Join the 888poker Live Bucharest This August for a Week-Long Action
This August 2023 is a momentous month for 888poker as they take you to Bucharest, Romania. Scheduled on August 8 to August 14, the prestigious event will take place at the 888poker Room and is supported by PokerFest. After the successful series in June 2022, 888poker expects to top it with this year’s series.
Visit Bucharest and Join the Event
Known as the Little Paris of the East, Bucharest has a long, diverse, rich cultural history. The sceneries combine history and contemporary lifestyle. Bucharest is one of Europe’s safest and most affordable destinations.
Poker players and fans who want to witness the 888poker event this year may also enjoy travelling around the city, as Bucharest offers more.
What to Expect in 888poker Live Bucharest
The poker festival starts on August 8, with the €220 No-Limit Hold’em opening the event. Expect other events to make the series more memorable. Players may also join other events, such as the €115 buy-in Pot-limit Omaha tournament, €230 No-limit Hold’em Mystery Bounty event, €55 No-Limit Hold’em Ladies event, €330 buy-in No-Limit Hold’em Big Shot and the €165 No-Limit Hold’em Closer. Players may also participate in the 888poker Live Bucharest Main Event, which may cost €888 to enter.
A Recap of the 2022 Event
Last year, around 272 players created a €192,670 prize pool. The series concluded with a heads-up deal between Alexandru Arnautu and Slaven Popoy of Bulgaria. It is also interesting that Alexandru Arnautu won €33,000, while Slaven Popoy took home €35,185 plus a package to another 888poker live event.
The Road to 888poker Live Bucharest
Poker enthusiasts planning to join the 2023 event may visit the satellites for the 888poker Live Bucharest in the 888poker lobby. Buy-ins may start at $0.01. The satellites also offer packages worth $2,000 for $109 buy-in qualifiers. The package includes the following:
- 888poker merchandise
- $500 for travel expenses
- $950 buy-in to the 888poker Live Bucharest Main Event
- $550 accommodation for four nights
888poker Live Bucharest schedule:
| Date | Time | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 8 (Tues) | 6:00 PM 9:00 PM | €220 NLHE Opening Event Day 1A €88 NLHE The Turbo Deepstack |
| Aug 9 (Wed) | 6:00 PM 8:00 PM 10:00PM | €220 NLHE Opening Event Day 1B €115 PLO €220 NLHE Opening Event Day 1C Turbo |
| Aug 10 (Thurs) | 3:00 PM 5:00 PM | NLHE Opening Event Final Day €888 NLHE 888poker Live Main Event Day 1A |
| Aug 11 (Fri) | 5:00 PM 8:00 PM | €888 NLHE 888poker Live Main Event Day 1B €230 NLHE Mystery Bounty Day 1 |
| Aug 12 (Sat) | 5:00 PM 8:00 PM 9:00 PM | €888 NLHE 888poker Live Main Event Day 1C Mystery Bounty Final Day €55 NLHE The Ladies' Event |
| Aug 13 (Sun) | 11:00 AM 5:30 PM 7:00 PM | €888 NLHE 888poker Live Main Event Day 1D Turbo Main Event Day 2 €330 NLHE the Big Shot |
| Aug 14 (Mon) | 3:00 PM 6:00 PM | Main Event Final Day €165 NLHE The Closer |
