BCPoker has announced a new partnership with the prestigious Banco Casino, becoming the Official Online Partner of the Banco Championship 2026, one of the most anticipated live poker festivals of the summer.
The festival will take place in Bratislava from August 3 to August 10, 2026, with players competing for major prizes and a share of the festival’s headline guarantees.
Road to Banco Championship Begins Online
As part of the partnership, BCPoker is giving players the opportunity to qualify online for the Banco Championship Main Event, which features a guaranteed prize pool of €250,000.
The Main Event is scheduled to run from August 6 to August 9, 2026, and players can secure their seats through an extensive online satellite system available exclusively on BCPoker.
Nine Guaranteed Packages and Seats
BCPoker is guaranteeing a total of nine prizes through its online qualification route, offering players a direct path to one of Slovakia’s biggest poker events.
The prizes include:
- 4 x €1,100 Banco Championship Packages, including Main Event buy in and four nights of hotel accommodation
- 5 x €550 Banco Championship Main Event seats
With nine guaranteed winners, BCPoker players have multiple opportunities to earn their way to Bratislava without paying the full buy in.
Exclusive Bonus for Online Qualifiers
To celebrate the partnership, BCPoker is introducing a unique reward for players who qualify online.
Every player who wins their seat through a BCPoker satellite and registers on site at Banco Casino will receive a €50 BCPoker Gameplay Credit. The promotion adds extra value to every qualification package and provides players with additional funds to use on the platform.
Daily Satellites Already Running
The Road to Banco Championship satellites are already underway, giving players a chance to start their journey from a free entry tournament.
The qualification schedule includes:
How to Qualify
Start for Free Every Day
Daily Freeroll (18:30 CET)
Buy-in: FREE
Win tickets to the Step 1 Qualifier
Step 1 Qualifier (20:00 CET)
Buy-in: $5
Win tickets to the Sunday Final
Sunday Final (21:00 CET)
Buy-in: $55
Win one of 4 x €1,100 Banco Packages Guaranteed
Win one of 5 x €550 Main Event Seats Guaranteed
Players can progress from the daily freerolls to the Sunday Finals, where the guaranteed Banco Championship packages and Main Event seats are awarded.
A Profitable Route to Bratislava
With guaranteed packages, direct Main Event entries, daily qualification opportunities, and an exclusive €50 Gameplay Credit for online qualifiers, BCPoker is positioning itself as one of the most attractive ways to reach the Banco Championship 2026.
Players looking to compete in the €250,000 GTD Main Event this August can begin their journey today through BCPoker’s satellite network and potentially turn a free entry into a complete live poker experience in Bratislava.
