Schedule & Results | OlyBet Showdown Riga Voodoo Bounty 2024
The OlyBet Showdown Riga Voodoo Bounty is making its much-anticipated debut at the luxurious Olympic Voodoo Casino in the lively Baltic city of Riga from September 14 to 22. This is a prime chance for you to secure a coveted Latvian flag.
Known as one of Europe’s most breathtaking venues, the Olympic Voodoo Casino boasts a friendly staff dedicated to making your experience feel like home, with the casino located conveniently in the heart of the Latvian capital. After a hiatus due to the pandemic, this casino is set to host players from around the globe, marking the largest poker festival in Latvian history.
The festival features an exciting bounty theme with 25 tournaments and satellites, culminating in the eagerly awaited three-day €350 Main Event scheduled for September 18-21. This event signifies a new chapter for Latvian poker, allowing local players to participate in a major tournament without traveling abroad.
- Day 1: Saturday, 14 September
- Day 2: Sunday, 15 September
- Day 3: Monday, 16 September
- Day 4: Tuesday, 17 September
- Day 5: Wednesday, 18 September
- Day 6: Thursday, 19 September
- Day 7: Friday, 20 September
- Day 8: Saturday, 21 September
- Day 9: Sunday, 22 September
Day-By-Day Breakdown of the OlyBet Showdown Riga Voodoo Bounty
Day 1
Saturday, 14 September
| Time | # | Event | Late reg. |
| 12:00 | 1 | €20 Satellite to Event #4, €20 Rebuys & Add On, 5x €250 Seats GTD! | Level 8 |
| 15:00 | 2 | €250 NLH Warm-up Progressive Bounty Day 1, €100 Bounties, Day 1 Plays 16 levels | Level 10 |
| 21:00 | 3 | €80 NLH Saturday Night Turbo | Level 9 |
The action kicks off on Saturday with something everyone can afford in the €20 Rebuy and Add-on satellite to Event #4: €250 NLH Deepstack at noon with a fast 15-minute and 10-minute blind structure. The satellite guarantees at least five seats providing amazing value to the early birds of the festival.
The first trophy event kicks off three hours later, at 3 p.m., in the two-day €250 NLH Warm-Up Progressive Bounty, where players will each be tagged at the start with a €100 progressive bounty. Players will play 16 levels of 30-minutes each on the opening day with late registration closing after the conclusion of Level 10.
Meanwhile, the €80 NLH Saturday Night Turbo will be a high-octane affair with 10-minute blind levels starting at 9 p.m.
Day 2
Sunday, 15 September
| Time | # | Event | Late reg. |
| 12:00 | 2 | €250 NLH Warm-up Progressive Knockout Final Day | Closed |
| 13:00 | 4 | €250 NLH DeepStack | Level 9 |
| 17:00 | 5 | €150 NLH/ PLO4/ PLO5 MIX, Button Round Each, 8-handed | Level 9 |
| 20:00 | 6 | €20 Satellite to Main Event, €20 Rebuys & Add On, 5x €350 Seats GTD! | Level 8 |
Voodoo Casino is expected to host a packed house on Sunday, with many events on tap. The day begins with the conclusion of the two-day €250 NLH Warm-Up Progressive Bounty at noon, when players will compete for even bigger bounties. The prizes from the prize pool will continue increasing until a winner is crowned.
New players will then compete in the one-day €250 NLH Deepstack at 1 p.m. with a huge stack of 30,000 with blinds increasing every 20 minutes.
Those looking for variety are in luck as the €250 NLH / PLO4 / PLO5 Mix at 5 p.m. Each table will witness the game change every orbit to add to the excitement and keep players on their toes. Players start with 20,000 in chips and will battle under a 20-minute clock.
Meanwhile, the first live satellite during the festival to the €350 Main Event takes place at 8 p.m. where players can try to qualify for pennies on the Euro for just €20 plus any potential €20 rebuys and add-ons. This qualifier guarantees at least five players punching their ticket into the Main Event.
