Grand Loyal Poker Championship Raises the Stakes with VND 50 Billion Guarantee for GLPC IV
The Grand Loyal Poker Championship (GLPC) will return to the bustling capital of Hanoi, Vietnam, from April 17 to April 27, bringing eleven days of intense tournament action to the Grand Loyal Poker Club. Following the massive success of GLPC III in January—which saw strong fields and a VND 12 Billion Main Event prize pool—the fourth edition is set to push the boundaries of Vietnamese poker even further with a staggering VND 50,105,000,000 total series guarantee (~$2,000,000 USD).
Across the schedule at GLPC IV Hanoi 2026, players can expect a massive variety of 41 numbered events. The festival caters to all bankrolls, with buy-ins ranging from VND 1,800,000 for side events up to VND 66,000,000 for the High Roller tiers.
The festival kicks off on April 17 with the VND 6,600,000 Kick Off Event (Madness), which carries a generous VND 6,000,000,000 guaranteed prize pool. Featuring five opening flights, the "Madness" event sets the tone for a week of record-breaking fields in the heart of Vietnam.
VND 16,000,000,000 GTD Main Event
The centerpiece of the series will be the VND 17,600,000 Main Event, which features a massive VND 16,000,000,000 guarantee and runs across multiple starting flights beginning on April 23.
Players will have four starting opportunities (Day 1A through 1D), including a Turbo flight on April 25. Surviving players will return for Day 2 on April 26, with the final table playing down to a champion on April 27. With its accessible buy-in and substantial prize pool, the Main Event is set to attract the best talent from across the region.
High Roller and Early Bird Packages
Players looking for the full 5-star experience can take advantage of the Early Bird Packages at the Grand Vista Hotel. These packages provide ultimate convenience, allowing players to stay just floors away from the tournament area.
Diamond High Roller Package (VND 316.4M): The ultimate grinder package. Includes 11 nights at the Grand Vista and entries to every major High Roller event, including the Super High Roller and Superstar Challenge.
Multiday Package (VND 58.3M): Covers the 11-day stay and entries for the three major "Billion" guaranteed events: Kick Off, Mini Main, and the Main Event.
Basic Package (VND 28.1M): Includes 5 nights and a direct entry into the VND 16B GTD Main Event.
All packages include complimentary airport pick-up, breakfast, and access to the VIP check-in line. Prepayment must be completed by April 15, 2026.
Highlighted Events
While the Main Event takes the spotlight, the schedule is packed with major trophy events throughout the eleven-day festival:
Date | Event | Buy-in (VND) | GTD (VND) |
|---|---|---|---|
Apr 20 - 22 | Mini Main Event | 11,000,000 | 8,000,000,000 |
Apr 23 - 24 | Superstar Challenge | 66,000,000 | 2,500,000,000 |
Apr 26 - 27 | High Roller Super Boosted | 55,000,000 | 5,000,000,000 |
Apr 20 - 21 | Super High Roller | 55,000,000 | 2,000,000,000 |
Full Tournament Schedule
Below is the complete 11-day schedule for Grand Loyal Poker Championship IV. Note that registration typically closes at the start of Level 9 or 11 depending on the event format.
Click to expand the full 11-day GLPC IV Schedule
Date | Time | # | Event | Buy-in + Fee (VND) | GTD (VND) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Apr 17 (Fri) | 10:00 | S1 | Satellite - Kick Off (3 Seats GTD) | 660k + 130k | - |
