2026 MSPT Nevada Poker State Championship

The 2026 MSPT Nevada Poker State Championship brings a $1,100 No-Limit Hold’em Main Event with a $300,000 guarantee to The Venetian Resort Las Vegas from September 10-13, 2026. The championship is part of Venetian DeepStack Extravaganza III, which runs September 1-27 and features more than $1.4 million in advertised guarantees.

For tournament players building a September Las Vegas schedule, this is one of the key championship stops inside The Venetian’s longer DeepStack series. The Main Event gives players a four-day MSPT trophy target without requiring them to commit to the full month-long festival.

Players should use the official schedule for the complete event-by-event listing, structures and any updates before traveling. View the official MSPT Nevada Poker State Championship schedule.

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2026 MSPT Nevada Poker State Championship Overview

The MSPT Nevada Poker State Championship is scheduled for September 10-13, 2026 at The Venetian Resort Las Vegas. The centerpiece is a $1,100 No-Limit Hold’em Main Event with a $300,000 guarantee.

The event sits inside the larger Venetian DeepStack Extravaganza III schedule, giving players access to surrounding daily tournaments, milestone satellites and additional DeepStack events before and after the MSPT championship weekend. Angry Aces Poker also has a separate Venetian DeepStack Extravaganza III 2026 Tournament Guide for players planning a longer September trip around the full series.

The Venetian lists DeepStack Extravaganza III as running September 1-27, 2026 with more than $1.4 million in guaranteed tournament prize pools. The MSPT Nevada Poker State Championship is listed as the $1,100 No-Limit Hold’em MSPT event from September 10-13 with a $300,000 guarantee.

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Venue: The Venetian Resort Las Vegas

The tournament is hosted at The Venetian Resort Las Vegas, one of the busiest live tournament venues on the Las Vegas Strip. The poker room is located at 3355 Las Vegas Blvd. South and regularly hosts DeepStack-branded series, major regional events and daily poker action.

For more room-specific information, including the venue setting and poker-room overview, see the Angry Aces Poker The Venetian Poker Room Guide.

The Venetian is a convenient tournament venue for players who want to stay on property, walk from nearby Strip hotels or mix tournament play with nearby Las Vegas poker rooms. Players should still allow extra time for parking, check-in, registration lines and moving through the resort during peak weekend periods.

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Main Event Details

The 2026 MSPT Nevada Poker State Championship Main Event is listed as a $1,100 No-Limit Hold’em tournament with a $300,000 guarantee.

The Main Event schedule is built around three starting flights and a Day 2 restart:

• Day 1A: Thursday, September 10 at 11:10 a.m.

• Day 1B: Friday, September 11 at 11:10 a.m.

• Day 1C: Saturday, September 12 at 11:10 a.m.

• Day 2 restart: Sunday, September 13 at 11:00 a.m.

PokerAtlas lists the Main Event flights with 30,000 starting chips, 40-minute levels and late registration until 5:55 p.m. for the Day 1A structure page. Players should confirm the latest posted structure and registration rules through the official schedule and the tournament desk before entering.

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Schedule Highlights

The MSPT Nevada Poker State Championship is part of the September 1-27 Venetian DeepStack Extravaganza III schedule. The full festival includes multiple No-Limit Hold’em events at different buy-in levels, with the MSPT championship weekend serving as the early-month headline event.

Key events around the MSPT stop include:

• $400 No-Limit Hold’em $100,000 guaranteed event from September 4-7

• $600 No-Limit Hold’em event on September 9

• $260 milestone satellites during the MSPT Main Event flight days

• $1,100 MSPT Nevada Poker State Championship from September 10-13

• $600 No-Limit Hold’em $125,000 guaranteed event from September 13-16

• $800 No-Limit Hold’em $150,000 guaranteed event from September 17-20

• $400 No-Limit Hold’em $75,000 guaranteed event from September 21-23

• $600 No-Limit Hold’em $150,000 guaranteed event from September 24-27

Because schedules can change, players should not rely only on a saved screenshot or third-party listing. Use the official MSPT schedule link before booking travel and again before arriving at the poker room.

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Satellites and Lower-Buy-In Options

The official schedule includes $260 milestone satellites around the MSPT Main Event flight days. These satellites are useful for players who want a lower-cost path into the $1,100 championship.

Satellite timing matters. The schedule shows milestone satellites on the same dates as Main Event flights, including afternoon and evening options. Players planning to win a seat should check whether the satellite timing gives enough room to enter a preferred flight, especially if they are arriving in Las Vegas on Thursday or Friday.

The broader DeepStack Extravaganza III schedule also gives players several non-MSPT options if they bust early or want to add extra volume during the trip. That makes the series especially practical for players who prefer a multi-event itinerary rather than traveling for only one tournament.

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Registration and Late Registration

PokerAtlas lists late registration for the September 10 Main Event flight until 5:55 p.m. The published structure shows 40-minute levels and a 30,000 starting stack for the Main Event flight.

Players should confirm all registration details directly with the official schedule, posted structure sheets and The Venetian tournament staff before entering. That includes late registration, re-entry rules, seat availability, payout procedures and any player-card requirements.

A practical approach is to arrive early on the day of a starting flight, especially for players who have not played at The Venetian recently. Registration lines can build during major series, and players who wait until late registration may face a shorter effective stack relative to the blinds.

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Re-Entry Rules and Player Policies

The official listings confirm the Main Event dates, buy-in, guarantee, starting stack and level length, but players should confirm the final re-entry rules and any special player policies from the official structure sheet or tournament desk before playing.

