Potomac Summer Poker Open
August 5 - 17, 2026
The Poker Room
The Potomac Summer Poker Open returns to MGM National Harbor as a long-standing poker tradition, reimagined for a new era of play.
Powered by BetMGM Poker, the series features 23 trophy events, which encompass a thoughtful mix of multi-day tournaments, mixed games and bounty events. Spanning 13 days of tournament action, elite professionals, skilled regional players and ambitious beginners will come together in a battle for prestige, recognition and over $1.5 million in guaranteed prizes.
Are you ready to test your skills during the region’s premier poker tournament? Plan your trip and take a seat at our table.
Single Table Sit ‘n’ Go
Daily Upon Request | $200 No-Limit Hold’Em
Pride of the Lions Freeroll
Invite-Only | No-Limit Hold’Em | Wednesday, August 5 | 12:00 p.m.
Event 1 Milestone Satellite
No-Limit Hold’Em | $150 Buy-In | Wednesday, August 5, 6 & 7
Event #1: Multiflight Opener
No-Limit Hold’Em Multiflight | $600 Buy-In | $500,000 Guaranteed | August 5 - August 9
Event #2: T.O.R.S.E
$400 Buy-In | $10,000 Guaranteed | Thursday, August 9 | 1:00 p.m.
Event #3: TAG TEAM
$300 Buy-In for Teams | $150 Buy-In Per Person | Saturday, August 8 | 6:00 p.m.
Event #4: Super Seniors 60+
No-Limit Hold’em | $400 Buy-In | $10,000 Guaranteed | Sunday, August 9 | 9:00 p.m
Event #5
No-Limit Hold’Em | $500 Buy-In | $50,000 Guaranteed | Sunday, August 9 | 1:00 p.m.
Event #6: Black Chip Bounty Turbo
No-Limit Hold’Em | $300 Buy-In | Sunday, August 9 | 6:00 p.m.
Main Event Super Satellite
No-Limit Hold’Em | $250 Buy-In | 5 Seats Guaranteed | August 10, 11, 13 & 14
Event #7: Seniors 50+
No-Limit Hold’Em | $500 Buy-In | $30,000 Guaranteed | Monday, August 10 | 10:00 a.m.
Event #8: Mixed Pot Limit Omaha
$400 Buy-In | $10,000 Guaranteed | Monday, August 10 | 12:00 p.m.
Event #9: NLH Single Re-Entry Only
No-Limit Hold’Em | $400 Buy-In | $10,000 Guaranteed | Monday, August 10 | 3:00 p.m.
Event #10: Monumental Stacks
No-Limit Hold’Em | $500 Buy-In | $100,000 Guaranteed | August 11-13
Event #11: 8 Game Mix
$400 Buy-In | $10,000 Guaranteed | Tuesday, August 11 | 2:00 p.m.
Event #12: Double Stack
No-Limit Hold’Em | $400 Buy-In | $10,000 Guaranteed | Tuesday, August 11 | 6:00 p.m.
Event #13: NLH Bounty
No-Limit Hold’Em | $300 Buy-In | $10,000 Guaranteed | Wednesday, August 12 | 3:00 p.m.
Event 14 Milestone Satellite
No-Limit Hold’Em | $260 Buy-In | August 12 | 7:00 p.m.
Event #14: No-Limit Hold’Em
$1,100 Buy-In | $100,000 Guaranteed | August 13-14
Event #15: Double Board Bomb Pot
Pot Limit Omaha | $300 Buy-In | $10,000 Guaranteed | Thursday, August 13 | 7:00 p.m.
Event #16: Main Event
No-Limit Hold’Em Multiflight | $30,000 Buy-In | $750,000 Guaranteed | August 14-17
Event #17: PLO 8
Pot Limit Omaha 8 or Better | $400 Buy-In | $10,000 Guaranteed | Friday, August 14 | 2:00 p.m.
Event #18: NLH Freezeout
No-Limit Hold’Em | $500 Buy-In | $10,000 Guaranteed | Saturday, August 15 | 9:00 a.m.
Event #19: Women’s NLH
No-Limit Hold’Em | $300 Buy-In | $10,000 Guaranteed | Saturday, August 15 | 2:00 p.m.
Event # 20: Big O
5-Card PLO 8 or Better | $400 Buy-In | $10,000 Guaranteed | Saturday, August 15 | 5:00 p.m.
Event #21: 40/40
No-Limit Hold’Em | $400 Buy-In | $40,000 Guaranteed | August 16-17
Event #22: 5 Card PLO Bounty
5-Card PLO High Only | $400 Buy-In | $10,000 Guaranteed | Sunday, August 16 | 5:00 p.m.
Event #23: Cakes’ Classic Bounty
No-Limit Hold’Em | $300 Buy-In | $20,000 Guaranteed | Monday, August 17 | 11:00 a.m.
While You're Here
$25 Match Bet Bonus
Earn a $25 Match Bet Bonus for every tournament entry during the Potomac Summer Poker Open. Redeem your bonus at any MGM Rewards Kiosk and use it at any of your favorite participating table games.
Complimentary Meal Vouchers
Receive a complimentary meal voucher each time you register for a session in the Potomac Summer Poker Open. Choose a ready-to-go meal or enjoy $10 to use at National Market, Bellagio Patisserie or select retail venues.
Daily Cash Games
In between tournaments, join us on The Poker Room floor to participate in a range of exciting cash games, such as Daily High Hands or $500 Royals. Sign up at the Registration Desk.
Up to 15% Off Flexible Room Rates
With 234 guest rooms and 74 luxury suites, our hotel is a well-appointed haven with modern amenities. Receive a special room rate when you book a room with your MGM Rewards account number.
Know the Rules
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.