🏴‍☠️ Pirates' Poker Treasure 1.5M GTD ✍️ LIVE BLOG

It's time to come back to the King's Resort in Rozvadov, where the Pirates' Poker Treasure Mystery Bounty will steal the scene until the 15th of April, bringing a 1.5M GTD tournament after the previous big success, with Gennaro Proscia lifting the trophy without monetary deals.

With the first two Day1s on the books the very first week, the action will intensify during the weekend with 7 flights (including the Turbo one Sunday morning, just before Day2). If you missed out on the schedule, just CLICK HERE. Are you ready for another great poker venue? 😜

Report Day1 C - CLICK HERE

Report Day1 D - CLICK HERE

Report Day1 E - CLICK HERE

Report Day1 F - CLICK HERE

Report Day1 G - CLICK HERE

Sat 12 Apr - 23:45 - Christian Bertu is Day1 G chip leader!

Cristian Bertu closes out Day 1G at the top of the leaderboard, bagging nearly 1,700,000 chips to carry into Day 2 on Sunday afternoon.

Full details are available in our Daily Report at THIS LINK.

Sat 12 Apr - 23:00 - Last bits of Day1 G!

The final stages of Day 1G of the Pirates Poker Treasure Main Event are underway, with 89 players still in contention at blinds 6,000/12,000 and a 12,000 big blind ante. The average stack has now reached 450,000 chips.

As a reminder, the overall chip leader remains Italy’s Giuseppe Tarsia, who bagged over 1.5 million chips.

Day 1H is also in progress. Players have just returned from the break, with 500 entries registered so far. Late registration remains open for two more levels — with levels lasting 30 minutes each, that means roughly one hour left to join. Currently, 307 players are still in the field, playing at blinds 1,000/2,000 with a 2,000 big blind ante. The average stack is just under 100,000 chips.

As usual, play will continue deep into the night, and while we await the final results of today’s first flight, remember that 12.5% of the field will make it into the money with a minimum cash of €600 and advance to Day 2.

Sat 12 Apr - 20:30 - Break on Day1 H, Day1 G with 174 left!

Quick update from King’s Resort, where Day 1G of the Pirates Poker Treasure Main Event is down to 174 players out of an official 667 total entries. The tournament is currently in Level 12, with blinds at 2,500/5,000 and a big blind ante of 5,000. The average stack is 230,000 chips.

One more level remains before the next 15-minute break — expected to be the last of the day, although an additional break has sometimes been applied at Level 15 in recent days, depending on how close the field is to reaching the 12.5% mark required to end the flight.

Meanwhile, Day 1H — the second flight of the day — is underway. Players are currently on break, with 299 entries so far and 260 players still seated. Action will soon resume with Level 5: blinds at 400/800 with an 800 ante. The average stack is 70,000 chips, and there are still six full levels of late registration left, so we’ll need to wait a few more hours before the official numbers are in for this flight.

Sat 12 Apr - 18:30 - Two flights underway!

The third break of the day has just begun here at King’s Resort in Rozvadov, as Level 10 of Day 1G comes to an end, sending the remaining 261 players on a 20-minute pause. Play will resume at Level 11 with blinds at 2,000/4,000 and a 4,000 big blind ante. The average stack now sits at 152,000 chips.

Plenty of familiar faces are taking part in this morning’s flight, including Giorgio Soceanu, runner-up in the most recent Poker Open Main Event in Campione. He’s joined by Antonio Fragale, Gennaro Nevano, Cristo Percampisano, and other well-known King’s regulars.

Day 1H has also kicked off and currently has 142 entries, all still in the game as the field is playing through Level 2. Blinds are still at 100/300 with a 300 big blind ante. As always, late registration remains open through Level 10.

Sat 12 Apr - 16:00 - 40-minute break!

Players in the Main Event are now on a 40-minute break. There are currently 344 players still in contention on Day 1G, out of a total of 602 entries. Late registration — and re-entry — will remain open for three more levels.

Play will resume with blinds at 800/1,600 and a 1,600 big blind ante. The average stack is now 105,000 chips, and three more levels will be played before the third break of the day.

Meanwhile, everything is set for Day 1H, which will get underway at 6:00 PM. The satellite to the Main Event is already running, with 170 entries so far and 109 players still battling for a seat. We’re currently in Level 5, so there’s still time to register or re-enter.

