888poker Returns to Barcelona on May 8; PokerNews Is Covering the Main Event
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888poker LIVE heads to Spain for the second time in 2025, this time calling the Casino Barcelona home between May 8-18. 888poker LIVE Barcelona features an €888 buy-in Main Event, which PokerNews' live reporting team is covering from start to finish.
The 2025 edition of 888poker LIVE Barcelona kicks off on May 8 with the first of five flights in the €220 No-Limit Hold'em Opening Voyage event. This tournament proved extremely popular last year, with entrants fighting it out for a share of a €112,735 prize pool. At the end of the day, Nicolas Kopeczky came out on top, turning his €220 investment into €20,250.
Several side events and satellites fill Casino Barcelona before the eagerly anticipated 888poker LIVE Barcelona Main Event shuffles up and deals on May 14. You will notice that the start times for the Main Event allow players plenty of rest and recuperation, with Day 1A starting at 3:00 p.m. CEST. The only early flight is the Day 1D Turbo at 11:00 a.m. CEST on May 17. Day 2 runs from 5:00 p.m. CEST on May 17, with the final day beginning at 4:00 p.m. CEST on May 18.
Last year's 888poker LIVE Barcelona Main Event drew in 476 entrants, who created a €369,450 prize pool. The tournament ended in a four-way chop, with France's Leo Jubien finishing fourth for €35,570, Spain's Gonzala Mencia Cotan finishing third for €37,895, and Jose Roman Criado falling in second place for a €41,985 score. Jose Rebollar finished top of the pile and walked away €61,550.
2025 888poker LIVE Barcelona Schedule
888poker LIVE Barcelona could be your best chance to rub shoulders with the army of 888poker ambassadors. According to the 888poker website, the entire team of ambassadors is jetting off to sunny Barcelona to compete across several events.
Keep an eye on popular British pro Ian Simpson, who is in scintillating form. Simpson took down the 888poker LIVE Madrid Main Event in January for €62,000. On April 6, Simpson emerged victorious from the 888poker UKPL Newcastle Main Event for another £34,800. Simpson is playing well and running hot, which is a deadly combination.
Win Your Way Into the 888poker LIVE Barcelona Main Event
Casino Barcelona is running several live satellites that award tickets to the 888poker LIVE Barcelona Main Event. However, if you want to lock in your seat before making your way to the Catalan city, you should check out the online satellites at 888poker.
Satellites from only $0.01 are in the 888poker tournament lobby right now. They eventually feed into the $109 qualifier, where $1,800 packages to the 888poker LIVE Barcelona Main Event are awarded. Secure such a package and you shall receive:
- €888 ($920) buy-in to the 888poker Barcelona Main Event
- $500 for accommodation
- $380 for travel expenses
- 888poker LIVE merchandise
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