Day 3
Monday, 16 September
| Time | # | Event | Late reg. |
| 13:00 | 7 | €20 Satellite to Main Event, €20 Rebuys & Add On, 3x €350 Seats GTD! | Level 8 |
| 16:00 | 8 | €250 NLH DeepStack Mystery Bounty Day 1, Plays Down to 15% of the Field, Mystery Bounties Introduced Next Day 16:00 | Level 9 |
| 21:00 | 9 | €150 Monday Express | Level 9 |
The highlight of the Mysterious Monday is easily the two-day €250 NLH DeepStack Mystery Bounty at 4 p.m. where players will compete under a 30-minute clock. The action will play down to just 15 percent of the field, with all surviving players in the money and ready to open mystery bounty envelopes on Tuesday.
Meanwhile, before this, another €20 satellite to the Main Event takes place at 1 p.m. The structure is the same as the first Main Event satellite, with the only difference being that three Main Event seats are guaranteed instead of five seats.
In the evening, it is all aboard for the €150 Monday Express. This hyper-turbo event will speed along quickly with 10-minute blind levels.
Day 4
Tuesday, 17 September
| Time | # | Event | Late reg. |
| 13:00 | 10 | €10 Satellite to Event #11, €10 Rebuys & Add On, 5x €150 Seats GTD! | Level 8 |
| 16:00 | 8 | €250 NLH DeepStack Mystery Bounty Final Day, Mystery Bounties Introduced | Closed |
| 18:00 | SPECIAL | Celebrity Event Meet Up at the Casino, Open to All, Entertainment | – |
| 20:00 | 11 | €150 NLH Celebrity Special, Open to All, Knock-Out Bounties on Guest Players | Level 9 |
Tuesday begins with an event anyone of age can play with a €10 rebuy and add-on satellite awarding at least five tickets valued at €150 each at 1 p.m. This ticket can be used at any time during the festival, including the €150 NLH Celebrity Special at 8 p.m.
The Celebrity Special is a concept born at the Kings of Tallinn. Expect some fun with local celebrities, each having a bounty on their heads. A free Celebrity Event Meet-Up takes place at the casino a couple of hours before at 6 p.m. to help get players in a fun and lively spirit.
This isn’t all the excitement, as the €250 Mystery Bounty starts its final day at 4 p.m. with players in the money. There will be tons of excitement as the mystery bounty envelopes start to open, with this event proving a good warm-up to the upcoming €350 Main Event Mystery Bounty the following day.
Day 5
Wednesday, 18 September
| Time | # | Event | Late reg. |
| 13:00 | 12 | €20 Satellite to Main Event, €20 Rebuys & Add On, 3x €350 Seats GTD! | Level 8 |
| 16:00 | 13 | €350 NLH Main Event, Mystery Bounty, Flight 1A, Plays 9 Levels Day 1, Mystery Bounties Introduced in the Money | Level 12 |
| 21:00 | 14 | €150 NLH Wednesday Rush | Level 9 |
Wednesday will be another historical day with the OlyBet Showdown Riga Voodoo Bounty €350 Main Event kicking off the first of its three opening flights at 4 p.m. with 40-minute blind levels. Players will start with 30,000 in chips with tons of excitement after the money is reached in this three-day affair with the mystery bounty prizes awarded to players who eliminated opponents.
A €20 satellite to this event, guaranteeing three seats starts the day at 1 p.m., while players can also battle in the one-day €150 NLH Wednesday Rush with 15,000 in chips and 15-minute blinds at 9 p.m.
Day 6
Thursday, 19 September
Thursday is all about the Main Event, with the final two opening flights taking place at 1 p.m. and 8 p.m. The earlier flight mirrors the same structure as Wednesday’s Day 1a, while the later flight boasts 30-minute blind levels instead of a 40-minute clock.
Meanwhile, players will have their final chance to qualify to this event at 4 p.m. with a €20 rebuy and add-on satellite guaranteeing at least three Main Event tickets.
Day 7
Friday, 20 September
| Time | # | Event | Late reg. |
| 13:00 | 13 | €350 NLH Main Event, Mystery Bounty, Day 2, Late Reg. & Re-entries Open Until 15:20, Plays down to 15% of the field | Level 12 |
| 17:00 | 16 | €250 NLH DeepStack Progressive Bounty, €100 Bounties, Plays down to 15% of the field, Final Day Next Day 12:00 | Level 9 |
| 20:00 | 17 | €150 PLO4/ PLO5, Button Round Each, 8-handed | Level 9 |
| 22:00 | 18 | €80 NLH Friday Night Hyper Turbo | Level 9 |
The last chance to enter the Main Event is on Friday. Day 2 starts at 1 p.m., and late registration closes after the first break at approximately 3:20 p.m.
