The third edition of the United Poker Festival (UPF) will take place from June 2 to June 8, 2025, at the International Hotel Casino & Tower Suites in Golden Sands, Varna, Bulgaria.
With a low buy-in of just €250 and a guaranteed prize pool of €250,000, the UPF continues to position itself as one of the most accessible and exciting international poker events on the calendar.
Tournament Structure
Players will begin with a starting stack of 50,000 chips, and each Day 1 will play down to 10% of the starting field. Those who qualify for Day 2 will return to the tables starting at Level 17, with blinds set at 5,000/10,000/10,000.
The minimum cash payout is €650, of which €250 is paid immediately upon qualification from a starting day, and the remaining balance is awarded during the Big Final.
Multi-Venue Start and Final in Varna
The UPF structure includes a total of 14 Day 1 flights, spread across multiple venues and dates:
5 Day 1As will be held across April and May at four venues:
- Casino International – April 5
- Platinum Casino Plovdiv – May 23
- Platinum Casino Sunny Beach – May 25
- Monte Casino Sofia – May 18 & May 25
9 additional Day 1s (1B to 1J) will run from June 2 to June 8 during the Big Final week in Varna.
Players can qualify once from Day 1A events. However, those seeking to re-enter during the Final week in Varna may do so across Days 1B-1J. If a player qualifies again, they receive a €1,500 cash bonus for each additional qualification, and only the largest stack will be carried forward to Day 2.
About the United Poker Festival
The United Poker Festival is part of a new wave of poker events designed to combine affordable buy-ins, and high-value prize pools. By offering multiple starting days across different countries and concluding with a central final series in Bulgaria, the festival opens the door for players from various markets to compete in a single, cohesive event.
UPF emphasizes a balanced structure, regional qualifiers, and inclusive accessibility – elements that have quickly made it one of the most anticipated festivals in Europe.
Festival Highlights
- Dates: June 2–8, 2025
- Venue: Hotel Casino & Tower Suites, Golden Sands, Bulgaria
- Buy-In: €250
- Guaranteed Prize Pool: €250,000
- Minimum Cash: €650
- Multiple starting venues & international access
Schedule
Check out the full schedule of €250,000 GTD United Poker Festival:
