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The 2026 Aria Poker Classic will be held from May 27 to July 12, with the BetMGM Championship guaranteed at $4 million. The full schedule includes mystery bounty tournaments, Omaha, Horse, and many other events.
The $4 million guaranteed BetMGM tournament and daily events are just some of the exciting content of this summer's Aria Poker Classic.
2026 Aria Poker Classic introduces guaranteed minimum payout.
This series will be May 27 As in previous years, it will compete with other summer poker traditions in Las Vegas, including the World Series of Poker (WSOP), the Wynn Summer Classic, the Venetian Deepstacks Series, and other events in the city.
The Aria, a high-end venue on the Las Vegas Strip and part of the MGM Grand Hotels & Resorts, attracts thousands of players every summer vying for substantial prizes. As you can see from the schedule you're about to see, this year will be no exception.
Highlights of the Aria Poker Classic Series
Aria's tournament poker will begin on May 27th. $1,100 No-Limit Texas Hold'em Mystery Bounty Tournament To kick off the competition, the guaranteed prize money is at least... $250,000While No-Limit Texas Hold'em is the main event in the Aria Poker Classic, Pot-Limit Omaha (and other poker variations) also hold significant importance, starting with the May 30th Guaranteed Winner event. 美元200,000 of $800 Omaha Race。
The schedule also includes HORSE, TORSE, 2-7 single draw, Omaha Hi-Lo, and Limit Texas Hold'em. On June 13th, a minimum guaranteed win is expected. $500,000 of $1,100 BetMGM Pot Limit Omaha Tournament The fight is about to begin.
This summer, Aria is offering tournaments suitable for all bankroll sizes, with buy-ins starting from... $300 到 $3,500 It varies. The event with the highest buy-in is... BetMGM ChampionshipThis is a guaranteed minimum. $4 million The No-Limit Texas Hold'em tournament will be held on [date]. July 1 The first day of competition will begin with the first of two starting groups. The second day of competition is scheduled for July 3, and the final will be held on July 4, U.S. Independence Day.
The Aria Poker Classic will be held July 12 With a guaranteed minimum $100,000 of $800 No-Limit Texas Hold'em Tournament Put a period at the end.
Full 2026 Aria Poker Classic Schedule
| date | time | Event Name | Guaranteed bonus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday, May 27 | 10a | $160 No-Limit Texas Hold'em Rapid Satellite Tournament | 5 seats |
| 1p | $1,100 No-Limit Texas Hold'em Mystery Bounty Tournament | $250,000 | |
| 7p | $300 No-Limit Texas Hold'em | $25,000 | |
| Thursday, May 28 | 11a | $600 Baduji | $30,000 |
| 1p | $800 No-Limit Texas Hold'em | $200,000 | |
| 7p | $300 No-Limit Texas Hold'em | $25,000 | |
| Friday, May 29 | 11a | $600 Omaha High-Low-Eight or better | $30,000 |
| 1p | $800 No-Limit Texas Hold'em | $200,000 | |
| 7p | $300 No-Limit Texas Hold'em | $25,000 | |
| Saturday, May 30 | 11a | $600 No-Limit Texas Hold'em 2-7 Single Draw | $30,000 |
| 1p | $800 Pot Limit Omaha | $200,000 | |
| 7p | $300 No-Limit Texas Hold'em | $25,000 | |
| Sunday, May 31 | 11a | $600 HORSE. | $30,000 |
| 1p | $600 No-Limit Texas Hold'em | $150,000 | |
| 7p | $300 No-Limit Texas Hold'em | $25,000 | |
| Monday, June 1st | 11a | $800 No-Limit Texas Hold'em | $200,000 |
| 1p | $600 TORSE. | $30,000 | |
| 7p | $300 No-Limit Texas Hold'em | $25,000 | |
