The 2025 OlyBet Showdown Riga Voodoo Spring Edition is set to electrify the Latvian capital from March 22-30 at the iconic Olympic Voodoo Casino, located within the luxurious Radisson Blu Hotel. This highly anticipated poker festival promises to be bigger and better than ever, following the success of its 2024 edition, which attracted hundreds of players for the first big festival in Riga after the global pandemic. With an expanded lineup of events and increased buy-ins, this year’s showdown is poised to attract poker enthusiasts from across Europe and beyond.
This author will be on hand providing daily articles while also looking forward to battling it with the friendly Latvian poker community on the poker tables.
2025 OlyBet Showdown Riga Schedule Boasts €1,100 Main Event
The 2025 OlyBet Showdown Riga festival kicks off on Saturday, March 22, with a €250 NLHE Opening Event and a €20 satellite for players looking to win their way into the action. The schedule boasts a variety of tournaments catering to players with different experiences and bankrolls highlighted by the four-day 2025 OlyBet Showdown Riga €1,100 Main Event with three opening flights on March 26-27 before battling for three more days until a winner is crowned on March 30. This is nearly three-times the amount of the 2024 OlyBet Showdown Riga €350 Mystery Bounty Main Event won by Latvia’s Juris Liepins, and is expected to draw the largest prize pool in Voodoo Casino history.
The schedule boasts a handful of other multi-day events including:
- €250 NLHE Opening Event (March 22-23)
- €555 NLHE Championship (March 24-27)
- €1,100 NLHE Main Event (March 26-30)
- €350 NLHE Olyboost Mystery Bounty (March 29-30)
In addition, the €80 NLHE Queens Event makes its return on March 30, with Latvia’s Vita Veidemane set to return to defend her title won in September.
Why Attend?
The OlyBet Showdown Riga offers more than just poker—it’s an immersive experience combining top-tier competition with a vibrant atmosphere. Players can enjoy progressive bounty formats, mixed games (NLHE/PLO4/PLO5), and satellite opportunities for affordable entry into bigger events. With special hotel rates available for participants at nearby Radisson properties starting at €69 per night (including VAT and breakfast), Riga is set to be the ultimate destination for poker lovers this March.
Riga also offers a rich history and vibrance that begins to open as the birds begin to sing for the start of Spring. Get ready to enjoy world-class restaurants and the history of the Riga Old Town while taking time away from the tables.
Whether you’re a seasoned pro or a recreational player seeking fun and excitement, the OlyBet Showdown Riga promises unforgettable moments both on and off the felt. We hope to see you at the tables next week!
2025 OlyBet Showdown Riga Schedule
| Date | Time | Event |
|---|---|---|
| March 22 | 12:00 p.m. | €20 NLHE Satellite to Opening Event |
| 3:00 p.m. | €250 NLHE Opening Event Day 1 | |
| 8:00 p.m. | €150 NLHE | |
| March 23 | 12:00 p.m. | €250 NLHE Opening Event Final Day |
| 12:00 p.m. | €250 NLHE DeepStack Progressive Bounty | |
| 6:00 p.m. | €80 Mega Satellite to NLHE Championship | |
| 9:00 p.m. | €150 PLO4/PLO5 | |
| March 24 | 12:00 p.m. | €30 NLHE Satellite to NLHE Championship |
| 4:00 p.m. | €555 NLHE Championship Flight A | |
| 6:00 p.m. | €250 NLHE/PLO4/PLO5 | |
| 9:00 p.m. | €80 Mega Satellite to NLHE Championship | |
| March 25 | 12:00 p.m. | €20 NLHE Satellite to NLHE Progressive Bounty |
| 3:00 p.m. | €250 NLHE Progressive Bounty | |
| 6:00 p.m. | €555 NLHE Championship Flight 1B | |
| 9:00 p.m. | €80 Mega Satellite to Main Event | |
| March 26 | 12:00 p.m. | €555 NLHE Championship Day 2 |
| 5:00 p.m. | €1,100 NLHE Main Event Flight A | |
| 7:00 p.m. | €250 PLO4/PLO5 Progressive Bounty | |
| 9:30 p.m. | €80 Mega Satellite to Main Event | |
| March 27 | 12:00 p.m. | €555 NLHE Championship Final Day |
| 12:00 p.m. | €1,100 NLHE Main Event Flight B | |
| 4:00 p.m. | €150 NLHE | |
| 7:00 p.m. | €1,100 NLHE Main Event Flight C | |
| 9:00 p.m. | €250 NLHE Progressive Bounty | |
| March 28 | 12:00 p.m. | €1,100 NLHE Main Event Day 2 |
| 4:00 p.m. | €350 NLHE DeepStack Progressive Bounty | |
| 9:00 p.m. | €150 NLHE | |
| March 29 | 12:00 p.m. | €1,100 NLHE Main Event Day 3 |
| 12:00 p.m. | €10 NLHE Satellite to Queens Event | |
| 2:00 p.m. | €350 NLHE Olyboost Mystery Bounty Day 1 | |
| 4:00 p.m. | €80 NLHE Queens Event | |
| 8:00 p.m. | €150 NLHE/PLO4 | |
| 9:00 p.m. | €150 OlyBet Showdown Riga Online Progressive Bounty | |
| March 30 | 12:00 p.m. | €1,100 NLHE Main Event Final Day |
| 12:00 p.m. | €20 NLHE Satellite to NLHE DeepStack | |
| 1:00 p.m. | €350 NLHE Olyboost Mystery Bounty Final Day | |
| 3:00 p.m. | €250 NLHE DeepStack |