The action will resume in about 40 minutes — stay tuned!

Sat 12 Apr - 14:15 - Almost 500 entries on Day1 G!

Here we are with a live update from King’s Resort in Rozvadov, where the Pirate’s Poker Treasure Mystery Bounty Day 1G is currently in Level 5. Players have just returned from the first break of the day, with 478 entries registered so far and 374 players still in action at the tables.

Late registration remains open through Level 10. Blinds have now reached 400/800 with an 800 big blind ante, and the average stack is 76,000 chips. There will be two more full levels of action plus the remaining 25 minutes of the current level before the next 40-minute break.

Meanwhile, everything is ready for the satellite to the Pirate’s Poker Treasure Main Event, which will begin in exactly 50 minutes and already has 12 players registered. And last but not least, at 6:00 PM it’s time for Day 1H Speed, featuring 30-minute levels.

As a reminder, all Day 1s will conclude once 12.5% of the field remains, and the top two finishers in each flight will be awarded two tickets: one for the European Poker Festival (EPF) and one for the People’s Poker Tour.

Sat 12 Apr - 03:45 - Giuseppe Tarsia is Day1 F chip leader!

Giuseppe Tarsia dominates Day 1F — the second flight of the day — bagging an impressive stack of over 1,500,000 chips, which launches him to the top of the overall leaderboard. Bruno Stefanelli finishes in second place, securing his spot just behind Tarsia.

Both Italian players claim the two special tickets awarded to the top two chip counts of the day. Full details are available in our daily report at THIS LINK.

Sat 12 Apr - 02:45 - Last break on Day1 F!

Final moments of Day 1F here at King’s Resort in Rozvadov, with 50 players still in action at blinds 6,000/12,000 and a 12,000 big blind ante. The average stack has climbed to 415,000 chips.

At the same time, the Friday Night Turbo is also running, with 19 players still battling it out for a top prize of over €5,000. There are around 15 minutes left before the very last break of the day. Stay tuned to find out who will emerge as tonight’s standout performer.

Sat 12 Apr - 00:45 - Last break on Day1 F!

Last break of the day here at King’s Resort, where the final stages of Day 1F are underway. There are 95 players still in the field out of a finalized total of 346 entries, as late registration closed two levels ago. Play will resume in about 15 minutes with blinds at 3,000/6,000 and a 6,000 big blind ante. The average stack is now 220,000 chips.

Meanwhile, the Friday Night Turbo is also in progress, featuring over 200 entries and a prize pool exceeding €22,000. There are still 64 players battling it out for the top prize of €5,827. Current blinds are 1,000/2,000 with a 2,000 ante, and the average stack is 50,000 chips.

Fri 11 Apr - 22:45 - Andrei Alexandru Ciuca is Day1 E chip leader!

Day 1E of the Pirates Poker Treasure Mystery Bounty has just wrapped up, with Romanian player Andrei Alexandru Ciuca topping the chip count with over 1.3 million chips.

As we write, Day 1F is also underway, featuring 321 entries and 177 players currently battling it out at Level 1,000/2,000 with a 2,000 big blind ante. The average stack is 110,000 chips.

The survivors have just returned from the break and will remain at the tables for four more levels.

All the details from the first flight — Day 1E — are available in our daily report at THIS LINK.

Fri 11 Apr - 20:30 - Last bits of Day1 E, Day1 F on fire!

As we write, Level 13 is underway here at King’s Resort in Rozvadov, where Day 1E of the Pirates Poker Treasure Main Event has reached the 72-player mark out of 369 total entries. Play will stop once 12.5% of the field remains, so there are still a few levels to go before the surviving players bag up and advance to Day 2.

Action is currently at blinds 3,000/6,000 with a 6,000 big blind ante, but the level is just about to end, and play will resume at 4,000/8,000 with an 8,000 ante. The average stack is now 300,000 chips, with several local regulars still in the mix.

Meanwhile, Level 5 is in progress for Day 1F — the second flight scheduled for today — which has drawn 237 entries so far, with 206 players still in the field. They’re currently playing at 400/800 with an 800 big blind ante.

