Potomac Poker Open
The Potomac Poker Open returns to MGM National Harbor as one of the most competitive and professionally run tournament series along the East Coast. With more than $2 million in guaranteed prize pools across 24 structured events, the series draws a mix of top-tier professionals, serious regional players and dedicated recreational competitors.
Do you have what it takes to compete against the fiercest poker players in the region? Plan your trip and find out!
Highlights include:
- $750,000 Guaranteed NLH Opener (Aug 13–17) with seven starting flights
- $1,000,000 Guaranteed Main Event (Aug 22–25)
- A full slate of one-day events including 5-Card Omaha, Super Seniors, Mixed Games, and Mystery Bounty formats
- Multiple satellites offering value-driven entry into marquee events
- A Charity Poker Series
While You’re Here
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Tournament Structures
August 13 - 28
$25 Match Bet Bonus
Earn one $25 Match Bet Bonus per tournament entry.
Wednesday, August 13 | 12 p.m.
PPO Event #1
Invite-Only Pride of the Lions Freeroll
August 13 - 17
PPO Event #2
$600 No Limit Hold’Em Multiflight | $750,000 Guaranteed
Thursday, August 14 | 1 p.m.
PPO Event #3
$400 R.O.S.E | $10,000 Guaranteed
August 14 - 15 | 8 p.m.
PPO Event #1 Milestone Satellite
$150 No-Limit Hold’Em | View Structure Sheet
Saturday, August 16 | 6 p.m.
PPO Event #4
$400 5 Card Pot Limit High Only Bounty | $10,000 Guaranteed
Sunday, August 17 | 9 a.m.
PPO Event #5
$400 Super Senior 60+ No-Limit Hold’Em | $10,000 Guaranteed
Sunday, August 17 | 1 p.m.
PPO Event #6
$500 No Limit Hold’Em | $100,000 Guaranteed
Sunday, August 17 | 6 p.m.
PPO Event #7
$300 Black Chip Bounty Turbo | $10,000 Guaranteed
August 18 - 19 | 8 p.m.
PPO High Roller Super Satellite
$250 + 140 No-Limit Hold’Em | 3 Seats Guaranteed
August 18 - 20 | 11 a.m.
PPO Event #8
$500 Monumental Stacks | $150,000 Guaranteed
Monday, August 18 | 2 p.m.
PPO Event #9
$400 8 Game Mix | $10,000 Guaranteed
Tuesday, August 19 | 2 p.m.
PPO Event #10
$400 Mixed Pot Limit Omaha | $10,000 Guaranteed
Wednesday, August 20 | 10 a.m.
PPO Event #11
$400 Seniors 50+ No-Limit Hold’Em | $30,000 Guaranteed
August 20 & 21
PPO Event #12
$4,000 High Roller No-Limit Hold’Em | $100,000 Guaranteed
Wednesday, August 20 | 3 p.m.
PPO Event #13
$400 Mirror Mystery Bounty | $10,000 Guaranteed
August 21 & 22
PPO Event #14
$400 40/40/40 No-Limit Hold’Em | $40,000 Guaranteed
August 20 - 22
PPO Main Event Super Satellite
$250 + 140 No-Limit Hold’Em | 15 Seats Guaranteed in Total
Thursday, August 21 | 4 p.m.
PPO Event #15
$1,500 No-Limit Hold’Em | $50,000 Guaranteed
August 22 - 25
PPO Event #16
$3,000 Main Event | $1,000,000 Guaranteed
Friday, August 22 | 2 p.m.
PPO Event #17
$400 Pot Limit Omaha 8 or Better | $10,000 Guaranteed
Friday, August 22 | 4 p.m.
PPO Event #18
$300 Cakes’ Classic Bounty | $10,000 Guaranteed
Saturday, August 23 | 9 a.m.
PPO Event #19
$500 NLH Freezout | $10,000 Guaranteed
Saturday, August 23 | 2 p.m.
PPO Event #20
$400 Big O | $10,000 Guaranteed
Saturday, August 23 | 2 p.m.
PPO Event #21
$300 Women’s No-Limit Hold’Em | $10,000 Guaranteed
Saturday, August 23 | 6 p.m.
PPO Event #22
$300 + $100 Make-A-Wish Charity Series of Poker
Sunday, August 24 | 2 p.m.
PPO Event #23
$500 No-Limit Hold’Em | $50,000 Guaranteed
Monday, August 25 | 11 a.m.
PPO Event #24
$400 No-Limit Hold’Em | $10,000 Guaranteed
At MGM National Harbor, we pride ourselves on running a world-class poker room. For tournament formats, etiquette and gameplay expectations, review our Poker Room House Rules prior to arrival.
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