| Tuesday, June 2 | 11a | $800 No-Limit Texas Hold'em | $200,000 |
| 7p | $300 No-Limit Texas Hold'em | $25,000 | |
| Wednesday, June 3 | 11a | $800 Pot Limit Omaha | $200,000 |
| 7p | $300 No-Limit Texas Hold'em | $25,000 | |
| Thursday, June 4 | 11a | $800 Evergreen No-Limit Texas Hold'em | $200,000 |
| 7p | $300 No-Limit Texas Hold'em | $25,000 | |
| Friday, June 5 | 11a | $600 No-Limit Texas Hold'em | $150,000 |
| 7p | $300 No-Limit Texas Hold'em | $25,000 | |
| Saturday, June 6 | 11a | $600 No-Limit Texas Hold'em | $150,000 |
| 7p | $300 No-Limit Texas Hold'em | $25,000 | |
| Sunday, June 7 | 11a | $600 Limit Texas Hold'em | $30,000 |
| 1p | $800 No-Limit Texas Hold'em | $200,000 | |
| 7p | $300 No-Limit Texas Hold'em | $25,000 | |
| Monday, June 8 | 11a | $1,100 No-Limit Texas Hold'em Mystery Bounty Tournament | $250,000 |
| 1p | $600 TOE. | $30,000 | |
| 7p | $300 No-Limit Texas Hold'em | $25,000 | |
| Tuesday, June 9 | 11a | $1,100 Pot-Limit Omaha | $250,000 |
| 7p | $300 No-Limit Texas Hold'em | $25,000 | |
| Wednesday, June 10 | 11a | $800 No-Limit Texas Hold'em | $200,000 |
| 7p | $300 No-Limit Texas Hold'em | $25,000 | |
| Thursday, June 11 | 9a | $240 No-Limit Texas Hold'em Rapid Satellite Tournament | 5 seats |
| 12p | $1,600 No-Limit Texas Hold'em | $500,000 | |
| 7p | $300 No-Limit Texas Hold'em | $25,000 | |
| Friday, June 12 | 9a | $240 No-Limit Texas Hold'em Rapid Satellite Tournament | 5 seats |
| 12p | $1,600 No-Limit Texas Hold'em | $500,000 | |
| 7p | $300 No-Limit Texas Hold'em | $25,000 | |
| Saturday, June 13 | 11a | $1,100 BetMGM Pot Limit Omaha | $250,000 |
| 7p | $160 BetMGM No-Limit Texas Hold'em Satellite Tournament | 10 seats | |
| Sunday, June 14 | 9a | $160 BetMGM No-Limit Texas Hold'em Rapid Satellite Tournament | 5 seats |
| 11a | $1,100 BetMGM No-Limit Texas Hold'em Mystery Bounty Tournament | $300,000 | |
| 7p | $240 BetMGM No-Limit Texas Hold'em Satellite Tournament | 10 seats | |
| Monday, June 15 | 9a | $240 BetMGM No-Limit Texas Hold'em Rapid Satellite Tournament | 5 seats |
| 12p | $1,600 BetMGM No-Limit Texas Hold'em | $500,000 | |
| 7p | $300 No-Limit Texas Hold'em | $25,000 | |
| Tuesday, June 16 | 11a | $800 No-Limit Texas Hold'em | $200,000 |
| 1p | $800 HORSE. | $40,000 | |
| 7p | $300 No-Limit Texas Hold'em | $25,000 | |
| Wednesday, June 17 | 11a | $1,100 5-card pot-limit Omaha | $150,000 |
| 1p | $800 No-Limit Texas Hold'em | $200,000 | |
| 7p | $300 No-Limit Texas Hold'em Satellite Tournament | 10 seats | |
| Thursday, June 18 | 9a | $300 No-Limit Texas Hold'em Rapid Satellite Tournament | 5 seats |
| 12p | $2,200 No-Limit Texas Hold'em Mystery Bounty Tournament (2-Day Event) | $1,000,000 | |
| 7p | $300 No-Limit Texas Hold'em | $25,000 | |
| Friday, June 19 | 11a | $2,200 No-Limit Texas Hold'em Mystery Bounty Tournament – Day Two | |
| 1p | $800 No-Limit Texas Hold'em | $200,000 | |
| 7p | $300 No-Limit Texas Hold'em | $25,000 | |
| Saturday, June 20 | 11a | $800 No-Limit Texas Hold'em | $200,000 |
| 7p | $300 No-Limit Texas Hold'em | $25,000 | |
| Sunday, June 21 | 9a | $240 No-Limit Texas Hold'em Rapid Satellite Tournament | 5 seats |
| 12p | $1,600 No-Limit Texas Hold'em | $500,000 | |
| 7p | $300 No-Limit Texas Hold'em | $25,000 | |
| Monday, June 22 | 11a | $1,100 No-Limit Texas Hold'em | $250,000 |
| 1p | $800 Omaha High/Low Eight or better / Stud High/Low Eight or better | $40,000 | |
| 7p | $300 No-Limit Texas Hold'em | $25,000 | |
