Banco Casino Masters 250,000€ for Just 170€: The 46th Edition Brings a Huge Line-Up of Bonuses, PLO Masters and the Brand-New 10-Game Mix Championship
The longest-running tournament at Banco Bratislava is ready to write another chapter in its successful history. Banco Casino Masters, which has awarded more than 6,000,000€ in prize money since its launch in 2016, returns for its 46th edition. From November 30 to December 7, players will compete in Banco Casino Masters 250,000€ with the buy-in remaining unchanged at just 170€. This time, however, the festival will be more action-packed than ever – players can take advantage of a HALF PRICE flight, chipleader bonuses, double and triple qualification bonuses, while the schedule will also feature PLO Masters, SpadePoker Challenger, a High Roller and the debut of the 10-Game Mix Championship.
Banco Casino Masters Has Been Making History Since 2016
Banco Casino Masters is one of the established highlights of the Slovak poker scene. Dating back to 2016, the tournament has gradually become one of the most recognizable poker brands at Banco Bratislava and has already awarded more than 6,000,000€ in prize money throughout its history.
At the turn of November and December, we will crown the 46th Banco Casino Masters champion. And while the Main Event buy-in remains unchanged at the traditional 170€, this edition will feature an increased prize pool of 250,000€.
From November 30 to December 7, the action will go far beyond the Main Event itself. The special Banco Casino Masters & PLO Masters edition will bring together No-Limit Hold'em, Pot-Limit Omaha and mixed games in one extensive festival schedule.
HALF PRICE Day 1A – Qualify for Just 85€
The Banco Casino Masters Main Event will kick off with something special. The opening Day 1A will feature the HALF PRICE promotion, giving players the opportunity to enter the battle for 250,000€ for just 85€.
The half-price buy-in does not change the fundamental qualification format – 10% of the field will advance to the next stage. The difference will be a starting stack of 20,000 chips.
Day 1A therefore offers an attractive opportunity for players looking to begin their run at another Masters title for half the standard buy-in.
Chipleader Bonuses – Another 2,600€ in Each of Days 1B, 1C and 1D
The incentives do not end with simply qualifying for the next stage. Days 1B, 1C and 1D will each feature a separate 2,600€ chipleader bonus.
The top three stacks from each respective flight will split the bonus as follows:
- 1st in chips – 1,500€
- 2nd in chips – 750€
- 3rd in chips – 350€
Aggressive play and building a big stack can therefore deliver an additional reward before the main Banco Casino Masters payouts even come into play.
Double Qualification for 750€, Triple Qualification for Up to 2,000€
And the opportunities to earn extra rewards do not stop there. One of the signature features of Masters will once again be the qualification bonuses for players who successfully advance from multiple starting flights.
A double qualification will earn a player a 750€ cash bonus, while a triple qualification will be rewarded with a bonus of up to 2,000€.
A single edition of Masters therefore gives players several opportunities to fight for additional value. The HALF PRICE entry, chipleader bonuses and double and triple qualification bonuses add another strategic dimension to the individual flights even before the Main Event reaches its decisive stages.
PLO Masters: 15,000€ Main Event and Plenty of Omaha Action
The festival will not be all about No-Limit Hold'em. Running alongside Banco Casino Masters will be PLO Masters, bringing several Pot-Limit Omaha tournaments to Bratislava.
The centerpiece of the PLO schedule will be the PLO Masters Main Event 15,000€ with a 225€ + 25€ buy-in.
The combination of Banco Casino Masters and PLO Masters creates a festival for a much broader range of players, offering significantly more variety throughout the week than a traditional tournament schedule built exclusively around NLH.
High Roller 20,000€ and a Final Table Under the Cameras
The packed schedule will also feature the SpadePoker Challenger, while players looking for higher buy-in action will have another major tournament to target.
The High Roller 20,000€ comes with a 550€ buy-in, and its conclusion will receive special coverage. The final 9 players will take their seats under the cameras, with the final day broadcast via livestream.
The biggest High Roller payouts will therefore be decided in front of the viewers.
PREMIERE: 10-Game Mix Championship Brings a Completely New Challenge to Banco Bratislava
One of the biggest additions to the entire festival will be the 10-Game Mix Championship, created through a collaboration between Banco Bratislava and “TheFestival” founder Martin “FRANKE” von Zweigbergk.
The inaugural edition of the new championship will introduce mixed games to Banco Bratislava with 25,000€ GTD, while expanding the philosophy of the entire festival far beyond traditional No-Limit Hold'em.
The combination of Banco Casino Masters, PLO Masters and the 10-Game Mix Championship makes this edition an exceptionally diverse poker event. Masters will bring players of different disciplines together under one roof – from NLH and PLO specialists to passionate mixed-game players.
The fusion of MGC and Masters represents another step forward and a fresh challenge within an already attractive schedule. During a single festival, players will not have to limit themselves to one discipline and will have the opportunity to experience formats that appear far less frequently on the regular tournament calendar.
Eight Days of Poker and the Battle for the 46th Masters Title
From November 30 to December 7, Banco Bratislava will host one of the most diverse editions of Masters to date. Fans of the tournament can once again look forward to its time-tested structure and outstanding atmosphere, both of which have become an inseparable part of the Banco Casino Masters experience over the years.
There will, of course, also be plenty of cash game action, while the Main Event final day will be broadcast via livestream, allowing viewers to follow the decisive moments as another player writes their name into the history books as the 46th Banco Casino Masters champion.
Banco Casino Masters 250,000€ for just 170€. Eight days of poker, multiple bonuses, PLO Masters, High Roller, SpadePoker Challenger and the premiere of the 10-Game Mix Championship. From November 30 to December 7, Banco Bratislava will once again belong to Masters.
