Chase the Sun and Win Big: Qualify for Smart Poker Tour Sunny Beach!

This summer, PokerStrategists have a golden opportunity to turn €0.50 into a dream poker vacation. Qualify online for the Smart Poker Tour Sunny Beach from July 21 to August 18.

Qualify Now for the Smart Poker Tour: Sunny Beach 2025, secure your seat in one of the most exciting live poker events in Europe.

The Smart Poker Tour: Sunny Beach Qualifiers promotion is now live on the iPoker Network, marking the first official collaboration between the popular Balkan tour and the platform.

Sunny Beach is one of the biggest and most anticipated stops of the Smart Poker Tour, drawing players from across Europe—including loyal participants from Ireland, the Netherlands, Greece, and Scandinavia. As the tour expands beyond Bulgaria with recent success in Romania, this summer event promises intense action, international flair, and a beautiful coastal backdrop.

Don't miss your chance to join the tables and experience world-class live poker in Bulgaria!

The Main Event

Live Poker Returns to Sunny Beach – €150,000 GTD Main Event Awaits! Get ready for seven days of thrilling live poker action at the Platinum Casino in Sunny Beach, Bulgaria, as the Smart Poker Tour takes center stage from September 1 to September 7, 2025.

The €300 Main Event runs from September 3 to 7 and features a massive €150,000 guaranteed prize pool. Players can choose from multiple starting flights:

• Day 1A: Wednesday, September 3
• Day 1B: Thursday, September 4
• Day 1C & 1D Turbo: Friday, September 5
• Day 1E Hyper Turbo & Day 2: Saturday, September 6
• Final Day: Sunday, September 7

The tournament uses a Multistack format, with each Day 1 flight ending once 12.5% of the field remains. All players who survive a Day 1 flight are automatically in the money and qualify for Day 2. Players who qualify more than once will receive a minimum cash payout for each Day 1 they survive, but only their largest stack will carry forward to Day 2.

Choose your preferred starting day and secure your shot at a share of the €150,000 prize pool under the sun at one of Europe’s hottest poker destinations!

Qualify online via iPoker

From July 21 to August 18, 2025, PokerStrategists can qualify online for the Smart Poker Tour Sunny Beach stop starting from just €0.50. Win your way to Bulgaria with full packages worth €800 or secure your Main Event seat only—the choice is yours.

Main Event Package

From July 21 to August 17, 2025, qualify for the Smart Poker Tour Sunny Beach and win a full package worth €800. The package includes a €300 Main Event buy-in, three nights at the 4-star Europe Hotel with breakfast and dinner for two (September 4–7), free 24/7 shuttle to Platinum Casino, complimentary soft drinks at the venue, €5 buffet dinners, and €215 in spending money. Hotel dates are fixed and cannot be changed.

Package Qualification Path

From July 21 to August 17, 2025, PokerStrategists can qualify for the Smart Poker Tour Sunny Beach package starting from just €1. The path includes Step 1 satellites with a €1 buy-in, Step 2 satellites for €5, and final qualifiers with a €50 buy-in, where full €800 packages are up for grabs.

Mega Flighted Package Satellites

Seat only Satellites

From July 21 to August 18, 2025, players also have the chance to win a Main Event Seat Only ticket worth €300. This covers the full Main Event buy-in but does not include accommodation or spending money.

Prefer just the poker? From July 21 to August 18, win a €300 Main Event seat in dedicated satellites. These run on Mondays, Fridays, and selected Sundays, with a €30 buy-in and either 5 re-entries or unlimited rebuys. 20 seats in total are up for grabs—and there’s no limit to how many you can win!

"Seat Only" Qualification Path

This structured qualification route offers an affordable way to secure your spot at one of the biggest Balkan poker events of the year.

The satellite structure includes:

• Step 1 Satellites with a buy-in of just €0.50
• Step 2 Satellites with a €3 buy-in
• Final Step Satellites with a €30 buy-in

Qualify for the Main Event at Platinum Casino, Sunny Beach, and compete for your share of a massive €150,000 guaranteed prize pool. The perfect opportunity for players looking to turn a small investment into a live poker experience in one of Europe’s most popular summer destinations.

FAQ - Smart Poker Tour – Sunny Beach 2025

1. What is the Smart Poker Tour – Sunny Beach 2025 promotion about? From July 21 to August 18, 2025, players can qualify online for the live Smart Poker Tour Main Event in Sunny Beach, Bulgaria. You can win either a full €800 package or a €300 seat-only ticket.

2. What does the €800 package include? The package covers the €300 Main Event buy-in, 3 nights at a 4-star hotel (for up to 2 guests), daily breakfast and dinner, free shuttle to the casino, €215 spending money, and exclusive casino perks like free soft drinks and a €5 buffet dinner.

3. How can I qualify for a package or seat? To win a package, start from €1 Step 1 satellites and move through €5 and €50 finals. For seat-only qualification, begin at €0.50, then play the €3 and €30 satellites.

4. Are there limits to how many prizes I can win? Each player can win only one package. After winning a package, you're excluded from further package satellites. However, there’s no limit on how many seats a player can win.

5. When and where is the live event? The Smart Poker Tour Main Event takes place from September 3 to 7, 2025, at Platinum Casino, Sunny Beach. Players can choose any Day 1 flight, and multistack rules apply—players can qualify multiple times for Day 2 and cash multiple times, but only their largest stack continues.