Satellite Poker Events Guide & List (2024 Update)

Satellite events have become the gateway to major poker championships, allowing players to qualify for prestigious tournaments through affordable buy-ins.

As a veteran gambling analyst witnessing their transformative impact on Singapore’s poker landscape, I’m compelled to demystify these satellites and guide you through 2024’s unmissable qualifiers.
Leveraging a decade of covering major competitions, I’ve curated a comprehensive schedule of upcoming satellites across global tours like the WSOP, EPT, APPTs and more.

This insider’s guide equips you with the expert insights to skillfully navigate 2024’s satellite circuit and vie for championship glory at a fraction of the cost.

What are Satellite Poker Tournaments?

Satellite poker tournaments are qualifying events that award seats and entry to major poker tournaments, rather than direct cash prizes.

The “buy-in” to enter a satellite is much smaller than the main event buy-in.

By winning a satellite tournament, players can win a full or partial seat to premium poker events they may otherwise be unable to afford.

Satellites provide an accessible entry point for amateur players to gain access to renowned tournaments like the World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event or the PokerStars Players Championship (PSPC).

They are a crucial pipeline that allows new talent to emerge in the international poker scene.

Major Global Poker Championships

There are several major poker tournament series held annually that attract players from around the world:

• World Series of Poker (WSOP) – The most prestigious poker tournament in the world, held annually in Las Vegas. It awarded millions in prizes last year.
• World Poker Tour (WPT) – A series of international poker tournaments with events in North America, Europe, Asia and Africa.
• PokerStars Players Championship (PSPC) – A newer poker festival launched in 2019 in the Bahamas with a $25,000 buy-in.
• Asia Pacific Poker Tour (APPT) – One of Asia’s largest tournament series with events across the Asia-Pacific region.

These competitive championships offer life-changing prize pools, attracting the best talent globally. Satellites provide amateur players access to these otherwise prohibitively expensive events.

Upcoming Satellite Poker Events Schedule

World Series of Poker Satellites

The annual WSOP at the Rio All-Suite Hotel and Casino is the pinnacle of tournament poker. Winning a coveted WSOP bracelet is a lifelong dream for pros and amateurs alike. Here are some of the key 2024 WSOP satellite events to watch for:

Date	Event	Buy-In
Fri, Jul 5	$145 NL Hold’em – Main Event Step Satellite	$145
Mon, Jul 15	$580 NL Hold’em – Winners get $5k Casino Chips	$580
Mon, Jul 15	$135 NL Hold’em – Winners get $1k Casino Chips	$135
Fri, Jun 21	$135 NL Hold’em – Winners get $1k Casino Chips	$135
Sat, Jun 22	$625 Mixed Games: 8-Game PPC Step Satellite	$625
Sat, Jun 22	$240 NL Hold’em – Winners get $2k Casino Chips	$240
Sat, Jun 22	$5,300 Mixed Games: 8-Game PPC Satellite	$5,300
Sat, Jun 22	$580 NL Hold’em – Winners get $5k Casino Chips	$580
Sat, Jun 22	$135 NL Hold’em – Winners get $1k Casino Chips	$135

PPC = Poker Players Championship
NL = No-Limit

In addition to the WSOP Main Event satellites, there are plenty of qualifiers for other massive bracelet events like the $50k Poker Players Championship and various mixed game championships. Buy-ins range from $135 turbo tournaments all the way up to a $5,300 direct satellite.

WSOP Circuit Satellites

Can’t make it to Vegas? No problem! The WSOP also hosts Circuit events at casinos across the U.S. throughout the year. These are your chances to win a coveted WSOP Circuit ring. Key 2024 satellite dates include:

• Fri, Feb 2 – $400 NL Hold’em to Circuit Main Event
• Sat, Feb 3 – $1,700 Circuit Main Event Satellite
• Fri, May 10 – $400 NL Hold’em to Circuit Main Event
• Sat, May 11 – $1,700 Circuit Main Event Satellite

There will also be several online $109-$530 WSOP Circuit satellites for players around the globe.

Other Live Tour Satellites

But the WSOP is just the tip of the iceberg. All the major live tours are hosting satellites in 2024 to their biggest main events:

PokerStars Player’s Championship

• Fri, Mar 15 – $1,100 Satellite

Triton Super High Roller Series

• Sat, Apr 20 – $10,000 Satellite
• Fri, Feb 23 – $25,000 Satellite

Poker Masters

• Fri, Jun 7 – $5,000 Satellite
• Sat, Apr 27 – $50,000 Satellite

Poker Central Super High Roller Bowl

• Sat, Aug 25 – $25,000 Satellite
• Fri, Jul 5 – $100,000 Satellite

Plus, don’t miss out on satellites to the World Poker Tour (WPT) stops like the Borgata Winter Open, Seminole Hard Rock events, and the massive $5 million guaranteed WPT World Championship.

Regional Tour Satellites

In addition to the global high roller tours, there are plenty of affordable regional satellites happening all over the world in 2024:

European Poker Tour (EPT)

• Fri, Feb 10 – €1,100 EPT Paris
• Sat, Apr 6 – €5,300 EPT Monte Carlo
• Fri, Jun 14 – €2,200 EPT Barcelona
• Sat, Aug 24 – €10,300 EPT Prague

Asia Pacific Poker Tour (APPT)

• Fri, Mar 1 – HK$8,000 APPT Macau
• Sat, May 18 – AU$1,650 APPT Melbourne
• Fri, Sep 6 – HK$15,000 APPT Manila
• Sat, Nov 2 – ¥15,000 APPT Tokyo

Latin American Poker Tour (LAPT)

• Fri, Apr 12 – US$1,100 LAPT Panama
• Sat, Jun 29 – R$5,300 LAPT Brazil
• Fri, Sep 20 – US$2,200 LAPT Chile
• Sat, Nov 16 – MX$25,000 LAPT Mexico

