The highly popular Bounty Hunter Days (BHD) festival is set to electrify the European poker scene, taking place at the prestigious Grand Casino Aš. Running from January 28 to February 1, 2026, the series promises five days of action-packed Progressive Knockout (PKO) poker. With a massive €200,000 Total Festival Prize Money guaranteed, the BHD offers an irresistible start to the 2026 poker calendar.
Grand Casino Aš (or Asch, as it’s known to German players) sits right on the Czech-German border and has become a familiar home for the Bounty Hunter Days and poker-trip.de. Several editions took place there in 2025, including the last full-fledged festival in August, when Montenegrin player “PCL” conquered the PKO Main Event for €13,803, topping a 678-entry field.
The €111,000 Guaranteed Main Event
As mentioned, the centerpiece of the festival is the Bounty Hunter Days Main Event, which guarantees an impressive €111,000 prize pool. This is the ultimate test for bounty hunters, as the Progressive Knockout format means half of the buy-in contributes to the bounty pool, creating massive side incentives for eliminating opponents.
- Buy-in: €230
- Guaranteed Prize Pool: €111,000
- Starting Stack: 40,000 chips
- Starting Flights: Four initial flights are scheduled: Day 1A on Thursday, Day 1B on Friday, Day 1C on Saturday, and a final Day 1D “Fast” flight on Saturday evening.
The structure of the flights, featuring 30-minute blind levels (25 minutes for the ‘Fast’ flight), is designed to ensure deep-stacked play in the early stages while keeping the action moving towards the final day on Sunday, February 1.
A Menu of High-Value Side Events
The schedule is stacked with various events to suit every player’s bankroll and preferred pace:
- For the High-Rollers: The €400 Mayomans Highroller Event on Friday, January 30, is the largest buy-in event, offering a deep stack of 200,000 chips and guaranteeing €33,000.
- The Warm-Up: Players can kick things off on Wednesday, January 28, with the €90 BHD Warm Up, guaranteeing €10,000.
- Budget-Friendly Knockouts: The €120 Crazy Pineapple Bounty on Friday night offers a fun variation on Hold’em and guarantees €8,000.
- Satellites: Players can win their way into the high-roller action via the €80 Super Satellite Main Event + Highroller running on Wednesday and Thursday, each guaranteeing 5 seats.
The variety of events, including the €130 Barista Rebel Cup and the €130 Saturday Second Chance, ensures that all players will find their perfect hunt.
2026 The Bounty Hunter Days Full Schedule
| Date | Time | Event | Buy-In | Stack | Blinds | GTD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday, January 28 | 18:00 | BHD Warm Up | €90 | 50.000 | 15 min | €10.000 |
| 21:00 | Super Satellite Main Event + Highroller | €80 | 10.000 | 15 min | 5 Seats | |
| Thursday, January 29 | 12:00 | Noon Bounty | €90 | 20.000 | 15 min | / |
| 14:00 | Super Satellite Main Event + Highroller | €80 | 10.000 | 15 min | 5 Seats | |
| 16:00 | Player of the Year Jahresfinale | €0 | / | / | €8.000 | |
| 17:00 | BHD PKO Main Event Day 1A | €230 | 40.000 | 30 min | €111.000 | |
| 20:00 | Thursday Freezeout | €100 | 20.000 | 20 min | €7.000 | |
| Friday, January 30 | 11:00 | Satellite Highroller Event | €70 | 15.000 | 15 min | 10 Seats |
| 14:00 | Mayomans Highroller Event | €400 | 200.000 | 30 min | €33.000 | |
| 17:00 | BHD PKO Main Event Day 1B | €230 | 40.000 | 30 min | €111.000 | |
| 20:00 | Crazy Pineapple Bounty | €120 | 20.000 | 20 min | €8.000 | |
| Saturday, January 31 | 12:00 | BHD PKO Main Event Day 1C | €230 | 40.000 | 30 min | €111.000 |
| 13:00 | Noon Bounty | €90 | 20.000 | 15 min | / | |
| 18:00 | BHD PKO Main Event Day 1D “Fast” | €230 | 40.000 | 25 min | €111.000 | |
| 20:00 | Saturday Second Chance | €130 | 20.000 | 20 min | €10.000 | |
| Sunday, February 1 | 12:00 | Barista Rebel Cup | €130 | 20.000 | 20 min | €10.000 |
| 13:00 | BHD PKO Main Event Finale | / | / | 30 min | €111.000 |
The Bounty Hunter Days kick off their 2026 campaign with a bang and a €200,000 guaranteed festival to start the year in style. Expect many more BHD stops throughout the year, as the popular online knockout format continues to thrive in live poker rooms across Europe. After all, who doesn’t love busting opponents and getting paid for it?
