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The PGT Texas Hold'em Open will be held from April 29 to May 11 at Champions Club Texas in Houston. The Main Event guarantees $2,200, with a minimum prize pool of 1,000,000. The series also includes several high roller events and satellite tournaments.
Despite the current controversies surrounding Texas Hold'em, the "Lone Star State's" momentum shows no signs of slowing down. Later this month, the PokerGO Circuit (PGT) Texas Hold'em Open will be held at Champions Club Texas in Houston, with the series running for [duration missing]. April 29 to May 11。
The series will include multiple high-roller events, with buy-ins required for participation. $2,200, guaranteed minimum of $1 million The series will conclude with the Texas Hold'em Open Main Event. Following the first-ever World Series of Poker (WSOP) circuit event in Texas, this series offers the perfect opportunity for a road trip south.
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The Texas Hold'em Open will be held on April 29th. $400 Monster Chip Tournament The tournament kicks off with a guaranteed prize pool. $100,000This is not the only guaranteed event in the series; there are also several "1-Day NLH" events with a $300 prize pool, each offering a $25,000 guaranteed prize pool.
However, the highest guaranteed prize pool is undoubtedly the seven-figure guaranteed Texas Hold'em Open Main Event. This is a buy-in event with $2,200, starting on May 7th, and includes [number missing] events. Six starting groups(Including three speed race categories).
The three-day tournament will crown a champion on May 11, and the series will conclude on the same day with a $250 "Last Chance Evening NLH" event.
As with any PGT series, this year's event will feature multiple High Roller events. The first of five PGT High Roller events with a buy-in of $3,300 will take place on May 6th.
Players who participate in the TCH tournament and then the Texas Hold'em Open Main Event will receive a free third night if they purchase two nights' accommodation.
Last year's $3,300 Texas Hold'em Open Main Event attracted 699 entries, with Ravee Sundara ultimately defeating Kaleb Harwell to win the trophy and the $283,143 prize money.
The final table lineup that year also included several well-known poker professionals, including Andrew Moreno, Viet Vo, and Justin Liberto.
2025 Texas Hold'em Open Main Event Final Table Results
| Ranking | player | bonus |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ravee Sundara | $283,143 |
| 2 | Kaleb Harwell | $264,529 |
| 3 | Aaron Gao | $247,328 |
| 4 | Jason Bullock | $125,000 |
| 5 | Phu Vo | $100,000 |
| 6 | Andrew Moreno | $80,000 |
| 7 | William Benson | $60,000 |
| 8 | Viet Vo | $50,000 |
| 9 | Justin Liberto | $40,000 |
The series followed the U.S. Poker Open in Las Vegas, where U.S. high-stakes pro Brock Wilson won his second consecutive PGT series title.
The full schedule for the upcoming Texas Hold'em Open at Champions Club is as follows:
Texas Hold'em Open Tournament Schedule
| date | time | Event Number | Event Name | Buy gold | Guaranteed bonus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026/4/29 | 11:00 AM | 1 | $100K Guaranteed Monster Chip Tournament | $400 | $100,000 |
| 2026/4/29 | 6:00 PM | 2 | $5K Guaranteed minimum evening NLH | $250 | $5,000 |
| 2026/4/29 | 9:00 PM | — | Main Event: Rapid Super Satellite | $250 | 1 seat |
| 2026/4/30 | 12:00 noon | 3 | $10K Guaranteed 1 Day NLH | $300 | $10,000 |
| 2026/4/30 | 6:00 PM | 4 | $10K Guaranteed PLO Evening Match | $300 | $10,000 |
| 2026/4/30 | 9:00 PM | — | Main Event: Rapid Super Satellite | $250 | 1 seat |
| 2026/5/1 | 12:00 noon | 5 | $25K Guaranteed 1 Day NLH | $300 | $25,000 |
| 2026/5/1 | 4:00 PM | 6 | $5K Guaranteed Big O | $250 | $5,000 |
| 2026/5/1 | 6:00 PM | 7 | $5K Guaranteed minimum evening NLH | $250 | $5,000 |
| 2026/5/1 | 9:00 PM | — | Main Event: Rapid Super Satellite | $250 | 1 seat |
| 2026/5/2 | 12:00 noon | 8 | $25K Guaranteed 1 Day NLH | $300 | $25,000 |
| 2026/5/2 | 4:00 PM | 9 | $5K Guaranteed Pot Limit Mixed Tournament | $250 | $5,000 |
| 2026/5/2 | 6:00 PM | 10 | $5K Guaranteed minimum evening NLH | $250 | $5,000 |
