Get ready to experience the thrilling U Series of Poker Tournament or USOP Vietnam which is now only a few days away! This 11-day event will take place between April 14 to 24 at the prestigious Crown Poker Club in Hanoi. Experienced poker players from all over the world including from the Asian circuit have gathered together for the chance to compete against one another.
Thanks to the success of last year’s USOP which had over a thousand participants, it is expected that many high rollers and poker stars will be attending this year’s event. Among the high rollers confirmed to attend are David Erquiaga, the reigning Philippine 2022 GPI champion, Japanese rockstar GACKT, and reigning USOP Champion Ewin Dela Cruz. With so many big names, this event will be one of the biggest poker events of the year. Each of these high rollers has the chance to take home one of the 28 trophies and titles up for grabs.
As of now, there are over a dozen scheduled events in USOP Vietnam, ranging from Highroller events to mystery tournaments. These will be spread out across ten days and feature huge prize money, sometimes reaching hundreds of thousands.
In total, USOP Vietnam is offering a massive ₫25 Billion guarantee or about 1 Million USD. Almost half of that money, a whopping ₫10 Billion (~US$ 423,900) is for the Main Event alone. The rest will be distributed among the remaining events.
Bonus Deals for Early Birds on USOP Vietnam
Before the event officially starts, USOP Vietnam is offering early bird packages to anyone who arrives early. Be sure to hurry, though as these are almost sold out. Aside from giving you main event tickets, these packages can also provide you with a stay at the luxurious five-star Pullman Hotel (just a three-minute walk to the venue). However, depending on which package you get, you can enjoy a lot more while in Hanoi.
The simplest and most affordable package is the Basic Package! For just $1,500, you’ll get a Main Event Day 1A ticket worth. ₫22,000,000. Aside from the ticket, this package also includes a five-night stay at the Pullman Hotel in Hanoi in one of their superior rooms. This includes access to all the perks that come with it. This stay is good from April 20 to April 25 and will let you rest easy and wake up refreshed for each day of the USOP Vietnam. Don’t miss out on this great opportunity to experience one of Southeast Asia’s premier Olympic-style events at an affordable price!
For a bit more excitement, the starter package is affordable but offers access to more events. With just $1,500, this package includes two tickets to the Mystery Bounty Day 1A and Mini Main Event Day 1A both worth a total of ₫19,800,000! While they are not worth as much as the basic package ticket, they give you access to more events. That is not to mention the six-night stay at the luxurious Superior Room in Pullman Hotel, from April 14th to 20th, 2023.
But to get the ultimate USOP Vietnam experience, the best option is the Premium Package for only $2,888. With this package, you will get to participate in the Mystery Bounty Day 1A event with a ticket worth ₫11,000,000. Aside from that, you will also get a Mini Main Event Day 1A ticket worth ₫8,800,000, and the Main Event Day 1A with a ticket worth ₫22,000,000.
That is not even mentioning the Superior Room at the Pullman Hotel. This time, you will stay there for the full eleven nights, from April 14-24, 2023. With this package, you’ll have everything you need to make the most out of your USOP Vietnam experience.
This tournament takes place just a few days after the end of the WPC where Nguyen Van Sang was crowned the new champion.
To learn more about that, check out our news post on the WPC Hanoi Main Event.