Apr 8 2011

Satellite Summary: FTOPS, SCOOP, Mini UBOC & Satellites for All

written by: Jennifer under Poker Comments: Comments Off

There are quite a few promotions going on all of the major websites this weekend, so in order to cover a little of three sites that cater to U.S. players, we’re condensing a bit so UB Poker and their Mini UBOC can be added.

Satellites are available for every major tournament – including the big Sunday events – so keep an eye out for those opportunities. Basically, even those with bankrolls that don’t even allow a glance at bigger tournaments can get into the satellites for a few dollars or a player points. It’s the key to taking your roll to another level.

Full Tilt Poker:

Didn’t MiniFTOPS just end? Yes, and that means that the next full-blown Full Tilt Online Poker Series (FTOPS) is just around the corner. Action starts for the 45-tournament series on April 17, and there will be more than $38 million in guarantees on tap. The lowest priced buy-ins are $100 + $9 for the rebuy events, and the price to pay goes up from there. But never fear because satellites are here.

Event 1: $200 + $16 NLHE multi-entry – look for $10.65 satellite on April 9
Event 2: $240 + $16 PLO knockout – look for $55 satellite on April 10
Event 3: $200 + $16 LHE rush – look for $5.50 satellite on April 9

This is just a small example of what is already available for FTOPS XX, and more will come up on the schedule daily.

PokerStars:

We’ve mentioned it before, but in light of this being a very series-centric weekend, we’ll take another look at some of the satellites running for the May Spring Championship of Online Poker (SCOOP). Action doesn’t start until May 8, but that will launch 15 days of anywhere from six to nine tournaments per day on average. With more than $45 million in guarantees and three levels of buy-ins for each tournament, there’s something for a wide range of players.

Event 1-Low: $20 + $2 NLHE – look for 250 FPP satellite on April 9
Event 2-High: $2,000 + $100 NLHE – look for $82 satellites on April 9
Event 3-Medium: $50 + $5 NLHE 6-max – look for $3.30 satellites on April 10

Satellites for each event – and every level – run daily.

UB Poker:

One of the best promotions on UB Poker is the Mini UB Online Championship (UBOC). Similar to Full Tilt, UB Poker takes its championship series to a mini-level with buy-ins that make the events more accessible to a wider range of players. This spring’s Mini UBOC will run from April 10 to 17, with 27 events and more than $650,000 in guarantees. From $11 rebuy events to the $82 championship tournament, there is something for everyone.

While specifics of the satellites aren’t available without logging in to the website, there are options that range from a few dollars or as little as player points, all of which can earn players their seats into the Mini UBOC events.

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