ISPT Allows Online Participation on First Day, Announces New Format

The International Stadiums Poker Tour (ISPT) has announced significant changes to its format, allowing players to participate online on the first day of the tournament. Six online satellites will be held in February, March, April, and May, with a buy-in of €300 each. These satellites will now be considered the first days of the tournament, and 10% of players will advance to the offline stage at Wembley Stadium.

In these satellites, players will start with 5,000 chips at blinds of 10/20, with level durations of 15 minutes. Players can participate in an unlimited number of first days, but only the largest stack will advance to the second day. The remaining stacks will be withdrawn, and participants will receive compensation.

The second day of the tournament will have a buy-in of €3,000 with a rake of €300. Previously, the buy-in for the offline stage was €6,000 with a rake of €2,000. Players registering directly for the second day will receive 50,000 chips, with blinds starting at 100/200 and level durations of 60 minutes. The final table is scheduled for June 5.