Apr 17 (Fri) | 10:00 | 1 | Madness Kick Off - Day 1A | 6M + 600k | 6B |
Apr 17 (Fri) | 11:00 | 2 | High Roller Kick Off Single Day | 20M + 2M | 1.5B |
Apr 17 (Fri) | 15:30 | 1 | Madness Kick Off - Day 1B | 6M + 600k | 6B |
Apr 17 (Fri) | 17:30 | 3 | Superstack (25% ITM) | 3M + 300k | 100M |
Apr 17 (Fri) | 20:30 | S2 | Satellite - Kick Off (2 Seats GTD) | 660k + 130k | - |
Apr 17 (Fri) | 21:30 | 4 | Mini Deepstack (25% ITM) | 1.5M + 300k | 35M |
Apr 18 (Sat) | 10:00 | S3 | Satellite - Kick Off (3 Seats GTD) | 660k + 130k | - |
Apr 18 (Sat) | 10:00 | 1 | Madness Kick Off - Day 1C | 6M + 600k | 6B |
Apr 18 (Sat) | 11:00 | 5 | High Roller Weekend Single Day | 30M + 3M | 1B |
Apr 18 (Sat) | 15:00 | 1 | Madness Kick Off - Day 1D | 6M + 600k | 6B |
Apr 18 (Sat) | 17:30 | 6 | Superstack (25% ITM) | 3M + 300k | 100M |
Apr 18 (Sat) | 20:00 | 1 | Madness Kick Off - Day 1E (Turbo) | 6M + 600k | 6B |
Apr 18 (Sat) | 20:30 | S4 | Satellite - Monsterstack (2 Seats GTD) | 880k + 170k | - |
Apr 18 (Sat) | 21:30 | 7 | Mini Deepstack (25% ITM) | 1.5M + 300k | 35M |
Apr 19 (Sun) | 10:00 | S5 | Satellite - Monsterstack (3 Seats GTD) | 880k + 170k | - |
Apr 19 (Sun) | 10:00 | 8 | Monsterstack Super GTD | 8M + 800k | 800M |
Apr 19 (Sun) | 11:00 | 9 | High Roller Megastack - Day 1 | 40M + 4M | 1.5B |
Apr 19 (Sun) | 11:30 | 1 | Madness Kick Off - Day 2 (Final) | - | - |
Apr 19 (Sun) | 17:30 | 10 | Superstack (25% ITM) | 3M + 300k | 100M |
Apr 19 (Sun) | 20:30 | S6 | Satellite - Mini Main (2 Seats GTD) | 1.1M + 200k | - |
Apr 19 (Sun) | 21:30 | 11 | Mini Deepstack (25% ITM) | 1.5M + 300k | 35M |
Apr 20 (Mon) | 10:00 | S7 | Satellite - Mini Main (3 Seats GTD) | 1.1M + 200k | - |
Apr 20 (Mon) | 10:00 | 12 | Mini Main Event - Day 1A | 10M + 1M | 8B |
Apr 20 (Mon) | 11:00 | 13 | Super High Roller - Day 1 | 50M + 5M | 2B |
Apr 20 (Mon) | 12:00 | 9 | High Roller Megastack - Day 2 | - | - |
Apr 20 (Mon) | 15:30 | 12 | Mini Main Event - Day 1B | 10M + 1M | 8B |
Apr 20 (Mon) | 17:30 | 14 | Superstack (25% ITM) | 3M + 300k | 100M |
Apr 20 (Mon) | 20:30 | S8 | Satellite - Mini Main (2 Seats GTD) | 1.1M + 200k | - |
Apr 20 (Mon) | 21:30 | 15 | Mini Deepstack (25% ITM) | 1.5M + 300k | 35M |
Apr 21 (Tue) | 10:00 | S9 | Satellite - Mini Main (3 Seats GTD) | 1.1M + 200k | - |
Apr 21 (Tue) | 10:00 | 12 | Mini Main Event - Day 1C | 10M + 1M | 8B |
Apr 21 (Tue) | 12:00 | 13 | Super High Roller - Day 2 | - | - |
Apr 21 (Tue) | 15:00 | 12 | Mini Main Event - Day 1D | 10M + 1M | 8B |
Apr 21 (Tue) | 17:30 | 16 | Superstack (25% ITM) | 3M + 300k | 100M |
Apr 21 (Tue) | 20:00 | 12 | Mini Main Event - Day 1E Turbo | 10M + 1M | 8B |
Apr 21 (Tue) | 20:30 | S10 | Satellite - Ultimate Superstack (2 Seats) | 700k + 140k | - |
Apr 21 (Tue) | 21:30 | 17 | Mini Deepstack (25% ITM) | 1.5M + 300k | 35M |
Apr 22 (Wed) | 10:00 | S11 | Satellite - Ultimate Superstack (3 Seats) | 700k + 140k | - |
Apr 22 (Wed) | 10:00 | 18 | Superstack Event Ultimate GTD | 6.36M + 640k | 700M |
Apr 22 (Wed) | 11:00 | 19 | HR Single Day Big GTD | 30M + 3M | 1.5B |
Apr 22 (Wed) | 11:30 | 12 | Mini Main Event - Day 2 | - | - |
Apr 22 (Wed) | 17:30 | 20 | Superstack (25% ITM) | 3M + 300k | 100M |
Apr 22 (Wed) | 20:30 | S12 | Satellite - Main Event (2 Seats GTD) | 1.76M + 340k | - |
Apr 22 (Wed) | 21:30 | 21 | Mini Deepstack (25% ITM) | 1.5M + 300k | 35M |
Apr 23 (Thu) | 10:00 | S13 | Satellite - Main Event (3 Seats GTD) | 1.76M + 340k | - |
Apr 23 (Thu) | 10:00 | 22 | Main Event - Day 1A | 16M + 1.6M | 16B |
