2026 MSPT Nevada Poker State Championship

The 2026 MSPT Nevada Poker State Championship is scheduled for September 10–13 at The Venetian Resort Las Vegas, giving players a $1,100 No-Limit Hold'em Main Event with a $300,000 guaranteed prize pool.

The championship is Event #18 on The Venetian's DeepStack Extravaganza III schedule. Three starting flights begin at 11:10 a.m. on September 10, 11 and 12, followed by the Day 2 restart at 11:00 a.m. on September 13.

The tournament is also listed by MSPT as Main Event 324. In addition to the championship prize pool, MSPT has designated the tournament as a Gold Card event and is adding a $3,500 MSPT Championship Main Event seat to first place.

Players planning a longer Las Vegas trip should understand that the Nevada Poker State Championship sits inside a much larger Venetian festival. DeepStack Extravaganza III runs September 1–27 and advertises more than $1.4 million in guaranteed tournament prize pools across its full schedule.

For a broader look at the festival, see the Angry Aces DeepStack Extravaganza III September 2026 guide.

Players should also view the official Venetian DeepStack Extravaganza III schedule before traveling or registering because tournament schedules and structures remain subject to change.

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MSPT vs. DeepStack Extravaganza III: What's the Difference?

The simplest way to understand the relationship is to think of DeepStack Extravaganza III as the overall poker festival and the MSPT Nevada Poker State Championship as one of its featured championship events.

They are not competing tournament series taking place at different Las Vegas properties.

DeepStack Extravaganza III is the broader Venetian-run festival. It begins September 1 and continues through September 27, with dozens of tournaments spanning multiple buy-ins, formats and guarantees.

The Nevada Poker State Championship is Event #18 inside that schedule. It runs September 10–13 at the same Venetian poker operation and appears directly on The Venetian's official DeepStack Extravaganza III calendar.

MSPT supplies the tour identity and championship designation attached to Event #18. That includes its Main Event designation, Gold Card status, Player of the Year implications, tour coverage and the added $3,500 MSPT Championship seat for first place.

The surrounding Venetian tournaments do not automatically become MSPT events simply because an MSPT championship appears during the festival. Unless an event is specifically designated as an MSPT tournament, it remains part of The Venetian's DeepStack Extravaganza III schedule without the MSPT tour implications attached to Event #18.

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How It Fits Into DeepStack Extravaganza III

The Venetian is the host venue and tournament operator for Event #18. The championship uses a Venetian structure sheet, Venetian tournament procedures and the Venetian poker room's registration requirements.

The festival begins nine days before the first Nevada Poker State Championship flight and continues for two weeks after the championship ends. That gives traveling players opportunities to build a longer tournament schedule around the MSPT Main Event rather than treating September 10–13 as a standalone poker festival.

The $260 milestone satellites into Event #18 are also integrated directly into the Venetian DeepStack schedule. They begin September 9 and continue through September 11.

After the Nevada Poker State Championship reaches Day 2 on September 13, DeepStack Extravaganza III continues with additional tournaments through September 27.

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What Makes This an MSPT Event?

MSPT lists the Nevada Poker State Championship as Main Event 324 on its 2026 tour schedule.

The tour's involvement gives Event #18 several features beyond its placement on the Venetian DeepStack calendar:

• MSPT Nevada Poker State Championship branding

• MSPT Main Event 324 designation

• MSPT Gold Card tournament status

• Season 17 Player of the Year implications

• MSPT Main Event coverage

• A $3,500 MSPT Championship Main Event seat added to first place

The official MSPT Nevada Poker State Championship notice confirms the September 10–13 dates, $1,100 Main Event, $300,000 guarantee, Gold Card designation and added championship seat.

Readers following the tour can also find additional results, announcements and upcoming stops through Angry Aces MSPT coverage.

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$1,100 Nevada Poker State Championship

The championship is a $1,100 No-Limit Hold'em tournament with three starting flights and one combined Day 2.

Key published details include:

• Venetian Event #18

• MSPT Main Event 324

• $1,100 buy-in

• $300,000 guaranteed prize pool

• 30,000 starting chips

• 40-minute blind levels

• Three starting flights

• Day 2 on September 13

• Late registration through nine levels plus the break, listed as 5:55 p.m.

