Learn About the PokerNews Cup Venue Finix Casino
The thirteenth edition of the PokerNews Cup is just around the corner from May 9-19, to be held at Finix Casino, located on the border of Greece in Kulata, Bulgaria.
The schedule highlights include two tournaments with €100,000 guarantees including the PokerNews Cup €1,100 High Roller on May 12-16 and the PokerNews Cup €550 Main Event on May 15-19.
About Finix Casino
The casino, boasting an ancient Egyptian style, opened its doors in 2000 and has built a solid reputation for world-class service and hospitality. In addition to the action available in the casino's large poker room, Finix Casino also features a wide range of games including roulette, blackjack, stand poker, ultimate poker, and hundreds of slot machines.
The hotel also screams luxury with floral and retro vibes along with high quality of service, free parking with 500 spaces, and, of course, around-the-clock video surveillance. Players will not need to present a credit card to check into the hotel and can also store their bags as necessary both before check-in and after checkout. Breakfast and dinner are included in all accommodations.
Players attending the PokerNews Cup will also have a chance to enjoy high-quality food and nightlife with the venue also boasting the Finix Restaurant, the Finix Bar, and the Fashion Hall Kulata night club. Of course, there is free wi-fi throughout the entire complex as well.
Throughout the year, the venue also hosts a variety of concerts featuring famous artists from Greece and Bulgaria as just one of the many ways the casino has built its reputation over the past two decades.
Players will be asked to show a valid passport or ID card before being admitted to the casino; players must be at least 18 years of age. The casino requests that players wear a shirt and jacket for classical play and neat casual attire for slots.
How to Get to Finix Casino
Finix Casino is located near the airports in Thessaloniki, Greece and Sofia, Bulgaria. The one in Thessaloniki is a bit closer, taking slightly more than 1 1/2 hours by car via the A25. A car journey from Sofia Airport should take under 2 1/2 hours.
Trains, buses and transfers are available from both airports with Finix Casino also offering a shuttle bus service from Thessaloniki Airport every day at 7 p.m. Players can reserve a spot on the shuttle service by calling Finix Casino at +359 885 267 884 or +30 698 288 7443 or by emailing [email protected].
So hurry and get planning your travel to the upcoming PokerNews Cup, with help of the complete schedule of poker events below.
2019 PokerNews Cup Kulata Schedule
| Date | Time | Event | Guarantee | Buy-in | Re-Entry | Starting Stack | Levels | Played until | Reg. Closing Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 9 | 7 p.m. | NL Hold'em - Satellite to PNC High Roller | 2 seats | €120 | unl. | 15,000 | 20 min | winner | 10 levels |
| 9 p.m. | NL Hold'em - Deepstack Turbo | €220 | 1x | 20,000 | 15 min | winner | 10 levels | ||
| May 10 | 5 p.m. | NL Holdem - Satellite to PNC High Roller | 2 seats | €120 | unl. | 15,000 | 20 min | winner | 10 levels |
| 7 p.m. | PL Omaha | €550 | unl. | 30,000 | 20 min | winner | 10 levels | ||
| May 11 | 3 p.m. | NL Hold'em | €330 | 1x | 20,000 | 20 min | winner | 10 levels | |
| 7 p.m. | NL Hold'em - Satellite to PNC High Roller | 2 seats | €120 | unl. | 15,000 | 20 min | winner | 10 levels | |
| May 12 | 2 p.m. | NL Hold'em - Turbo Satellite to PNC High Roller | 2 seats | €120 | unl. | 15,000 | 15 min | winner | 10 levels |
| 5 p.m. | NL Hold'em - PNC High Roller - Day 1A | €100,000 | €1,100 | 2x | 100,000 | 45 min | 10 levels | 12 levels | |
| 7 p.m. | NL Hold'em | €330 | 1x | 20,000 | 20 min | winner | 10 levels | ||
| May 13 | 2 p.m. | NL Holdem - Turbo Satellite to PNC High Roller | 2 seats | €120 | unl. | 15,000 | 15 min | winner | 10 levels |
| 5 p.m. | NL Holdem - PNC High Roller - Day 1B | €100,000 | €1,100 | 2x | 100,000 | 45 min | 10 levels | 12 levels | |
| 7 p.m. | NL Holdem - Turbo Satellite to PNC Main Event | 5 seats | €60 | unl. | 15,000 | 20 min | winner | 10 levels | |
| May 14 | 2 p.m. | NL Holdem - Turbo Satellite to PNC High Roller | 2 seats | €120 | unl. | 15,000 | 15 min | winner | 10 levels |
| 5 p.m. | NL Holdem - PNC High Roller - Day 1C | €100,000 | €1,100 | 2x | 100,000 | 45 min | winner | 12 levels | |
| 7 p.m. | NL Holdem - Turbo Satellite to PNC Main Event | 5 seats | €60 | unl. | 15,000 | 20 min | winner | 10 levels | |
| 9 p.m. | NL Holdem - Turbo | €330 | 1x | 20,000 | 15 min | winner | 10 levels | ||
| May 15 | 2 p.m. | NL Hold'em - Satellite to PNC Main Event | 5 seats | €60 | unl. | 15,000 | 15 min | winner | 10 levels |
| 3 p.m. | NL Hold'em - PNC High Roller - Day 2 | €100,000 | €1,100 | 2x | 100,000 | 45 min | FT | - | |
| 6 p.m. | NL Hold'em - PNC Main Event - Day 1A | €100,000 | €550 | 1x | 50,000 | 30 min | ITM | 12 levels | |
| 9 p.m. | NL Hold'em - Turbo Knockout (€150+€50) | €220 | unl. | 20,000 | 15 min | winner | 10 levels | ||
| May 16 | 1 p.m. | NL Hold'em - Satellite to PNC Main Event | 5 seats | €60 | unl. | 15,000 | 15 min | winner | 10 levels |
| 3 p.m. | NL Hold'em - PNC High Roller - Final Day | €100,000 | €1,100 | 2x | 100,000 | 45 min | winner | - | |
| 4 p.m. | NL Hold'em - PNC Main Event - Day 1B | €100,000 | €550 | 1x | 50,000 | 30 min | ITM | 12 levels | |
| 7 p.m. | NL Hold'em - MEGA Satellite to PNC Main Event | 10 seats | €60 | unl. | 15,000 | 15 min | winner | 10 levels | |
| May 17 | 1 p.m. | NL Hold'em - PNC Main Event - Day 1C | €100,000 | €550 | 1x | 50,000 | 30 min | ITM | 12 levels |
| 4 p.m. | NL Hold'em - Super Turbo Knockout (€50+€150) | €220 | unl. | 20,000 | 15 min | winner | 10 levels | ||
| 7 p.m. | NL Hold'em - PNC Main Event - Turbo Day 1D | €100,000 | €550 | 1x | 50,000 | 15 min | ITM | 12 levels | |
| May 18 | 1 p.m. | NL Hold'em - PNC Main Event - Day 2 | €100,000 | €550 | - | - | 40 min | FT | - |
| 4 p.m. | NL Hold'em - Deepstack - Day 1 | €220 | unl. | 50,000 | 30 min | ITM | 10 levels | ||
| May 19 | 2 p.m. | NL Hold'em - PNC Main Event - Final Day | €100,000 | €550 | - | - | 40 min | winner | - |
| 3 p.m. | NL Hold'em - Deepstack - Day 2 | €220 | unl. | 50,000 | 30 min | winner | 10 levels | ||
| 4 p.m. | NL Hold'em - Cool Down | €120 | unl. | 20,000 | 15 min | winner | 10 levels |
* Schedule subject to change at tournament director's discretion.
