VOODOO SPRING EDITION

22-30 MARCH 2025

OLYMPIC VOODOO CASINO, RIGA, LATVIA

WELCOME TO OLYBET SHOWDOWN RIGA – VOODOO SPRING EDITION 2025!

The second OlyBet Showdown Riga poker festival is scheduled to take place from March 22 to 30 at the prestigious Olympic Voodoo Casino. Featuring more tables and higher buy-in tournaments – this exciting event promises to draw poker enthusiasts from near and far!

9

days of poker action

Over 25 tournaments spanning across 9 action-packed days at the glorious Olympic Voodoo Casino in the heart of Riga.

€1,100

NLH MAIN EVENT

The crown jewel of the festival is the €1,100 NLH Main Event, promising intense competition and substantial rewards

24/7

cash games

It is only fitting, that the city that never sleeps will offer a chance for poker enthusiasts to stay awake for as long as they desire.

Schedule

March 22 - Saturday

Download full schedule here!

  • TIME
    #
    GAME
    EVENT
    BUY IN
    STARTING STACK
    LEVELS
    REGISTRATION CLOSES AFTER
  • 12:00
    1
    NLH SAT
    €20 NLH Satellite to €250 NLH Opening Event,
    €20 Rebuys & Add-On, 5 x €250 Opening Event Seats GTD!
    €20, Rebuys & AO €20
    10,000
    15/10 min
    Level 8
  • 15:00
    2
    NLH
    €250 NLH Opening Event Day 1, Plays Down to Final Table
    €220 + €30
    30,000
    20 min
    Level 9
  • 20:00
    3
    NLH
    €150 NLH
    €130 + €20
    15,000
    15 min
    Level 9

March 23 - Sunday

  • TIME
    #
    GAME
    EVENT
    BUY IN
    STARTING STACK
    LEVELS
    REGISTRATION CLOSES AFTER
  • 12:00
    2
    NLH
    €250 NLH Opening Event Final Day
    CLOSED
    30,000
    20 min
    CLOSED
  • 12:00
    4
    NLH
    €350 NLH DeepStack Progressive Bounty, €100 Progressive Bounties
    €210 + €100 + €40
    30,000
    30 min
    Level 10
  • 18:00
    5
    NLH SAT
    €80 Mega Satellite to €555 NLH Championship 1A, 5 x €555 Seats GTD!
    €70 + €10
    15,000
    15/10 min
    Level 9
  • 21:00
    6
    PLO4 / PLO5
    €150 PLO4/PLO5, Button Round Each, 8-handed
    €130 + €20
    15,000
    15 min
    Level 9

March 24 - Monday

  • TIME
    #
    GAME
    EVENT
    BUY IN
    STARTING STACK
    LEVELS
    REGISTRATION CLOSES AFTER
  • 12:00
    7
    NLH SAT
    €30 NLH Satellite to €555 NLH Championship, €30 Rebuys & Add-On, 2 x €555 Seats GTD!
    €30, Rebuys & AO €30
    10,000
    15/10 min
    Level 8
  • 16:00
    8
    NLH
    €555 NLH Championship Flight 1A, Plays 10 Levels Day 1
    €500 + €55
    30,000
    40 min
    Level 13
  • 18:00
    9
    NLH / PLO4 / PLO5
    €250 NLH/PLO4/PLO5, Button Round Each, 8-handed
    €220 + €30
    20,000
    20 min
    Level 9
  • 21:00
    10
    NLH SAT
    €80 Mega Satellite to €555 Championship, 5 x €555 Seats GTD!
    €70 + €10
    15,000
    15/10 min
    Level 9

March 25- Tuesday

  • TIME
    #
    GAME
    EVENT
    BUY IN
    STARTING STACK
    LEVELS
    REGISTRATION CLOSES AFTER
  • 12:00
    11
    NLH SAT
    €20 NLH Satellite to €250 NLH Progressive Bounty, 5 x €250 Seats GTD!
    €20, Rebuys & AO €20
    10,000
    15/10 min
    Level 8
  • 15:00
    12
    NLH
    €250 NLH Progressive Bounty, €100 Progressive Bounties
    €120 + €100 + €30
    20,000
    20 min
    Level 9
  • 18:00
    8
    NLH
    €555 NLH Championship Flight 1B, Plays 10 Levels Day 1
    €500 + €55
    30,000
    40 min
    Level 13
  • 21:00
    13
    NLH SAT
    €80 Mega-Satellite to €1,100 Main Event, 4 x €1,100 Seats GTD!
    €70 + €10
    15,000
    15/10 min
    Level 9

