The sun-drenched city of Seville, famously home to more orange trees than any other city on the planet, has officially become the epicenter of the European poker world. The much-anticipated PartyPoker Tour Seville made its grand debut at Casino Admiral, and the opening results have sent shockwaves through the circuit.
As the first-ever international stop for the tour outside of the United Kingdom, all eyes were on the Spanish “Ciudad del Sol,” and the local community did not disappoint.
A Historic Start at Casino Admiral
The debut of PartyPoker Tour Seville kicked off at 5:00 PM with the €150 Mini Main Event, carrying a hefty €50,000 guaranteed prize pool. By the time late registration closed for Day 1A, a staggering 228 entries were recorded. This figure isn’t just a strong start; it officially represents the largest Mini Main Event opening flight in the history of the PartyPoker Tour across all previous stops.
The sheer volume of players resulted in a high-intensity session where only 34 participants managed to bag chips for Day 2. The competitive nature of the field was evident, with chip leader Peggy Crawford finishing the night at the summit with 652,000 chips. She is closely followed by Manuel Sanchez (643,000 chips) and Victor Aubeso (571,000 chips), setting a high bar for the subsequent flights.
Legend-Tier Ambassadors and Rising Stars
The field was bolstered by an elite lineup of PartyPoker Ambassadors and Tour Team members. Notable survivors included Scottish legend Niall Farrell, a “Triple Crown Winner,” who safely maneuvered his way to Day 2 with 437,000 chips.
The event also showcased a diverse range of talent, including:
- Jaime Staples: The PartyPoker Ambassador and online streaming legend.
- **Rebecca Hardisty:**Connoisseur of books and movies, debuting a sharp new hairstyle for the Seville stop.
- Barbara Jimenez: A Spanish powerhouse who has spent a decade refining her skills in both the live and online arenas.
- Blaise Bourgeois: Fresh off his 2024 6-Max PKO Circuit Ring win in Rio de Janeiro.
Engaging the Community “Off the Felt”
PartyPoker continues to innovate by bridging the gap between sports and poker. Today, players are invited to join the Football Prediction Tournament. This interactive event challenges participants with 10 questions focused on the high-stakes UEFA Champions League Round of 16 match between Manchester City and Real Madrid, kicking off at 21:00 CET.
The stakes are high for the predictors as well: the winner will receive a free seat into tomorrow’s Mini Main Event Day 1D Hyper at 14:00 CET. This commitment to player engagement is further supported by a dedicated new Discord channel and a comprehensive live stream schedule hosted by Poker Red on the Official PartyPoker YouTube Channel.
Upcoming Highlights and Live Stream Schedule
With the Main Event (€100,000 GTD) and the PLO Masters on the horizon, the energy in Seville is only expected to grow. Fans can follow the action via the following broadcast schedule:
- Thursday 19th: Mini Main Event Final Table | 8 PM
- Friday 20th: Main Event Day 1B | 2 PM
- Saturday 21st: Main Event Day 2 | 6 PM
- Sunday 22nd: Main Event Final Day | 5 PM
