Join PokerNews For Some Poker Fun in the Sun at the Merit Poker Carmen Series
The five-star, all-inclusive Merit Crystal Cove Hotel & Casino in Kyrenia, Cyprus, is gearing up to host another action-packed poker festival, the Merit Poker Carmen Series. Running from March 18-31, the Merit Poker Carmen Series schedule features over 60 tournaments and satellites, with each boasting a guarantee.
PokerNews’ live reporting team is heading to sunny Cyprus to bring you live and exclusive coverage from three of the Merit Poker Carmen Series’ biggest events.
The $3,300 Main Event is first on our agenda. It runs from March 21-26, boasting a $1,000,000 guarantee on its prize pool. Frenchman Maxime Chilaud is the reigning champion, having outlasted 764 opponents in 2023, and collecting a then-career-best $376,800.
Maxime Chilaud Makes Beautiful Music at the Merit Poker Carmen Series $3,300 Main Event ($376,800)
From March 25-27, we will have coverage of the $5,300 buy-in, $200,000 guaranteed High Roller for you. Aliaksandr Hirs defeated Fahredin Mustafov heads-up last year; Hirs got his hands on $204,700, the second-largest live score of his career.
Last, but certainly not least, is the $2,200 Merit Poker Cup, which comes with a $500,000 guarantee, and runs March 27-31. A new event on this series’ schedule, the only comparative event from 2023 was the $2,200 Warm-Up that saw Arie Kliper walk away with the title of champion and $202,750 in prize money.
2024 Merit Poker Carmen Series Schedule
Once you expand the table below, you’ll be able to feast your eyes on the incredible Merit Poker Carmen Series schedule and plan your action if you’re heading to Cyprus.
March 25 at 10:00 p.m. local time sees a tournament shuffle up and deal that is sure t capture the poker community’s attention. The $1,100 Pot-Limit Omaha Double Board Bomb Pot carries a $50,000 guarantee on its prize pool, but the fact such an event is on the 2024 World Series of Poker (WSOP) schedule means it will receive plenty of attention from poker aficionados.
| Date | Time | Event | Guarantee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mon 18 Mar | 6:00 p.m. | Freeroll to $363 qualifier | 20 seats |
| 9:30 p.m. | $363 qualifier to Main Event Day 1A | 10 seats | |
| Tue 19 Mar | 11:00 a.m. | $242 hyper qualifier to Mystery Bounty Day 1A | 3 seats |
| 12:00 p.m. | $3,200 NLHE Mystery Bounty 6-Handed Day 1A | $200,000 | |
| 3:00 p.m. | $347 qualifier to Mystery Bounty Day 1B | 3 seats | |
| 7:00 p.m. | $3,200 NLHE Mystery Bounty 6-Handed Day 1B | $200,000 | |
| 10:00 p.m. | $605 qualifier to Main Event Day 1A | 10 seats | |
| Wed 20 Mar | 11:00 a.m. | $3,200 NLHE Mystery Bounty 6-Handed Day 1C Turbo | $200,000 |
| 1:00 p.m. | $1,260 NLHE Deep Stack Bounty 7-Handed | $35,000 | |
| 5:30 p.m. | $660 NLHE Hyper Turbo Deep Stack | $25,000 | |
| 7:00 p.m. | Mystery Bounty 6-Handed Final Day | $200,000 | |
| 10:00 p.m. | $605 qualifier to Main Event Day 1A | 15 seats | |
| Thu 21 Mar | 11:00 a.m. | $363 qualifier to Main Event Day 1A | 3 seats |
| 12:00 p.m. | $3,300 NLHE Main Event Day 1A | $1,000,000 | |
| 6:00 p.m. | $960 NLHE Turbo Bounty | $25,000 | |
| 10:00 p.m. | $06 qualifier to Main Event Day 1B | 15 seats | |
| Fri 22 Mar | 11:00 a.m. | $363 qualifier to Main Event Day 1B | 3 seats |
| 12:00 p.m. | $3,300 NLHE Main Event Day 1B | $1,000,000 | |
| 6:00 p.m. | $550 NLHE Texas Split | $20,000 | |
| 10:00 p.m. | $605 qualifier to Main Event Day 1C | 10 seats | |