The average stack is 69,000 chips, already well above the starting stack as we’re still in the early stages. Players have just returned from the first break of the day and will remain seated for three more full levels, plus the remaining 19 minutes of the current one.

Fri 11 Apr - 18:45 - Two flights underway!

Two flights are currently running simultaneously here at King’s Resort in Rozvadov. The first is Day 1E of the Pirates Poker Treasure Main Event, which has now reached Level 11. The official number of entries stands at 369, as late registration has closed, with 148 players still in contention. Blinds are currently at 2,000/4,000 with a 4,000 big blind ante, and the average stack has risen to 150,000 chips. 38 minutes are remaining in the current level, followed by two more levels and the final 15-minute break of the day.

The Cornelius Joel Turbo Pot Limit Omaha is also underway, boasting 74 entries and now down to the final 8 players, all competing for a €3,419 first prize. The tournament is now in Level 15, with blinds and ante at 12,000. The total prize pool reached €12,432.

As for the second of today’s two Main Event flights, Day 1F has just begun. So far, it has attracted 114 entries, with 111 players currently seated. Play is in Level 2, with 30-minute levels, and blinds set at 100/300 with a 300 big blind ante. The average stack is just slightly above starting, as we’re still in the early stages. Players will complete the current level and two more before taking the scheduled 30-minute break.

Fri 11 Apr - 16:30 - 327 entries after the second break!

The 189 players still competing in Day 1E of the Pirate’s Poker Treasure Main Event at King’s Resort have returned to the tables following a scheduled 30-minute break. Play has resumed with Level 8, featuring blinds of 800/1,600 and a big blind ante of 2,600. The average stack is now 103,000 chips, up from the initial 60,000.

This morning’s flight includes several notable players, such as Christopher Campisano, the reigning Pirate’s Poker Treasure champion; Gennaro Proscia (head pic); and King’s Resort regular Mephisto, who recently secured a third-place finish in the last EuroRounders tournament.

Meanwhile, Day 1F is set to commence shortly, alongside its corresponding satellite event, which has attracted 144 entries, with 76 players still in contention.

Day 1E participants will play two more full levels, in addition to the current one, before the third break of the day, which coincides with the closure of late registration. Late registration remains open through the first 10 levels.

Fri 11 Apr - 13:00 - First break on Day1 E!

First break of the day here at King’s Resort, where Day 1E of the Pirates Poker Treasure Blackbeard Mystery Bounty has already attracted 206 entries, with 173 players still competing at the tables. In about ten minutes, the remaining players will return to their seats and resume play with blinds at 300/600 and a 600 ante.

Today’s buy-in is €480, and as always, the day will conclude once 12.5% of the field remains. The top two chip leaders will each receive two tickets: one for the People’s Poker Tour and another for the EPF Main Event, totaling approximately €900 in added value.

Also on the schedule, starting at 2:00 PM, is the Cornelius Jol Turbo Pot Limit Omaha event, featuring a €10,000 guarantee and eight levels of late registration.

Fri 11 Apr - 02:45 - Mousa is Day1 D chip leader!

Day 1D of the Pirate’s Poker Treasure Main Event has just concluded at King’s Resort, with Romanian player Musa emerging as the chip leader, amassing over 1,200,000 chips. For a comprehensive overview of today’s action, please refer to our Daily Report at THIS LINK.

Fri 11 Apr - 02:00 - Additional break at 23 left!

We are about to enter Level 17 of Day 1D in the Pirate’s Poker Treasure Mystery Bounty tournament at King’s Resort, with 23 players remaining in contention for a seat on Day 2. The average stack is 400,000 chips, and play will resume with blinds at 8,000/16,000 and a 16,000 ante.

As the bubble approaches, the players have agreed to a short 10-minute break. Play will resume at 2:10 AM for the final phase of the game day.

Thu 10 Apr - 23:45 - Last break for today!

At King’s Resort in Rozvadov, the 44 remaining players in Day 1D of the Pirates Poker Treasure Blackbeard Mystery Bounty tournament are on a 15-minute break before resuming play at blinds of 3,000/6,000 with a big blind ante of 6,000.

The tournament has seen a total of 151 entries, resulting in an average stack of 205,000 chips. While four levels are scheduled, play will halt upon reaching 12.5% of the field, as per tournament rules.