| Tuesday, June 23 | 11a | $800 Women's No-Limit Texas Hold'em Mystery Bounty Tournament | $150,000 |
| 1p | $800 Pot Limit Omaha | $200,000 | |
| 7p | $300 No-Limit Texas Hold'em | $25,000 | |
| Wednesday, June 24 | 11a | $1,100 No-Limit Texas Hold'em | $250,000 |
| 1p | $800 All-in High/Low Eight or better | $40,000 | |
| 7p | $300 No-Limit Texas Hold'em | $25,000 | |
| Thursday, June 25 | 11a | $800 No-Limit Texas Hold'em | $200,000 |
| 7p | $300 No-Limit Texas Hold'em | $25,000 | |
| Friday, June 26 | 11a | $1,100 Evergreen No-Limit Texas Hold'em | $200,000 |
| 7p | $300 No-Limit Texas Hold'em | $25,000 | |
| Saturday, June 27 | 11a | $1,100 Pot-Limit Omaha Mystery Bounty Tournament | $250,000 |
| 1p | $800 8-Game Mixed Race | $40,000 | |
| 7p | $300 No-Limit Texas Hold'em | $25,000 | |
| Sunday, June 28 | 11a | $1,100 No-Limit Texas Hold'em | $250,000 |
| 7p | $160 BetMGM No-Limit Texas Hold'em Satellite Tournament | 10 seats | |
| Monday, June 29 | 9a | $160 BetMGM No-Limit Texas Hold'em Rapid Satellite Tournament | 5 seats |
| 11a | $1,100 BetMGM No-Limit Texas Hold'em Mystery Bounty Tournament | $500,000 | |
| 7p | $160 BetMGM Omaha Satellite Race | 10 seats | |
| Tuesday, June 30 | 9a | $160 BetMGM Omaha Rapid Satellite Race | 5 seats |
| 11a | $1,100 BetMGM Omaha Mystery Bounty Tournament | $500,000 | |
| 7p | $400 BetMGM No-Limit Texas Hold'em Satellite Tournament | 10 seats | |
| Wednesday, July 1st | 9a | $400 BetMGM No-Limit Texas Hold'em Rapid Satellite Tournament | 5 seats |
| 12p | $3,500 BetMGM Championship – 1A | $4,000,000 | |
| 7p | $400 BetMGM No-Limit Texas Hold'em Satellite Tournament | 10 seats | |
| Thursday, July 2 | 9a | $400 BetMGM No-Limit Texas Hold'em Rapid Satellite Tournament | 5 seats |
| 12p | $3,500 BetMGM Championship – 1B | ||
| Friday, July 3 | 12p | $3,500 BetMGM Tournament – Day Two | |
| 7p | $300 No-Limit Texas Hold'em | $25,000 | |
| Saturday, July 4th | 11a | $1,100 No-Limit Texas Hold'em | $250,000 |
| 12p | $3,500 BetMGM Championship – Day 3 & Final Table | ||
| 7p | $300 Omaha Milestone Satellite Race | 10 seats | |
| Sunday, July 5 | 12p | $2,200 Omaha Championship (2-day event) | $1,000,000 |
| 7p | $300 No-Limit Texas Hold'em | $25,000 | |
| Monday, July 6 | 11a | $1,100 No-Limit Texas Hold'em | $250,000 |
| 12p | $2,200 Omaha Championship – Day Two | ||
| 7p | $300 No-Limit Texas Hold'em | $25,000 | |
| Tuesday, July 7 | 9a | $240 No-Limit Texas Hold'em Rapid Satellite Tournament | 5 seats |
| 12p | $1,600 No-Limit Texas Hold'em | $500,000 | |
| 7p | $300 No-Limit Texas Hold'em | $25,000 | |
| Wednesday, July 8 | 11a | $1,100 No-Limit Texas Hold'em | $250,000 |
| 7p | $300 No-Limit Texas Hold'em | $25,000 | |
| Thursday, July 9 | 9a | $240 No-Limit Texas Hold'em Rapid Satellite Tournament | 5 seats |
| 12p | $1,600 No-Limit Texas Hold'em | $500,000 | |
| 7p | $300 No-Limit Texas Hold'em | $25,000 | |
| Friday, July 10 | 11a | $1,100 No-Limit Texas Hold'em | $250,000 |
| 7p | $300 No-Limit Texas Hold'em | $25,000 | |
| Saturday, July 11 | 11a | $1,100 Pot-Limit Omaha Mystery Bounty Tournament | $250,000 |
| 7p | $300 No-Limit Texas Hold'em | $25,000 | |
| Sunday, July 12 | 11a | $800 No-Limit Texas Hold'em | $100,000 |
Specific Scenario Retrospective: Key Decisions in Different Situations
Certain scenarios can drastically alter decision-making logic, such as tournament pressure, chip depth, positional structure, range matchups, and betting patterns.
