The BetMGM Poker Tournament returns to Sin City! This competition, held for the second consecutive year, will take place at the opulent Aria Resort & Casino from June 9th through the 13th. The climax unfolds with a live final table confrontation on June 13th, aired from the PokerGO Studio.
This exhilarating contest is embedded within the larger 2023 Aria Poker Classic, showcasing six days of continuous BetMGM poker activity commencing with a Mystery Bounty event on June 8th.
The BetMGM Poker Tournament boasts a $3,500 entry fee and a colossal $2 million guaranteed prize fund. Anticipate a crowded field, as more than 100 players are projected to secure their places through BetMGM’s digital poker platforms in New Jersey, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Ontario, Canada. The competition will present two initial flights, providing players ample chances to outwit their rivals.
For those aiming to guarantee their participation, online satellite tournaments on BetMGM Poker commence on May 1st.
Luke Staudenmaier, Poker Director at BetMGM, expressed his enthusiasm, remarking, “We are delighted to be back at Aria for the second iteration of this remarkable tournament. Our collaboration with MGM Resorts enables us to link BetMGM’s online players with one of the most esteemed poker venues globally.”
Top contenders from the online qualifying rounds are in for a major reward! They’ll secure a prize bundle featuring a lavish six-night stay at the impressive Aria Hotel from June 7th to 13th, 2023. The package also includes a sought-after entry into the esteemed BetMGM Poker Championship, worth $3,500, along with a seat in the exciting $800 Mystery Bounty tournament. To sweeten the deal, all travel costs are covered!
Sean McCormack, the architect of MGM Resorts’ poker strategy, highlighted the remarkable chance this collaboration with BetMGM offers. Their combined efforts aim to create an unparalleled experience for poker aficionados at this year’s Summer Championship.
ARIA is raising the stakes this year, doubling last year’s guarantee to an astounding $200 million! This means participants will have an opportunity to win life-altering amounts from one of the most substantial prize pools in the poker realm.