Today kicks off the final push in PokerStars‘ Spin & Go Championship leaderboard race, offering players an exciting — and rare — shot to qualify for the first-ever live Spin & Go Championship at EPT Prague.
Set for December 14th and 15th at the Hilton Prague, this event brings together 81 players for a fast-paced, three-handed showdown with €100,000 in prizes. It’s a new addition to the European Poker Tour that promises an unforgettable mix of online qualifiers and a few surprise special guests. And the only way to join the field? Climb that Spin & Go leaderboard.
Spin & Go Championship: How to Qualify
Getting in on the action is as straightforward as it gets. Players just need to opt into the Spin & Go leaderboard via PokerStars’ Challenges Window and start collecting points by winning Spin & Go tournaments at $5 buy-ins or higher. With 33 seats for pokerstars.com players, plus spots reserved for qualifiers from Southern Europe and Italy, the leaderboard is the ticket to one of 74 online qualifier spots.
Each leaderboard period wraps up with the top two players scoring a package to Prague, while those ranking in the top 50 get a second shot in the Spin & Go Live Championship Freeroll. Each package, valued at €2,735, includes the €1,430 buy-in, a two-night hotel stay, and €500 in expenses — everything you need to dive into the EPT Prague experience.
The clock’s ticking for this final leaderboard period, which runs from now until November 17th, so it’s down to the wire for players hoping to secure their spot.
What to Expect at the EPT Prague
Once in Prague, qualifiers will face off in a three-handed, elimination-style tournament spread over four rounds.
Round 1 kicks off with 27 tables, with each table’s winner moving forward, and the prize dynamics heat up with mystery envelopes awarded in later rounds. By the time the tournament reaches the final table, three players will be in the running for the biggest payouts: €25,000 for first, €15,000 for second, and €10,000 for third.
Adding an extra layer to the event, PokerStars has invited a handful of special guests — including celebrities and influencers — though their names are still under wraps. Their presence is set to up the stakes and add a bit of unexpected flair to the showdown.
Spotlight on the First Qualifier
Scotland’s Daniel Johnson already clinched his seat after finishing at the top of the first leaderboard period. A long-time Spin & Go enthusiast,
Johnson describes the format as “perfect for starting and ending a session” and loves the rush of winner-takes-all games. The Spin & Go Championship in Prague will be a new experience for him, trading the virtual tables for a live setting, but he’s ready for the challenge.
For those hoping to join Johnson and the rest of the field in Prague, the last leaderboard period is almost underway, and every win on the Spin & Go tables could bring that chance a little closer.
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