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BetMGM Poker Championship Returns to ARIA Resort & Casino in Las Vegas June 30 – July 4

Home » Press » BetMGM Poker Championship Returns to ARIA Resort & Casino in Las Vegas June 30 – July 4

BetMGM Poker Championship Returns to ARIA Resort & Casino in Las Vegas June 30 – July 4

$3 million tournament headlines 2025 ARIA Poker Classic

JERSEY CITY, NJ (April 21, 2025) – BetMGM, a leading sports betting and iGaming operator, announced the BetMGM Poker Championship returns to ARIA in Las Vegas Monday, June 30 to Friday, July 4, highlighting the ARIA Poker Classic Summer Series. The no-limit hold ‘em tournament has a $3,500 buy-in and offers participants a $3 million guaranteed prize pool. For the fourth consecutive year, the BetMGM Poker Championship will begin in ARIA’s Poker Room and conclude with a live-streamed Final Table at the PokerGO Studio. The ARIA Poker Classic runs May 29 through July 13 with the full schedule available at ARIA Poker on X.

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“BetMGM's relationship with MGM Resorts is our differentiator and the BetMGM Poker Championship presents a unique opportunity to connect our online players with one of the premier properties and events that Las Vegas has to offer. We are preparing to use our brand ambassadors – Darren Elias and Abby Merk – as well as our media partners, to engage with the poker community in new ways throughout the summer.”
Angus Nisbet - VP of Gaming, BetMGM

Online qualifiers for the BetMGM Poker Championship run at 9:15 p.m. EST every Thursday and Sunday through Sunday, June 22. More than 100 players from BetMGM Poker markets including New Jersey, Michigan, Pennsylvania and Ontario (Canada) will win BetMGM Poker Championship packages that include a $3,500 Championship entry, a five-night stay at ARIA, travel credit and a BetMGM swag bag. A full online qualifier schedule is available at BetMGMPoker.com.

“ARIA has long been recognized as the epicenter of poker in Las Vegas and we’re proud, once again, to host the BetMGM Poker Championship during our ARIA Poker Classic. This event continues to raise the bar, bringing together the prestige of our world-class poker room with BetMGM’s innovative online platform. We look forward to welcoming players from across North America to experience the energy, excitement and hospitality that ARIA delivers.”
Ryan Kirk - ARIA Director of Poker Operations

Poker fans can follow the BetMGM Poker Championship’s instant coverage exclusively at Poker.Org and on BetMGM’s YouTube channel.

All events for the ARIA Poker Classic and BetMGM Poker Championship are reported to the GPI Index & Hendon Mob. Additional announcements regarding the BetMGM Poker Championship will be released on BetMGMPoker.com.
Players can earn BetMGM Rewards Points and Tier Credits by playing at BetMGM Poker. BetMGM Rewards points can be redeemed for digital bonuses, MGM Rewards Points and Marriott Bonvoy Points.

As BetMGM continues to expand into new markets and introduces new features, responsible gaming remains a key focus. Additionally, BetMGM is proud to provide resources to help customers play responsibly including GameSense, an industry leading program, developed and licensed to MGM Resorts by the British Columbia Lottery Corporation. Through the integration within BetMGM’s mobile and desktop platforms, customers can receive the same GameSense experience they have grown to rely on at MGM Resorts properties nationwide. This complements BetMGM’s already existing responsible gambling tools which serve to provide customers with an entertaining and safe digital experience.

To stay up to date on the latest BetMGM Poker news, follow BetMGM Poker on Instagram and @BetMGMPoker on X.

Disclaimer
Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER (Available in the US), 877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), 1-800-327-5050 (MA), 1-800-NEXT-STEP (AZ), 1-800-BETS-OFF (IA). 21+ only. Please Gamble Responsibly. See BetMGM.com for Terms. Subject to eligibility requirements. In partnership with Kansas Crossing Casino and Hotel.

About BetMGM
BetMGM is a market-leading sports betting and gaming entertainment company, pioneering the online gaming industry. Born out of a partnership between MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) and Entain Plc (LSE: ENT), BetMGM has exclusive access to all of MGM’s U.S. land-based and online sports betting, major tournament poker, and online gaming businesses. Utilizing Entain’s U.S.-licensed, state-of-the-art technology, BetMGM offers sports betting and online gaming via market-leading brands including BetMGM, Borgata Casino, Party Casino and Party Poker. Founded in 2018, BetMGM is headquartered in New Jersey. For more information, visit https://www.casino.betmgm.com.

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