Irish Poker Classic on the agenda
Step satellites into the Irish Poker Classic Festival are on the horizon today at Betfair. The Macau Sporting Club’s sixth annual festival in Cork will run between the 11th and 15th of August, and will culminate in a 150,000 guaranteed €1500 + €100, 3 day main event.
The first step satellite runs from $8.80, and takes on a medium-paced structure with 1500 starting stacks and 10 minute blind levels. For every $88 in the pot, one player advances to the weekly satellite final tomorrow. This has a more measured structure, with 2500 starting stacks and 12 minute blind levels. For every $1600 dollars in the prize fund, one entrant receives a ticket to the live event.
The $18,000 guaranteed is the jewel in Betfair crown tournaments today, with a hefty $109 buy-in. Players receive plenty of value for their buck, with 2500 starting stacks and 15 minute blind levels. Alongside the main tournament, runs a $40 ‘Last Longest Bet’ for the $18k tourney, where the last entrant to hit the rail scoops all the funds. This may take the edge off failing to make a significant cash if you have the stamina!