By Lisa Yiasemides
WPT Germany is just around the corner, with side events getting underway in less than three weeks’ time.
For this series (as with all WPT Main Tours) the schedule and tournament structure will be provided by partypoker LIVE. That means in certain events, there is the option to play a part of the tournament online – combining with the live field once the money has been reached.
At the end of last year, partypoker overhauled their ‘PP LIVE Dollars’, replacing them with Tournament Dollars (T$), which means there are a few changes worth noting for players looking for the best of both poker worlds by playing online as well as live.
Though this new system may be unfamiliar to some – there is no need to worry as WPT.com is here to guide you through the changes, keeping you ahead of the game.
What Stays the Same?
Though some improvements have been brought in, there are still many features of the previous system that will remain unchanged:
Existing PP LIVE Dollars remain in players’ wallets (until they naturally expire after 24 months)
Pay for part or full entry all PP LIVE events
Pay for part or full entry into major events at partner venues
Use for Travel expenses
Buy-in to PP LIVE satellites worth $109+
What are the Changes?
Use as part payment for online tournaments
Buy in to all MTTs and satellites on partypoker
Manage balance directly through the partypoker account
Total online satellite guarantees have been increased to $1,000,000 every week (previously $158,000)
Expiry date on T$ is 12 months (previously 24 months)
The result is a truly flexible currency has been created, which offers choice and ease for both online and live play.
WPT Germany Festival by partypoker LIVE
February 14- 23, 2020
Play online on partypoker: February 9-13, 2020
Structures provided by partypoker LIVE
WPT Opener €500,000 Guaranteed and 20 Main Event Seats
Dates: February 14-18, 2020
Play online Day 1s on partypoker: February 9-13, 2020
Buy-in: €500 + €50 = €550
WPT Germany Main Event €1,500,000 Guaranteed
Dates: February 18-23, 2020
Play online Day 1+2 on partypoker and arrive ITM at the venue: February 9, 2020
Buy-in: €3,000 + €300 = €3,300
WPT High Roller €250,000 Guaranteed
Dates: February 17-19, 2020
Buy-in: €5,000 + €300 = €5,300
WPT Closer €250,000 Guaranteed
Dates: February 21-23, 2020
Buy-in: €1,000 + €100 = €1,100
WPT Ladies Event
Date: February 15, 2020
Buy-in: €200 + €20 = €220