{"id":285396,"date":"2023-08-16T08:31:42","date_gmt":"2023-08-16T13:31:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.casino.org\/news\/?p=285396"},"modified":"2023-08-16T12:31:45","modified_gmt":"2023-08-16T17:31:45","slug":"world-poker-tour-set-to-descend-on-grand-casino-liechtenstein","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.casino.org\/news\/world-poker-tour-set-to-descend-on-grand-casino-liechtenstein\/","title":{"rendered":"World Poker Tour Set To Descend on Grand Casino Liechtenstein"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n
The World Poker Tour<\/a> (WPT) is helping show the anti-gambling segment in Liechtenstein that it has no place. The WPT is once again demonstrating its global reach and reputation by hosting a poker tournament series at the Grand Casino Liechtenstein beginning at the end of the month.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n The European principality, nestled between Switzerland and Austria, and the casino will play host to a gathering of poker enthusiasts and professional players. They are converging for a chance to showcase their skills and luck on the felt. The WPT Prime Lichtenstein begins on August 30 and runs through September 11.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n At the beginning of the year, a group of anti-gambling pundits, known as IG VolksMeinung, tried to ban casinos in Liechtenstein<\/a>. It attempted to drum up public support for the initiative, but failed miserably.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n In typical poker tournament fashion, the Main Event will likely be the biggest attraction. With a CHF1 million (US$1.13 million) guarantee on the table against a CHF1,100 (US$1,251) buy-in, it\u2019s easy to see why.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n The Main Event begins on September 6 with six starting flights. Day 2 will start on September 10, followed by the final table on September 11.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n For players who want to warm up for the Main Event or simply want cheaper options, there are plenty to choose from. Among them are:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n In addition to the on-location satellites, players can also compete for a chance to win a tournament seat online. WPT Global is offering a variety of satellite events through which the winners can participate in a live event of their choosing.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n These online satellite events, Passport Qualifiers, have a buy-in of just $110 and are held every Saturday and Sunday. The winners receive a buy-in package worth up to $1,500, depending on the event and the location.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n For those U.S. players who can\u2019t make it to Liechtenstein, or who don\u2019t want to, there\u2019s something closer to home later this year. The World Series of Poker<\/a> (WSOP) has announced its WSOP Paradise schedule in the Bahamas<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nA Million Reasons to Visit Liechtenstein<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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\r\n \r\nEvent<\/th>\r\n Date<\/th>\r\n Buy-in<\/th>\r\n Prize<\/th>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/thead>\r\n \r\n Opener\u00a0<\/td>\r\n Aug. 30<\/td>\r\n CHF300 (US$341)<\/td>\r\n CHF30,000 (US$34,150) GTD<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n \r\n Main Event Satellite<\/td>\r\n Aug. 30<\/td>\r\n CHF200 (US$227)<\/td>\r\n 5 Main Event seats<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n \r\n Deepstack<\/td>\r\n Aug. 31-Sept. 3<\/td>\r\n CHF200<\/td>\r\n CHF100,000 (US$113,830)<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n \r\n Pot-Limit Omaha<\/td>\r\n Sept. 2\u00a0<\/td>\r\n CHF300<\/td>\r\n No guarantee<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n \r\n Ladies Event\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/td>\r\n Sept. 3<\/td>\r\n CHF200<\/td>\r\n No guarantee<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n \r\n Seniors Event<\/td>\r\n Sept. 4\u00a0<\/td>\r\n CHF200<\/td>\r\n No guarantee<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n \r\n 20\/20\/20<\/td>\r\n Sept. 5\u00a0<\/td>\r\n CHF200<\/td>\r\n CHF20,000 (US$227,660)<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n \r\n Main Event Satellite<\/td>\r\n Sept. 7\u00a0<\/td>\r\n CHF200<\/td>\r\n 10 Main Event seats<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n \r\n High Roller<\/td>\r\n Sept. 11\u00a0<\/td>\r\n CHF1,980 (US$2,253)<\/td>\r\n No guarantee<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Hop to the Bahamas<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n