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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