Summer centerpiece of the ARIA Poker Classic features expanded prize pool and online qualifiers
JERSEY CITY, NJ – (April 21, 2026) – BetMGM, a leading sports betting and iGaming operator, announced the BetMGM Poker Championship will return to ARIA in Las Vegas Monday, June 29 to Saturday, July 4, highlighting the ARIA Poker Classic Summer Series. The no-limit hold ‘em tournament offers participants a $3,500 buy-in and a $4 million guaranteed prize pool, a $1 million increase from last year’s event.
The BetMGM Poker Championship will begin in ARIA’s Poker Room. The full ARIA Poker Classic runs May 29 through July 13. A complete schedule is available at ARIA Poker on X.
Online players in New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Michigan can qualify for the BetMGM Poker Championship through a packed schedule of online satellites running through June 23. Two qualification paths are available to win a $3,500 Championship seat, hotel accommodations, and $500 cash, with entry points starting as low as $10.
- Championship qualifier: Players begin via $10 or $25 satellites, advancing to Championship qualifier finals with $100 or $250 buy-ins. Finals run weekly on Tuesdays and Fridays, with additional Sunday finals in June, awarding multiple guaranteed seats at each event.
- ARIA package: Daily step satellites starting at $5 and $50 feed into package finals held multiple times per week, awarding a full $7,200 ARIA package.
A final qualifier weekend June 21–23 offers last-chance opportunities ahead of the live Championship. The full qualifier schedule and registration details are available at BetMGMPoker.com.
Live and instant coverage of the BetMGM Poker Championship will be available exclusively at Poker.org. All events for the ARIA Poker Classic and BetMGM Poker Championship are reported to the GPI Index & Hendon Mob. Additional announcements will be released at BetMGMPoker.com.
Players can earn BetMGM Rewards Points and MGM 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 introduce new features, responsible gambling 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 existing responsible gambling tools which serve to provide customers with an entertaining and safe digital experience.
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