When you enter different situations, the correct approach isn't just about looking at your hand, but about understanding the overall context. The following specific scenarios and core themes are key to influencing wins and losses and long-term profitability:
I. Special Scenarios in the Championship
[ICM Pressure] How to make decisions in the ICM tournament scenario?
[Bubble Phase] Should we be aggressive or conservative during the Bubble phase?
[Final Table] How should key moves be handled?
[Short Code Strategy] How should Short Stack be typed?
[Deep Stack Strategy] What are the differences in how Deep Stack is played?
[Blind Stealing Strategy] How to consistently steal blinds in tournaments?
【Stealing Blinds vs. Counter-Stealing Blinds】Strategies for Countering Blinds in the Bubble Phase
[Middle Chip Dilemma] Why is the middle chip the hardest to beat?
[Pressure Transfer] How to transfer ICM pressure to the opponent?
[Final Table Mindset] How to go from the final table to the championship?
[Chip Management] How to control risk and avoid collapse?
[Complete Tournament Strategy] The entire process from entry to victory
II. Core of the Underlying Strategy
[Position Advantage] How to play in different positions? A complete analysis of BTN / CO / SB / BB
[Range Thinking] Why do expert players look at the range instead of their hand?
[3-bet strategy] When should you raise your bet? How to counter your opponent's opening?
How does bet sizing affect your EV?
[Betting Line] How to design a complete Flop / Turn / River Line?
Fold Equity: How can you win without showing your cards?
III. Practical Decision-Making After the Cards Are Flipped
[C-bet Strategy] When should you continue betting?
[Turn Strategy] Should we fire the second shot?
[River Decision] Should the last street be Value or Bluff?
When should you retaliate?
[Blocker Application] What is a blocking sign? How does it influence decision-making?
[Range Shrinking] How to understand your opponent's range step by step?
IV. Advanced Competition and Professional Mindset
[Exploit Strategy] How to achieve stable profits for different player types?
[GTO vs Exploit] How to choose in actual combat?
[Result Bias] Why do I still lose even when I guess correctly?
[Decision-making process] How do experts make the right decisions quickly?
Why does overconfidence actually lead to more losses?
[Emotional Management] How to avoid Tilt?
How to establish a stable profit-making mindset for long-term EV (Electronic Vehicle) businesses?
V. Common Hand Issues and Practical Problems
[All-in Decision] When should you go all in?
[Missed Card] What should I do if I missed?
[Slow Play Judgment] When should you slow play?
Why do expert players rarely play marginal hands?
[Key Fold] When should you fold?
VI. Basics for Beginners and Traffic Sources
[Starting Hand Strategy] A Complete Guide for Beginners
Texas Hold'em Rules: Complete Gameplay Tutorial (2026 Latest Version)
[Poker Card Rankings] Card Rankings and Comparison Rules
Texas Hold'em Terminology: A Complete Guide from Beginner to Advanced Players
How to win money in Texas Hold'em? A complete analysis of the thought process.
Different scenarios require entirely different decision-making logic. From tournament pressure and chip depth to position, range, and post-flop strategy, each situation demands a different framework for thinking. When you can systematically understand these specific situations, you're no longer just playing by feel, but truly establishing a sustainable and profitable decision-making system.
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