Eight Players Just Won Their Festival Package — Will You Be Next?
If there’s one thing the iPoker Festival qualifiers have proven over the past few weeks, it’s that poker players love chasing live poker destinations — and right now, that destination is Bratislava.
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The latest Sunday Final once again broke expectations. What began as a €1,850 package frenzy with six guaranteed prizes turned into another record night when eight full packages were eventually awarded. The virtual tables across the iPoker Network were crushing it, with players from every corner — Bet365, Betfair, Betsson, Coolbet, Paf, and many more — jumping in for a chance to turn a small satellite entry into the poker trip that is called The Festival Series experience.
Eight lucky winners are now officially packing their bags for The Festival Series Bratislava, taking place November 18–24 at the newly renovated Banco Casino.
The Heart of the Action: Banco Casino Bratislava
Ask anyone who’s walked into Banco Casino recently and they’ll tell you the same thing: it’s not just a casino anymore — it’s a poker hub. The transformation has been nothing short of epic. The slot machines and table games that once filled the floor have been replaced by rows upon rows of poker tables, with energy shining in through out .
Downstairs, the main hall glows under modern lights (check it yourself, it looks like a sky full of stars!), flowing with the rhythm of chips and conversation. The “Ashoka” room hosts side events and will soon hold the feature table for The Festival’s livestream, which is only being done on the final day of the Main Event this time. And if you wander toward the bar, you’ll find the cash games running deep into the night , often until sunrise, but let's be fair, who even sees the night when being in Bratislava?
A City That Deserves Its Reputation
Bratislava is often called Europe’s best-kept secret — and poker players who visit quickly understand why. The Slovak capital blends old-world charm with a modern look. In just a few minutes’ walk from Banco Casino, you can be sipping coffee in a centuries-old square, enjoying craft beer along the Danube, or tucking into local delicacies like bryndzové halušky (a must-try for any visitor).
What the Winners Receive
Each €1,850 full package includes:
• Entry into the €550 Main Event (€500,000 guaranteed)
• 6 nights in a 4-star hotel (Crowne Plaza or AC Hotel by Marriott)
• Daily breakfast, merchandise, and hospitality activities
• €250 spending money
For those lucky eight who conquered last Sunday’s Final, that’s the full VIP treatment — and it’s all waiting in just a few weeks.
Updated Sunday Final Schedule - iPoker Network:
| Date | Day | Start Time | Packages Guaranteed | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 5 | Sunday | 21:00 | 4 Packages | ✅ Completed |
| Oct 12 | Sunday | 21:00 | 5 Packages (6 went out!) | ✅ Completed |
| Oct 19 | Sunday | 21:00 | 6 Packages (8 went out!) | ✅ Completed |
| Oct 26 | Sunday | 21:00 | 7 Packages | 🔜 Upcoming |
| Nov 2 | Sunday | 20:00 | 5 Packages | 🔜 Upcoming |
| Nov 9 | Sunday | 20:00 | 3 Packages | 🔜 Upcoming |
Qualify Your Way to Bratislava
The road to The Festival couldn’t be simpler. Play the daily Day 1 satellites on your favorite iPoker skin — Bet365, Betfair, Betsafe, Betsson, Coolbet, Paf, Champion Poker, Swiss Casinos, and many more — and survive to reach the Sunday Final, where the full packages are waiting.
And don’t forget: chip count doesn’t decide everything. Even the smallest stack can turn into a full Festival package — as proven again last Sunday!
For more ways in:
• Micro players can join €2 satellites that feed into the Day 2 Final on November 10 (1x package guaranteed).
• Seat-Only Qualifiers run on October 24 and November 7, each with 5x €550 Main Event seats guaranteed.
• Revenue Mission: Generate €1,000 in rake by November 9 to receive a €100 ticket to a dedicated qualifier.
The Journey Continues
With the latest Final wrapped up and eight more winners secured, all eyes now turn to October 26, when another seven full packages are guaranteed. Every week has crushed expectations so far, and there’s no sign of the momentum slowing down.
Bratislava is calling, Banco Casino is ready, and the next round of qualifiers is already underway. Join the chase, play your way through the satellites, and maybe next week, you’ll be the one booking your seat to The Festival.
See you in Bratislava!
