Tournament Structures

Ladbrokes Poker Tour – General Information
Each Big Slick tournament guarantees its players a guaranteed minimum prize fund . In addition to their share in the prize fund, the winner at each tournament receives a ticket to the ‘Ladbrokes Poker Festival Killarney’ grand final in October. The guaranteed minimum prize fund at the event will be €250,000.
As you will see on the tournament structure (link below), there is a thirty minute break at all of our events after level 5. During this break, you can relax and unwind with a selection of complimentary hot foods, while our stewards look after your table and chips.
Here are answers to some frequently asked questions:
Ladbrokes Tournaments
- Tournament entry is €100 + €20 Reg.
- Each players starting chip value is 10,000 chips in the rebuy game or 15,000 if it is a freezeout
- Buy back up to Level 6
- Top Up at level 6
- Fully Dealered.
- Minimum prize fund “Guaranteed (not estimated or subject to no.s etc)”
- Winner receives Cash + Money on there Ladbrokes Account
- Final Table ie. Last nine players receive prize money, 10% of larger field.
- Professionally run in a friendly sociable athmosphere.
Tournament Starting Times
- Sunday Events-
- Registration at either 3 or 4pm,
- Game commences at either 4 or 5pm sharp.
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Big Slick – Tournament Structure
Each Ladbrokes tournament is brought forward using our tailor made tournament structure.
Tournament Blind Structure
Game Plan:
| 1 | Ante | 50/100 | 20 Minutes |
| 2 | N/A | 75/150 | 20 Minutes |
| 3 | N/A | 100/200 | 20 Minutes |
| 4 | N/A | 150/300 | 20 Minutes |
| 4 | N/A | 200/400 | 20 Minutes |
| 6 | N/A | 300/600 | 20 Minutes |
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Break |
| 7 | N/A | 400/800 | 25 Minutes |
| 8 | 100 | 500/1,000 | 25 Minutes |
| 9 | 100 | 800/1,500 | 25 Minutes |
| 10 | 200 | 1,000/2,000 | 25 Minutes |
| 11 | 300 | 1,500/3,000 | 25 Minutes |
| 12 | 400 | 2,000/4,000 | 25 Minutes |
| 13 | 500 | 3,000/6,000 | 25 Minutes |
| 14 | 500 | 4,000/8,000 | 25 Minutes |
| 15 | 1000 | 5,000/10,000 | 25 Minutes |
| 16 | 1000 | 8,000/15,000 | 25 Minutes |
| 17 | 2000 | 10,000/20,000 | 25 Minutes |
| 18 | 3000 | 15,000/30,000 | 25 Minutes |
| 19 | 4000 | 20,000/40,000 | 25 Minutes |
| 20 | 5000 | 25,000/50,000 | 25 Minutes |
| These are Minimum Blind time frames Additional Breaks as Necessary |
Blinds are frozen or Elongated at the Tournament Directors discretion when we reach the Final Table. One rebuy or add on only.
A Final Word
We hope that the above information answers any of the queries you may have. If you would like any further information or have any further questions, don’t hesitate to get in touch via e-mail. The address to send you’re queries to is nkelly@bigslickevents.net
We look forward to seeing you at a tournament in your area.

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