Simultaneously, the Sir James Lancaster Night Turbo Tournament has concluded its registration with 115 entries, generating a prize pool of €12,558. Currently, 37 players remain, competing at blinds of 1,000/2,000 with a big blind ante of 3,000. They are presently on a break. The first-place prize for this event is €3,254.

Thu 10 Apr - 22:15 - 71 left at the 9th level!

As we write, a new level of play is concluding at King’s Resort, with 73 players remaining in the Pirates' Poker Treasure Main Event, which had 150 entrants at the start. Late registration is still available for one more level.

Simultaneously, the Night Tournament, offering the same guarantee, is underway with 75 initial entrants and no late registrations so far. The Pirate’s Poker Treasure Main Event will continue until 12.5% of the field remains, while the Night Tournament is set to conclude tonight.

Thu 10 Apr - 20:45 - Last level before the break!

We’re now into Level 7 at King’s Resort in Rozvadov, where Day 1D will continue for about 40 more minutes before the second break of the day — this one lasting 15 minutes.

The field has reached 137 entries, with 85 players currently seated. Remember, late registration remains open for two more full levels after the upcoming break — that’s three levels total still available to join the action.

The average stack sits at 98,000, and stack differences are still too narrow to draw any clear picture of the field. But stay with us — we’ll have more insights on Day 1D later on.

Meanwhile, the nightly tournament at King’s is also on the schedule, set to begin at 9 PM with a guaranteed prize pool of €10,000 and 21 players already registered.

Thu 10 Apr - 19:00 - First daybreak!

Level 4 is about to wrap up here at the King’s Resort in Rozvadov, where Day 1D of the Pirates Poker Treasure Main Event has already drawn 92 entries.

77 players remain in action at blinds 300/600/600. After the current 30-minute level ends, play will resume at 400/800/800, with the average stack now at 72,000 chips. Players started with 60,000 chips, and each level lasts 30 minutes.

Thu 10 Apr - 17:00 - Day1 D Speed begins!

Day 1D of the Pirates Poker Treasure Main Event has just begun, currently featuring around 40 entries, with the number steadily increasing as we write. This is a speed format with 30-minute levels, and late registration or re-entry is allowed until the end of Level 10.

Thu 10 Apr - 03:30 - Turdor Popa is Day1 C chip leader!

With over 700K in chips, Romania's Tudor Popa takes the lead on Day1 C out of 9 qualifiers! All details on our daily report at THIS LINK!

Thu 10 Apr - 01:00 - 18 left!

Play will continue for a few more levels until 12.5% of the field is reached here at King’s Resort, where Day 1C of the Pirate Poker Treasure Main Event is underway. There are 18 players left, and the redraw has just taken place — we’re down to the final two tables. All players who make it through will secure a minimum cash of €600.

Wed 9 Apr - 23:45 - End of late reg!

Last minutes of late registration here at King’s Resort in Rozvadov, where 26 players remain out of a total of 65 entries so far. We’re in Level 10, with blinds at 1,500/3,000 and a 3,000 big blind ante.

After the level-up, blinds will rise to 2,000/4,000 with a 4,000 ante, as the average stack reaches 150,000 chips.

As we write this, the 66th player has just joined the field, closing late registration with 66 total entries. Play will continue for one more hour — two more levels — before the third 15-minute break of the day.

Wed 9 Apr - 22:45 - Back from the second break!

The 30 Pirates' Poker Treasure Main Event survivors have just returned to the tables out of the 60 entries so far.

Registration remains open for 10 levels. The average stack has just reached 120,000 chips — exactly double the 30,000 starting stack — and play resumes with blinds at 1,000/2,000 with a 2,000 big blind ante.

Action will continue until 12.5% of the field remains, with all players who make it to Day 2 guaranteed a minimum cash of €600.

Wed 9 Apr - 20:00 - First break!

First break of the day here at King’s Resort in Rozvadov, where Day 1C of the Pirates' Poker Treasure Main Event — with €1,500,000 guaranteed — is underway, currently counting 46 entries in this third flight of the festival. After the break, play will resume at blinds 400/800 with a 2,800 big blind ante, while the average stack has just climbed above 80,000 chips.