Ace breaker 2026

Debuting a €1,100 Main Event

10 – 18 January 2026

Olympic Casino Lietuva
Vilnius, Lithuania

Begin Your Year with a Poker Trip to Remember

Start the new year with an unforgettable week of poker as the OlyBet Showdown Vilnius Ace Breaker 2026 takes over Olympic Casino Lietuva from 10 to 18 January. With more than 30 tournaments on the schedule, including over 20 trophy events, the festival delivers nine days of nonstop action, fierce competition, and a buzzing atmosphere that keeps the tables alive around the clock.

This year marks a significant milestone, with the €1,100 Main Event making its debut and raising both the stakes and the excitement. With 24/7 cash game action keeping the energy high day and night, players can expect a true marathon of poker from the first shuffle to the final showdown.

30+
tournaments

€1,100
Main Event

24/7
Cash Games

Recent news

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Online satellites available

Players can secure their spot at the festival through a wide range of online satellite finals on OlyBet Poker, with hundreds of seats available for the €1,100 and €555 events.

Daily low buy-in satellites, starting from Centrolls, give players the chance to qualify for the finals.

Schedule

Download full schedule here!

10 january, saturday
10 jan, saturday
11 january, sunday
11 jan, sunday
12 january, monday
12 jan, monday
13 january, tuesday
13 jan, tuesday
14 january, wednesday
14 jan, wednesday
15 january, thursday
15 jan, thursday
16 january, friday
16 jan, friday
17 january, saturday
17 jan, saturday
18 january, sunday
18 jan, sunday

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.

Player Guide

Key Events & Dates
  • €250 NLH Opening Event, 10–11 January
  • €555 NLH Championship, 12–15 January
  • €220 PL Sviten Championship, 16 January
  • €1,100 NLH Main Event, 14–18 January
  • €350 NLH OlyBet Special, 17–18 January
  • €150 NLH Queens, 17 January
Olympic Casino Lietuva
  • Olympic Casino Lietuva is open 24 hours a day. The casino age limit is 21 years, and a valid ID or passport is required to enter. This is where you will find all the casino games, poker tournaments, and poker cash games.
  • To enter tournaments and/or cash games, you will need to be a registered Olympic Casino Lietuva customer.
Key Information
  • Players participating in OlyBet Live Events consent to filming, sound recording, and photography by the event company, and to the use of any such recordings by OlyBet and/or its partners.
  • Players are not permitted to use any game theory optimal (GTO) solver software, GTO charts, AI tools, or similar algorithmic software at the table that provides a competitive advantage.
  • Electronic devices, phones, and headphones are not permitted on tournament tables or rails. Players may use side tables for phones and other devices.
  • Electronic devices, phones, and headphones are not permitted on any Featured Televised Tables or Main Event Final Tables.
  • 5% of all tournament prize pools is deducted to cover staff costs.
Buy-ins via bank transfer
  • Registration to all OlyBet Showdown Vilnius Ace Breaker 2026 tournaments is open in Olympic Casino Lietuva cash desk and by bank transfers.
  • Information for bank transfers:
    • UAB Olympic Casino Group Baltija
    • Company code: 211733760
    • Account Nr.: LV86 CBBR 112C 0675 0007 0
    • Bank: BluOr Bank AS
    • Swift: CBBRLV22
  • In the purpose field, include the following information:
    • Example: (Event #13 Main Event Day 1B, Name, surname, phone nr. XXXXXXXX, email@email.com).
    • The transfer must reach account 24 hours before the start of the tournament.
Cash Games
  • Our Poker Cash Game Area is located inside Olympic Casino Lietuva, offering both Mixed Games and traditional poker variants – Texas Hold’em, Omaha 4, 5, 6, and Sviten.
  • Cash Game Rake: 5% with a cap of €20.
  • When six players or more, €0.50 per raked pot is taken towards the Cash Game Bad Beat Jackpot.
Tournaments & Tickets
  • All tournaments are played inside the casino. You will need to wear your casino wristband to enter. All tickets are sold at the casino cash desk.
  • Deal-Making Guidelines:
    • The Main Event – at least 10% of the remaining prize pool must stay in play.
    • The Side Events – at least 5% of the remaining prize pool must stay in play.
Late Registration
  • All tournaments have a minimum one-hour late registration period. You can check the late registration times in our full schedule.
  • Please note that coming late to an event may result in having to wait for a seat as many of our events are very popular. Buying tournament tickets prior to the starting time is highly recommended.
  • Once seating capacity is reached and a waiting list is created, players still on the waiting list when late registration ends may be seated for one additional level. If they are not seated, they will be refunded.
  • During late registrations the Tournament Director may decide to play ten-handed.
Key Tournament Rules

All tournaments operate under TDA rules; the Tournament Director’s discretion may apply.

  • English must be spoken only when any player at the table has cards.
  • The player who made the last aggressive action must show first. If no aggressive action occurs, the next player from the button shows first. For all-ins and calls, all involved players must show their hands.
  • Calling for a clock: time may be granted by a floor person or the Tournament Director if the request is deemed reasonable. The default time limit is 30 seconds, but the Tournament Director’s discretion may apply.
  • To have a live hand, players must be in their seats when the first card is dealt to the small blind. Players not in their seats in time may not look at their cards, and their hand is declared dead.
  • The Tournament Director and floor staff must prioritise fairness and the best interests of the game. Unusual circumstances may sometimes require that decisions in the interest of fairness take priority over technical regulations. All decisions by the Tournament Director and/or floor staff are final.
  • If you have any questions, our friendly team will be happy to assist you anytime.

Hotels

Radisson Blu Hotel Lietuva

Located at the festival venue
Rooms from €80

Best Western

7-minute walk from the festival venue
Rooms from €62

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Neringa Hotel

15-minute walk from the festival venue

Rooms from €107

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