Fans of the great four-card game often claim that Pot-Limit Omaha is simply more fun than Hold’em. If you agree and are one of those, then it’s time to mark your calendar because the 2025 Diamond Poker Series PLO Grand Slam is all about PLO, with an incredible €5,000,000 in guarantees!
Running from January 23 to 30, 2025, at the luxurious Arena Casino Tirana in Albania, this series takes the excitement of Omaha to a whole new level, with 5- and 6-card variants also featured on the schedule. Combine that with top-notch hospitality and this is a series not to miss for any poker enthusiast.
This is Tirana’s second Diamond Poker Series, following a hugely successful debut last November. With this, the Albanian capital is quickly earning a reputation as a European prime poker spot and a home for the biggest (Omaha) poker tournaments.
Albania also offers a unique opportunity for all flaghunters, though it may come at a premium price. Buy-ins range from €2,200 up to €25,000, clearly aimed at high-stakes enthusiasts.
€5,000,000 Guaranteed
The 2025 Diamond Poker Series PLO Grand Slam promises an action-packed schedule with €5,000,000 in guaranteed prize pools. The series kicks off in style with the €2,200 PLO 5-Card Bounty event, offering a guaranteed prize pool of €300,000. The following day, players can dive into the first multi-day tournament, the €5,200 PLO Grand Slam Opener, boasting a €1,000,000 guarantee.
The series’ centerpiece is the prestigious €10,300 PLO Grand Championship, featuring an impressive €2,000,000 guaranteed prize pool that is expected to attract some of the biggest names in poker.
In last year’s November edition, 128 players entered the championship event, and the title was claimed by “Benjamin N,” who secured victory after a four-way deal and pocketed €219,200. He triumphed in a heads-up match against “Phil Ejri,” who walked away with €166,500. Lautaro Guerra and Nikolaos Lampropoulos were also part of the deal, earning €170,700 and €190,800 for their third and fourth-place finishes, respectively.
The series in Albania will close with a bang with the highest buy-in event of the week—the €25,500 one-day High Roller event, which has €500,000 guaranteed.
Free Accommodation
Players participating in the €5,200 Opener or the €10,300 Grand Championship will also enjoy complimentary accommodations at the luxurious Hotel Marriott, located within the same complex as Arena Casino Tirana. Known for its modern amenities and exceptional service, the hotel offers spacious rooms, a fitness center, and excellent dining options.
Additionally, the Diamond Poker Series offers a VIP airport service for attendees, including transportation from the airplane to the VIP terminal, guaranteeing a seamless and comfortable experience from start to finish.
You can find more details on the Diamond Poker Series website.
2025 Diamond Poker Series PLO Grand Slam Full Schedule
Date | Tournament | Buy-in | GTD |
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Thursday, January 23 | 2k PLO 5-card Bounty One Day | €2,200 | €300,000 |
Friday, January 24 | Satellite to 5k Day 1a | €550 | 4 Tickets |
5k PLO Grand Slam Opener Day1a | €5,200 | €1,000,000 | |
Saturday, January 25 | Satellite to 5k Day 1b | €550 | 4 Tickets |
5k PLO Grand Slam Opener Day1b | €5,200 | €1,000,000 | |
Sunday, January 26 | 5k PLO Grand Slam Opener Final Day | €5,200 | €1,000,000 |
5k One Day Mystery Bounty | €5,200 | €300,000 | |
Satellite to 10k with 4x ticket | €1,100 | 4 Tickets | |
Monday, January 27 | Satellite to 10k with 4x ticket | €1,100 | 4 Tickets |
10k PLO Grand Slam Championship Day 1 | €10,300 | €2,000,000 | |
Tuesday, January 28 | Last chance satellite to 10k with 4x ticket | €1,100 | 4 Tickets |
10k PLO Grand Slam Championship Day 2 | €10,300 | €2,000,000 | |
3k 5-card Bounty One Day | €3,300 | €200,000 | |
Wednesday, January 29 | 10k PLO Grand Slam Championship Final Day | €10,300 | €2,000,000 |
10k Progressive Bounty | €10,300 | €500,000 | |
2k PLO mix 4c/5c/6c | €2,200 | €50,000 | |
Thursday, January 30 | 25k PLO Grand Slam High Roller One Day | €25,500 | €500,000 |
2k 6-card Turbo | €2,200 | €50,000 |