Cheltenham Poker Challenge

To celebrate the Cheltenham Festival, Ladbrokes Poker are running a horse-racing themed promotion to run over the four days of Cheltenham culminating with a Grand Final on the evening of the Gold Cup.

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The winner of the 'Final Hurdle' will be taking a Ladbrokes Poker Cruise worth $5,500, 2nd will win a WSOP weekly final seat worth $1,400 (the chance to be a part of Team Ladbrokes in Las Vegas this year) and 3rd will win a share in 'Laddies Poker2', the Ladbrokes Poker horse.

Tuesday 13th
MTT 1 – “They’re going down...“

A $2 + $0.20 Hold em freezeout tournament* @ 19:35 GMT with 2,000 starting chips 15 minute blinds and 30 seconds response time. Top 6 will progress to Fridays Final.

Wednesday 14th
MTT 2 – “...they're under starter’s orders...”

A $10 + $1 Hold em freezeout tournament* @ 19:35 GMT with 2,000 starting chips 15 minute blinds and 30 seconds response time. Top 6 will progress to Fridays Final.

Thursday 15th
MTT 3 – “…and they’re off!”

A $20 + $2 Hold em freezeout tournament*@ 19:45 GMT with 2,000 starting chips 15 minute blinds and 30 seconds response time. Top 6 will progress to Fridays Final.

Friday 16th
The Final – “Final hurdle”

An 18 player 6-handed Grand Final* made up of the top 6 from each of the previous 3 days. This will take place at 20:35 GMT with 3,000 starting chips, 15 minute blinds and a 30 seconds response time.

1st place wins a $5,500 Cruise package
2nd Place wins a $1,400 WSOP Weekly Final seat
3rd Place wins a $1,000 share in Laddies Poker Two
*Please note, if you are successful in qualifying in one of the events, you may not participate in any other event until the Final Hurdle, as only 1 seat may be won per player. Failure to comply with this rule may lead to disqualification and forfeiture of any monies and/or prizes won. The Poker Manager's decision is final.