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MGM Poker Championship 2026 Schedule & Action Clock Rules
The MGM Poker Championship 2026 takes place from October 23 to November 2, 2026 at MGM Cotai in Macao, offering 11 days of competitive live tournament play. This autumn series serves as the direct follow-up to the earlier MGM Poker Classic 2026 .
| Festival: | MGM Poker Championship 2026 |
|---|---|
| Dates: | October 23 to November 2, 2026 |
| Venue: | MGM Cotai, Macao |
| Status: | SCHEDULE RELEASED |
MGM Poker Championship Highlights & Schedule
The tournament schedule features a diverse lineup of poker variants including No Limit Hold’em, Pot Limit Omaha, Short Deck, HORSE, 10-game mixed events, Big O, and Double Board Bomb Pots. All tournaments utilize a standard Big Blind Ante format across all events.
The festival schedule features No Limit Hold’em tournaments utilizing a standard Big Blind Ante format across all events. To maintain a fluid pace of play, all tournaments enforce official MPT Action Clock rules. Players receive 15 seconds for preflop decisions, while postflop actions increase to 30 seconds once chips are voluntarily placed into the pot. Time extension chips award an additional 30 seconds per use, and tournament chips must remain in full stacks of 20 when available.
To register for any event, players must be at least 21 years of age and hold an active Alpha, Golden Lion Club, or Masters Club membership. All tournament buy-ins and entry fees must be paid in Hong Kong Dollars (HKD) using cash or live MGM Cotai casino chips. Review the complete tournament schedule below.
MGM Poker Classic 2026 Main Event Recap
The previous festival held at the venue, the MGM Poker Classic 2026 , ran from June 26 to July 6, 2026, bringing high-stakes tournament action to Cotai. The marquee HKD 12,000 buy-in MPT Main Event took place from July 3 to July 6, attracting 788 entries to blow past its HKD 8,000,000 guarantee. Hong Kong’s Shehzad Hassam conquered the field to claim the trophy and the top prize of USD 136,670 (HKD 1,071,862) after defeating Malaysia’s Chee Hoong Yeoh in heads-up play. Check out the full event results and winners list from the summer series below.
| Event | Buy-In | Winner | Country | 1st Prize | Entries | |
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12K HKD | ![Hong Kong [HKG]](/assets/images/flags/4x3/hk.svg "Hong Kong [HKG]"){kind=small} HKG | $136,670 1,071,862 HKD | 788 ITM: 95 | Finished | ||
MGM Poker Classic 2026 Champions
The showcase of strategy in Macao brought forth exceptional plays across the board. Here are the prominent trophy winners from the recently concluded series who outlasted the competition at MGM Cotai:
Poker & Travel Guide: Macao
Macao is Asia’s primary destination for live tournament series and high-stakes cash games. For complete details on local gaming regulations, cash game availability, and regional travel tips, read our complete Macao poker guide .
The Venue: MGM Cotai
MGM Cotai operates a modern poker space on the Cotai Strip with dedicated tournament tables and experienced floor staff. Visit our official MGM Cotai page for property specs and venue details.
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MGM Cotai is one of the main places to play poker in Macau, offering a smaller and more relaxed alternative to some of the city’s larger poker rooms. Located in the heart of Cotai, the room attracts a mix of local regulars, traveling players, and casino guests staying at the resort.
While it does not have the scale of venues like The Venetian, many players prefer MGM because the room generally feels less crowded and easier to play in during long sessions. The property itself is modern, with restaurants, shopping, hotels, and entertainment all connected within the resort.
MGM Cotai is also the host venue for the MGM Poker Classic 2026 , which runs from June 26 to July 6 with a HKD 13,000,000 guaranteed prize pool.
Why MGM Cotai?
- Comfortable Environment: A quieter setup compared to some of Macau’s busier poker rooms.
- Regular Cash Games: No-Limit Hold’em cash games run regularly, with HKD 50/100 commonly serving as the main entry stake.
- Central Cotai Location: Located alongside many of Macau’s major hotels, casinos, and entertainment venues.
GAMES
NLHE Cash Games
STAKES
HKD 50/100+
SETTING
Modern Resort
The MGM Poker Experience
The poker room at MGM Cotai mainly focuses on No-Limit Hold’em cash games. Action usually starts around HKD 50/100, though bigger games can develop depending on demand and major tournament periods in Macau.
The room itself is smaller than some other Macau poker venues, which many players see as a positive. Waitlists are generally more manageable, the atmosphere is calmer, and the overall experience feels less hectic than some of the larger casino floors nearby.
Like most poker rooms in Macau, game availability can vary depending on season, tourism flow, and major poker festival schedules across the city.
Venue Logistics
📍 Location: Avenida da Nave Desportiva, Cotai, Macau.
🏨 Accommodations: MGM Cotai features hotel rooms, restaurants, shopping, and entertainment facilities within the resort.
📝 Poker Access: The poker room is located on the main casino floor inside MGM Cotai.
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The festival runs from October 23 to November 2, 2026 at MGM Cotai in Macao.
Players receive 15 seconds preflop and 30 seconds for postflop decisions once chips are voluntarily committed to the pot. Each time extension chip adds 30 seconds to the countdown.
Players must be 21 years of age or older, hold an Alpha, Golden Lion Club, or Masters Club card, and pay buy-ins using HKD cash or live MGM Cotai casino chips.
The festival schedule features No Limit Hold’em, Pot Limit Omaha, Short Deck, HORSE, 10-game mix, Big O, and Double Board Bomb Pot tournaments.
