Northern Cyprus has quietly become one of the most important stops on the international calendar. The Merit group's resorts in Kyrenia host Triton Series stops, the Merit Poker Classic and Gala series, and the Onyx High Roller Series - with high-stakes cash games that regulars describe as among the best value in the world.
Flagship resort - Triton and Merit series host.
Sister property with festival overflow and strong cash games.
Multiple festival windows a year - Merit series in spring and autumn, Onyx HRS in August, Triton stops announced season by season.
Fly via Istanbul to Ercan (ECN) - it is the practical route in. Festivals are all-inclusive resort affairs; cash games run big and soft during series weeks. Bring patience for registration queues at peak events.