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The H.O.R.S.E.S Mixed Main Event – Bratislava Edition ’24

The H.O.R.S.E.S Mixed Main Event – Bratislava Edition ’24

The Festival Series is once again offering mixed games specialists the stage it deserves with the H.O.R.S.E.S Mixed Games Main Event. Set to take place at the Banco Casino from November 18 to 20, 2024, this €500+€50 buy-in event is what mixed games are all about! Many hole cards, too many draws, and many split pots!

What is H.O.R.S.E.S?

HORSES builds on the traditional HORSE format, a well-known mix of poker games, by adding a unique European favourite: Sviten Special. This addition makes it even more challenging than it already is to play mixed games, and it perfectly balances the stud and flop-based games. The total line-up of poker formats includes:

  1. Hold'em Limit
  2. Omaha
  3. Razz
  4. Seven-Card Stud
  5. Eight-or-better Stud Seven-Card Hi/Lo split
  6. Sviten Special

For mixed games enthusiasts in Europe, this format is really the one you would want to have played at least once in your life. For newcomers to the scene, expect to be alert and engaged, because the game changes sooner than you think! Usually, by the amount of cards which are dealt, you will notice what game is being played.

Eirik Presttun, H.O.R.S.E.S Mixed Games Champion

Schedule and Structure

The HORSES Mixed Games Main Event is being spread over three days, offering two re-entry possibilities per opening flight:

DayDateStart Time (CET)Details
Day 1ANovember 1813:30First opening flight, 10 levels of play
Day 1BNovember 1913:30Second opening flight, 10 levels of play
Final DayNovember 2013:30Remaining players compete for the title

Key Tournament Details

  • Starting Stack: 30,000 chips
  • Level Duration: 30 minutes
  • Betting Structure: Fixed-limit
  • Table Capacity: Maximum of 7 players
  • Re-Entries: Up to two re-entries allowed per starting flight

Tournament Structure (Day 1)

LevelSmall BlindBig BlindAnteDuration
130050010030 min.
230060020030 min.
340080020030 min.
4500100020030 min.
DINNER BREAK
5600120030030 min.
6800150030030 min.
71000200050030 min.
81500250050030 min.
BREAK / CHIP RACE 100
91500250050030 min.
1015003000100030 min.
BREAK / END OF LATE REG.
1120004000100030 min.
1230005000100030 min.

Why Play HORSES?

This event isn’t just about taking home a trophy (portrait); it’s about showing how adaptable and complete you are as a poker player. Mixed Games players at our event, see this format as one of the coolest formats ones to be part of. The players need to handle different poker games rapidly followed up by each other. With the extra twist of Sviten Special, the H.O.R.S.E.S event fixes the usual issues with mixed games by making the rotation smoother and more balanced.

Winner's Hall of Fame

LocationPlayersPrize Pool (€)WinnerPrize (€)
Malta '245325,175 Eirik Presttun5,895
Rozvadov '244623,750 Sascha Manns8,788
Bratislava '236731,825 Jon Kyte8,825
Buy-in €550