The British Poker Series (BPS) Carnival is set to be an unmissable event, boasting over £200,000 in guaranteed prize money for its inaugural edition. Scheduled to take place from August 11 to 18, 2024, at the luxurious Aspers Casino Westfield in Stratford City, London, the BPS Carnival promises a week filled with thrilling poker action and fancy festivities.
The series’ highlight is undoubtedly the BPS Carnival Main Event, which features a £100,000 guaranteed prize pool and a buy-in of £340. With six Day 1 flights running from Thursday to Sunday, the Main Event is designed to accommodate a wide range of players and culminates in a Day 2 and Final Table on Sunday.
2024 BPS Carnival Main Event Schedule
| Date | Starting Time | Event | Buy-in |
| Thursday, August 15 | 7 pm | BPS Carnival Main Event Day 1A | £340 |
| Friday, August 16 | 1 pm | BPS Carnival Main Event Day 1B | £340 |
| Friday, August 16 | 7 pm | BPS Carnival Main Event Day 1C | £340 |
| Saturday, August 17 | 1 pm | BPS Carnival Main Event Day 1D | £340 |
| Saturday, August 17 | 7 pm | BPS Carnival Main Event Day 1E | £340 |
| Sunday, August 18 | 11 am | BPS Carnival Main Event Turbo Day 1F | £340 |
| Sunday, August 18 | 4 pm | BPS Carnival Main Event Final Day | – |
In addition to the Main Event, the BPS Carnival offers four other exciting trophy events:
- £50,000 Guaranteed BPS 200 London – Carnival Edition: With a buy-in of £230, this event runs from August 11 to 14.
- £25,000 Guaranteed BPS BALLER: This high-stakes event has a buy-in of £710 and takes place from August 11 to 12.
- £15,000 Guaranteed BPS PLOmaha 4/5: Scheduled for August 15, this event offers the biggest buy-in of £340 for all four and five-card Omaha fans.
- BPS Ladies Day: This special event, which has a buy-in of £150, is set for August 18 and is dedicated to female players.
Additionally, there are plenty of side events to keep the action rolling, including the £10,000 Guaranteed BPS Carnival Welcome event, starting on Saturday, August 10.
The BPS Carnival isn’t just about poker; it’s also about having fun off the felt. On August 11, join Dan “Jungleman” Cates for a unique experience where players are encouraged to come dressed in costumes. The best fancy-dressed participant will win a £340 Main Event seat, adding extra excitement to the festivities.
Jungleman also promises to be in character, bringing his signature flair to the event. Known for his showmanship, he has made headlines before by winning back-to-back Poker Player Championships WSOP bracelets dressed as video game character Akuma from Street Fighter and the legendary Macho Man.
2024 BPS Carnival Full Schedule
| Date | Event | GTD | Buy-in |
| Sunday, August 11 | BPS BALLER Super Satellite | 3 x Seats | £40 |
| BPS200 – Carnival Edition – Day 1A | £50,000 | £230 | |
| BPS200 Super Satellite | 10 x Seats | £25 | |
| BPS BALLER – Day 1 | £25,000 | £700 | |
| BPS200 – Carnival Edition – Day 1B | £50,000 | £230 | |
| BPS200 Super Satellite | 3 x Seats | £25 | |
| Monday, August 12 | BPS200 Super Satellite | 3 x Seats | £25 |
| BPS200 – Carnival Edition – Day 1C | £50,000 | £230 | |
| BPS200 Super Satellite | 10 x Seats | £25 | |
| BPS BALLER – Day 2 | £25,000 | £700 | |
| BPS200 – Carnival Edition – Day 1D | £50,000 | £230 | |
| BPS200 Super Satellite | 3 x Seats | £25 | |
| Tuesday, August 13 | BPS200 Super Satellite | 3 x Seats | £25 |
| BPS200 – Carnival Edition – Day 1E | £50,000 | £230 | |
| BPS200 Super Satellite | 10 x Seats | £25 | |
| BPS200 – Carnival Edition – Day 1F | £50,000 | £230 | |
| BPS200 Super Satellite | 3 x Seats | £25 | |
| Wednesday, August 14 | BPS200 – Carnival Edition – Day 1G Turbo | £50,000 | £230 |
| BPS Main Event Super Satellite | 5 x Seats | £30 | |
| BPS200 – Carnival Edition – Day 2 | £50,000 | – | |
| BPS BIG PROGRESSIVE BOUNTY | £10,000 | £170 | |
| BPS Main Event Super Satellite | 3 x Seats | £30 | |
| Thursday, August 15 | BPS Main Event Super Satellite | 5 x Seats | £30 |
| BPS Carnival PLO 4/5 | £15,000 | £340 | |
| BPS Main Event Super Satellite | 10 x Seats | £30 | |
| BPS Carnival Main Event – Day 1A | £100,000 | £340 | |
| BPS Main Event Super Satellite | 3 x Seats | £30 | |
| Friday, August 16 | BPS Main Event Super Satellite | 3 x Seats | £30 |
| BPS Carnival Main Event – Day 1B | £100,000 | £340 | |
| BPS Main Event Super Satellite | 10 x Seats | £30 | |
| BPS Carnival Main Event- Day 1C | £100,000 | £340 | |
| BPS Main Event Super Satellite | 3 x Seats | £30 | |
| Saturday, August 17 | BPS Main Event Super Satellite | 3 x Seats | £30 |
| BPS Carnival Main Event – Day 1D | £100,000 | £340 | |
| BPS PLO 4 | £10,000 | £230 | |
| BPS Main Event Super Satellite | 10 x Seats | £40 | |
| BPS Carnival Main Event- Day 1E | £100,000 | £340 | |
| BPS Main Event Super Satellite – Last Chance | 3 x Seats | £30 | |
| Sunday, August 18 | BPS Carnival Main Event – TURBO Day 1F | £100,000 | £340 |
| BPS Ladies Day | £150 | ||
| BPS Carnival Main Event- FINAL DAY | £100,000 | – | |
| BPS – FINALE 10K | £10,000 | £120 |