March 26 - Wednesday

  • TIME
    #
    GAME
    EVENT
    BUY IN
    STARTING STACK
    LEVELS
    REGISTRATION CLOSES AFTER
  • 12:00
    8
    NLH
    €555 NLH Championship Day 2, Plays Down to Final Table
    €500 + €55
    30,000
    40 min
    Level 13 (26/03, 14:15)
  • 17:00
    14
    NLH
    €1,100 NLH Main Event Flight 1A, Plays 10 Levels Day 1
    €1,000 + €100
    30,000
    40 min
    Level 13 (Flight 1A Ends 02:30, End of Reg 28/03, 15:15)
  • 19:00
    15
    PLO4 / PLO5
    €250 PLO4/PLO5 Progressive Bounty, €100 Progressive Bounties, Button Round Each, 8-handed
    €120 + €100 + €30
    20,000
    20 min
    Level 9 (26/03, 20:30)
  • 21:30
    16
    NLH SAT
    €80 Mega-Satellite to €1,100 Main Event, 4 x €1,100 Seats GTD!
    €70 + €10
    15,000
    15/10 min
    Level 9 (26/03, 24:00)

March 27 - Thursday

  • TIME
    #
    GAME
    EVENT
    BUY IN
    STARTING STACK
    LEVELS
    REGISTRATION CLOSES AFTER
  • 12:00
    8
    NLH
    €555 NLH Championship Final Day
    CLOSED
    30,000
    40 min
    CLOSED (26/03, 16:15)
  • 12:00
    14
    NLH
    €1,100 NLH Main Event Flight 1B, Plays 10 Levels Day 1
    €1,000 + €100
    30,000
    40 min
    Level 13 (Flight 1B Ends 19:30, End of Reg 28/03, 15:15)
  • 16:00
    17
    NLH
    €150 NLH
    €130 + €20
    20,000
    20 min
    Level 9 (27/03, 18:30)
  • 19:00
    14
    NLH
    €1,100 NLH Main Event Flight 1C, 25 min levels, Plays 10 Levels Day 1
    €1,000 + €100
    30,000
    25 min
    Level 13 (Flight 1C Ends 23:45, End of Reg 28/03, 15:15)
  • 21:00
    18
    NLH
    €250 NLH Progressive Bounty, €100 Progressive Bounties
    €120 + €100 + €30
    20,000
    15 min
    Level 9 (27/03, 23:30)

March 28 - Friday

  • TIME
    #
    GAME
    EVENT
    BUY IN
    STARTING STACK
    LEVELS
    REGISTRATION CLOSES AFTER
  • 12:00
    14
    NLH
    €1,100 NLH Main Event Day 2, Plays 9 Levels Day 2
    €1,000 + €100
    30,000
    60 min
    Level 13, Day ends 22:30
  • 16:00
    19
    NLH
    €350 NLH DeepStack Progressive Bounty, €100 Progressive Bounties
    €210 + €100 + €40
    30,000
    20 min
    Level 9, 28/03, 20:30
  • 21:00
    20
    NLH
    €150 NLH
    €130 + €20
    15,000
    15 min
    Level 9, 28/03, 23:00

March 29 - Saturday

  • TIME
    #
    GAME
    EVENT
    BUY IN
    STARTING STACK
    LEVELS
    REGISTRATION CLOSES AFTER
  • 12:00
    14
    NLH
    €1,100 NLH Main Event Day 3, Plays Down to Final Table
    CLOSED
    30,000
    60 min
    CLOSED, 28/03, 15:30
  • 12:00
    21
    NLH SAT Women Only
    €10 NLH Satellite for Queens, 5 x €80 Tickets GTD!
    €10, Rebuys & AO €10
    10,000
    15/10 min
    Level 8, 29/03, 14:15
  • 14:00
    22
    NLH
    €350 NLH Olyboost Mystery Bounty Day 1, Plays Down to 13% of the Field, Mystery Bounties Introduced Day 2
    €160 + €150 + €40
    30,000
    30 min
    Level 10, 29/03, 19:45
  • 16:00
    23
    NLH WOMEN ONLY
    €80 NLH Queens, Women Only
    €70 + €10
    20,000
    20 min
    Level 8, 29/03, 19:00
  • 20:00
    24
    NLH/PLO4
    €150 NLH/PLO4, Button Round Each
    €130 + €20
    15,000
    15 min
    Level 9, 29/03, 22:30

March 30 - Sunday

  • TIME
    #
    GAME
    EVENT
    BUY IN
    STARTING STACK
    LEVELS
    REGISTRATION CLOSES AFTER
  • 12:00
    14
    NLH
    €1,100 NLH Main Event Final Day
    CLOSED
    30,000
    60 min
    CLOSED
  • 12:00
    25
    NLH SAT
    €20 NLH Satellite to €250 NLH DeepStack, 3 x €250 Tickets GTD!
    €20, Rebuys & AO €20
    10,000
    15/10 min
    Level 8
  • 13:00
    22
    NLH
    €350 NLH Olyboost Mystery Bounty Final Day, Mystery Bounties Introduced
    CLOSED
    30,000
    30 min
    CLOSED
  • 15:00
    26
    NLH
    €250 NLH DeepStack
    €220 + €30
    30,000
    20 min
    Level 9

Important info: Unless stated otherwise, all events have the Unlimited Re-Entry option during the late registration period. Re-entry cost same as the buy-in. The exact day or flight number is noted in the name and description for the Multiple-Day events, and all other events are One-Day events.

Download full schedule here!

Player guide

Welcome to OlyBet Showdown Riga – Voodoo Spring Edition 2025

Festival Dates: March 22 to 30, 2025.

