The reactivation of poker in Ovalle
The event is scheduled for today at 18:00 hours, with a buy-in of CLP$150.000, re-entry modality, and an initial stack of 25.000 chips. Additionally, those who arrive on time will have an extra incentive: a punctuality bonus of 5.000 chips, a detail that may seem small, but in this type of tournament often makes the difference between starting comfortably or paddling from behind.
The event also adds value because it awards points for the OSOP 2026 ranking, a seasoning that adds competitive weight and transforms every decision into something more than just a one-night battle.
Structurally, the tournament was designed to keep the action burning. Levels will be 20 minutes from level 1 to 8, while from level 9 onwards they will change to 15 minutes, accelerating the pace when the fight starts to get shorter and more aggressive. Late registration and unlimited re-entries will be available until the end of level 8, that is, for about 2 hours and 55 minutes of effective play, plus breaks. When level 9 begins, registration will definitively close.
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A luxury ranking with international touches
But the big draw isn’t just about playing again. It’s about what’s put on the table. The **OSOP 2026 annual ranking will reward the champion with a brand new JAECOO 5**, while **second place will receive a buy-in for the WSOP Las Vegas 2027**. Third place will get an **OSOP Elite 2027 experience with four packages**, including Main Event buy-in and five nights of accommodation, while fourth will take a full season of OSOP Prime 2027.
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In other words: here you don’t just play for a cash, but for a whole year of prestige, projection, and a big prize. This information appears on page 4 of the official document.
The scoring system also seeks to give the project sporting seriousness. The score is calculated based on buy-in, number of players, and final position, with multipliers for higher-tier events.
Even those who don’t make it into the money won’t leave empty-handed: the circuit establishes that it will guarantee one-third of the minimum participation score. It’s a smart way to reward consistency and prevent a bad day from wiping off the map those who sustain the circuit date after date.
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Ovalle, the mecca of Chilean poker
And the chosen setting is no small matter. Ovalle, in the Coquimbo Region, not only offers a casino: it also provides context, identity, and scenery. The city is linked to the heritage of the Limarí Valley and attractions such as the Limarí Museum, which houses important archaeological collections of the Diaguita culture, as well as the Valle del Encanto, a national monument located about 20 kilometers from the city and famous for its petroglyphs and pre-Hispanic pictographs. Added to this is the proximity to the Fray Jorge Forest National Park, one of the region’s natural jewels.
We will also be there. Because when live poker returns to the country, it’s not enough to watch the flop from afar: you have to sit in the front row and tell the story as it should be told.
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