The BetMGM Poker Tournament returns to the dazzling Las Vegas Strip! For the second consecutive year, the Aria Resort & Casino will be the site of this thrilling competition.
Save the dates of June 9th through 13th, as the final table showdown unfolds on the 13th, streamed live from the PokerGo Studio. This event is a key part of the broader 2023 Aria Poker Classic, commencing immediately following a six-day BetMGM Poker Festival that begins on June 8th with an exciting Mystery Bounty tournament.
Prepared to compete? The BetMGM Poker Tournament requires a $3,500 entry fee for a No-Limit Hold’em showdown, boasting an impressive $2 million guaranteed prize pool. More than 100 players who earned their spot through BetMGM’s online poker platforms in New Jersey, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Ontario, Canada are anticipated to participate. The tournament will commence with two initial flights.
Seeking a chance at victory? Online qualifying rounds for the BetMGM Poker Tournament begin on May 1st on the Aria online poker platform.
Luke Staudenmaier, Poker Director at BetMGM, expressed his enthusiasm, stating, “We are excited to welcome BetMGM players back to Las Vegas for another remarkable experience during one of the most esteemed poker events of the year.” He continued, “Aria is a phenomenal venue, and we are pleased to extend our collaboration with MGM Resorts International, linking our online players with one of the finest poker rooms globally.”
Victorious online qualifier participants will receive an all-inclusive Las Vegas getaway. They’ll enjoy six complimentary nights at the opulent Aria Hotel from June 7th to 13th, 2023. Furthermore, they’ll have the opportunity to compete for poker supremacy with a $3,500 buy-in to the esteemed BetMGM Poker Championship, as well as a chance to secure victory in the enigmatic $800 “Mystery Bounty” tournament.
Sean McCormack, the architect of MGM Resorts’ poker strategy, highlighted the exceptional prospect this collaboration with BetMGM offers. It’s a gateway for poker aficionados to immerse themselves in the excitement of the game like never before at the inaugural Summer Series.
This year, ARIA is upping the ante with a guaranteed prize pool of $200 million – twice the sum from the preceding year! This signifies that contenders will be vying for one of the largest prize pools in the realm of poker.