888poker LIVE continues its resurgence and announced another major stop in Spain on Monday. The 888poker Live Festival Barcelona runs May 12-23, highlighted by the €1,100 Main Event running May 19-23.
As part of the action, all 888 ambassadors and Twitch streamers will be on site. The company is also inviting some special guests to play including Dan “Jungle Man” Cates, Maria Ho, and Michael Mizrachi.
888poker is bringing more special events to the series as the company celebrates is 20th anniversary. The site is also planning numerous opportunities for online players to qualify for the live series.
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Highlights from 888poker Live Barcelona
The €1,100 Main Event allows players to get in on the action for pennies via online satellites and qualifiers. Direct registration for a satellite is also available for $109.
Qualifier winners score a $2,200 package to 888poker LIVE Barcelona. The package includes:
- $1,250 buy-in to the 888poker LIVE Barcelona Main Event
- $550 for three nights’ accommodation from May 19-22
- $400 travel money paid into the winner’s player account
- a 888poker LIVE kit
Players in Barcelona will find four starting flights and the tournament features big blind antes and “shot clocks.” 888 will stream the four-day event on the site’s official Twitch channel.
Beyond the Main Event, a €5,300 High Roller is also on the schedule and should attract interest among higher stakes players.
What to expect in Barcelona
Barcelona is located in the northeast region of Spain called Catalonia, a great place for a poker vacation. The city boasts renowned structures like the Sagrada Família. Designed by famed Catalan architect Antoni Gaudí, the building is part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The city also features museums and beautifully manicured city parks. There’s also plenty of nightlife, bars, and clubs to keep players entertained.
For sports fans, FC Barcelona also offers a long sporting tradition. The club is one of the largest and richest in the world.
Casino Barcelona has also hosted 888poker LIVE in the past. In 2019, Italy’s Gabriele Rossi walked away with the Main Event prize of €110,000 ($123,121) and the winner’s trophy.
Here’s a look at the complete schedule.
888poker LIVE Barcelona
Date Event Buy-in Buy-in Chips
May 11 Turboellite to
Opening Event 1A50€ €50 5,000
May 11 STEP 2 Main Event 220€ €220 10,000
May 12 888poker LIVE
Barcelona Festival –
Opening Event Day 1A220€ €220 30,000
May 12 Turboellite to
Opening Event 1B50€ €50 5,000
May 13 888poker LIVE
Barcelona Festival –
Opening Event Day 1B220€ €220 30,000
May 13 The Mayhem 88€ €88 15,000
May 14 Turboellite to
Opening Event 1C50€ €50 5,000
May 14 888poker LIVE
Barcelona Festival –
Opening Event Day 1C220€ €220 30,000
May 14 888poker LIVE
Barcelona Festival –
Opening Event Day 1D TURBO220€ €220 30,000
May 14 The Rumble 110€ €110 15,000
May 15 888poker LIVE
Barcelona Festival –
Opening Event FINAL220€ €220 N/A
May 15 The Mini Shot Turbo 50€ €50 10,000
May 15 The Triple Threat 110€ €110 15,000
May 16 The Mid Shot 55€ €55 15,000
May 16 STEP 2 Main Event 220€ €220 10,000
May 17 The Turbo Deepstack 77€ €77 30,000
May 17 High Roller Day 1 2,200€ €2,200 100,000
May 17 Satellite High Roller 440€ €440 10,000
May 18 Made To Play 66€ €66 20,000
May 18 High Roller Final Day 2,200€ €2,200 100,000
May 18 Superellite to
Main Event Day 1A110€ €110 8,000
May 18 Super High Roller
Day 15,300€ €5,300 100,000
May 19 Superellite to
Main Event Day 1B110€ €110 10,000
May 19 Super High Roller
Final Day5,300€ €5,300 100,000
May 19 888poker LIVE
Barcelona Festival
ME Day 1A1,100€ €1,100 30,000
May 20 888poker LIVE
Barcelona Festival
ME Day 1B1,100€ €1,100 30,000
May 20 The Mega Knockout
[50€ Bounty]165€ €165 25,000
May 21 Turbo Superellite to
Main Event Day 1C110€ €110 5,000
May 21 888poker LIVE
Barcelona Festival
ME Day 1C1,100€ €1,100 30,000
May 21 Pot Limit Omaha 150€ €150 30,000
May 21 Turbo Superellite to
Main Event Day 1D110€ €110 10,000
May 22 888poker LIVE
Barcelona Festival
ME Day 1D Turbo1,100€ €1,100 30,000
May 22 888poker LIVE Barcelona
Festival ME
Day 21,100€ €1,100 30,000
May 22 The Big Shot 333€ €333 20,000
May 22 The Ladies Event 55€ €55 15,000
May 23 888poker LIVE Barcelona Festival
ME Final Day