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Table Of Contents

• Building Toward Barcelona: What’s Happened So Far
• Round Two Underway: More Seats, Same Format
• A Live Experience Like No Other
• How to Qualify: Spin Your Way to Barcelona

PokerStars is ramping up for the return of one of its most unique live poker experiences: the Spin & Go Championship Live, set to take place from August 30–31 during the European Poker Tour (EPT) stop in Barcelona.

Building Toward Barcelona: What’s Happened So Far

Thousands of players took to the Spin & Go tables during the first leaderboard phase, competing not just for daily prizes but for a coveted entry into the exclusive live championship. At the end of the first qualification round, “ilejr” (Finland) and “serol-bb” (Brazil) emerged as the top two performers on the overall leaderboard, securing full Spin & Go Live packages.

Those who narrowly missed out on direct qualification are not out of the running. A dedicated freeroll ran earlier this month and awarded four additional live packages:

• candonga (Chile)
• Bxrn (UK)
• andrecer22br (Brazil)
• EdLMS (Brazil)

Carlos Gurdiel Wins the First-Ever PokerStars Live Spin & Go Championship

Round Two Underway: More Seats, Same Format

The second qualification round began Monday, July 8 and will run through Sunday, July 21. The format remains consistent, with two players qualifying directly via the overall leaderboard and four more packages available via a follow-up freeroll on July 26.

Throughout the qualifying window, players can participate in Spin & Go tournaments to accumulate leaderboard points. Each tournament played earns between 100 and 195 points, randomly assigned, with lower multiplier games offering better odds of scoring higher points. However, there’s a twist. Each player's run can end unexpectedly with a "Game Over," injecting an element of risk and strategy into how many games to play.

Risk Level	Games Played	Chance of Game Over
Level 1	1-5	0%
Level 2	6-7	10%
Level 3	8-9	20%
Level 4	10-11	30%
Level 5	12+	50%

To balance that, players can make up to three leaderboard attempts per day, with only their best attempt counting toward the daily and overall rankings.

Leaderboard Highlights:

• Daily leaderboards: Over $4,200 awarded each day across four buy-in tiers.
• Overall leaderboard: Two Spin & Go Championship Live packages awarded to the top two finishers.
• Freeroll opportunity: Players placing 3rd to 1,002nd on the overall leaderboard qualify for a freeroll on July 26, where four more packages will be awarded.

	Period Covered	Freeroll Date and Time (ET)	Packages Awarded
Freeroll 1	June 23 to July 7	July 12 at 1:30 p.m.	4 packages
Freeroll 2	July 7 to July 21	July 26 at 1:30 p.m.	4 packages
Freeroll 3	July 21 to August 4	August 4 at 2:00 p.m.	6 packages

A Live Experience Like No Other

With a guaranteed €275,000 prize pool and €100,000 up top, the Spin & Go Championship Live promises to be a defining moment on the EPT Barcelona schedule. The format mirrors its online roots: high-speed action, dynamic swings, and unpredictable outcomes, compressed into a two-day live tournament that echoes the energy of Spin & Go tables while adding the intensity of a live setting.

Following the inaugural edition in Prague last year, won by Carlos Gurdiel, the event has already gained momentum as a standout competition for players seeking something beyond traditional MTT structures.

How to Qualify: Spin Your Way to Barcelona

The only path to a seat at the Spin & Go Championship Live is through online qualification. From June 23 to August 4, players can compete on Spin & Go Championship Live leaderboards for one of 20 all-inclusive packages.

Each package includes:

• Entry to the Spin & Go Championship Live tournament
• 3 nights of hotel accommodation (August 29–September 1) at Hotel SB Icària for two guests, including breakfast (valued at €846)
• Transfers worth €70
• €500 travel credit, credited directly to the winner’s Stars Account

Whether it's through topping the leaderboard or navigating the freeroll path, Spin & Go players have multiple chances to turn their online results into a seat at one of PokerStars' most distinctive live events. With qualification already underway and limited packages remaining, time is running out to secure a place at the table.

For full details on qualification rules, leaderboard mechanics, and freeroll access, visit the Spin & Go Championship Live page.