More Than $600K GTD as SunBet Poker Tour Heads to Pretoria From Feb 28 - Mar 10
Get ready for an exciting poker event as the SunBet Poker Tour starts off 2024 with a thrilling series at Time Square Casino in Pretoria, offering a guaranteed prize pool of R12 million (approx $630,000). This year's series is not just longer but also more fun, lasting for 12 days from February 28 to March 10. Whether you're a seasoned player or new to poker, this event has something for everyone.
Guaranteed Events
The series begins with 'Welcome To PTA,' an event with an R8,000 buy-in and a guaranteed prize pool of R500,000. There are more guaranteed events, including the Business Persons Invitational with R2 million up for grabs, the High Roller event offering R1.5 million, and the Mega Million event with another R1.5 million guaranteed.
Adding mystery to the series is the MJPT Mystery Bounty Cup, a new event with an R1 million guarantee, including a big R300,000 mystery bounty. To take a shot at this exciting prize, players need to pay an R8,000 entry fee.
The Main Event is the crown jewel of the series and comes with a cool R5 million guarantee (approximately $260,000). There are four Day 1 starting flights, with the first kicking off on March 6. The PokerNews live reporting team will also have boots on the ground to bring you all the Main Event action.
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Club Championship and Unique Team Dynamic
The South African Club Championship has a new structure called shootout-freezeout. Teams can enter by bringing nine players, each paying R5,000, adding up to R45,000. Teams are encouraged to dress creatively, with a chance to win R45,000 for the best outfits. Outstanding team performance also comes with rewards, as the best-performing team can win an extra R135,000. Teams interested in joining can email email protected.
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Business-Persons Super High Roller Invitational
For a touch of glamour, there's the Business-Persons Super High Roller Invitational. This exclusive event brings together high-profile businessmen and poker professionals, competing for big prizes and recognition. With a unique format, professionals and poker pros play separately on Day 1, then come together on March 2, 2024, to compete for victory.
Time Square Casino and The Maslow Time Square Hotel
The poker series takes place at the Time Square Casino in Pretoria, and players can stay at The Maslow Time Square Hotel. This hotel has been around since April 2018 and has 238 rooms and suites, making it a great place for business travelers.
Pretoria's largest entertainment hub, Time Square at Menlyn Maine, houses the city's biggest casino. With various gaming options, including roulette, blackjack, poker, and more, there's something for everyone. Beyond gaming, visitors can dine at top-notch restaurants like Ocean Basket and Forti Grill & Bar or enjoy city views at The Lobby Room.
SunBet Poker Tour Pretoria Full Schedule
| Date | Time (SAST) | Event | Buy-In | Guarantee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 28 | 1 p.m. | Welcome to Pretoria 1A | R8,000 | R500,000 |
| Feb 28 | 7 p.m. | Welcome to Pretoria 1B | R8,000 | R500,000 |
| Feb 28 | 8 p.m. | PLO5 with MJ | R25,000 | - |
| Feb 29 | 12 p.m. | Welcome to Pretoria Day 2 | R8,000 | R500,000 |
| Feb 29 | 7 p.m. | Mega Million Day 1 | R25,000 | R1,500,000 |
| Feb 29 | 8 p.m. | PLO5 with MJ Day 2 | R25,000 | - |
| Mar 1 | 12 p.m. | Mega Million Day 2 | R25,000 | R1,500,000 |
| Mar 1 | 7 p.m. | Main Event Mega Satellite | 20 Seats GTD | |
| Mar 2 | 11 a.m. | Mega Million Day 3 | - | R1,500,000 |
| Mar 2 | 3 p.m. | Supastak | R10,000 | - |
| Mar 2 | 7 p.m. | Business Person's Invitational Day 1 | R125,000 | R2,000,000 |
| Mar 3 | 11 a.m. | Business Person's Invitational Day 1 | R125,000 | R2,000,000 |
| Mar 3 | 12 p.m. | South African Club Championships | R45,000 (Per Team) | - |
| Mar 3 | 5 p.m. | MJPT Mystery Bounty Cup 1A | R8,000 | R1,000,000 |
| Mar 4 | 12 p.m. | MJPT Mystery Bounty Cup 1B | R8,000 | R1,000,000 |
| Mar 4 | 7 p.m. | MJPT Mystery Bounty Cup 1C | R8,000 | R1,000,000 |
| Mar 4 | 9 p.m. | Hyper Turbo | R5,000 | - |
| Mar 5 | 12 p.m. | MJPT Mystery Bounty Cup Day 2 | - | R1,000,000 |
| Mar 5 | 3 p.m. | Little Slam Day 1 | R5,000 | - |
| Mar 5 | 7 p.m. | High Roller Day 1 | R50,000 | R1,500,000 |
| Mar 5 | 9 p.m. | Hyper Turbo | R5,000 | - |
| Mar 6 | 11 a.m. | High Roller Day 2 | R50,000 | R1,500,000 |
| Mar 6 | 11 a.m. | Little Slam Day 2 | R5,000 | - |
| Mar 6 | 12 p.m. | Main Event Day 1A | R15,000 | R5,000,000 |
| Mar 6 | 9 p.m. | Hyper Turbo | R5,000 | - |
| Mar 7 | 11 a.m. | High Roller Day 3 | - | R1,500,000 |
| Mar 7 | 12 p.m. | Main Event Day 1B | R15,000 | R5,000,000 |
| Mar 7 | 9 p.m. | Hyper Turbo | R5,000 | - |
| Mar 8 | 11 a.m. | Main Event Day 1C | R15,000 | R5,000,000 |
| Mar 8 | 7 p.m. | Main Event Day 1D | R15,000 | R5,000,000 |
| Mar 9 | 12 p.m. | Main Event Day 2 | - | R5,000,000 |
| Mar 9 | 4 p.m. | Supastak 2 Day 1 | R10,000 | R500,000 |
| Mar 9 | 9 p.m. | Hyper Turbo | R5,000 | - |
| Mar 10 | 11 a.m. | Main Event Day 2 | - | R5,000,000 |
| Mar 10 | 12 p.m. | Supastak 2 Day 2 | R10,000 | R500,000 |
| Mar 10 | 12 p.m. | Super Turbo Bounty | R5,000 | - |
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