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Poker Dream 26 Malaysia 2026 Schedule: Full Event List & Buy-ins

Jessy
JessyTechnical Editor & Data Specialist

The Poker Dream 26 Malaysia runs from October 8 to October 19, 2026 at Resorts World Genting in Malaysia, anchored by a MYR 4,000,000 guaranteed Main Event. Players competing in Poker Dream events can qualify online or claim exclusive signup bonuses through QQPK, the official online poker partner of Poker Dream.

Festival:

Poker Dream 26 Malaysia

Dates:

October 8 to October 19, 2026

Venue:

Resorts World Genting, Malaysia

Main Event GTD:

MYR 4,000,000

Main Event Buy-in:

MYR 3,200 to MYR 4,800

Online Partner:

QQPK

Status:

SCHEDULE RELEASED

Poker Dream 26 Malaysia Highlights & Schedule

The festival features a massive MYR 4,000,000 guaranteed Main Event alongside an extensive lineup of high-stakes and specialty tournaments, according to the official Poker Dream tournament schedule. Key guaranteed events include the MYR 1,500,000 GTD Malaysia Open, MYR 400,000 GTD Mystery Bounty, MYR 300,000 GTD Ultra Stack, MYR 300,000 GTD Monster Stack, MYR 200,000 GTD Deepstack, MYR 200,000 GTD Mystery Big Bounty, MYR 200,000 GTD Mini Main Event, and the MYR 150,000 GTD Warm Up. High roller competitors can enter the MYR 20,000 buy-in Super High Roller, the MYR 12,000 High Roller Mystery Bounty, or the MYR 10,000 High Roller Ultra Stack.

Players can participate in a wide array of mixed games and variants including Texas Hold'em, Pot Limit Omaha, Short Deck, 7 Card Stud, Razz, 2-7 Single Draw, Badugi, and Open-Face Chinese Heads Up. Category events include dedicated Ladies tournaments led by the Ladies Main Event, a Senior Event for players aged 50 and over, a Couples Event, and a Teams Event. Daily freerolls and milestone satellites run throughout the series alongside on-demand single table Sit & Go qualifiers.

Previous Edition Recap: Poker Dream 25 Malaysia

For historical context, players can review the official Poker Dream 25 Malaysia statistics to evaluate field sizes and prize distributions from the prior series held at the same venue. The previous festival generated a total prize pool of $3,633,210 against 6,600,000 MYR in guarantees. Daniel Lim Chun Hung won the Main Event for $142,500.

Poker & Travel Guide: Malaysia

Read our complete Malaysia poker guide for cash game rules, local legal requirements, and regional travel amenities.

The Venue: Resorts World Genting

Resorts World Genting is the premier hill resort and casino destination in the country. Visit our official Resorts World Genting page for poker room details and transport options.

Discover Resorts World Genting: Poker in the Clouds

Resorts World Genting is a truly unique "City in the Clouds," standing as the only legal land-based casino destination in Malaysia. Perched at the peak of the Genting Highlands, this integrated resort offers a gaming experience unlike any other, with high-altitude views and a cool, refreshing climate. For poker players, the resort made history in 2020 by introducing the country's first legal live poker games, quickly becoming a must-visit hub for enthusiasts in Southeast Asia.

Why Resorts World Genting?

  • The Only Legal Option: As Malaysia's sole licensed casino, it provides the only 100% legal environment for live cash games and tournaments in the country.

  • Global Tournament Stage: A recurring host for the prestigious Poker Dream series, drawing the region's top talent.

  • World-Class Scale: Part of a massive complex featuring over 400 gaming tables and 3,000 slot machines across two distinct casinos: Genting Casino and the modern SkyCasino.


GAMES
NLHE & PLO

STAKES
RM 5/10 to High

ACCESS
Cable Car & Road

The Genting Poker Experience

The poker action at Resorts World Genting is centered in a modern, 24/7 environment located on the main gaming floors. While the resort offers a wide array of baccarat and roulette, the poker room specifically caters to the tactical player. It spreads consistent No-Limit Texas Hold'em and Pot-Limit Omaha cash games with a competitive 5% rake. The room is known for being well-equipped with amenities like state-of-the-art seating and USB charging ports at every seat to support long sessions.

The venue's true potential is realized during major international festivals. Series like Poker Dream have seen Resorts World Genting break regional records, with prize pools often reaching millions of MYR. These events typically utilize the resort's sophisticated convention spaces, such as the Genting International Convention Centre (GICC), to accommodate hundreds of players in a professional, world-class setting.

Venue Logistics

📍 Location: Situated in the Genting Highlands, roughly an hour's drive North of Kuala Lumpur.

🏨 Accommodations: The resort offers thousands of rooms across multiple hotels, from the high-end Crockfords to the more accessible First World Hotel.

📝 Entry & Membership: Players must be at least 21 years old and non-Muslim to enter the casino. A Genting Rewards card is required for most transactions and can be obtained at membership counters on-site.

♠️ Official RW Genting Updates

Follow the resort for current gaming promotions and event announcements.


About the Editor

Jessy

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.

Frequently asked questions

When does Poker Dream 26 Malaysia take place?

The festival runs from October 8 to October 19, 2026 at Resorts World Genting in Malaysia.

What poker game variants are included in the Poker Dream 26 schedule?

The festival schedule features Texas Hold'em, Omaha, Short Deck, 2-7 Single Draw, OFC, alongside several mixed game formats.

Where can players qualify online for Poker Dream events?

Players can enter official online satellites and claim exclusive promotions via QQPK.

What is the minimum age requirement at Resorts World Genting?

Players must be at least 21 years old and non-Muslim to enter the casino floor, with a valid physical passport or ID required for registration.

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