Pokerfest

Pokerfest 2011

Party your way to a share of $3,000,000

  • $3,000,000 guaranteed prize money
  • 47 events
  • 23rd October – 6th November
  • $1,000,000 guaranteed Main Event
  • Wide range of side events
  • Qualify for just $1 from 26th September

It's finally arrived! Our inaugural online poker festival brings you 47 events and $3,000,000 in guaranteed prizepools. With at least 3 events every day covering a variety of buy-ins and game types, are YOU ready?

Below is just a taster of what is on offer:

  • Event #47 - $1,000,000 guaranteed main event - $640 buy-in (qualify from $1)
  • Event #23 - $350,000 guaranteed - $215 buy-in (qualify from $2.50)
  • Event #46 - $50,000 guaranteed - $33 buy-in
  • Event #2 - $2,000 prizepool - 20 Points buy-in

We will also have a wide range of extra promotions and side events. Click the tabs to check out the $100k leader boards, get the scoop on how to qualify for a fraction of the buy-in, plus take a look at our exciting array of side events.

$100,000 Pokerfest leader boards

There are three separate leader boards covering each buy-in level. Prove you're one of our top players and you could earn a nice bit of extra cash:

Points buy-in:

  • $5,000 prize pool
  • Places paid = 250
  • Winners prize = $500

Click here for current standings

Low buy-in ($6-$33)

  • $30,000 prize pool
  • Places paid = 500
  • Winners prize = $2,500

Click here for current standings

High buy-in ($55 and above):

  • $65,000 prize pool
  • Places paid = 500
  • Winners prize = $5,000

Click here for current standings

Here’s how it works

Just play in as many Pokerfest events as possible to climb the leader boards.

We’ll calculate your place on the leader board using a special formula (√Buy-in/2 + √wins) that takes into account the level of tournament you’ve bought into and where you finished in the tournament.

Please note:

  • Leader board points are different from PartyPoints, and will be earned using the following formula: √buy-in/2 + √wins
  • Leader board 1 = Points buy-in and covers the following Pokerfest events (2, 5, 8, 11, 14, 17, 20, 24, 27, 30, 33, 36, 39, 42, 45):
  • Leader board 2 = Low buy-in ($6-$33) and covers the following Pokerfest events (3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21, 25, 28, 31, 34, 37, 40, 43, 46):
  • Leader board 3 = High buy-in ($55+) and covers the following Pokerfest events (1, 4, 7, 10, 13, 16, 19, 22, 23, 26, 29, 32, 35, 38, 41, 44, 47):
  • Please note that ‘buy-in’ refers to the amount contributed to the tournament prize pool and excludes any tournament fees
  • Pokerfest qualifiers will not be included in the leader boards
  • Players will be able to check their ranking by visiting their Account
  • Winners will be paid within 24 hours of the leader board end date
  • This promotion is subject to our standard terms and conditions

Qualify from just $1!

We want everyone to be a part of Pokerfest so we've developed a number of fantastic qualifying routes so you can qualify for a fraction of the main buy-in.

What's more, our qualifiers allow you to buy into any event for that value so if you qualify for a $109 buy-in you can take your pick of all seven $109 events.

Eligible for the following events:

#7: $50,000 Gtd NL Hold’em Rebuy – Monday 24.10
#29: $60,000 Gtd NL Hold’em Rebuy – Monday 31.10
#32: $40,000 Gtd PL Omaha Rebuy – Tuesday 1.11
#38: $60,000 Gtd NL Hold’em Rebuy– Thursday 3.11

Eligible for the following events:

#10: $25,000 Gtd PL Omaha – Tuesday 25.10
#13: $40,000 Gtd NL Hold’em – Wednesday 26.10
#16: $25,000 Gtd FL Hold’em – Thursday 27.10
#19: $100,000 Gtd NL Hold’em Rebuy – Friday 28.10
#22: $75,000 Gtd NL Hold’em 6Max Deepstack – Saturday 29.10
#35: $50,000 Gtd NL Hold’em 6Max Deepstack – Wednesday 2.11
#41: $100,000 Gtd NL Hold’em Rebuy – Friday 4.11

Eligible for the following events:

#1: $300,000 Gtd NL Hold’em – Sunday 23.10 – 13:30 ET
#23: $350,000 Gtd NLHold’em – Sunday 30.10 – 14:30 ET
#44: $100,000 Gtd NLHold’em – Saturday 5.11 – 16:00 ET

Eligible for the following events:

#4: $150,000 Gtd NLHold’em – Sunday 23.10 – 15:00 ET

Eligible for the following events:

#26: $300,000 Gtd NLHold’em – Sunday 30.10 – 16:00 ET

Qualifiers get underway from Monday 26th September

$35,000 Pokerfest Jackpots

  1. Win any three Pokerfest tournaments = $20,000
  2. Final table in any 10 Pokerfest tournaments = $10,000

Daily Dollar side events

From the 23rd October we’ll be running two $1 buy-in tournaments every day at 13:45 ET and 16:00 ET but be warned – every tournament has a twist! Make sure you check the lobby each day for full details.

Prize Draw

For each of the 47 Pokerfest events you play in, you'll get a ticket for our Pokerfest prize draw. The first 500 players drawn will win a prize including iPad's, chip sets and other merchandise from our Points Store

Pokerfest winners

All winners of Pokerfest tournaments will be rightfully rewarded with an exclusive memento of the event!

Please note:

  • There are only one of each Pokerfest jackpots available
  • Qualifiers are not included in jackpot claims
  • Jackpots will be awarded on a first come, first served basis based on the time (ET) the claim was received by PartyPoker.com
  • To make a claim, players must send an email to info@partypoker.com and confirm their account name
  • PartyPoker.com will respond to all claims within 48 hours in order to verify all claims and ensure no fraudulent play has taken place
  • All clarified winning claims will be paid in full within 48 hours
  • PartyPoker.com reserves the right to refuse any claim of consecutive wins on the basis of fraudulent play without justification
  • Please read our full terms and conditions
  • Winners of the prize draw will be notified within 72 hours of the conclusion of event #47