However, the side events are back, which could be good news for those who were unable to play the Main Event or simply didn’t get the outcome they were hoping for.
The two-day €250 NLH DeepStack Progressive Bounty begins at 5 p.m., with players starting with 30,000 in chips. Players will play under blind levels for 20 and 30 minutes, depending on the stage of the tournament. Players will battle down to 15 percent of the field and will start with a €100 progressive bounty on their heads.
Pot-Limit Omaha lovers will unite at 8 p.m. for the €150 PLO4 / PLO5. Players start with 20,000 chips and play under a 20-minute clock with two pot-limit Omaha games rotating every orbit.
Meanwhile, players will enjoy Friday evening with a fun €80 NLH Friday Night Turbo taking place at 10 p.m. with a 15,000 starting stack and 10-minute blind levels.
Day 8
Saturday, 21 September
| Time | # | Event | Late reg. |
| 12:00 | 16 | €250 NLH DeepStack Progressive Bounty Final Day | Closed |
| 13:00 | 13 | €350 NLH Main Event Final Day, Mystery Bounties Introduced | Closed |
| 13:00 | 19 | €1 Ladies Only Satellite! FreezeOut, Top 3 Win €80 NLH Queens Tickets! | Level 7 |
| 13:00 | 20 | €20 Satellite to €555 NLH, €20 Rebuys & Add On, 3x €555 Seats GTD! | Level 8 |
| 16:00 | 21 | €555 NLH Mystery Bounty, Day 1, 8-handed, Plays down to 15% of the field, Final Day Next Day at 13:00 | Level 9 |
| 17:00 | 22 | €80 NLH Queens, Ladies Only | Level 8 |
| 20:00 | 23 | €150 NLH Progressive Bounty, €80 Bounties | Level 9 |
Saturday will be the busiest day on the schedule with seven events running. The €250 NLH DeepStack Progressive Bounty begins its final day at noon followed by the €350 Main Event moving onto its penultimate day at 1 p.m. As already mentioned, players can still get into the Main Event action on Day 2 until after the conclusion of the first break of the day.
Expect many women of poker uniting for the €80 NLH Queens at 5 p.m. with 20,000 in starting chips and 20-minute blind levels. Women should take note as they can get in for about the same price as a candy bar with a €1 satellite guaranteeing three seats taking place at 1 p.m.
This isn’t the only satellite at 1 p.m., as the €20 satellite to the two-day €555 Mystery Bounty also kicks off at the same time. The €555 Mystery Bounty follows with its first day starting at 4 p.m. Players start with 30,000 in chips and battle under a 30-minute clock with the action concluding when the field is down to 15 percent with players in the money.
Meanwhile, the €150 NLH Progressive Bounty begins at 8 p.m. with players enjoying a 15-minute clock and a 15,000 starting stack. The progressive bounties start at €80 and move up from there as eliminations begin to take place.
Day 9
Sunday, 22 September
| Time | # | Event | Late reg. |
| 13:00 | 21 | €555 NLH Mystery Bounty Final Day, Mystery Bounties Introduced | Closed |
| 13:00 | 24 | €150 NLH DeepStack Turbo | Level 9 |
| 16:00 | 25 | €60 Satellite to Kings Of Tallinn: Autumn Edition 2024, 2x €1,100 Seats GTD! | Level 8 |
It will be a sad goodbye, with the festival concluding on Sunday. That being said, there will still be a bit of excitement as envelopes begin to open in the €555 Mystery Bounty, with the final day commencing at 1 p.m.
The €150 NLH DeepStack Turbo, boasting a 30,000 starting stack and blinds of 15 and 10 minutes, depending on the stage of the tournament, also begins at 1 p.m.
The festival wraps up by inviting players to the first Autumn Edition of the Kings of Tallinn with a €60 satellite guaranteeing two seats to the €500,000 guaranteed Kings of Tallinn €1,100 Main Event at 4 p.m.
We wish all the players the best of luck in Riga. This author will be there the entire time as he will be the video host the first weekend before playing during the week. Rest assured; this author will be well rested and ready to provide world-class coverage on OlyBet.tv of the Main Event when the reporting starts on Friday, Sept. 20, for Day 2 of the Main Event. See you in Riga!
