Merit Royal Hotel Casino & Spa Features
- Poker Cash Games
- Weekly Poker Tournament Action
- 30 Poker Tables
- Home of Cyprus' Biggest Poker Series
- Live Table Games
- Slots
Merit Royal Hotel Casino & Spa Details
The Merit Royal Hotel Casino & Spa will host EPT Cyprus from October 11-22, 2023, the first brand new EPT stop since 2018 (EPT Sochi).
The venue has hosted hugely successful poker tournaments in the past including the Merit Poker Vintage Series and the Triton Poker Coin Rivet Invitational, won by PokerStars Ambassador Sam Grafton.
Card room operator Merit Poker began in 2008 and has seen some of poker's biggest names in poker such as Phil Ivey, Gus Hansen, Antonio Esfandiari and many more flock to their establishment.
Since its inception, Merit Poker has awarded more than $40 million in prize pools.
“The development of Merit Poker is a common achievement for all the players and each member of our team. It’s time for us to take one more step up, and it is your turn to feel the real Poker experience” said President of Merit Poker Songül Bekem
Merit Royal Hotel Casino & Spa Poker Room General Information
When big tournament series such as the PokerStars European Poker Tour for example head to Cyprus, they take place at the Merit Royal Hotel Casino & Spa. Whereas, the day-to-day poker room operations such as the daily cash games and weekly tournaments are situated at the neighboring Merit Crystal Cove Hotel.
At Merit Crystal Cove Hotel, there are 30 poker tables that host the poker room's daily cash games and weekly tournaments. The most common stakes you will find for the cash games are $2/$5, $5/$5 and $5/$10 no-limit hold'em.
The weekly tournament schedule is regularly updated on their website. The poker room also hosts their own larger poker series every 6-7 weeks, and that information can be accessed on the site's upcoming tournaments page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What hours is the Merit Royal Hotel Casino & Spa poker room open?
Daily Cash Game tables open every day at 8 p.m. on weekdays and 6 p.m. on weekends and are found at the neighboring Merit Crystal Cove Hotel. The weekly tournaments traditionally kick off at 6 p.m. as well.
How many poker tables does the card room have?
30
What are the main cash games played at Merit Royal Hotel Casino & Spa?
The most common games you'll find are $2/$5, $5/$5 and $5/$10 no-limit hold'em, and remember these games are situated at the Merit Crystal Cove Hotel which is near the resort.
What other casino games are offered at Merit Royal Hotel Casino & Spa?
The casino has a number of games such as blackjack, roulette, and slot machines.