From January 13th to 25th, Merit Poker invites you to play poker on the Adriatic coast. The Montenegro Championship will be held at the luxurious five-star Splendid Conference & Spa Hotel, renowned for its excellent service—it boasts an average rating of 9.0 on Booking.com! The accommodation and the area around the event will make this festival unforgettable, but the scheduled events will too. Expect tournaments, satellites, and cash games in a picturesque location.
The schedule includes 15 tournaments and a rich satellite grid. The cheapest ones start at €100, while the most expensive one costs €2,750. Key multi-day tournaments include:
- €1,650 Main Event, €500,000 guaranteed, January 19-25;
- €2,750 High Roller, €200,000 guaranteed, January 17-19;
- €880 Merit Poker Cup, €250,000 guaranteed, January 14–18;
- €660 Mystery Bounty, €60,000 guaranteed, January 23-24;
- €550 Mini Main Event, €30,000 guaranteed, January 24-25.
Full Schedule:
Schedule in .pdf formatThe festival's side tournaments are quite diverse: there is PLO and PLO5, deep stack, bounty, 6-max, and even an Omaha tournament with bomb pots. The full list of structures can be found on the Merit Poker website.
Cash Games at the Montenegro Championship
No tournament festival is complete without cash games, and the Montenegro Championship is no exception. The games will be played at limits of €2/€5 and higher. Commissions, caps, and other information are listed in the image below.
There is no rake taken preflop.
Free hotel accommodation is offered for wagering over 6 hours at €5/€10 limits.
Online Satellites
At GG Network poker rooms, you can win a package with accommodations for the festival dates and buy-ins to the Main Event and Merit Poker Cup. Satellites start at €5.
The first stages begin on December 1st. Qualifying rounds for €5 and €50 run throughout the week, with final stages for €500 every Sunday until January 4th. The €5,000 participant package includes:
- €1,650 Main Event buy-in;
- Buy-in for the €880 Merit Poker Cup;
- 13 Nights Splendid;
- Transfer to/from the hotel.
Special Offers
Active participants in the series will be able to take advantage of one of the packages.
Package No. 1: 50% Discount on Accommodation.
€7,500 buy-ins required:
- €880 Merit Poker Cup Day 1A
- €2,750 High Roller Event Day 1A
- €1,650 Main Event Day 1A
- €2,200 for re-entry into tournaments above or registration into other tournaments in the series
By completing the package, you will receive a 50% discount on your stay at the Splendid Hotel, so a 13-night stay will cost you €845.
Package No. 2: Free Accommodation.
€10,000 buy-in required:
- €880 Merit Poker Cup Day 1A
- €2,750 High Roller Event Day 1A
- €1,650 Main Event Day 1A
- €4,720 for re-entry into tournaments above or registration into other tournaments in the series
Upon completion of the package, you will receive a complimentary 13-night stay at the Splendid Hotel.
Important: When purchasing packages, stacks are set from the start of the first level.
Package #3: Free Accommodation.
This package is for cash game players. Playing 6 or more hours a day at limits of €5/€10 or more also includes a free room at Splendid.
Visa Requirements
Passport holders from many countries can visit Montenegro for varying amounts of time visa-free.
This includes Canada, the United States, all of Europe, and plenty of other nations.
Official government resource with a list of countries and additional recommendations: https://www.gov.me/en/article/visas.
Getting to Montenegro
The most convenient way to get to the series' venue is by plane. The two closest airports are:
- In Tivat (closer to the coast)
- In Podgorica (capital)
Recommended airlines: Air Montenegro, Aeroflot, Belavia, Turkish Airlines, Pegasus.
The series takes place at the address: Splendid Conference & Spa Resort, Bečići bb, Budva 85310, Montenegro.
Transfers from the airport to the hotel are available via taxi or specialized transfer services, such as kiwitaxi.ru. Alternatively, you can contact the series managers using the contact information below.
Where to Stay
The Splendid Conference & Spa Hotel offers the best location and service. The easiest way to book a room or arrange a package is with Merit's managers – contact information is provided at the end of this announcement.
Here are some rough costs of the rooms (for two people) between January 13th to 25th:
- Superior Mountain View Room: €1,460
"Superior Mountain View Room (42m2) with private balcony" - Superior Pool View Room: €1,580
"Superior Pool View Room (42m2) with private balcony" - Superior Sea View Room: €1,700
"Superior Sea View Room(42m2) with private balcony" - Premium Sea View Room: €1,820
"Premium Sea View Room (42m2) with private balcony on high floor" - Junior Suite: €3,036
"Junior Suite (54m2) is an upgraded version of superior room, with a spacious bedroom and living room. This suite is ideal for families with children as it offer plenty of comfort." - Family Suite: €3,156
"Family Suite (84 m2), providing ample space and comfort for unforgettable family moments."
Here are some images of the highly-rated hotel's rooms:
Alternative options can be found on booking.com or airbnb.com. Prices in January are very reasonable; look for hotels and apartments in the Bečići area. The area offers numerous decent apartments and 3- and 4-star hotels, so choose according to your taste and budget.
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