Global Poker Pulse: Top Poker Tournaments in August 2024

The record-breaking World Series of Poker (WSOP) has ended, leaving poker enthusiasts eager for what’s next on the tournament circuit. Rest assured, there is no shortage of thrilling poker action lined up this August. In this article, we’ll delve into five major poker tournaments featuring Main Events with guaranteed prize pools of at least $1 million. Keep in mind, these prize pools are just the starting point and can grow significantly depending on the number of entries. This means the winner and in-the-money players stand to win substantial payouts.

Top 5 Upcoming Poker Tournaments in August 2024 With $1 Million GTD

European Poker Tour Barcelona – August 26 – September 8, 2024

The European Poker Tour is all set to return to Barcelona, which turned out to be one of their biggest stops in 2023. From August 26 to September 8, 2024, the 2024 EPT Barcelona will take place at the popular Casino Barcelona. EPT Barcelona will feature some of the popular events, such as High Roller, Mystery Bounty, and Super High Roller. 

The top highlight of this festival is the €5,300 buy-in main event, which in 2023 attracted 1,593 entries, creating a staggering prize pool of $11,100,555, with Simon Wiciak crowning as the Champion.

WSOP Circuit – Harrah’s Cherokee – August 1 – August 12, 2024

The next big tournament for WSOP enthusiasts is the WSOP Circuit event, held at the Harrah’s Cherokee Casino, North Carolina. This circuit event features over $4 million in guaranteed prize money, with $1,500,000 reserved for the $1,700 buy-in Main Event. 

In 2023, the Main Event attracted 1,623, generating a guaranteed prize pool of $2,458,845. Bracelet winner William Koop won the main event, claiming his third circuit ring and the top prize of $376,154. 

The Lodge Mega Monster – August 1 – August 12, 2024

The Mega Monster tournament, with a guaranteed prize pool of $1 million, will take place at the prestigious The Lodge Card Club. With a buy-in of $400, Day 1 flights will take place daily from August 1 to 10, and the remaining players will move into the final 2-day action. 

Mega Monster guarantees $250,000+ for the 1st place finisher. The previous mega monster tournament in 2023 attracted a record field 5,750, making a staggering $1,937,466 in the prize pool. 

Poker Dream 11 Malaysia – August 1 – August 12, 2024

Poker Dream 11 Malaysia is an upcoming poker festival in Malaysia, scheduled for August 1 to 12 in Genting Highlands. The major highlight of this festival is the MYR 5,000,000 (~$1,000,000) GTD Main Event with a buy-in of MYR 2,400 (~$516). 

Besides the massive main event, players can compete in other events, including Super High Roller, Mystery Bounty High Roller, and many more poker events. The previous Poker Dream 9 Malaysia Main Event drew a record-breaking field of 2,096, a staggering prize pool of MYR 10,767,152 (~$2,268,000). 

WPT Prime Taiwan – August 6 – August 19, 2024

The WPT Prime Taiwan is set to take place from August 6 to August 19, 2024, at the Asia Poker Arena in Taipei. The 14-day festival will offer a plethora of events for every bankroll. A major highlight of the festival is the TWD 35,000 ($1,120) buy-in Championship Main Event, with a guaranteed prize pool of $1,000,000. 

In the previous edition, the WPT Prime Taiwan 2023 Main Event drew 1,359 entries, generating a total prize pool of TWD 39,546,900 (~$1,238,709). 

Here Is The List Of Other Big You Can Look Forward To:

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