Grind your Way to Rozvadov, Malta, and Bratislava, with BETSSON!
Betsson is one of the online partners of The Festival Series which has been there from the very beginning. Martin 'Franke' von Zweigbergk is always very cheerful when Betsson comes into play, rightfully, as he is collaborating with this major brand already prior The Festival Series era. Let's dive more into the world of Betsson!
Betsson is a well-known online gambling company that doesn't just offer poker. Moreover, poker isn't the most popular product in their assortment. They also offer sports betting, casino games, and other gaming options. It was founded in 1963 and they are currently based in lovely Malta, while they don't offer their services just on the island of Malta, but far beyond as well. Betsson is popular and has a very trustworthy reputation, offers a wide variety of games, and has great rewards for both loyal and new players.
Online Poker
Betsson is widely known in the European industry of online poker but perhaps has even more recognition in Latin America. Betsson makes use of the network of iPoker, one of our other proud partners of The Festival Series. Due to this, players from Betsson are able to qualify for the live events of The Festival Series which include our stops in Rozvadov, Malta, and Bratislava. It's not only the online satellites which players can find in the lobby of Betsson of course, as they share the players pool with all the other online operators. This makes it happen that players can enjoy all the major online series on the iPoker Network.
Besides the direct qualifiers to The Festival Series, you can also get your hands on Live Pass Packages, which have qualifiers daily and the grand final every Sunday!
Satellites to The Festival 2025
Betsson runs weekly €50 satellites to The Festival 2025 on Wednesday. Every day, you have the chance to win €50 final tickets through sub-satellites. The main sub-satellite takes place daily at 19:00 CET and costs €5 to enter.
Daily satellites:
| Date | Starting time | Buy-in | GTD Prize Pool |
|---|---|---|---|
| Each day | 20:00 CET | €5 | 1x 50€ FINAL TICKET GTD |
| Each Wednesday | 18:00 CET | €3 | 1x 50€ FINAL TICKET GTD |
Weekly finals:
| Date | Starting time | Buy-in | GTD Prize Pool |
|---|---|---|---|
| Each Wednesday | 19:30 CET | €50 | 1x 1,600€ The Festival 2025 Package |
| Each Wednesday | 20:00 CET | €20 | 1x 700€ The Festival 2025 Package |
Other Types of Games
Betsson allows its players to bet on many sports like football, basketball, tennis, horse racing, and even esports. Sports betting is very popular these days, giving you options to place bets before the game starts, and during the games in all shapes and forms. They are even shirt sponsors of some of the biggest sports clubs in the world.
Their online casino department offers a wide range of slots, and table games, and it offers a live casino as well for games such as Blackjack and Roulette. It has licenses from strict regulators like the Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) and the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) and therefore gives players a comfortable environment to go out and have fun.
Sports Sponsorships
Betsson has sponsored several football clubs and tournaments, especially in Europe and Latin America. Some of them are absolutely huge!
- Inter Milan (Italy) – What many don't know is that Betsson was the official betting partner of AC Milan, one of Italy’s biggest football clubs. These days, Betsson is visible on the shirts of the biggest rival of AC Milan, namely Inter Milan (Internazionale).
- Boca Juniors (Argentina) – The brand had a sponsorship deal with this famous Argentine club. The most notable name of Boca Juniors is Diego Maradona, but also players like Carlos Tevez and Juan Ramon Riquelme. 'La Boca' has a whopping total of 74 trophies, and is in the top 3 of teams in the world with most international titles.
- Swedish Football – Betsson has supported Swedish football, including partnerships with clubs like AIK and Hammarby. (Let it be a coincidence that the favourite football club of Franke is AIK!)
Betsson also has sponsored tennis events, young upcoming tennis players, esports teams and tournaments, as well as winter sports and golf.
