EA Poker Tour Kicks Off 2024 with EAPT Bratislava; More Than $350K Guaranteed

As the new year kicks off, poker enthusiasts are gearing up for the much-anticipated EA Poker Tour (EAPT) in Bratislava, where a week of exciting poker tournaments awaits. The series, running from January 21-28, boasts 11 cup tournaments with buy-ins starting at an affordable 85 and a total guaranteed prize pool surpassing 350,000.

The event takes place at the Banco Casino Bratislava, located in the heart of the historic city and directly opposite the Presidential Palace.

The spotlight of the event shines on the spectacular 560 Main Event, featuring an impressive 180,000 guaranteed prize pool. Adding to the excitement, the top four finishers will also secure 20,000 worth of EAPT Grand Final packages. It’s an opportunity for players to compete under the brightest lights and vie for the prestigious EA Poker Tour championship title.

The PokerNews live reporting team will also have boots on the ground to bring you all the action from the series’ showstopper.

Cash games will be a daily highlight, offering NLHE 1/3 or higher and 2/2 for PLO enthusiasts. Players are incentivised to join the action with promotions like the Bad Beat Jackpots, Progressive Bad Beat Jackpots, and High-Hands Bonuses.

EAPT Bratislava Full Schedule

Date	Time	Tournament	Buy-in	Guarantee
Sun, Jan 21	14:00	#1 EAPT CUP Day 1A	250	50,000
Sun, Jan 21	18:00	#1 EAPT CUP Day 1B	250	50,000
Sun, Jan 21	20:00	#2 Turbo Bounty 50 Bounty	115	5,000
Mon, Jan 22	12:00	Turbo Satellite to Cup 1C	30	8 seats
Mon, Jan 22	15:00	#1 EAPT CUP Day 1C	250	50,000
Mon, Jan 22	20:00	#1 EAPT CUP Day 1D	250	50,000
Tue, Jan 23	13:00	Turbo Satellite to Main Event Day 1A	30	3 seats
Tue, Jan 23	15:00	#3 Turbo Deep Stack	85	3,000
Tue, Jan 23	18:00	#1 EAPT CUP Final Day	-	50,000
Tue, Jan 23	19:00	Super Satellite to Main Event Day 1A	65	10 seats
Wed, Jan 24	12:00	#4 Progressive Bounty 100 Bounty	250	10,000
Wed, Jan 24	15:00	Turbo Satellite to Main Event Day 1A	30	3 seats
Wed, Jan 24	18:00	#5 Main Event Day 1A	560	180,000 + 20,000 Pack.
Wed, Jan 24	20:00	Satellite to Main Event Day 1B	65	7 seats
Thu, Jan 25	12:00	Turbo Satellite to Main Event Day 1B	30	3 seats
Thu, Jan 25	15:00	#5 Main Event Day 1B	560	180,000 + 20,000 Pack.
Thu, Jan 25	18:00	NLH / PLO Mixed	115	5,000
Thu, Jan 25	20:00	Turbo Satellite to Main Event Day 1C	70	6 seats
Fri, Jan 26	14:00	#5 Main Event Day 1C	560	180,000 + 20,000 Pack.
Fri, Jan 26	16:00	Turbo Satellite to Main Event 1D	65	5 seats
Fri, Jan 26	18:00	#7 Turbo Progressive Bounty 60 Bounty	170	7,000
Fri, Jan 26	20:00	#5 Main Event Day 1D Turbo	560	180,000 + 20,000 Pack.
Sat, Jan 27	12:00	#5 Main Event Day 2	-	180,000 + 20,000 Pack.
Sat, Jan 27	14:00	#8 Mini Main Event	335	30,000
Sat, Jan 27	16:00	Satellite to High Roller	130	5 seats
Sat, Jan 27	18:00	#9 Mystery Bounty 50 Bounty	115	20,000
Sat, Jan 27	20:00	#10 High Roller 8-max Day 1	1,100	30,000
Sun, Jan 28	12:00	Satellite to High Roller	130	5 seats
Sun, Jan 28	14:00	#5 Main Event Final Day	-	180,000 + 20,000 Pack.
Sun, Jan 28	16:00	#10 High Roller 8-max Final Day	1,100	30,000
Sun, Jan 28	17:00	#11 Closing Event	115	10,000

Online Qualifiers on GGPoker for EAPT Bratislava Main Event

For those looking to secure their spot in the Main Event from the comfort of their homes, GGPoker is hosting online satellites on January 7. The Online Day mirrors the EAPT Bratislava Main Event structure, with participants playing until 15% of the field secures paid places. The remaining players will reconvene at Banco Casino in Bratislava on January 27th, bringing their accumulated online chip stacks.

Players can enter the EAPT Bratislava Online Day directly with a 560 buy-in or qualify through specially arranged satellites. The 66 Final Satellite on January 21st at 17:30 CET promises a minimum of 20 EAPT Online Day seats, each worth 560, up for grabs. Players will start with 10,000 chips (100 BB), facing escalating blinds every 8 minutes.

The Main Event, EAPT Bratislava Online Day, kicks off on January 21st at 21:05 CET, featuring a 560 buy-in and a generous starting stack of 40,000 chips (200 BB). Blind levels increase every 15 minutes, providing players with ample time to showcase their poker prowess.

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