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The Onyx Club Merit Invitational is the premier event establishing Onyx Club as Europe's home for high-stakes PLO. This is where VIPS and
This invitational hosts Europe's largest-ever PLO tournament and defines a new pinnacle for elite poker.Set within the prestigious and exclusive Onyx Club at Merit Resorts, the event blends unmatched luxury and prestige with exhilarating high-stakes poker action.
THE STRUCTURE
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
Buy-in: $105,000 (including $5,000 rake)
Re-entry: $102,500 (maximum two re-entries)
Unique Format: VIPs paired with professionally drafted poker legends
Luxury Experience: Five-night all-inclusive stay at Onyx Club Merit, including premium airport transfers
EXLCUSIVE SCHEDULE
Day 1: Arrival, Exclusive Opening Party, VIP Seat Draw
Day 2: Invitational Day 1 – Action Begins
Day 3: Invitational Day 2 – Final Table Determined
Day 4: Invitational Final Table & Start of $25K PLO ($1M Guaranteed)
Day 5: $25K PLO Final Table
Elite Side Action & VIP Experience
Continuous High-Stakes Cash Games: $25/$50+ PLO
Exclusive $200/$400 Rob’s Squid Game: A unique high-stakes poker experience
Private Tables: Managed by renowned VIP concierges Henry Kilbane & Luke Kim
Special VIP Invitations: Including prestigious figures such as Patrick Antonius
MEET THE TEAM
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Joni Jouhkimainen
Recognized for his deep network within the poker community, Joni will serve as part of the three-member jury alongside Rob and Santhosh, helping decide who joins as VIPs and professionals.
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Henry Kilbane
an acclaimed voice in poker broadcasting and an experienced VIP host known for delivering unmatched hospitality at elite events like Bombay, guarantees operational excellence and a premium experience that distinguishes Onyx Club as Europe's premier poker destination.
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Philipp Blank / OVERBET AGENCY
From producing Content for WPT, ACR, Pokerstars, to redefining Triton's content standards, and currently leading content strategy as CoinPoker's Head of Content, Philipp Blank will ensure Onyx Club is presented as the pinnacle of high-stakes poker prestige.
THE TIMING IS RIGHT
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Former Head of PR at Triton
"Philipp's leadership in managing production our team was equally impressive, inspiring collaboration and pushing the limits of what we could achieve.”
“Having worked with Philipp at Triton Poker, I can confidently say his work ethic and creativity are unmatched. Philipp masterfully executed high- level content production for our events, ensuring every project was delivered on time and with exceptional quality. His innovative approach to storytelling and deep understanding of the poker world resulted in captivating content that elevated our brand. Philipp's leadership in managing production our team was equally impressive, inspiring collaboration and pushing the limits of what we could achieve.”
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