It's almost time to shuffle up and deal as the UK and Ireland Poker Tour (UKIPT) makes its grand return, this time in the sun-drenched haven of Malaga, Spain. Teaming up with the Estrellas Poker Tour (ESPT), the UKIPT promises an exhilarating fusion of poker action and Mediterranean allure from June 10-16, 2024, at The Gran Madrid Casino Torrequebrada.
With that, PokerNews has put together this ultimate guide on how you can qualify for the ESPT & UKIPT Malaga €1,100 Main Event, so you can join in on the fun for the European poker extravaganza of the summer.
Qualifier Avenues
Don't miss your chance to secure a seat at the table, as PokerStars is offering several routes for players to explore.
Besides onsite qualifiers, which you can see in the full schedule at the bottom of this article, there are convenient online avenues that will transport you to sunny Spain.
The road to Malaga begins on the virtual felt. Participate in the €22 MEGA satellite with 20 guaranteed seats to the €162 ESPT & UKIPT MEGA qualifier. This kicks off at 6:35 p.m. CET on May 19.
Players can buy-in directly to the Mega sat, or they can start their journey with freebuys and €2.20 sub-satellites that feed into the €22 MEGA satellite. These run around the clock, offering a cost-effective route to qualification.
The final stage, the ESPT & UKIPT MEGA Qualifier, also gets underway on May 19 and deals its first hand at 8:35 p.m. CET. This event offers eight full packages valued at €3,000 which includes:
€1,100 Main Event Ticket: The series showstopper is going to be huge and not one to miss out on.
Seven Nights Accommodation: Enjoy a luxurious stay for the duration of the festival.
Travel Credit: Receive $370 credited to your Stars account to cover travel expenses, ensuring a hassle-free journey to Malaga.
Alongside the mega satellite, there are also other opportunities to win a package, which can be accessed via the PokerStars client.
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ESPT & UKIPT Malaga Full Schedule
Date
Time
Buy-In
Event
Mon, Jun 10
6 p.m.
€115
NLH - Unlimited Re-Entry
Mon, Jun 10
9 p.m.
€125
Qualifier to Estrellas/UKIPT Main Event 'Win Your Seat @ 100,000 chips'
Tue, Jun 11
2 p.m.
€250
Qualifier to Estrellas/UKIPT Main Event 'Win Your Seat @ 100,000 chips'
Tue, Jun 11
4 p.m.
€2,200
Estrellas/UKIPT High Roller Day 1
Tue, Jun 11
5 p.m.
€220
Estrellas/UKIPT PKO (€100 PKO)
Tue, Jun 11
9 p.m.
€125
Qualifier to Estrellas/UKIPT Main Event 'Win Your Seat @ 100,000 chips'
Wed, Jun 12
2 p.m.
€1,100
Estrellas/UKIPT Main Event Day 1A
Wed, Jun 12
2 p.m.
€330
PL Omaha
Wed, Jun 12
4 p.m.
€2,200
Estrellas/UKIPT High Roller Final Day
Wed, Jun 12
5 p.m.
€125
Qualifier to Estrellas/UKIPT Main Event 'Win Your Seat @ 100,000 chips'
Wed, Jun 12
9 p.m.
€250
Qualifier to Estrellas/UKIPT Main Event 'Win Your Seat @ 100,000 chips'
Wed, Jun 12
9 p.m.
€1,100
Estrellas/UKIPT Main Event Day 1B
Thu, Jun 13
12 p.m.
€250
Qualifier to Estrellas/UKIPT Main Event 'Win Your Seat @ 100,000 chips'
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