| Sat 23 Mar | 11:00 a.m. | $363 qualifier to Main Event Day 1C | 3 seats |
| 12:00 p.m. | $3,300 NLHE Main Event Day 1C | $1,000,000 | |
| 1:00 p.m. | $1,600 PLO Bounty 8-Handed | $50,000 | |
| 5:00 p.m. | $605 qualifier to Main Event Day 1D Turbo | 5 seats | |
| 7:00 p.m. | $3,300 NLHE Main Event Day 1D Turbo | $1,000,000 | |
| 9:00 p.m. | $1,280 NLHE Deep Stack Bounty | $40,000 | |
| Sun 24 Mar | 12:00 p.m. | $3,300 NLHE Main Event Day 2 | $1,000,000 |
| Mon 25 Mar | 12:00 p.m. | Main Event Day 3 | $1,000,000 |
| 1:00 p.m. | $1,600 NLHE Bounty KO | $60,000 | |
| 5:00 p.m. | $583 qualifier to High Roller | 3 seats | |
| 8:00 p.m. | $833 qualifier to High Roller | 5 seats | |
| 8:00 p.m. | $5,300 NLHE High Roller 8-Handed Day 1 | $200,000 | |
| 9:00 p.m. | $337 qualifier to Maerit Poker Cup Day 1A | 10 seats | |
| 10:00 p.m. | $1,100 PLO Double Board Bomb Pot 8-Handed | $50,000 | |
| Tue 26 Mar | 12:00 p.m. | Main Event Final Day | |
| 12:30 p.m. | $2,400 NLHE Bounty KO 8-Handed | $85,000 | |
| 4:00 p.m. | $83 qualifier to High Roller Day 2 | 3 seats | |
| 6:00 p.m. | $1,100 NLHE Seniors Event | $30,000 | |
| 8:00 p.m. | $5,300 NLHE High Roller Day 2 | $200,000 | |
| 9:00 p.m. | $348 qualifier to Merit Poker Cup Day 1A | 10 seats | |
| Wed 27 Mar | 11:00 a.m. | $242 qualifier to Merit Poker Cup Day 1A | 3 seats |
| 12:00 p.m. | $2,200 NLHE Merit Poker Cup Day 1A | $500,000 | |
| 12:00 p.m. | High Roller 8-Handed Final Day | $200,000 | |
| 6:00 p.m. | $367 qualifier to Merit Poker Cup Day 1B | 5 seats | |
| 9:30 p.m. | $,100 Mix-Max 9-Handed Day 1 | $80,000 | |
| Thu 28 Mar | 11:00 a.m. | $242 qualifier to Merit Poker Cup Day 1B | 3 seats |
| 12:00 p.m. | $2,200 NLHE Merit Poker Cup Day 1B | $500,000 | |
| 5:30 p.m. | $347 qualifier to Merit Poker Cup Day 1C | 4 seats | |
| 9:00 p.m. | $2,200 NLHE Merit Poker Cup Day 1C | $500,000 | |
| 9:30 p.m. | $1,100 NLHE Mix-Max 7-Handed Day 2 | $80,000 | |
| Fri 29 Mar | 10:00 a.m. | $2,200 NLHE Merit Poker Cup Day 1D Turbo | $500,000 |
| 12:30 p.m. | $2,200 NLHE Merit Poker Cup Day 2 | $500,000 | |
| 6:00 p.m. | $550 NLHE Texas Double Turn | $15,000 | |
| 10:00 p.m. | Mix-Max 6-Handed Final Day | $80,000 | |
| Sat 30 Mar | 12:00 p.m. | Merit Poker Cup Day 2 | $500,000 |
| 1:00 p.m. | $880 NLHE Honor Poker Kung Fu Cup Day 1 | $60,000 | |
| 7:00 p.m. | $2,200 NLHE Merit Classic | $40,000 | |
| 9:00 p.m. | $770 NLHE Turbo Deep Stack | $30,000 | |
| Sun 31 Mar | 12:00 p.m. | $880 NLHE Honor Poker Kung Fu Cup Final Day | $60,000 |
| 1:00 p.m. | Merit Poker Cup Final Day | $500,000 | |
| 2:00 p.m. | $1,070 NLHE Deep Stack Bounty 8-Handed | $30,000 | |
| 7:30 p.m. | $860 NLHE Turbo Deep Stack Bounty 6-Handed | $25,000 |
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There are two main ways to fly into Northern Cyprus where the Merit Poker Carmen Series is held. The first is to fly directly into Ercan Airport in North Cyprus, which requires a brief touchdown at a Turkish airport on the way. Flying into Larnaca Airport in the southern part of Cyprus is another option.
Although the official currency is Turkish lira, US dollars are widely accepted. Indeed, all of the Merit Poker Carmen Series events have buy-ins and guarantees in US dollars.
Ensure you pack for sunny weather, as the temperature is usually around the low-to-mid 20s at this time of year.
Here’s to seeing you in Cyprus from March 18!
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