Sizzling Summer Tournaments at Aria with BetMGM Poker
Summer Schedule for Aria Poker Classic Features BetMGM Poker Championship Event
Cue the excitement, poker enthusiasts! The Aria in the heart of Las Vegas is heating up this summer with the BetMGM Poker Championship, part of its exciting Aria Poker Classic Summer Series. Let's dive right in!
The highly-awaited BetMGM Poker Championship comes with a guarantee of $3 million and a buy-in of $3,500. The action starts on June 30, with two Day 1 flights scheduled at noon. On July 1, preparations continue with another Day 1 flight.
Survivors from both flights will reunite on July 2 for Day 2, followed by three more days crammed with thrilling poker action. By July 3, the field will shrink to the final table, and the battle will reach its peak on July 4 as we crown our winner!
On the final day, the players return to the PokerGO studio for a live-streamed final table that promises nail-biting excitement.
Your Shot at the BetMGM Poker Championship

Craving a piece of the action but short on funds? Don't worry! Aria hosts live satellites for the BetMGM Championship on June 29 and 30, giving you a chance to compete without breaking the bank.
But if you prefer a digital battle, BetMGM has earmarked at least 100 packages for winning the tournament on their poker sites that cover North American markets like New Jersey, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Ontario. These packages include the $3,500 tournament buy-in, five nights' accommodation at the Aria, travel credit, and a stylish bag of BetMGM merchandise.
Stay tuned for updates on how to enter these online events!
Extra Helping of Poker Action
Adding more flavor to your poker fest are the $1,600 BetMGM NLH event on June 14 and two $1,100 BetMGM NLH Mystery Bounty events - one on June 14 and another on June 28. These tournaments are part of the larger Aria Poker Classic Summer Series, which boasts numerous additional events.
The 2025 ARIA Poker Classic returns May 28th - July 13th featuring 46 trophy events and over $15M in guarantees!
The highlight of the series will again be our $3,500 $3M GTD @BetMGMPoker Championship with the FT live-streamed on @PokerGO July 4th. pic.twitter.com/TK0MYGTQG8— ARIA Poker (@ARIAPoker) April 17, 2025
According to Ryan Kirk, the Director of Poker Operations at the Aria, "This event continues to raise the bar, bringing together the prestige of our world-class poker room with BetMGM's innovative online platform. We look forward to welcoming players from across North America to experience the energy, excitement, and hospitality that Aria delivers."
So mark your calendars, poker fans! The Aria Poker Classic Summer Series runs from May 28 to July 13, and the BetMGM Poker Championship is its undeniable highlight.
"The BetMGM Poker Championship presents a unique opportunity to connect our online players with one of the premier properties and events that Las Vegas has to offer," says Angus Nisbet, the VP of Gaming for BetMGM.
Don't miss out on the activities planned by BetMGM's brand ambassadors Darren Elias and Abby Merk to promote the event and engage with the poker community throughout the summer. Get ready for a sizzling poker season like never before!
- The Aria in Las Vegas is hosting the 'Aria Poker Classic Summer Series', which includes the 'BetMGM Poker Championship' with a guarantee of $3 million.
- The 'BetMGM Poker Championship' has a buy-in of $3,500 and will commence on June 30 with two Day 1 flights.
- Aria provides live satellites for the 'BetMGM Championship' on June 29 and 30, offering opportunities for participants without high investments.
- BetMGM offers packages for winning the tournament on their US North American sites like New Jersey, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Ontario.
- These packages include the $3,500 tournament buy-in, accommodation, travel credit, and BetMGM merchandise.
- During the series, other exciting events include the $1,600 NLH event, two $1,100 Mystery Bounty NLH events, and various additional tournaments.
- Besides poker, casinos like Aria offer a range of other entertainment, including sports betting, lotteries, and casino games throughout Las Vegas.
