The Merlin Poker Cash Game Tour returns to Banco Casino, Bratislava, from May 26 to June 1, for a full week of live cash game action, and with a pretty strong incentive to show up. Players attending the event are eligible for a complimentary hotel stay.
Unlike traditional poker festivals, Merlin is all about cash games, with games running across multiple stakes in both No Limit Hold’em and Pot Limit Omaha.
Play Cash, Get a Free Hotel
One of the key perks of the tour is the free hotel offer. Players who log at least six hours of cash play per day can stay at partner hotels, including the Crowne Plaza, located in the same building as the Banco poker room, and the AC Marriott just across the street.
Some players will already be familiar with this kind of concept, which is more common in Eastern Europe and the Balkans, but the idea of earning a free hotel stay simply by putting in hours at the cash tables is still relatively new to Western European players. That’s exactly what helps the Merlin Poker Cash Game Tour stand out, bringing a well-established setup to a wider European audience.
Games and Stakes
The week at Banco Casino will feature a range of games suitable for different bankrolls:
- No Limit Hold’em (NLH): 1/3, 2/5, 5/10
- Pot Limit Omaha (PLO): 2/2, 5/5, 10/10
Whether you’re a recreational player looking for smaller games or a higher-stakes regular, there should be consistent action throughout the week.
What is Merlin Poker?
Unlike most live poker series that revolve around tournaments, the Merlin Poker Cash Game Tour is built entirely around cash games. The concept grew out of PokerTourist.net, which has spent years connecting international players through travel-based offers and building one of the largest cash game communities in Europe.
The goal with Merlin is simple: create better, more consistent live cash game environments across Europe. Instead of players having to hunt for good lineups or rely on the same local games, the tour aims to bring together a mix of travelling grinders and local regulars, helping to generate stronger and more reliable action at every stop. Previous stops include Banco Bratislava in October 2025 and Grand Casino Aš in January 2026, with plans to continue expanding the network.
For info about the Banco event in May 2026, visit: merlinpoker.com
For info on other FREE HOTEL offers organized by PokerTourist, join the free channels here:
- FREE TELEGRAM CHANNEL for all Poker Tourist & Merlin offers
- FREE WHATSAPP CHANNEL for all Poker Tourist & Merlin offers