Apr 23 (Thu) | 11:00 | 23 | Superstar Challenge - Day 1 | 60M + 6M | 2.5B |
Apr 23 (Thu) | 15:00 | 24 | Super Deepstack | 5M + 500k | 120M |
Apr 23 (Thu) | 17:30 | 25 | Superstack (25% ITM) | 3M + 300k | 100M |
Apr 23 (Thu) | 20:30 | S14 | Satellite - Main Event (2 Seats GTD) | 1.76M + 340k | - |
Apr 23 (Thu) | 21:30 | 26 | Mini Deepstack (25% ITM) | 2M + 300k | 50M |
Apr 24 (Fri) | 10:00 | S15 | Satellite - Main Event (3 Seats GTD) | 1.76M + 340k | - |
Apr 24 (Fri) | 10:00 | 22 | Main Event - Day 1B | 16M + 1.6M | 16B |
Apr 24 (Fri) | 12:00 | 23 | Superstar Challenge - Day 2 | - | - |
Apr 24 (Fri) | 15:30 | 22 | Main Event - Day 1C | 16M + 1.6M | 16B |
Apr 24 (Fri) | 17:30 | 27 | Superstack (25% ITM) | 3M + 300k | 100M |
Apr 24 (Fri) | 20:30 | S16 | Satellite - Main Event (2 Seats GTD) | 1.76M + 340k | - |
Apr 24 (Fri) | 21:30 | 28 | Mini Deepstack (25% ITM) | 2M + 300k | 50M |
Apr 25 (Sat) | 10:00 | S17 | Satellite - Main Event (3 Seats GTD) | 1.76M + 340k | - |
Apr 25 (Sat) | 10:00 | 22 | Main Event - Day 1D | 16M + 1.6M | 16B |
Apr 25 (Sat) | 11:00 | 29 | Mini High Roller Event | 10M + 1M | 150M |
Apr 25 (Sat) | 15:30 | 22 | Main Event - Day 1E Turbo | 16M + 1.6M | 16B |
Apr 25 (Sat) | 17:30 | 30 | Superstack (25% ITM) | 3M + 300k | 100M |
Apr 25 (Sat) | 20:30 | S18 | Satellite - Weekend Special (2 Seats) | 900k + 180k | - |
Apr 25 (Sat) | 21:30 | 31 | Mini Deepstack (25% ITM) | 1.5M + 300k | 35M |
Apr 26 (Sun) | 10:00 | S19 | Satellite - Weekend Special (3 Seats) | 900k + 180k | - |
Apr 26 (Sun) | 10:00 | 32 | Weekend Special GTD | 8.17M + 830k | 800M |
Apr 26 (Sun) | 11:30 | 22 | Main Event - Day 2 | - | - |
Apr 26 (Sun) | 15:00 | 33 | High Roller Super Boosted - Day 1 | 50M + 5M | 5B |
Apr 26 (Sun) | 15:30 | 34 | Super Deepstack | 5M + 500k | 120M |
Apr 26 (Sun) | 17:30 | 35 | Superstack (25% ITM) | 3M + 300k | 100M |
Apr 26 (Sun) | 20:30 | 36 | Mini Deepstack (25% ITM) | 1.5M + 300k | 35M |
Apr 26 (Sun) | 21:30 | 37 | Hyper Turbo | 1.25M + 250k | 40M |
Apr 27 (Mon) | 10:00 | S20 | Satellite - The Finale (3 Seats GTD) | 800k + 160k | - |
Apr 27 (Mon) | 10:00 | 38 | The Finale GTD | 7.27M + 730k | 700M |
Apr 27 (Mon) | 11:30 | 22 | Main Event - Final Table | - | - |
Apr 27 (Mon) | 12:00 | 33 | High Roller Super Boosted - Day 2 | - | - |
Apr 27 (Mon) | 17:30 | 39 | Superstack (25% ITM) | 3M + 300k | 100M |
Apr 27 (Mon) | 18:30 | 40 | Mini High Roller Event | 10M + 1M | 150M |
Apr 27 (Mon) | 21:30 | 41 | Mini Deepstack (25% ITM) | 1.5M + 300k | 35M |
Explore the Capital: Hanoi
Hanoi has quickly evolved into a leading destination for live poker in Asia. Outside of the tournament floor, players can enjoy the rich culture of the Old Quarter, world-class street food, and the iconic Hoan Kiem Lake.
Located within the 5-star Grand Vista Hotel, the Grand Loyal Poker Club offers a sophisticated and luxury environment for international travellers.
For more information and real-time updates regarding the series, visit the official Grand Loyal Poker Facebook page.
About the Editor
Callum Jury is SoMuchPoker's Live Content and Social Media Specialist, reporting live from WSOP and Asia Pacific poker festivals including the APT and PokerStars LIVE series. Originally from the Lake District in the UK, he has covered the Southeast Asian poker circuit since 2025, combining day-by-day tournament reporting with the social and digital content that brings the action to fans.
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