BetMGM Poker Championship Returns to Las Vegas with Bigger Stakes and a $4 Million Guarantee Summer in Las Vegas always means one thing for poker players, big tournaments, big fields, and even bigger prize pools. In 2026, BetMGM is raising the stakes once again as the BetMGM Poker Championship returns to ARIA Resort & Casino as part of the highly anticipated ARIA Poker Classic. Running from June 29 through July 4 , this marquee No-Limit Hold’em event features a $3,500 buy-in and a massive $4 million guaranteed prize pool,  a $1 million increase from last year. It’s quickly becoming one of the must-play events of the summer poker calendar. A Centerpiece Event in the Summer Poker Scene The BetMGM Poker Championship headlines the broader ARIA Poker Classic, which runs from May 29 to July 13 inside ARIA’s world-class poker room. With Las Vegas packed during the summer months, this event continues to grow into a major destination for both recreational players and seas...