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It was an explosive January on Spartan Poker, with the 10th Edition of the India Online Poker Champion (IOPC) dominating the headlines. While the leading online poker site is mid-way through its ‘FABruary’ promotions, the brand has already announced its plans for an electrifying March by revealing the details of the second edition of the Final Table Series (FTS).
Sporting a jaw-dropping ₹10 Crores in prize pool guarantees, the series will run from March 7 to 14, comprising 25 tournaments! Like its predecessor, the eight-day series will host eight featured events that will be live-streamed across multiple platforms. And just like last time, FTS 2.0 will also be featuring a wide range of national and internationally renowned commentators.
The most glorious part of the series, the ₹2 Crores GTD FTS Main Event, takes place on March 14. The ultimate champion will not only take home a colossal top prize but will also receive an 18K diamond-studded Gold Medallion, customized Game Face, and a fantastic hamper!
Final Table Series 2.0 Schedule
Date | Time | Event | Buy-in (₹) | GTD |
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March 7 | 6 PM | FTS #1 | ₹1,100 | ₹8 Lakhs |
March 7 | 8 PM | FTS #2 - Kick-Off | ₹11,000 | ₹75 Lakhs |
March 7 | 10 PM | FTS #3 | ₹1,650 | ₹11 Lakhs |
March 8 | 6 PM | FTS #4 | ₹880 | ₹5 Lakhs |
March 8 | 8 PM | FTS #5 Double Stack | ₹4,400 | ₹25 Lakhs |
March 8 | 10 PM | FTS #6 | ₹1,650 | ₹10 Lakhs |
March 9 | 6 PM | FTS #7 | ₹880 | ₹6 Lakhs |
March 9 | 8 PM | FTS #8 Challenger | ₹5,500 | ₹40 Lakhs |
March 9 | 10 PM | FTS #9 | ₹2,200 | ₹13 Lakhs |
March 10 | 6 PM | FTS #10 | ₹1,100 | ₹7 Lakhs |
March 10 | 8 PM | FTS #11 Big Game | ₹16,500 | ₹85 Lakhs |
March 10 | 10 PM | FTS #12 | ₹3,300 | ₹25 Lakhs |
March 11 | 6 PM | FTS #13 | ₹1,650 | ₹10 Lakhs |
March 11 | 8 PM | FTS #14 Monster Stack | ₹11,000 | ₹70 Lakhs |
March 11 | 10 PM | FTS #15 | ₹4,400 | ₹25 Lakhs |
March 12 | 6 PM | FTS #16 | ₹2,200 | ₹10 Lakhs |
March 12 | 8 PM | FTS #17 High Roller (6-Max) | ₹80,000 | ₹1 Crore |
March 12 | 10 PM | FTS #18 | ₹5,500 | ₹30 Lakhs |
March 13 | 6 PM | FTS #19 | ₹880 | ₹4 Lakhs |
March 13 | 8 PM | FTS #20 Head Hunter | ₹16,500 | ₹40 Lakhs |
March 13 | 10 PM | FTS #21 | ₹1,650 | ₹7.5 Lakhs |
March 14 | 12 PM | Main Event Day 1A | ₹35,000 | - |
March 14 | 2 PM | FTS #22 | ₹1,100 | ₹6 Lakhs |
March 14 | 4 PM | Main Event Day 1B | ₹35,000 | - |
March 14 | 8 PM | FTS #23 | ₹5,500 | ₹35 Lakhs |
March 14 | 10 PM | FTS #24 | ₹3,300 | ₹12.5 Lakhs |
March 14 | 10 PM | FTS #25 Main Event Day 2 | - | ₹2 Crores |
The FTS Main Event
Mark your calendars for March 14 when the showstopper of the FTS 2.0, the ₹2 Crores GTD FTS Main Event, will play out. The ₹35,000 entry buy-in event will host two starting flights.
>Day 1A – March 14 at 12 PM
>Day 1B – March 14 at 4 PM
Day 2 will commence at 10 PM on the same day.
The first-ever FTS edition had witnessed the former Millionaire United champion Arjun Pasricha claim the Main Event title for a whopping ₹40.01 Lakhs. He also won a beautiful 18K gold and diamond-studded medallion, a ₹10 Lakhs sponsorship from IPC, and some super cool gift hampers!
This time around, the FTS Main Event champion will take home a magnificent 18K diamond-studded Gold Medallion, along with a customized Game Face and an exciting hamper.
FTS Featured Tournaments
Like FTS 1.0, the standout aspect of the FTS 2.0 will be its featured tournaments that will be live-streamed across multiple platforms.
The ₹75 Lakhs GTD FTS #2 – Kick-Off will be the series’ first event to be live-streamed.
The other featured events include:
>₹25 Lakhs FTS #5 Double Stack
>₹40 Lakhs FTS #8 Challenger
>₹85 Lakhs GTD FTS #11 Big Game
>₹70 Lakhs GTD FTS #14 Monster Stack
>₹40 Lakhs GTD FTS #20 Head Hunter
The FTS Main Event will be the final live-streamed tourney of the series!
Each FTS featured event winner will receive an 18K Gold Medallion, customized Game Face, and a hamper. The other tournament winners will be awarded a Silver Medallion, customized Game Face, and a hamper.
The FTS Mega Satellites
Spartan Poker has ensured that everyone gets a chance to play FTS 2.0. It will be running Mega Satellites for the featured tournaments starting February 21 onwards and running up to March 6.
