For over three weeks, the inaugural edition of The Festival Online unfolded on 888poker. The series' triumphant debut came to a close on Monday night (08/01) with a mesmerizing showdown by Argentine player Pbustos14, emerging victorious in the Main Event. In second and sixth place, two South African contenders, vpedote and DantonGomes, showcased their skills and tenacity.
Main Event - Final Results
- Admission: $215
- Number of players: 673 participants (with an additional 140 re-entries).
- Prize money: $162,600
- Winner: Pbustos14 ($26,552.58)
The buy-in for the Main Event stood at $215, rendering it one of The Festival Online's priciest events. However, in the weeks leading up to the final weekend of the series, 888poker offered several significant Main Event satellites. This presented players with an opportunity to qualify for a fraction of the buy-in. In total, 813 participants registered for the Main Event, with 140 reentries. A collective prize pool of $162,600 was up for grabs.
The Sunday evening marked the commencement of the Main Event, and the gameplay persisted until the final table reached its conclusion. On Monday night, the nine remaining players reconvened to compete in the final table and ascertain the champion of the illustrious festival series' grandest tournament. The live broadcast of the final table unfolded on 888poker's Twitch channel, featuring insightful commentary from David Tuchman and Nick Wealthall.
Final results of The Festival Online's High Roller event.
- Admission: $525
- Players: a total of 80 players (with an additional 27 re-entries).
- Prize money: $53,500
- Winner: TheAudrius ($14,739.25)
The High Roller finale of The Online Festival had a hefty $525 buy-in, making it significantly pricier than the Main Event. One hundred and seven participants were drawn to the tournament on Sunday, which concluded in the early hours of Monday morning. The gameplay lasted just over six hours, and ultimately, it was TheAudrius from Lithuania who emerged victorious, taking home nearly $15,000. Interestingly, this time around, a South African player named BlacKK_DucKK secured the fifth spot in the competition.
The final outcomes of The Festival Online's Afterparty
- Admission: $109
- Players: 157 participants (plus 52 reentries)
- Prize money: $20,900
- Winner: fanatmalini ($4,685.78)
The Monday night Afterparty was the ultimate showdown of The Festival Online, taking place simultaneously with the Main Event's final table. Boasting a total of 209 participants, this tournament served as a fitting culmination to the series, with a hefty prize pool exceeding $20,000. After an intense battle lasting over six hours, fanatmalini from Montenegro emerged victorious, taking home a handsome sum of approximately $4,600. Once again, South Africa showcased its skill, with CapablancaCR securing fourth place and khalifaa00 landing in eighth place.
The Festival's next stop is in Bratislava for the upcoming episode.
The Online Festival has concluded, and now The Festival Series is gearing up for the next live stop in October in Bratislava, Slovakia. From October 10th to 16th, the Banco Casino will host the upcoming live edition in the Slovakian capital. The Main Event comes with a half-million euro guarantee, making it the largest event in The Festival's history. The week-long extravaganza will feature numerous parallel events, including a variety of poker tournaments, a blackjack and free roulette tournament, and a sports betting competition.
For complete information, please visit The Festival's official website.
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