After a short holiday break, PokerStars LIVE Manila opens the new year with the 19th edition of the Manila Super Series! This low-tiered festival is slated to be richer than ever with the Main Event guarantee bumped up more than three times to a generous PHP 10 Million (~$180,000)!
Taking quick look back, on September 2023, the 18th edition of the MSS Main Event drew a record PHP 13,239,336 (~$233,500) prize pool, the largest ever for this event.
With this upcoming edition’s guarantee boosted way past its current record, the highlight event is expected to blast past that figure. The Main Event runs from January 3 to 7, 2024 with buy in set at PHP 20,000 (~$360). Mark the dates!
Manila Super Series 19
The Manila Super Series 19 is just days away with games set to run from January 2 to 9, 2024 at the PokerStars LIVE hub in Okada Manila. This highly popular low buy in festival has seen its numbers catapult after the pandemic with players from all over the region hunting down coveted spadies at the most affordable prices.
The upcoming festival features 21 trophy events of buy ins ranging from PHP 5,000 (~$90) to PHP 50,000 (~$900). This is a great way to kick off the new year and build one’s bankroll. In addition, six events are highlighted with guarantees amounting to a combined PHP 16,000,000 (~$287,180).
| Event | Guarantee in PHP | Buy in in PHP | Dates | |
| 1 | Warm Up | 1,000,000 | 7,500 | January 2-3 |
| 4 | MAIN EVENT | 10,000,000 | 20,000 | January 3-7 |
| 6 | Super Series Turbo | 2,000,000 | 8,000 | January 3-7 |
| 15 | SuperStack | 1,000,000 | 30,000 | January 6 |
| 20 | Mystery Bounty | 1,000,000 | 12,000 | January 7 |
| 23 | Deepstack | 1,000,000 | 7,500 | January 8-9 |
Make sure to check the schedule and event structures via the link provided below:
Manila Super Series 19 – Player Guide
First timers to PokerStars LIVE Manila
If you’re new to the scene, PokerStars LIVE Manila stands as one of the metropolis’s most popular poker hubs. Daily tournaments and cash tables are offered. The poker room is conveniently situated within Okada Manila making it easily accessible for guests staying in the premises. Additionally guests can indulge in breathtaking views of Manila Bay and its captivating sunsets from the hotel, adding to the overall experience.
For international travelers, Okada Manila is within 5-10 minutes drive from NAIA Terminal 1 and Terminal 2. For NAIA Terminal 3, the trip to Okada is just 15 minutes. To avoid getting ripped off , the best way to get to the venue is by Grab Car.
Accommodations
Of course the best place to stay while attending the event is at Okada Manila. The resort is rated one of the best and most luxurious. Make sure to contact PokerStars LIVE Manila as special player rates may still be available. For those who would like to explore other options, there are a plethora of places to stay in the area and all are nearby.
Contact PokerStars LIVE Manila: +63-956-736-9676
Tricia David
Tricia David has long experience as a recreational poker player and has been covering poker events since 2010 for numerous outfits in Asia. She spent one year working part time with Poker Portal Asia then became editor and lead writer for all event coverage of the Philippine Poker Tour (PPT). Under the PPT, she overlooked content for their website, and produced live updates on all their events. In addition, she served as the live and online events website content writer for the Asian Poker Tour. Currently, she does live events reporting in Asia for online news site Somuchpoker and is also one of their news contributors.
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