The Festival Online 2024: Your Handbook to Success
The Festival Online 2024, our fourth edition, is set to be a grand event on the iPoker Network, available exclusively through its 26 different operators. With 70 unique events and more than €1,500,000 in guaranteed prize pools, this event offers tremendous value through Missions and Leaderboards. Here’s everything you need to know to get ready for The Festival Online 2024.
Where Can You Play 'The Festival Online'?
The iPoker Network, a top-five online poker platform globally, houses 26 operators, making The Festival Online accessible worldwide. The platform focuses on low- to mid-stakes poker players, aligning perfectly with The Festival Series. Below is a table of all participating operators:
| Operator Name | Logo | Operator Name | Logo |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paf |  | Redstar |  |
| Novibet |  | Netbet |  |
| NordicBet |  | Meridianbet |  |
| Guts Poker |  | Latamwin |  |
| Coolbet | | Paddypower |  |
| ChampionPoker |  | Inbet |  |
| Betsson |  | HC Online |  |
| Betsafe |  | Grosvenor |  |
| Betfred |  | Fortuna |  |
| Bet365 |  | Klondaika |  |
| William Hill |  | BoyleSports |  |
| Titan Poker |  | Betfair |  |
| Svenska Spel |  | Swiss Casinos |  |
The Festival Online 2024 Schedule
The Festival Online (August 3-19) includes 70 unique tournaments ranging from Hold'em and Omaha to Progressive Knockout and Mystery Bounty events. The tournament buy-ins range from €7.50 to €250, which covers it all for players of all levels.
The flagship tournament, the €55 Main Event, features daily opening flights from August 8 to August 19, with a guaranteed prize pool of €100,000. Other notable events include the €100 Opening event (August 4) and the €250 Closer event (August 18).
Flagship Tournaments
There are four key multi-day 'Stack-Builder' tournaments in The Festival Online:
Main Event
- Buy-in: €55
- Guaranteed Prize Pool: €100,000
- Dates: August 3-19
| Date (CET) | Day | Start Time (CET) | Total Buy-in |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/08/2024-18/08/2024 | Every day | 15:00 | €55 |
| 03/08/2024-18/08/2024 | Every day | 17:30 | €55 |
| 03/08/2024-18/08/2024 | Every day | 20:00 | €55 |
| 03/08/2024-18/08/2024 | Every day | 22:30 | €55 |
| 19/08/2024 | Monday | 15:00 | €55 |
| 19/08/2024 | Monday | 16:30 | €55 |
| 19/08/2024 | Monday | 17:30 | €55 |
| 19/08/2024 | Monday | 18:30 | €55 |
| 19/08/2024 | Monday | 19:30 | €55 |
| 19/08/2024 | Monday | 20:30 | €55 |
| 19/08/2024 - DAY 2 | Monday | 21:30 |
Mini Tournament
- Buy-in: €20
- Guaranteed Prize Pool: €50,000
- Dates: August 3-19
| Date (CET) | Day | Start Time (CET) | Total Buy-in |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/08/2024-18/08/2024 | Every day | 15:00 | €20 |
| 03/08/2024-18/08/2024 | Every day | 17:30 | €20 |
| 03/08/2024-18/08/2024 | Every day | 20:00 | €20 |
| 03/08/2024-18/08/2024 | Every day | 22:30 | €20 |
| 19/08/2024 | Monday | 15:00 | €20 |
| 19/08/2024 | Monday | 16:30 | €20 |
| 19/08/2024 | Monday | 17:30 | €20 |
| 19/08/2024 | Monday | 18:30 | €20 |
| 19/08/2024 | Monday | 19:30 | €20 |
| 19/08/2024 - DAY 2 | Monday | 20:30 |
Micro Tournament
- Buy-in: €7.50
- Guaranteed Prize Pool: €20,000
- Dates: August 3-18
| Date (CET) | Day | Start Time (CET) | Total Buy-in |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/08/2024-18/08/2024 | Every day | 10:00 | €7.50 |
| 03/08/2024-18/08/2024 | Every day | 12:30 | €7.50 |
| 03/08/2024-18/08/2024 | Every day | 15:00 | €7.50 |
| 03/08/2024-18/08/2024 | Every day | 17:30 | €7.50 |
| 03/08/2024-18/08/2024 | Every day | 20:00 | €7.50 |
| 03/08/2024-18/08/2024 | Every day | 22:30 | €7.50 |
| 19/08/2024 | Monday | 08:00 | €7.50 |
| 19/08/2024 | Monday | 10:00 | €7.50 |
| 19/08/2024 | Monday | 12:00 | €7.50 |
| 19/08/2024 | Monday | 13:30 | €7.50 |
| 19/08/2024 | Monday | 15:00 | €7.50 |
| 19/08/2024 | Monday | 16:30 | €7.50 |
| 19/08/2024 | Monday | 17:30 | €7.50 |
| 19/08/2024 | Monday | 18:30 | €7.50 |
| 19/08/2024 | Monday | 19:30 | €7.50 |
| 19/08/2024 - DAY 2 | Monday | 20:30 |
Omaha Tournament
- Buy-in: €25
- Guaranteed Prize Pool: €10,000
- Dates: August 3-17
| Date (CET) | Day | Start Time (CET) | Total Buy-in |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/08/2024-17/08/2024 | Every day | 18:00 | €25 |
| 03/08/2024-17/08/2024 | Every day | 20:30 | €25 |
| 18/08/2024 - DAY 2 | Sunday | 14:00 |
Live Satellites for The Festival Malta
Players can qualify for The Festival Series Malta 2024 (September 8-15) through online satellites on the iPoker Network, running from July 15 to August 19, 2024. These qualifiers feature buy-ins starting at €0.25 and offer packages worth €1,850, including the Main Event buy-in, hotel stay, and more.
