Diamond Poker Series' PLO Grand Slam Prague Kicks Off With Seven-Figure Guarantee in €5k Million
Since its inception last year, the PLO Grand Slam, hosted by the Diamond Poker Series, has quickly established itself as the premier destination for Pot-Limit Omaha specialists on the European poker circuit. Today, the festival rolls into the All Inn Casino in Prague for an action-packed 12-day schedule, featuring over €3,000,000 in total guarantees.
Kicking off the action is Day 1a of the €5,200 Million, one of the flagship events of the series, featuring a massive €1,000,000 guarantee. The first of two starting flights gets underway at 1:00 p.m. local time, while Day 1b will take place at the same time tomorrow, December 2. Later in the series, the €10,300 PLO Grand Slam Championship also returns, starting December 04 at 3:00 p.m. local time with another €1,000,000 guaranteed prize pool.
PLO Grand Slam Prague Live Reporting Schedule
| Date | Start Time (CET) | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Mon 1 Dec | 1:00 p.m. | €5,200 PLO Opener Day 1a |
| Tue 2 Dec | 1:00 p.m. | €5,200 PLO Opener Day 1b |
| Wed 3 Dec | 1:00 p.m. | €5,200 PLO Opener Day 2 |
| Thu 4 Dec | 1:00 p.m. | €5,200 PLO Opener Final Day |
| Fri 5 Dec | 1:00 p.m. | €10,300 PLO Championship Day 2 |
| Sat 6 Dec | 1:00 p.m. | €10,300 PLO Championship Final Day |
The last edition of this event drew 189 entries, culminating with Gabi Livshitz defeating Jelle de Kroon heads-up to take down the €218,100 top prize.
Players start with 200,000 in chips, worth 200 big blinds to start the day. Each Day 1 starting flight will play ten 45-minute levels, with a break after every three levels of play. Each table will play 8-max, and all players will have 30-second shot clocks. Players who register before the start of play will receive 10% (20,000) bonus chips added to their starting stack, while players who enter during Level 1 of the tournament will get 5% (10,000) bonus chips. The late registration period will end after Level 13 on Day 2, and unlimited re-entries are permitted during this time.
An exciting day of four-card poker is ahead at the PLO Grand Slam Prague, and PokerNews will be on the tournament floor throughout the day to provide live updates. Stay tuned for all the PLO action live from the All Inn Casino Prague.