Venue: Olympic Voodoo Casino, Riga, Elizabetes street 55

Key Events & Dates

25+ tournaments, including a €1,100 NLH Main Event – here are the key events and dates: 

  • €250 NLH Opening Event, March 22-23rd
  • €350 NLH Deep Stack Progressive Bounty, March 23rd
  • €1,100 NLH Main Event, March 26-30th
  • €555 NLH Championship, March 24-27th
Key information

Bring a valid ID or passport to register at the entrance desk of Olympic Voodoo Casino and get your Club Rewards card.

A copy of your ID or passport will be made for internal use only.

Olympic Casino Voodoo

Olympic Voodoo Casino is open 24 hours. The minimum age requirement is 18 years, and a valid ID or passport is required for entry. This is where you will find all casino and poker cash games.

Cash Games

A wide selection of tournaments, and cash games around the clock – Welcome to Riga!

Our Poker Cash Game Area is located inside Olympic Voodoo Casino, offering both Mixed Games and traditional poker variants – Texas Hold’em, Omaha 4, 5.

Cash Game Rake: 5% with a cap of €15.

Tournaments & Tickets

All tournaments are played inside the casino. All tickets are sold at the casino Cash desk.

The Tournament Registration Desk and Tournament Cashier, located on the Tournament Floor, are open 24/7. Pre-registered players and satellite winners can also collect their tournament tickets here.

Unless otherwise stated, all tournaments have unlimited re-entries, which can be purchased near the tournament area.

Each tournament has a minimum one-hour late registration period. Full late registration times can be found in our schedule.

Please note that arriving late may result in a wait for a seat due to the popularity of our events. To avoid delays, we strongly recommend purchasing tournament tickets in advance.

A 5% fee will be withheld from tournament prize pools (excluding satellites) to cover staff costs.

All tournaments operate on the actual TDA rules but are subject to Tournament Director’s discretion.

You can buy in to tournaments and cash games with cash, debit card, credit card, and Olympic Casino cash chips. ATMs are available on the Voodoo Casino premises and in the Radisson Blu Hotel Lobby for cash withdrawals.

Please be aware that festival staff and media will be capturing photos and videos throughout the OlyBet Showdown Riga festival, both within the casino and on festival grounds.

Key Tournament Rules

By participating in OlyBet Showdown Voodoo Bounty you consent to our Privacy Policy outlined here

All tournaments operate under TDA rules.

English only when anyone at your table has cards.

The player that made the last aggressive action shows first and if there is no action, the next player from the button shows first. All in and call: all players involved need to showdown.

Calling for a clock: time is given by the Floor Personnel or Tournament Director only, and when the time request is reasonable. The standard time allowance is 30 seconds, though the Tournament Director may use discretion.

To have a live hand, players must be at their seats when the first card is dealt to first player on the initial deal. Players not at their seats at that moment may not look at their cards which are killed immediately.

The Tournament Director and Floor Personnel are to consider the best interest of the game and fairness as the top priority in the decision-making process. Unusual circumstances may on occasion dictate that decisions in the interest of fairness take priority over the technical rules. The decisions of the Tournament Director and/or Floor Personnel are final.

Our friendly staff is always happy to assist you – welcome to OlyBet Showdown Riga – Voodoo Spring Edition!

Good to Know on Deal-Makings

The OlyBet Showdown Riga Main Event: 

  • minimum 10% of the remaining prize pool must be left on the side to play for 

The OlyBet Showdown Riga Side Events:

  • minimum 5% of the remaining prize pool must be left on the side to play for 
Eating & Drinking

Snacks, drinks and lunches and dinners can be bought from the Voodoo OlyBet Sports Bar. The Olympic Casino offers a great bar with a good selection of foods and beverages.

Accommodation

Radisson Hotel & Spa Daugava Riga

Standard sgl
69 EUR p/room/night

Standard dbl/twin
79 EUR p/room/night

Promo code: Poker

Incl. breakfast and VAT and your 5% comission from net rate (rate – VAT – breakfast)

Book here

Radisson Blu Ridzene Hotel Riga

Standard sgl
75 EUR p/room/night

Standard dbl/twin
85 EUR p/room/night

Promo code: Poker

Incl. breakfast and VAT and your 5% comission from net rate (rate – VAT – breakfast)

Book here

Radisson Hotel Old Town Riga

Standard sgl
75 EUR p/room/night

Standard dbl/twin
85 EUR p/room/night

Promo code: Poker

Incl. breakfast and VAT and your 5% comission from net rate (rate – VAT – breakfast)

Book here

Radisson Blu Latvija Conference & Spa Hotel Riga

Standard sgl
80 EUR p/room/night

Standard dbl/twin
90 EUR p/room/night

Promo code: Poker

Incl. breakfast and VAT and your 5% comission from net rate (rate – VAT – breakfast)

Book here

history

Previous Winners

€34,805

Paulius Žilinskas,

ace breaker

Entries: 371
Prize pool : €178,080

€34,410

Vitoldas Rogoža,

In The Spot Light

Entries: 359
Prize pool : €172,320

€34,975

Aurimas Stanevičius

Entries: 359
Prize pool : €174,600