| 2026/5/2 | 9:00 PM | — | Main Event: Rapid Super Satellite | $250 | 1 seat |
| 2026/5/3 | 12:00 noon | 11 | $25K Guaranteed Double Chips NLH | $300 | $25,000 |
| 2026/5/3 | 2:00 PM | 28 | $10K Guaranteed Female NLH | $250 | $10,000 |
| 2026/5/3 | 4:00 PM | — | Main Event Milestone (3 guaranteed spots, 1 spot for every 6 players) | $420 | 3 seats |
| 2026/5/3 | 6:00 PM | 12 | $5K Guaranteed minimum evening NLH | $250 | $5,000 |
| 2026/5/3 | 9:00 PM | — | Main Event: Rapid Super Satellite | $250 | 1 seat |
| 2026/5/4 | 12:00 noon | 13 | $15K Guaranteed 1 Day NLH | $300 | $15,000 |
| 2026/5/4 | 4:00 PM | 14 | $5K Guaranteed NL 2-7 Single draw | $250 | $5,000 |
| 2026/5/4 | 6:00 PM | 15 | $5K Guaranteed minimum evening NLH | $250 | $5,000 |
| 2026/5/4 | 9:00 PM | — | Main Event: Rapid Super Satellite | $250 | 1 seat |
| 2026/5/5 | 9:00 AM | 16 | PLO Monster Chip Tournament Rapid Super Satellite Tournament | $140 | 1 seat |
| 2026/5/5 | 11:00 AM | — | $100K Guaranteed PLO Monster Chip Tournament | $1,100 | $100,000 |
| 2026/5/5 | 4:00 PM | — | The main event will feature traditional large-scale satellite tournaments (guaranteed 3 spots, 1 spot for every 6 players). | $420 | 3 seats |
| 2026/5/5 | 6:00 PM | 17 | $5K Guaranteed minimum evening NLH | $250 | $5,000 |
| 2026/5/5 | 9:00 PM | — | Main Event: Rapid Super Satellite | $250 | 1 seat |
| 2026/5/6 | 11:00 AM | 18 | $25K Guaranteed 6-person table NLH | $500 | $25,000 |
| 2026/5/6 | 12:00 noon | 19 | PGT High Roller #1 | $3,300 | — |
| 2026/5/6 | 4:00 PM | 20 | $15K Guaranteed HORSE. | $500 | $15,000 |
| 2026/5/6 | 6:00 PM | 21 | $5K Guaranteed minimum evening NLH | $250 | $5,000 |
| 2026/5/6 | 9:00 PM | — | Main Event: Rapid Super Satellite | $250 | 1 seat |
| 2026/5/7 | 9:00 AM | — | Main Event: Rapid Super Satellite | $250 | 1 seat |
| 2026/5/7 | 11:00 AM | 22A | Texas Hold'em Open Main Event Day 1A | $2,200 | $1,000,000 |
| 2026/5/7 | 4:00 PM | 23 | Main Event Milestone (3 guaranteed spots, 1 spot for every 6 players) | $420 | 3 seats |
| 2026/5/7 | 6:00 PM | — | $10K Guaranteed PLO Evening Match | $300 | $10,000 |
| 2026/5/7 | 9:00 PM | — | Main Event: Rapid Super Satellite | $250 | 1 seat |
| 2026/5/8 | 9:00 AM | — | Main Event: Rapid Super Satellite | $250 | 1 seat |
| 2026/5/8 | 11:00 AM | 22B | Texas Hold'em Open Main Event Day 1B | $2,200 | $1,000,000 |
| 2026/5/8 | 12:00 noon | 24 | PGT High Roller #2 | $3,300 | — |
| 2026/5/8 | 4:00 PM | 25 | Main Event Milestone (3 guaranteed spots, 1 spot for every 6 players) | $420 | 3 seats |
| 2026/5/8 | 6:00 PM | — | $5K Guaranteed minimum evening NLH | $250 | $5,000 |
| 2026/5/8 | 7:00 PM | 22C | Texas Hold'em Open Main Event Day 1C (Turbo) | $2,200 | $1,000,000 |
| 2026/5/8 | 9:00 PM | — | Main Event: Rapid Super Satellite | $250 | 1 seat |
| 2026/5/9 | 9:00 AM | — | Main Event: Rapid Super Satellite | $250 | 1 seat |
| 2026/5/9 | 11:00 AM | 22D | Texas Hold'em Open Main Event Day 1D | $2,200 | $1,000,000 |
| 2026/5/9 | 12:00 noon | 26 | PGT High Roller #3 (PLO) | $3,300 | — |
| 2026/5/9 | 4:00 PM | — | Main Event Last Chance for Rapid Super Satellite | $250 | 1 seat |
| 2026/5/9 | 6:00 PM | 27 | $5K Guaranteed minimum evening NLH | $250 | $5,000 |
| 2026/5/9 | 7:00 PM | 22E | Texas Hold'em Open Main Event Day 1E (Turbo) | $2,200 | $1,000,000 |
| 2026/5/10 | 8:00 AM | 22F | Texas Hold'em Open Main Event Day 1F (Turbo) | $2,200 | $1,000,000 |
| 2026/5/10 | 2:00 PM | 22 | Texas Hold'em Open Main Event Day 2 | — | $1,000,000 |
| 2026/5/10 | 4:00 PM | 29 | PGT High Roller #4 | $3,300 | — |
| 2026/5/10 | 6:00 PM | 30 | Team competition NLH | $250 | $5,000 |
| 2026/5/11 | 10:00 AM | 31 | $15K Guaranteed Evergreen Group NLH | $250 | $15,000 |
| 2026/5/11 | 12:00 noon | 32 | PGT High Roller #5 | $3,300 | — |
| 2026/5/11 | 2:00 PM | 33 | $10K Guaranteed (Speed Race) NLH | $300 | $10,000 |
| 2026/5/11 | Pending | 22 | Texas Hold'em Open Main Event Day 3 | — | $1,000,000 |
| 2026/5/11 | 4:00 PM | 35 | $10K Guaranteed three draws | $500 | $10,000 |
| 2026/5/11 | 6:00 PM | 35 | Last chance: $5K, guaranteed minimum for tonight's NLH | $250 | $5,000 |
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