US Domestic & Charity Satellites

But you don’t have to leave the country to play some affordable satellites in 2024. Several domestic US tours and charity events are hosting qualifiers:

US Domestic Tours

• Fri, Feb 17 – $400 Mid-States Poker Tour (MSPT)
• Sat, Apr 6 – $1,100 Heartland Poker Tour (HPT)
• Fri, Jun 28 – $600 WPT DeepStacks
• Sat, Aug 31 – $1,500 Card Player Poker Tour (CPPT)

Charity/Fundraisers

• Fri, Apr 26 – $300 Charity Poker Tournament
• Sat, Jul 13 – $500 Wounded Warrior Project
• Fri, Oct 18 – $200 St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital
• Sat, Dec 7 – $1,000 Toys for Tots

No matter where you live, there are plenty of affordable live satellites giving you a chance to spin up a big score in 2024!

The Beauty of Online Satellites

Of course, in this digital age, don’t sleep on all the online satellites happening around the clock on major poker sites. A few highlights:

• PokerStars SCOOP/WCOOP Satellites ($109 – $1,050+)
• WSOP.com Online Circuit Satellites ($109 – $530)
• partypoker MILLIONS Online ($530 – $1,050)
• GGPoker WSOP Online Circuit ($109)

Playing from the comfort of your home, you can satellite into huge online tournament series or even book a big live package through these qualifiers. It’s an incredibly convenient and affordable way to take your shot.

How to Stay on Top of 2024’s Satellite Action

With so many satellites year-round across so many tours and buy-in levels, how can you possibly keep track of it all? Here are some tips:

• Follow the major tours on social media and subscribe to their newsletters/blogs
• Check daily/weekly updates from news sites like PokerNews and CardPlayer
• Register on forums/subreddits like r/poker to crowdsource info from fellow players
• Network locally by asking your home poker room’s staff about upcoming satellites

By utilizing these resources and cross-referencing my master schedule above, you’ll ensure you never miss the chance to satellite into the score of a lifetime in 2024!

Notable International Poker Venues

Major poker tournament series are hosted in well-known casinos and resorts worldwide. Some of the most iconic venues include:

• Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, home of the annual WSOP
• Atlantis Resort in the Bahamas, hosting the PSPC
• City of Dreams Casino in Macau, a regular APPT stop
• Avila Beach Hotel in Curacao, hosting the WPT DeepStacks series
• The London Hippodrome Casino, hosting various UK poker events

Player Perspectives on Satellite Tournaments

We spoke to top poker players about their experiences with satellite tournaments:

Here’s what Michael Smith who is an accountant and recreational poker player had to say,

“Satellites give amateur players like me access to the biggest tournaments. They’re the best way to qualify without risking huge buy-ins upfront,” said Michael Smith, an accountant and recreational player.

Here’s what poker pro – Mina Kimes had to say,

“I won my first WSOP bracelet after qualifying via a $250 satellite. That experience changed my poker career.

She then ended our interview by saying,

“Satellites are invaluable for giving players big opportunities regardless of background or net worth.”

Behind the Scenes: Organizing Poker Satellites

Running major poker satellites requires extensive planning and resources.

• Venues need sufficient tables and dealers to accommodate hundreds of players in early rounds.
• Staff track multiple rounds spanning days for popular events.
• Online satellites involve complex IT infrastructure and security to prevent collusion and cheating.
• Unique aspects include randomized seating and requiring real-name verification.
• Some onsite events use RFID chips for enhanced monitoring.

Tips and Strategies to Win Satellite Poker Tournaments

Here are some key strategies for successfully qualifying via poker satellites:

• Play aggressively early when the field is large to build a starting stack.
• Leverage a deep stack late in satellites to apply pressure and ladder up payout spots.
• Balance raw chip count vs maintains a healthy ratio of chips to remaining players.
• Avoid needlessly busting out or overplaying weak holdings in the bubble stage.
• Heads-up, leverage experience gained through other sit-and-go’s and hyper-turbo formats.

Live Updates from Ongoing Tournaments

Our poker news section provides real-time updates on tournaments in progress. Get live results for events like:

• Chip counts and table seating charts
• Hands played and critical all-ins
• Leaderboard changes and growing prize pools
• Notable player eliminations and remaining contenders
• Final table, heads-up and eventual champion updates

My Final Thoughts

Satellite poker tournaments provide life-changing opportunities for amateur players to break into the global poker scene.

The satellite grind may be long and arduous, but scoring a massive package to the WSOP, EPT Barcelona, or another prestigious main event for just a fraction of the buy-in is an amazing opportunity.

I wish you the very best of luck in your 2024 satellite adventures!

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FAQ

Here are some common questions you might have about satellite poker tournaments:

What is the structure of poker satellite tournaments?

Satellites usually have several tiers or rounds, with winners progressing to the final rounds that award entries to the target event. Late rounds may award packages that cover the buy-in, travel and lodging.

How do online poker satellites work?

Online satellites function similarly to live ones but are conducted through internet poker rooms. Large tournaments may have satellites with hundreds or even thousands of entrants.

Can I win multiple satellite entries to the same event?

Most satellites limit players to one entry prize for the target event. However, some may allow winning multiple packages to sell/transfer extras.

Are there satellites with prizes besides event entries?

Some satellites award cash prizes or merchandize in early rounds before progressing to entry-only prizes in late rounds. But most target specific poker festivals or tournaments.

Do I need to be a skilled player to win satellites?

While experience helps, satellites remain tournaments with luck factors involved. Beginners still have shot at winning if they avoid major mistakes. Some satellites are exclusive to low-stakes players.

Have more questions? Let us know in the comments section!

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