Do not assume that rules from a prior MSPT Venetian event automatically apply to the 2026 Nevada Poker State Championship. Re-entry windows, registration cutoffs, payout procedures and seat-assignment policies should always be checked against the current event paperwork.

Players should also bring valid identification and confirm age, rewards-card and payment requirements before arrival. The Venetian and MSPT may update operational details, so the official posted materials should be treated as the final authority.

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Ring Games and Between-Event Action

The Venetian is a strong venue for players who want ring games alongside tournament play. PokerAtlas lists the Venetian Las Vegas poker room as open all day with 50 poker tables, making it one of the more substantial rooms on the Strip.

Tournament players should still check live availability before assuming a specific game will be running at the exact time they bust or bag. During major series, ring-game traffic can be strong, but lists can also build quickly around Main Event flight days and weekend restarts.

For players staying nearby, the location also makes it easy to reach other central and north Strip poker rooms if they want additional ring-game options away from the tournament area.

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Where to Stay for the MSPT Nevada Poker State Championship

The easiest lodging choice is staying on property at The Venetian Resort Las Vegas. Staying at the host property reduces transportation stress, keeps breaks and rest periods simple, and is especially useful for players who plan to play multiple tournament days.

The Palazzo at The Venetian Resort is another practical on-property option for the same resort complex. It is a strong fit for players who want to stay close to the poker room while still comparing room types and rates within the Venetian property.

Nearby Strip options can also work well if the on-property price is high or sold out. Encore Las Vegas, Wynn Las Vegas, Treasure Island - TI Las Vegas Hotel & Casino, Harrah's Las Vegas and Best Western Plus Casino Royale–Center Strip are all relevant Las Vegas lodging pages in the Angry Aces Where to Stay map for players considering nearby rooms.

Tournament players should compare total cost rather than only nightly rate. Resort fees, parking, walking distance, rideshare costs and late-night convenience can matter as much as the listed room price during a multi-day tournament trip.

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Travel and Parking Tips

The Venetian sits in the center-north portion of the Las Vegas Strip, which is convenient for players flying into Harry Reid International Airport or driving in from Southern California, Arizona or other Nevada markets.

Players staying on property or nearby can usually avoid daily rideshare costs, but those driving to the resort should review current parking policies before arrival. Parking rules and pricing can change, and tournament weekends can produce heavier-than-usual resort traffic.

For Main Event flight days, plan extra time for:

• Walking from parking or rideshare drop-off to the poker room

• Completing registration before the preferred level

• Finding food before a long session

• Returning from breaks in a large resort environment

• Confirming the correct tournament area and table assignment

The biggest travel advantage of this stop is flexibility. A player can come in for the September 10-13 MSPT championship weekend or build a longer Las Vegas trip around the full DeepStack Extravaganza III schedule.

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Who Should Play This Event?

The MSPT Nevada Poker State Championship is a good fit for players who want a Las Vegas championship event at a mid-major buy-in level. At $1,100, the Main Event is above a daily tournament price point but below the $1,600 and $1,700 Main Event buy-ins common on some other regional tours.

It should appeal to:

• MSPT regulars chasing points, trophies and major regional titles

• Las Vegas tournament players looking for a guaranteed Main Event

• Traveling players who want multiple DeepStack events in one trip

• Players who prefer a championship structure with 40-minute levels

• Satellite players looking for a lower-cost path into a $1,100 event

The $300,000 guarantee gives the tournament meaningful prize-pool upside without requiring a full week away from work or travel. For many players, the best itinerary will be arriving before the Thursday flight, taking a Main Event shot, and keeping time available for DeepStack side events if needed.

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Planning Checklist

Before traveling to The Venetian for the MSPT Nevada Poker State Championship, players should confirm:

• The official MSPT schedule and current structure sheets

• Main Event starting-flight times

• Late registration and re-entry rules

• Satellite times and seat-award details

• Hotel reservation details and resort fees

• Parking or rideshare plans

• Player-card or identification requirements

• Food and break plans for long tournament days

• Backup tournament options if they bust early

A little planning matters more in Las Vegas than many players expect. The city offers plenty of options, but major tournament weekends move quickly once registration lines, hotel check-in and flight schedules enter the picture.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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When is the 2026 MSPT Nevada Poker State Championship?

The 2026 MSPT Nevada Poker State Championship is scheduled for September 10-13, 2026 at The Venetian Resort Las Vegas.

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What is the buy-in for the MSPT Nevada Poker State Championship Main Event?

The Main Event buy-in is listed at $1,100.

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What is the guarantee for the 2026 MSPT Nevada Poker State Championship?

The 2026 MSPT Nevada Poker State Championship Main Event has a $300,000 guarantee.

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Where is the tournament being played?

The tournament is being played at The Venetian Resort Las Vegas, located at 3355 Las Vegas Blvd. South in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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How many starting flights does the Main Event have?

The Main Event is scheduled with three starting flights: September 10, September 11 and September 12. Day 2 is scheduled for September 13.

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Are there satellites for the Main Event?

Yes. The schedule includes $260 milestone satellites around the MSPT Main Event flight days. Players should check the official schedule for exact times and seat-award details.

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Is the MSPT Nevada Poker State Championship part of a larger series?

Yes. The tournament is part of Venetian DeepStack Extravaganza III, which runs September 1-27, 2026 and includes more than $1.4 million in advertised guarantees.

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Where should players stay for the tournament?

The most convenient options are The Venetian Resort Las Vegas and The Palazzo at The Venetian Resort because they are part of the host property. Nearby Strip hotels may also be practical depending on price, availability and walking preferences.