Grand Prix Prize Payout Expands to $30,000
The 2007 season marks the 10th year of Wizards of the Coast running Grand Prix Magic events. The prize payout is increasing to $30,000 for the 2007 season, including $25,000 for the main event. First place will receive $3,000, and prize money will be given out to 64th place. Here is a breakdown of the new prize schedule:
| Finish | Prize Money |
| 1 | $3,000 |
| 2 | $2,000 |
| 3 | $1,400 |
| 4 | $1,300 |
| 5-8 | $900 |
| 9-16 | $500 |
| 17-20 | $400 |
| 21-32 | $300 |
| 33-40 | $200 |
| 41-50 | $150 |
| 51-64 | $100 |
| Total | $25,000 |
| Amateur Finish | Prize Money |
| 1 | $1,500 |
| 2 | $1,000 |
| 3 | $750 |
| 4 | $400 |
| 5 | $350 |
| 6 | $300 |
| 7 | $250 |
| 8 | $200 |
| 9 | $150 |
| 10 | $100 |
| Total | $5,000 |
Open to all players, Grand Prix are a great way to get involved in sanctioned Magic tournaments. The 2007 season schedule features prominent stops around the world. Here's a list of the events and dates that have been announced:
| Location | Date | Format |
| Dallas | February 24-25 | Extended |
| Amsterdam | March 10-11 | Two-Headed Giant Limited |
| Stockholm | May 5-6 | Time Spiral Sealed Deck/Booster Draft |
| Columbus | May 19-20 | Legacy |
| Strasbourg | May 19-20 | Time Spiral Block Constructed |
| Montreal | June 23-24 | Time Spiral Block Constructed |
| Florence | September 8-9 | Time Spiral Block Constructed |
| Krakow | November 2-3 | Standard |
| Stuttgart | December 15-16 | TBD |
For more information about Grand Prix events, click here.
