2026 BAR POKER OPEN VEGAS WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP – FULL PLAYER GUIDE
SUNDAY – JUNE 7TH, 2026
Arrival / Registration / Warm-Up Day
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
“Golden Badge” Championship Registration
Priority registration for players staying at the Golden Nugget using the official group booking link.
(Minimum hotel stay: June 7 – June 12)
Championship Open Registration
All qualified Championship players can register.
MONDAY – JUNE 8TH, 2026
WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP DAY 1A
Two Starting Flights Available:
Flight 1 – 10:00 AM
Flight 2 – 4:00 PM
Important Rules:
First come, first choice of Flight 1 or Flight 2
Players cannot play both flights
Single re-entry allowed per flight
Online / League Seat Winners pay House & Staffing Fee only ($65)
Super League Invitation Winners may buy in for full $400
Payout / Advancement:
Approx Top 10% cash for at least $700
Approx Top 5% bag chips and advance to Day 2
Anyone who qualifies twice earns $1,500 Bonus
TUESDAY – JUNE 9TH, 2026
WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP DAY 1B – SECOND CHANCE
11:00 AM Start
VERY IMPORTANT:
Only players who played in Day 1A Flight 1 or Flight 2 may enter Day 1B.
You cannot play Day 1B only.
Must have played Day 1A first.
Rules:
Single re-entry allowed
Payout / Advancement:
Approx Top 10% cash for at least $700
Approx Top 5% bag chips to Day 2
Double qualifiers receive $1,500 Bonus
WEDNESDAY – JUNE 10TH, 2026
WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP DAY 2
11:00 AM Start
Day 2 Details:
Approx Top 5% from each Day advance here
If you qualified twice:
Play your biggest stack
Receive $1,500 Bonus
Blind levels increase to 40 minutes
Rotating Featured Table Live Stream
6:00 PM SPL FAMILY PARTY - SUNSET SUITE INSIDE CIRCA
8:00 PM Player Party at Shark Tank Pool
THURSDAY – JUNE 11TH, 2026
TELEVISED FINAL TABLE
12:00 PM
Remaining players battle for the title
Televised Final Table
One Champion Crowned
$100,000 Guaranteed to 1st Place
Additional Events:
Charity Series of Poker Event
Doors Open 6:00 PM
First Hand 7:30 PM
LET’S MAKE MEMORIES!!
