It is not only at the WSOP in Las Vegas that players can compete for big prizes. This Wednesday (3), the third stage of the KSOP season began, one of the most popular circuits in Brazilian poker. This time, the competition crossed the border and landed in Argentine territory.
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Thus, the city chosen to host the festival was Puerto Iguazú, located at the famous triple border between Brazil, Argentina, and Paraguay. The venue for the contests will be the City Center Iguazú, which will host the competitors until next Tuesday (9).
Additionally, the schedule includes tournaments for all player profiles. The buy-ins range from R$ 500 to R$ 25,000, while the total guaranteed prizes reach an impressive R$ 3.5 million throughout the stage.
Main Event offers R$ 1 million guaranteed
The highlight of the schedule, the Main Event promises to attract much of the participants’ attention. The tournament has a buy-in of R$ 4,000 and features R$ 1 million guaranteed in prizes.
Moreover, the organization scheduled five qualifying days for players to try to secure a spot in the final stages. The structure offers several opportunities for those seeking the most important title of the stage.
It is worth remembering that the last Main Event champion in Puerto Iguazú was the Argentine Facundo Hernando, who took the trophy at last year’s stage.
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Warm Up kicks off the action in Puerto Iguazú
However, the first day of the festival was marked by the start of the Warm Up, the tournament that officially opened the Argentine stage’s schedule.
The competition began at 2 p.m. and offers R$ 300,000 guaranteed for a buy-in of R$ 1,000. Additionally, players still have two more qualification opportunities. Day 1B takes place at 6 p.m., while Day 1C is scheduled for midnight.
Meanwhile, the first High Roller of the series also started action this Wednesday. The High Roller Light, with a buy-in of R$ 7,500, began at 4 p.m. and will be played over two days, with the champion decided on Thursday.
Finally, those who traveled to Puerto Iguazú find much more than just poker. The Argentine city hosts one of the most famous tourist regions in South America and offers easy access to the Iguazu Falls, one of the most impressive natural destinations on the planet.