FTS Mega Satellites Schedule
Date | Time | Satty Details | Buyin (₹) |
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February 21 | 10:30 PM | 2 Seats GTD For Main Event Day 1A | ₹1,100 |
February 22 | 3:30 PM | 2 Seats GTD For Main Event Day 1A | ₹880 |
February 22 | 7:30 PM | 1 Seat GTD To Feature Events | ₹1,650 |
February 22 | 10:30 PM | 2 Seats GTD To Triple Majors | ₹1,650 |
February 23 | 3:30 PM | 2 Seats GTD To Triple Majors | ₹1,650 |
February 23 | 7:30 PM | 1 Seat GTD To Feature Events | ₹1,650 |
February 23 | 10:30 PM | 1 Seat GTD To Main Event Day 1B | ₹880 |
February 24 | 3:30 PM | 1 Seat GTD To Main Event Day 1A | ₹880 |
February 24 | 7:30 PM | 1 Seat GTD To Feature Events | ₹1,650 |
February 24 | 10:30 PM | 2 Seats GTD To Triple Majors | ₹1,650 |
February 25 | 3:30 PM | 1 Seats GTD To Triple Majors | ₹1,650 |
February 25 | 7:30 PM | 1 Seat GTD To Feature Events | ₹1,650 |
February 25 | 10:30 PM | 1 Seat GTD For Main Event Day 1A | ₹880 |
February 26 | 3:30 PM | 1 Seat GTD For Main Event Day 1B | ₹880 |
February 26 | 7:30 PM | 1 Seat GTD To Feature Events | ₹1,650 |
February 26 | 10:30 PM | 2 Seats GTD To Triple Majors | ₹1,650 |
February 27 | 3:30 PM | 2 Seats GTD To Triple Majors | ₹1,650 |
February 27 | 7:30 PM | 2 Seats GTD To Feature Events | ₹2,200 |
February 27 | 10:30 PM | 3 Seats GTD To Main Event Day 1A | ₹1,650 |
February 28 | 3:30 PM | 3 Seats GTD To Triple Majors | ₹2,200 |
February 28 | 7:30 PM | 3 Seats GTD To Feature Events | ₹2,750 |
February 28 | 10:30 PM | 5 Seats GTD To Main Event Day 1A | ₹1,650 |
March 1 | 3:30 PM | 2 Seats GTD To Triple Majors | ₹1,650 |
March 1 | 7:30 PM | 2 Seats GTD To Feature Events | ₹2,200 |
March 1 | 9:00 PM | 5 Seats GTD To Main Event Day 1A | ₹1,100 |
March 1 | 10:30 PM | 1 Seat GTD To HR | ₹3,300 |
March 2 | 3:30 PM | 2 Seats GTD To Main Event Day 1B | ₹1,100 |
March 2 | 7:30 PM | 2 Seats GTD To Feature Events | ₹2,200 |
March 2 | 9:00 PM | 2 Seats GTD To Triple Majors | ₹1,650 |
March 2 | 10:30 PM | 1 Seat GTD To HR | ₹3,300 |
March 3 | 3:30 PM | 2 Seats GTD To Triple Majors | ₹1,650 |
March 3 | 7:30 PM | 2 Seats GTD To Feature Events | ₹2,200 |
March 3 | 9:00 PM | 2 Seats GTD To Main Event Day 1A | ₹1,650 |
March 3 | 10:30 PM | 1 Seat GTD To HR | ₹3,300 |
March 4 | 3:30 PM | 2 Seats GTD To Main Event Day 1A | ₹1,100 |
March 4 | 7:30 PM | 2 Seats GTD To Feature Events | ₹2,200 |
March 4 | 9:00 PM | 2 Seats GTD To Triple Majors | ₹1,650 |
March 4 | 10:30 PM | 1 Seat GTD To HR | ₹3,300 |
March 5 | 3:30 PM | 2 Seats GTD To Triple Majors | ₹1,650 |
March 5 | 7:30 PM | 2 Seats GTD To Feature Events | ₹2,200 |
March 5 | 9:00 PM | 3 Seats GTD To Main Event Day 1B | ₹1,650 |
March 5 | 10:30 PM | 1 Seat GTD To HR | ₹3,300 |
March 6 | 3:30 PM | 3 Seats GTD To Triple Majors | ₹2,200 |
March 6 | 7:30 PM | 2 Seats GTD To Feature Events | ₹2,200 |
March 6 | 9:00 PM | 5 Seats GTD To Main Event Day 1A | ₹1,650 |
March 6 | 10:30 PM | 1 Seat GTD To HR | ₹3,300 |
The FTS Series: A Class Apart
The FTS 1.0 series that ran from November 16 to 23 last year became a trendsetter for the industry. The series, promising ₹8 Crores in prize pool guarantees, was the first-of-its-kind on Spartan Poker with live-streaming of the final table of its featured events. The series had also brought together a fantastic panel of commentators from UK’s top poker pro, Sam Razavi, to two-time WSOP bracelet winner Kevin Macphee, India’s poker mom Radhika Shankar, and funny man Ramesh Thotapalli, along with guest commentator, poker diva cum world-renowned poker commentator Maria Ho.
So, not only was it entertaining for the poker community as a whole, but educational for poker enthusiasts trying to learn the tricks of the trade. This trend of live-streaming final tables seems to have caught on, with the recently concluded IOPC also streaming several of its marquee tourneys.
While the FTS 2.0 commentators are yet to be announced, we are sure it’ll be an eclectic mix of talented and entertaining personalities who will make the FTS experience even better!
Keep following PokerGuru for more updates on IPC’s Final Table Series!