The summer in Las Vegas is famous for being one of the most popular times for poker worldwide. Players from all over the world travel to the famous city to participate not only in the World Series Of Poker (WSOP), but also in all the events offered by the biggest festivals held during the months of May, June, and July in the Nevada desert. Below, we review some of the most important ones.
Venetian Poker DeepStack Championship
The first and longest series will begin on May 18 at the legendary Venetian Casino. This marathon festival will take place until August 2, offering numerous tournaments during the three months of highest attendance in the city. Buy-ins will range from US$200 to US$2,500, with US$16,000,000 in guaranteed prizes to be distributed throughout the festival.
You can check the full schedule, it is .
The Venetian is one of the most visited destinations by poker lovers worldwide
The Wynn Summer Classic
Another typical series that attracts players in Las Vegas during these months is The Wynn Summer Classic. This summer series played at The Wynn will take place from May 20 to July 13. It will host tournaments with buy-ins ranging from US$400 to US$10,400. In total, the series will distribute US$40,000,000 in prizes, with US$10,000,000 reserved for the Wynn Summer Championship.
Check the full schedule at .
The Wynn is another of the most visited destinations in Sin City
Orleans Summer Open
From May 22 to July 12, this huge festival will be held at the The Orleans Hotel & Casino. This tournament series is characterized by its mid-level buy-ins, ranging from US$125 to US$1,100. The Main Event will have a US$600 entry fee and a US$500,000 prize pool, while in total the series will distribute more than US$4,700,000 in guaranteed prizes.
The full schedule can be found here.
The Orleans Hotel & Casino
South Point Summer Events
Another great option for mid-limit players is the South Point Poker Room and its Summer Events. This poker room, located south of Las Vegas, will offer its classic summer series between May 25 and July 12. The tournaments will have entries ranging from US$120 to US$300 and there will be a main event awarding US$300,000 in prizes.
Check the full schedule here.
South Point is popular among locals for its low profile and accessible tournaments
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World Series Of Poker (WSOP)
From May 26 to July 15, the biggest poker festival in the world will take place: the World Series Of Poker (WSOP). The World Series celebrates its #57 edition and promises a summer full of action and great excitement.
The Main Event of US$10,000 will be played starting July 2, with four qualifying rounds and the final table scheduled to form on July 13. Then, the final table will be played between August 3 and 5 and will be broadcast on television via ESPN.
Check the full WSOP 2026 schedule here.
The WSOP is held at the Horseshoe & Paris Casinos in Las Vegas
ARIA Poker Classic
The ARIA Casino & Resort has its own summer series: the ARIA Poker Classic. This classic tournament series will be played from May 27 to July 12 and will offer a great mix of games, with NLH, PLO, and mixed game tournaments. In total, the festival will award US$4,000,000 guaranteed in prizes and tournament buy-ins will range from US$300 to US$3,500.
The full schedule can be checked through this link.
The Aria Resort & Casino features one of the most impressive venues in all of Las Vegas
Golden Nugget Grand Poker Series
The Golden Nugget could not be left out of the great poker tournament offerings that flood Las Vegas during May, June, and July. That is why it announced a new edition of its classic Grand Poker Series, which will take place from June 3 to 28.
The festival will feature NLH and mixed game tournaments, with buy-ins ranging from US$150 to US$720 and a Main Event of US$600 that will award US$500,000 guaranteed.
See the full schedule here.
The Golden Nugget is characterized by its golden and striking facade
MGM Summer Poker Festival
The MGM Grand Las Vegas casino joins this great festival offering with its classic Summer Poker Festival. This summer series will take place from June 3 to July 10 and will distribute US$2,500,000 in guaranteed prizes. The tournaments in this festival will have entry fees ranging from US$160 to US$700, featuring several events that will award hundreds of thousands of dollars in prizes.
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Check the full schedule here.
MGM Grand Las Vegas
