Amazing Poker Action Heads to Banco Casino in March & April
Idyllically placed in the heart of Central Europe, Bratislava is the gift that keeps on giving to poker enthusiasts. Banco Casino, situated in the city center, has seen unprecedented growth despite the global pandemic and has positioned itself as one of Europe’s prime locations for tournament and cash game action.
Having visited Banco for the first time with the ‘Cash Game Festival’ brand in 2017 I fell in love with the city as a live cash game player. The casino offers free hotel accommodation for those willing to play six or more hours on a daily basis, with €1/2 to €2/5 NLHE and €2/2 to €10/10 PLO on offer daily.
Turning left out of the casino, Old Town has you embroiled in medieval churches carved into the Slavic skyline, intertwined with funneling cobbled streets and proud foreign embassies. The city offers a myriad of fine dining options at a fraction of the cost of other European capital cities alongside plenty of electric nightlife venues. I personally enjoy how compact the city is, as in under 10 minutes by foot you can sample the Bratislava Castle and the UFO panoramic restaurant, offering decadent views of the River Danube. One of the best ways to whiz around is via the Bolt scooters, which only cost a few cents per minute yet offer bundles of fun.
Non-Stop Action at Banco Casino in March & April
March and April promise to be action-packed on the poker front, with Banco offering the following tournaments:
March 21-28: Spade Poker Tour
- Main Event €199 Buyin €100,000 GTD
- High Roller €555 Buyin €20,000 GTD
March 28 - April 3: Polish Poker Masters
- Main Event €110 Buyin €225,000 GTD
April 19-25: Banco Casino Masters
- Main Event €170 Buyin €250,000 GTD
- High Roller €550 Buyin €20,000 GTD
To pre-book discounted hotel rates with Banco’s partner casinos contact Guest Relations Manager Julia Olejcekova via WhatsApp at: +421 911 356 728.
Head to the Banco Casino website for more information including the complete schedules.
VIP Service at Banco Casino
During these events, there will be 24/7 cash game action with €1/2 and €2/5 NLHE alongside €2/2 and €5/5 PLO 4 and 5 card tables. The casino also has a VIP room that hosts €5/10 NLHE and €10/10 to €25/50 PLO games, with free food delivery and alcohol for players.
One of the things I enjoy about the casino is the warm, homely ambiance combined with excellent service. I spoke to Banco’s Marketing Director Jan Packa about the upcoming events, who commented: “I am very happy and appreciative that the poker community is visiting Banco Casino more and more every year. For us, it is a great trust that we never want to lose, and we always strive for the best possible experience for everyone who comes to Banco. I can only say one thing, If you have never been to Banco Casino, I believe to see you soon, and big thanks and shoutout to our poker community!”
If that isn’t enough to tickle your taste buds there is much more on offer. Following last year’s roaring success ‘The Festival’ series will be returning in October, offering an action-packed week of tournaments and cash games in almost every format of poker imaginable. Last year’s main event broke the record for the largest ever prize pool in Slovakia poker history (€352,100) and this year will go one better with a €500,000 guaranteed main event. I will be there commentating on the event and would be happy to welcome any of you to join me in the booth should you so wish. Before that, I look forward to seeing you all there at the events over the next month or so, you’ll no doubt find me at the PLO table begging my opponent to run it twice!
