PokerKing rolls out the red carpet again for its premier event, The Venom. This tournament has not only captivated the attention of poker players around the globe but has also set a new benchmark in the realm of online poker with a jaw-dropping $12.5 million guarantee. The Venom, with its $2,650 buy-in, stands as PokerKing’s most ambitious tournament to date, offering participants the chance to write their names in poker history.
A Record-Setting Tournament
Back in 2019, The Venom made it into the Guinness Book of World Records. It’s a big event where the winner can take home more than $1 million, showing just how serious PokerKing is about making this tournament exciting and rewarding.
Easy to Join
The Venom is special because it lets players start trying to qualify for the tournament with just $0.11. This means almost anyone can try to get into this massive game, from beginners to expert players.
The Venom 2024 Details
The next Venom tournament is happening from April 14th to May 1st, 2024. It has five different starting days, with the same game setup for each:
- Starting Chips: 300,000
- Late Sign-up: 28 levels
- Blind Times: 20 minutes
- Game Time: About 9 hours and 20 minutes plus breaks
All the starting games happen at 1:05 pm ET on selected dates in April, leading to the final table on May 1st.
How to Get In
PokerKing gives players many ways to qualify for The Venom, starting from free entry points. There are “Venom Fever” satellites for free entry, and other tournaments that let players move up from $0 to the main event ticket. For those who’ve already deposited money, there are quick “Blitz” satellites starting at $0.11, and even a slot machine in the tournament lobby for just $0.01.
Sharing the Costs
The Venom also has a staking feature, where players can share the cost of the buy-in. This means you can buy a part of another player’s entry or sell a part of your own, making it easier and less risky to play in such a big game. PokerKing makes sure this is safe and fun for everyone.
Rules to Know
Players need to follow some rules, like not being able to play in more starting days once you’ve made it to day 2, and rules about selling or buying extra tickets. You can only use one PokerKing account for the tournament, and deal-making at the final table is allowed.
