CNP Winamax Grand Final Targets 3,000 Entries, Here's How to Beat the Queues

Calum Grant
Senior Editor & Live Events Executive
3 min read
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More than 3,000 entries are expected for the CNP Winamax Grand Final Main Event in Madrid this November, and with that many players heading to the tables, a little forward planning could save you a lot of time standing in queues.

The festival runs from November 12-23 at Casino Gran Madrid Torrelodones, where organisers are preparing for what could be the biggest Grand Final in the Spanish circuit's 15-year history.

Last year's €550 Main Event attracted a record 2,684 entries, but CNP Winamax has its sights set even higher this time around. More than 1,200 tickets have already been awarded through LAROUSH LIVE promotions, with further qualifiers coming through Winamax's online satellites.

With such a large turnout anticipated, organisers have put considerable effort into making sure players spend more time at the tables and less time waiting around.

CNP Winamax Grand Final Full Schedule

DateTimeTournamentBuy-in
Thu, Nov 125:00 p.m.Opening Event Day 1A€200
Fri, Nov 135:00 p.m.Opening Event Day 1B€200
Sat, Nov 145:00 p.m.Opening Event Day 1C€200
Sun, Nov 154:00 p.m.Opening Event Day 2Closed
Sun, Nov 156:00 p.m.Win the Button€200
Sun, Nov 159:00 p.m.High Roller Accumulator Satellite€125
Mon, Nov 165:00 p.m.High Roller Day 1€1,100
Mon, Nov 166:00 p.m.6-Max NLH€200
Mon, Nov 169:00 p.m.Main Event Accumulator Satellite€125
Tue, Nov 174:00 p.m.High Roller Day 2€1,100
Tue, Nov 176:00 p.m.Pot Limit Omaha€200
Tue, Nov 179:00 p.m.Main Event Accumulator Satellite€125
Wed, Nov 184:00 p.m.CNP Winamax Main Event Day 1A€550
Wed, Nov 184:00 p.m.High Roller Day 3Closed
Wed, Nov 186:00 p.m.Dos Vidas NLH€200
Wed, Nov 189:00 p.m.Main Event Accumulator Satellite€125
Thu, Nov 194:00 p.m.CNP Winamax Main Event Day 1B€550
Thu, Nov 196:00 p.m.Winamax Mystery Bounty (€100 Bounty)€400
Thu, Nov 198:00 p.m.CNP Winamax Main Event Day 1C Low Cost€300
Fri, Nov 2012:00 p.m.CNP Winamax Main Event Day 1D€550
Fri, Nov 207:00 p.m.El Cazador (€50 Bounty)€200
Fri, Nov 208:00 p.m.CNP Winamax Main Event Day 1E€550
Sat, Nov 2111:00 a.m.CNP Winamax Main Event Day 1F Non-Stop€550
Sat, Nov 2112:00 p.m.CNP Winamax Main Event Day 2A (1A, 1C, 1D)€550
Sat, Nov 215:00 p.m.CNP Winamax Main Event Day 2B (1B, 1E, 1F)€550
Sat, Nov 219:00 p.m.Mini CNP Day 1€250
Sun, Nov 221:00 p.m.CNP Winamax Main Event Day 3Closed
Sun, Nov 221:00 p.m.Mini CNP Day 2€250
Sun, Nov 225:00 p.m.CopaG Series Crazy Pineapple€200
Mon, Nov 233:00 p.m.CNP Winamax Main Event Final DayClosed
Mon, Nov 236:00 p.m.Sit & Go Champions League + CAPInvitational

How to Avoid the Queues in Madrid

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One of the biggest messages from CNP Winamax ahead of the Grand Final is simple: don't leave your registration until the last minute.

There are three ways for players to secure their tournament entries before sitting down:

  • LAROUSH LIVE App: Players can use the official app to streamline their tournament registration.
  • Online registration: Tickets can be purchased through the Casino Gran Madrid website up to 24 hours before a tournament begins.
  • At the casino: Players can purchase tickets for any scheduled tournament from the opening day of the festival, even if the event doesn't start until several days later.

More Space for Thousands of Players

The €550 CNP Winamax Main Event gets underway on November 18, with six starting flights giving players plenty of opportunities to get involved. These include a €300 Low Cost flight on November 19 and a faster-paced Day 1F on November 21.

To help manage the expected crowds, Day 2 will be split into two sessions on November 21, before the field comes together for Day 3 on November 22. The champion will be crowned the following day.

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Organisers are preparing 126 tables across three areas of Casino Gran Madrid Torrelodones, with the 76-table French Room handling much of the action.

The Poker Room will host the televised feature table, while Mandalay Gardens will provide another 35 tables from November 19. A dedicated Player Lounge will also be available.

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Calum Grant
Senior Editor & Live Events Executive

Calum has been a part of the PokerNews team since September 2021 after working in the UK energy sector. He played his first hand of poker in 2017 and immediately fell in love with the game. Calum has written for various poker outlets but found his home at PokerNews, where he has contributed to various articles and live updates, providing insights and reporting on major poker events, including the World Series of Poker (WSOP).

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