Poker Tournament in Tbilisi, scheduled for May 28 to 31: Prize pool ensured at $400,000 by MPN
The MPN Poker Tour (MPNPT) Tbilisi 2015 was a significant poker event that took place in the historic city of Tbilisi, Georgia. Sponsored by Adjarabet.com, one of the top 10 online poker rooms according to Pokerscout.com, the tournament was a highlight of the poker calendar.
Schedule
The tournament spanned several days, with early rounds and qualifiers starting early in the week, leading up to the Main Event. The Main Event itself was a multi-day affair, consisting of Day 1, Day 2, and a final table. The exact dates in 2015 were usually in the fall months, with registration, opening flights, and the final table day scheduled accordingly.
Guarantees
The Main Event featured a guaranteed prize pool, often set around €150,000 or higher for the MPNPT stops. Side events and sometimes satellite tournaments also had guarantees to attract players. The exact prize pool could vary based on participation but was strongly promoted to attract a strong player field.
Sponsors
The event was primarily sponsored and operated by MPN (Microgaming Poker Network), which was the host poker network. Local casino or venue sponsors, media partners, and poker equipment brands often supported the tour.
Additional Details
The MPN Poker Tour focused on combining a strong player field with attractive guarantees. The Tbilisi stop was part of a touring series covering various cities, aimed at growing poker in Eastern Europe and surrounding regions. Side events and satellites allowed for varied participation opportunities.
Tbilisi, a city with over 1,500 years of history, attracted players from around the world. This was the first time the biggest international poker tournament in the region was being hosted in Tbilisi. The MPN Poker Tour is part of the Microgaming group, one of the largest and oldest suppliers of gaming software.
The venue for the tournament was the Tbilisi Sports Palace, 26 May Square, 1. The Holiday Inn hotel, located opposite the Sports Palace, offered discounts for tournament participants. The Main Event buy-in was $550 with a guarantee of $250,000.
Online Satellites for the tournament were already running on www.adjarabet.com and started with Freerolls. For precise dates, exact prize distribution, or a full list of sponsors for the 2015 Tbilisi event, these details might be found in archived poker news sites or official MPN Poker Tour announcements from that time.
