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Gladiator Series: High Stakes Poker Action at Palms Royale
- Gladiator Series Sofia runs May 2-10, 2026, at Palms Royale Casino.
- Features a €250,000 guarantee and six bounty tournaments.
- Offers luxury hotel deals and incentives for cash game players.
The Gladiator Series Sofia poker festival runs from May 2 to 10, 2026, at Palms Royale Casino. Featuring a €250,000 guarantee, six exciting bounty tournaments, an innovative Steps format, and lucrative cash game hotel deals, it promises thrilling live action.
Get ready for unparalleled live poker action as the Gladiator Series Sofia returns to the luxurious Palms Royale Casino.
Running from May 2 to 10, 2026, this highly anticipated festival boasts a massive €250,000 guaranteed prize pool. Designed to thrill players of all bankrolls, the event combines an action-packed schedule with incredible player perks.
One of the standout features of this year's festival is the innovative Steps format. Functioning as an equivalent to a Day 0, this system makes every tournament on the schedule highly accessible. It allows players to qualify for premium events and build their stacks at a fraction of the traditional buy-in cost.
A Bounty-Heavy Tournament Line-Up
If you love the thrill of knocking out opponents, this festival is tailored specifically for you. The schedule is packed with six unique bounty tournaments, ensuring frantic action from the first shuffle to the final river card.
The undisputed highlight of the series is the €550 Main Event [Mystery Bounty], which will take center stage from May 7 to May 10, 2026. Here is the complete line-up of bounty events you can expect:
- €250 Opening [PKO]
- €770 High Roller [PKO]
- €550 Main Event [Mystery Bounty]
- €550 Pot Limit Omaha [KO Accumulator]
- €250 Mini Me [Bounty Quattro]
- €150 The Closer [Ultra PKO]
Luxury Accommodation at Grand Hotel Millennium Sofia
Players can enjoy a 5-star experience off the felt at the official partner hotel, the Grand Hotel Millennium Sofia. Rooms are available at a special player rate of €120 per night for both single and double occupancy.
This premium package includes:
- Daily breakfast
- Complimentary airport shuttle service
- Free buffet dinner specifically for players
Exclusive Cash Game
Cash game grinders have a massive incentive to hit the tables during the festival. The Gladiator Series offers a fantastic promotion for €5/€5 cash game players, allowing them to earn their accommodation completely free of charge.
- Single Room: Play 7 hours of cash games to get your room for free.
- Double Room: Play 10 hours of cash games to secure a free double room.
Do not miss your chance to battle it out for massive prize pools and bounties in the heart of Bulgaria!
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