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MPN Poker Tour is one of the most loved live poker tours on the planet. There are two stops coming up. At first this amazing live series will stop in beautiful Vienna and than move to sunny Malta. MPN Poker Tour Vienna. This years MPN Poker Tour will kick off in one of the most beautiful cities in Europe, Vienna, on 26 th of January. The MPN tour has been a vaild product of the live poker industry for six happy years and they leave a hole that will likely be filled by more tournaments by the big hitters, with partypoker.
ByMost players know it as MPN. The Microgaming Poker Network has been a staple in global online poker for more than a decade.
For those who remember Prima Poker from 2003, that was the start of what would become known as MPN. Microgaming turned that site base into a poker network. And in 2007, it redesigned the software to keep up with the latest in online poker technology.
MPN was one of the first networks to offer anonymous tables in 2010 and mobile poker software months later. In 2014, MPN also launched a live tournament series called the MPN Poker Tour.
On September 20, 2019, MPN announced it will close its poker network in 2020.
The Announcement
MPN Managing Director Alex Scott posted the announcement of the network closure on the MPN blog today.
“I’m sad to confirm that Microgaming Poker Network will close next year.”
We’re sad to confirm that the MPN will close next year. Until then, it’s business as usual for us. Further details here: https://t.co/mhyoDxrRg8
— MPN (@ThrillOfPoker) September 20, 2019
Scott went on to explain that the company has been doing an extensive review into the poker product, along with obtaining feedback from industry experts and consultants. The end result was that Microgaming needed to adopt an entirely new strategy and business model in order to be competitive in the industry. “Ultimately,” he wrote, “the poker network is not part of that vision.”
He continued, “All of us in the Microgaming poker team are committed to seeing this out with dignity. More than that, we want the poker community to have fond memories of the network we have invested so much of our time and energy in.”
MPN plans to continue operating as usual, complete with the tournaments and cash games to which players have become accustomed. Everything will move forward with the same promotions until the final close date is determined and publicized.
At this point, Scott estimated that the network will close in the second or third quarter of next year.
Until then, player funds will remain safe, separate from operating funds and safe.
An incredibly sad day for poker. Networks that genuinely care about the player, like MPN, are a dying breed in modern poker sadly. Very sad to hear todays news
— Williams (@williamsSAFC) September 20, 2019
Sites Affected
Currently, there are 17 sites on the Microgaming Poker Network, according to the MPN website.
Scott said that every poker room told him they intend to find a new poker software supplier. When ready, MPN will help the site operators make smooth transitions to their new virtual homes and make sure player accounts and information are migrated properly.
The sites listed on the MPN site as a part of the network are:
–Grosvenor Poker
–One Time Poker
–Bets10
–PCF Poker
–32Red
–NordicBet
–Guts Poker
–PAF
–TouTou
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–Betsafe
–OlyBet
–188BET
–Coolbet
–7777 (Belgian market)
–Red Star
–Betsson
–Adjarabet (Georgian market)
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The MPN Poker Tour held two events this year so far. There was the Prague stop in earl May and then the London stop in mid-July.
Next up is the Battle of Malta, scheduled for October 15-22 at Casino Malta. Partnering casinos are awarding prize packages to the event, which are still in progress.
The €1,500 #MPNPT @ @BattleOfMalta packages are sold out and now we are offering €1,900 packages with an upgrade to the 5 star InterContinental Malta.
Online satellites running until 13th October.
Win your package or seat by playing any tour partners: https://t.co/miLb16DD4Mpic.twitter.com/8VvS06SKFl
— MPN Poker Tour (@MPNPokerTour) September 11, 2019
Scott said the tournament will go on as planned, as well as another event to follow that will be announced in the coming months.
The schedule for the Battle of Malta includes numerous tournaments but will feature the €555 buy-in Main Event. It is called “Let the Battle Begin” and will feature five starting flights, beginning on October 16. That tournament will have a €1 million prize pool guarantee.
Last year’s Battle of Malta drew 3,816 entries and a prize pool of €1,850,760. It became the largest poker event ever held in Malta.
UCOP 2019 Running Now
The announcement of MPN’s closure came at an awkward time, as the Universal Championship of Poker (UCOP) is underway.
