KSOP Circuit Amazônia Day 2: Warm Up Final, Micro High Roller, and Amazônia Experience Kick Off

The KSOP Circuit Amazônia in Manaus moves into its second day with a packed schedule of poker tournaments, highlighted by the final decision of the Warm Up event. In addition to the conclusion of this traditional tournament, players will see the launch of the Micro High Roller One Day and the Amazônia Experience, catering to a range of buy-ins.

The festival, featuring seven days of play, is being held at the Vasco Vasquez Convention Center, adjacent to the Arena da Amazônia. This location underscores the event's aim to blend poker competition with the unique cultural experience of the Amazon region.

Warm Up Final Decision

The Warm Up tournament, with a R$ 750 buy-in, culminates on Tuesday. After two qualifying flights on Monday, 30 players remain in contention for the title. Maicen Teixeira leads the final day with a substantial stack of 585,000 chips, followed by Jonas Cruz (411,000) and Jose Figuera (328,000). Other notable players advancing include Glauber Normando, Cristian Ribeiro, Patrick Pessoa, and Kelson Girão.

The final table will resume with blinds at 4,000/8,000 and a big blind ante, with live coverage expected from MundoTV. The tournament registered 139 entries, generating a prize pool that will award R$ 18,700 to the champion. Payouts will extend to the top 20 finishers, with a minimum of R$ 1,100.

Micro High Roller One Day

For players seeking higher stakes, the Micro High Roller One Day kicks off with a R$ 4,000 buy-in. This event is designed for a single day of intense competition, starting at 5 PM local time. Participants will begin with a generous starting stack of 100,000 chips, promising deep-stacked play.

Amazônia Experience Launch

The Amazônia Experience, priced at a more accessible R$ 300 buy-in, also begins on Tuesday. This two-day tournament features two starting flights, one at 5 PM and another at 9 PM. Each flight will have 25-minute levels, late registration up to the tenth level, and a total of 16 levels of play. Players in the Amazônia Experience will start with 50,000 chips.

Key Facts

Additional Events

Beyond the main attractions, the Manaus Turbo KO will offer another opportunity for players to compete on Tuesday. This event, with a R$ 500 buy-in and 15-minute levels, is scheduled to start at 11 PM, crowning the day's third champion.

The initial days of the KSOP Circuit Amazônia have already seen champions crowned. Marco Araújo took down the PLO5 KO event, earning R$ 5,200, while Ademilson Costa, known as “Dedé Bad Beat,” won the Manaus Turbo, securing R$ 4,600. These early successes highlight the competitive spirit and local talent present at the series.

For video poker players and poker enthusiasts, the KSOP Circuit Amazônia provides an engaging spectacle of live tournament poker. The diversity of events, from the lower buy-in Amazônia Experience to the higher-stakes Micro High Roller, demonstrates the broad appeal of poker and its ability to attract players of all levels. Following such events can offer insights into tournament strategy, player dynamics, and the overall atmosphere of major poker festivals.

Fuente: Mundo Poker – https://mundopoker.com.br/noticias/ksop/decisao-do-warm-up-micro-high-roller-one-day-e-inicio-do-amazonia-experience-sao-destaques-na-terca-feira-do-ksop-circuit-amazonia-confira-a-programacao/