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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 |
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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.
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.
About the Editor
Jessy is Somuchpoker's Technical Editor and Data Specialist, managing the live poker event database and publishing festival schedules for the site. A background in programming and data architecture shapes how he builds and maintains this database, with an emphasis on speed and accuracy.