The online poker tournament series began on September 15 and runs through September 29 with a total of 94 events. The highlight will be the UCOP Main Event, which will take place on the last day of the series. The €110 buy-in event has a €100K guarantee.
Scott noted in his announcement that the series will run through completion as scheduled, with all guarantees remaining in place. But considering the news, some players may withdraw their funds and not play the rest of the events. Due to that possibility, Scott said, “Expect overlays.”
UCOP 2019 weekly Event Schedules are out!
Play any @ThrillOfPoker poker rooms and register or satellite into the events from Sunday.
Good luck at the tables!
Link to the promo page: https://t.co/ZC7aC93NGP#ucop#thrillofpokerpic.twitter.com/SYP8zMyPU8
— MPN (@ThrillOfPoker) September 9, 2019
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MPN Poker Tour hits the vibrant Spanish capital of Madrid in February for the MPNPT Grand Finale.
Join us at the Gran Casino Colón in the centre of Madrid for the last ever MPN Poker Tour festival from February 6th – 9th 2020, it’s going to be a Finale to remember!
Main event packages are available online now costing €1,500. You can qualify online with RedStar Poker who are offering satellites with buy-ins as low as €1.50. Alternatively, buy in directly through the poker client – look for the holding lobby in the ‘Satellites’ > ‘Live Events’ tab. Packages can be purchased using either cash or loyalty points.
Packages to the event will cost €1,500 and will include:
- Entry into the €550 buy-in Grand Finale Main Event
- Entry into a €55 side event
- Accommodation for 4 nights at the 5 star Melia Madrid Princesa for you and a guest including breakfast, check-in 6th February, check out 10th February 2020
- A Players Welcome Party where you can meet the other players and the MPN staff
- €125 towards your travel and expenses
*You may transfer your side event ticket to a guest if you wish. If you do not transfer your side event ticket but are unable to play because you’re still playing the main event, we’ll refund the buy in to your Red Star Poker account. Otherwise, the side event entry is not refundable or exchangeable.
Satellite Schedule
Getting There
Our travel partner, Main Event Travel, can help you book flights and transfers.
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Email: info@maineventtravel.com
Tel: +44 (0) 1770 280000
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There are direct flights from many European airports to Madrid.
Hotel & Venue
The 5-star Melia Princesa enjoys an excellent location in the cultural heart of Madrid.
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Enjoy the history and heritage of Madrid visiting iconic locations such as Plaza de España, Puerta del Sol or the Royal Palace, all just a short walk away.
The casino is a 10-minute taxi ride away, Uber operate in Madrid, fares are relatively cheap. The walk will take you around 25 minutes and is just over 2kms.
There is a subway station called Argüelles 3 minutes’ walk from the hotel. To get to the casino jump on line 4 and get off after three stops at Colón station (the final destination and the direction you need will be advertised Pinar de Chamartín). Total journey time is around 20 minutes.
Our hosts are Casino Gran Madrid Colón, you will find a large metal sculpture of a frog outside the casino, you can’t miss it! According to tradition, frogs have traditionally been animals that bring good luck. We do not recommend bringing your own frog.
If you require any additional hotel nights, please contact our partner Main Event Travel.
You are responsible for any additional charges to the room. When you check in, you might be asked for a credit card to cover any room charges. Nothing will be debited from your card unless you do charge something to your room.
Terms and Conditions
- The prize package worth €1,500 can’t be compensated with money; winners of the satellites have to take part in tournament. Packages are non-transferrable and non-refundable
- Red Star Poker will register satellite winners to the tournament.
- By participating in qualifying tournaments, participants grant Red Star Poker the right to use the players name and likeness for future promotional purposes without further compensation.
- Red Star Poker Management is not responsible for any changes in the dates of tournaments and events made by the administration of the tournament.
- Red Star Poker Management decisions are final on all matters related to the Promotion or the awarding of prizes.
- Any player that registers or takes part in the MPN Poker Tour, agrees to be bound MPN Poker Tour Terms and Conditions that can be found on https://mpn.poker/tour-event/mpn-poker-tour-madrid-2020/