 3:00 p.m. | The Whale €40,000 Gtd | €333 | 20K | 25-mins | |
| 7:00 p.m. | Ladies Event €2,000 Gtd | €220 | 15K | 20-mins | |
| Sat 4 Jun | 2 p.m. | 888poker LIVE Barcelona Main Event Final Day €500,000 Gtd |
It is possible to get your hands on an 888poker LIVE Barcelona Main Event package, worth $2,200, from as little as $0.01. These tiny buy-in feeders eventually put you into a $22 buy-in 888Live Barcelona (Package) satellite where 10 packages are guaranteed to be won; that’s $22,000 worth of value for a $22 buy-in.
The package winners will be jetting off to Spain armed with:
- €1,100 entry to the 888poker LIVE Barcelona Main Event
- Three nights accommodation
- $220 for travel expenses
You are going to need an 888poker account if you are to be in with a chance to win a $2,200 package for the 888Live Barcelona Main Event. Download 888poker via PokerNews’ links and you’ll receive a free $88 worth of tournament tickets and cash just for creating your account (this is a free £20 to residents of the United Kingdom). When you come to make your first deposit, 888poker will match it 100 percent up to an industry leading $888.
Here’s to seeing you in Barcelona.
