The 2024 Bar Poker Open (BPO) Florida World Championship is shaping up to be an unforgettable experience. From December 5-9, nearly 1,000 players will gather at the Poker Room at PBKC in beautiful West Palm Beach for a five-day festival packed with camaraderie, competition, and incredible poker action.
BPO Florida World Championship Full Schedule
The Main Event: Florida World Championship
At the heart of the festival is the $365 Florida World Championship, an exclusive invitational for players who’ve earned their spot through Bar Poker’s local leagues. The stakes couldn’t be high as the series showstopper comes with a projected prize pool of $150,000 and guarantees at least $30,000 for the eventual champion.
Players start with 25,000 chips and battle through 30-minute levels, with one re-entry allowed per flight. The top 10% from each Day 1 flight advance to Day 2 with their best stack in play. Double qualifiers earn a $1,000 bonus for their lower stack.
Day 2 kicks off on Monday, December 9, at 11 a.m., where the remaining players will vie for the championship title, live-streamed from rotating featured tables.
2024 Seat Winners only pay the $65 staffing fee. Super League “Invite Winners” may buy into this event for $365 total.
Day 1A participants can buy into Day 1B “second chance” only if they have already played in Day 1A. There is no way to win a seat for this event through BPO, and you cannot play Day 1B exclusively.
The Monster Event: Open to Everyone
For those looking to join without an invitation, the $100,000 Guaranteed Monster Event is a must-play. Running December 5-7, this $300 buy-in tournament offers five starting flights (Day 1A-1E), giving players multiple chances to cash big and show their skills.
More Than Just Main Events
The festival doesn’t stop there. With a lineup of side events and cash games, there’s something for every kind of poker player:
- Friday Night Deep Stack ($10,000 GTD)
- Progressive/Mystery Bounty
- BigStack Turbo ($5,000 GTD)
- Charity Series of Poker (CSOP) Event ($15,000 GTD)
- Vegas Satellite for BPO Vegas packages
What Happened Last Year?
Last year’s festival was packed with memorable moments as players from across the country competed at the Poker Room at PBKC. The highlight of the series was the $365 Florida World BPO Championship, which attracted 426 entries and built a prize pool of $122,688. After an action-packed battle at the final table, Ian Auvil claimed the title and walked away with the top prize of $50,000.
The final table was filled with standout performances, including Ronald Kaepernik, who finished second for $22,500, and Gregg Bloom, who earned $10,000 for third
| Place | Name | Country | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ian Auvil | United States | $50,000 |
| 2 | Ronald Kaepernik | United States | $22,500 |
| 3 | Gregg Bloom | United States | $10,000 |
| 4 | Paul Chamberlain | United States | $5,200 |
| 5 | Miguel Medrano | United States | $3,438 |
| 6 | John Purdy | United States | $2,500 |
| 7 | David Phillips | United States | $2,000 |
| 8 | Chris Davis | United States | $1,500 |
| 9 | Bogdan Zavu | United States | $1,250 |
The festival also featured several side events that kept the action going throughout the week, and you can see all of the 2023 winners below:
| Event | Entries | Prize Pool | Winner | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $250 NLH $100K Florida Special | 339 | $100,000 | Scott Einiger | $19,831 |
| $180 NLH Friday Night Deep Stack | 65 | $10,000 | Herbert Buchine | $3,000 |
| $365 Florida World BPO Championship | 426 | $122,688 | Ian Auvil | $50,000 |
| $160 NLH Progressive Bounty | 49 | $6,566 | Dave Graham | $1,399 |
| $125 PLO | 40 | $5,000 | Konstantinos Levidis | $2,250 |
| $150 CSOP | 111 | $5,000 | Joseph Chacko | $997 |
| $180 NLH Deepstack | 103 | $15,000 | Raymond McDonough | $4,142 |
| $125 NLH Grand Finale Survivor | 38 | $3,648 | Vincent Teutonico | $948 |
Senior Editor & Live Events Executive