In 2021, we saw a significant change in the world poker scene. Due to the global crisis, many platforms switched their tournaments to online mode, which undoubtedly made the game more accessible, helped to bring in new players and made poker even more popular, especially in Brazil. Given how good 2021 was for poker, GamersCard presents some facts to be expected for 2022.
For starters, the EPT (European Poker Tour) in Sochi, Russia has been confirmed in Europe. The nine-day festival takes place in March and, as usual, includes the massive EPT National Event, a Main Event and a High Roller, with a range of smaller events to keep an eye on. It takes place at the beautiful Sochi Hotel, which has been hosting major PokerStars events since 2017.
Another novelty is the possible change of venue for the WSOP (World Series of Poker). The news came in an unusual way: Bally's Las Vegas hotel had been hosting a snooker tournament for a while, but recently posted that the event would change location because Bally's struck a deal to host the WSOP starting in 2022. Although this has not been officially confirmed, the acquisition of the WSOP by Caesars Entertainment, also owner of Bally's, suggests that change is imminent.
The BSOP, which returned in its in-person model in 2021, has already had its 2022 season confirmed in several capitals in Brazil! Between February 10th and 15th, the event will start in Brasília, at the Royal Tulip hotel. Between March 24th and 29th, it lands again at the WTC Sheraton, in São Paulo. But if you're waiting for the BSOP in Rio de Janeiro, then get ready: between June 2nd and 7th, the championship arrives in the Marvelous City. And it doesn't stop there: expectations are also sky-high for the BSOP Winter Millions, scheduled for July 13-20. Quite a year!
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World-renowned PokerStars has the largest online tournament schedule, with thousands of competitions taking place every day. One of the standouts for beginners is MicroMillions. MicroMillions is a series of events with relatively low buy-ins, specifically designed for players who want to enter the competitive world and win big prizes without having to invest too much. With buy-ins ranging from a few cents to around 20 dollars and lasting around ten days, MicroMillions is a great option for anyone looking to step into the world of competitive poker.
A great idea is also partypoker's Sit&Go mode. These single table tournaments are very popular with anyone just starting their journey into the competitive arena, although they are not restricted to just amateurs. These tournaments, in addition to costing very little to enter - just over a dollar - generally last less than an hour, perfect for those just getting a sense of round values and the importance of stack sizes, positions and aggressiveness. Another strong point, as the name implies, is that you don't have to wait, the game starts as soon as there are enough players.
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Source: Blog GamersCard