Satellite Details:
| Date | Buy-in | Prize |
|---|---|---|
| Daily | €0.25-€100 | €1,850 Package |
| Daily | €0,50-€50 | €550 Main Event Tickets |
Missions and Leaderboards
Missions:
Complete various missions to win added value such as live packages and satellite tickets. There are five mission types available from August 3rd to August 19th. This is what it's all about! Missions are perfectly levelled with The Festival Series, and what about the 'Franke's Flip Flops'?! Great features during this series, giving you plenty of opportunities to give a heavy boost to your bankroll!
Make sure to have a look at this link, to see if your preferred operator is eligible to participate in the Missions on the iPoker Network!
| Mission | Goal | Reward |
|---|---|---|
| Low Mission | Earn points for a €55 Main Event | €55 Main Event ticket |
| High Mission | Earn points for a €250 Event 25 | €250 Event 25 ticket |
| Cash Game | See 100 flops at cash game tables | Entry to €5,000 Freeroll |
| Knockout | Knock out 10 players in PKO events | Entry to €5,000 Freeroll |
| Franke’s Flip | Play three (min. €5) 'Flip Flop' satellites | Entry to €1,850 Flip Flop |
Leaderboard:
The Festival Online Leaderboard runs from August 3rd to August 19th. Players earn points by participating in events and completing specific tasks. As you are used from the iPoker Network, the leaderboard in this series couldn't be left aside. With plenty of epic (Added!) prizes up for grabs, there will be plenty of players having a change on getting great value for their efforts!
Make sure to have a look at the following webpage, because not all operators which are connected to the iPoker Network, are opted in for this leaderboard!
| Achievement | Points |
|---|---|
| Play a 'The Festival Online' PKO tournament | 1 Point |
| Knock out a player in a PKO tournament | 2 Points |
| Generate rake in Cash Games | 5 Points |
| Make ITM in a tournament | 10 Points |
| Reach Final Table | 25 Points |
| Win a tournament | 50 Points |
Leaderboard Prizes:
As you can see below, the prizes are to be called EPIC! It's perhaps one of the easiest ways of getting yourself a package for our next live event which will take place in Malta at the Portomaso Casino (September 8-15).
| Position | Cash Prize | The Festival in Malta Package |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | €500 | €1,850 The Festival in Malta Package |
| 2 | €300 | €1,850 The Festival in Malta Package |
| 3 | €250 | €1,850 The Festival in Malta Package |
| 4 | €200 | €100 The Festival [PACKAGE] Ticket |
| 5 | €150 | €100 The Festival [PACKAGE] Ticket |
| 6-10 | €100 | €100 The Festival [PACKAGE] Ticket |
| 11-15 | €50 | €100 The Festival [PACKAGE] Ticket |
| 16-25 | €25 | €100 The Festival [PACKAGE] Ticket |
| 26-50 | €10 | - |
The Festival Online Streamer Challenge
Streamers can join The Festival Online Streamer Challenge, competing in key tournaments to accumulate points. Participation alone earns points, with additional points for ITM finishes and final table appearances. The top streamer wins a €1,600 package for The Festival Series Bratislava. Additionally, there are multiple bonus challenges where many more points are to be earned! Make sure to check out everything you need to know about this challenge right here! And if you would like to participate in this challenge, please contact us via our social media channels!
Key Tournaments:
| Date | Time (CET) | Event Name | Buy-in | Prize Pool |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04-Aug | 19:00 | Opening Event | €100 | €50,000 |
| 10-Aug | 19:00 | Mystery Bounty | €200 | €20,000 |
| 11-Aug | 19:00 | Heads-Up | €100 | €10,000 |
| 17-Aug | 19:00 | 8-Max Championship | €200 | €40,000 |
| 18-Aug | 19:00 | Closer Event | €250 | €100,000 |
| 19-Aug | 19:00 | Main Event | €55 | €100,000 |
