The H.O.R.S.E.S Mixed Main Event – Bratislava Edition ’24
The Festival Series is once again offering mixed games specialists the stage it deserves with the H.O.R.S.E.S Mixed Games Main Event. Set to take place at the Banco Casino from November 18 to 20, 2024, this €500+€50 buy-in event is what mixed games are all about! Many hole cards, too many draws, and many split pots!
What is H.O.R.S.E.S?
HORSES builds on the traditional HORSE format, a well-known mix of poker games, by adding a unique European favourite: Sviten Special. This addition makes it even more challenging than it already is to play mixed games, and it perfectly balances the stud and flop-based games. The total line-up of poker formats includes:
- Hold'em Limit
- Omaha
- Razz
- Seven-Card Stud
- Eight-or-better Stud Seven-Card Hi/Lo split
- Sviten Special
For mixed games enthusiasts in Europe, this format is really the one you would want to have played at least once in your life. For newcomers to the scene, expect to be alert and engaged, because the game changes sooner than you think! Usually, by the amount of cards which are dealt, you will notice what game is being played.
Schedule and Structure
The HORSES Mixed Games Main Event is being spread over three days, offering two re-entry possibilities per opening flight:
| Day | Date | Start Time (CET) | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1A | November 18 | 13:30 | First opening flight, 10 levels of play |
| Day 1B | November 19 | 13:30 | Second opening flight, 10 levels of play |
| Final Day | November 20 | 13:30 | Remaining players compete for the title |
Key Tournament Details
- Starting Stack: 30,000 chips
- Level Duration: 30 minutes
- Betting Structure: Fixed-limit
- Table Capacity: Maximum of 7 players
- Re-Entries: Up to two re-entries allowed per starting flight
Tournament Structure (Day 1)
| Level | Small Blind | Big Blind | Ante | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 300 | 500 | 100 | 30 min. |
| 2 | 300 | 600 | 200 | 30 min. |
| 3 | 400 | 800 | 200 | 30 min. |
| 4 | 500 | 1000 | 200 | 30 min. |
| DINNER BREAK | ||||
| 5 | 600 | 1200 | 300 | 30 min. |
| 6 | 800 | 1500 | 300 | 30 min. |
| 7 | 1000 | 2000 | 500 | 30 min. |
| 8 | 1500 | 2500 | 500 | 30 min. |
| BREAK / CHIP RACE 100 | ||||
| 9 | 1500 | 2500 | 500 | 30 min. |
| 10 | 1500 | 3000 | 1000 | 30 min. |
| BREAK / END OF LATE REG. | ||||
| 11 | 2000 | 4000 | 1000 | 30 min. |
| 12 | 3000 | 5000 | 1000 | 30 min. |
Why Play HORSES?
This event isn’t just about taking home a trophy (portrait); it’s about showing how adaptable and complete you are as a poker player. Mixed Games players at our event, see this format as one of the coolest formats ones to be part of. The players need to handle different poker games rapidly followed up by each other. With the extra twist of Sviten Special, the H.O.R.S.E.S event fixes the usual issues with mixed games by making the rotation smoother and more balanced.
Winner's Hall of Fame
| Location | Players | Prize Pool (€) | Winner | Prize (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malta '24 | 53 | 25,175 | 5,895 | |
| Rozvadov '24 | 46 | 23,750 | 8,788 | |
| Bratislava '23 | 67 | 31,825 | 8,825 |