• Approximately 11% of each starting flight advancing

• All Day 2 qualifiers considered in the money

• Big-blind ante structure

The current Venetian structure sheet states that $140 of each $1,100 entry is withheld for house fees and staff, leaving $960 from each entry for the tournament prize pool.

Players can view the official Nevada Poker State Championship structure sheet for the complete blind schedule and tournament rules.

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Three Starting Flights and Day 2

All three opening flights are scheduled for 11:10 a.m.

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

Each starting flight is scheduled to continue until approximately 11% of that flight's field remains.

The surviving players from Days 1A, 1B and 1C then combine for Day 2. The Venetian structure sheet states that everyone returning for Day 2 is considered in the money.

To establish the restart level, the tournament clock reverts to the earliest stopping point reached among the three Day 1 flights.

There is also an important bagging rule: once a player bags chips for Day 2, that player may not enter a subsequent starting flight.

The published Event #18 structure sheet does not explicitly state how many re-entries a player may make before bagging. Players should not assume the re-entry policy from another MSPT or Venetian tournament applies to this event.

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Milestone Satellites

The Venetian has scheduled six $260 No-Limit Hold'em milestone satellites awarding direct entry into Event #18.

Each satellite advertises four guaranteed seats, while the official festival schedule states that one in five entries, or 20% of the field, receives direct entry into the $1,100 Nevada Poker State Championship.

The satellites are scheduled for:

• September 9 at 4:10 p.m. and 7:10 p.m.

• September 10 at 4:10 p.m. and 7:10 p.m.

• September 11 at 4:10 p.m. and 7:10 p.m.

Each satellite starts players with 20,000 chips and uses 20-minute levels. Late registration remains open through six levels plus the break.

The milestone target is 100,000 tournament chips. Once a player reaches at least 100,000 and poker room management verifies the stack, that player immediately earns direct entry into Event #18, stops playing and has the milestone stack removed from play.

The satellite continues until the number of remaining players matches the number of direct-entry seats still available after accounting for players who have already reached the milestone.

The structure sheet states that all tournament prizes are direct entries into Event #18, with any odd money awarded separately as an additional payout. It does not publish a cash-equivalent or transfer option for a seat.

The satellite structure also does not explicitly publish a re-entry limit. Players who need clarification on re-entry or seat transferability should confirm those rules directly with Venetian poker management before entering.

Players can review the official Venetian $260 milestone satellite structure.

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MSPT Gold Card, Player of the Year and Championship Seat

The Nevada Poker State Championship is officially designated as an MSPT Gold Card tournament.

MSPT's Gold Card rules are important for players considering a final-table deal. A Gold Card can only be awarded once a tournament has reached three-handed. A chop completed four-handed or earlier does not result in a Gold Card being awarded.

Once the event reaches three players, MSPT's deal procedures determine how the card is awarded if the remaining players make an agreement.

The championship also carries Season 17 Player of the Year implications. According to the official MSPT Player of the Year rules, players who cash in MSPT tournaments receive POY points, and MSPT Main Events use a 1.5x POY multiplier.

MSPT Season 17 runs from January 1 through December 31, 2026.

First place in the Nevada Poker State Championship also receives an added $3,500 seat into the 2026 MSPT Championship Main Event. MSPT has announced that its 2026 championship will take place during the Rock 'N' Roll Poker Open at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood, with the $3,500 Main Event scheduled for November 27 through December 2.

The added seat is separate from the championship's normal tournament payout.

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Other DeepStack Events Around the Championship

Players traveling for the MSPT event arrive in the middle of an active DeepStack festival rather than during an isolated four-day tournament.

On September 9, The Venetian has a $600 No-Limit Hold'em tournament with a $30,000 guarantee at 11:10 a.m., followed by $260 MSPT milestone satellites at 4:10 p.m. and 7:10 p.m.

September 10 and 11 each feature an 11:10 a.m. Nevada Poker State Championship starting flight followed by milestone satellites at 4:10 p.m. and 7:10 p.m.

September 12 has the final MSPT flight at 11:10 a.m. and a $200 No-Limit Hold'em bounty tournament with a $10,000 guarantee at 5:10 p.m.

When the MSPT tournament restarts for Day 2 at 11:00 a.m. on September 13, The Venetian also begins a separate $600 multi-flight No-Limit Hold'em tournament at 11:10 a.m. That event carries a $125,000 guarantee and continues with additional flights on September 14 and 15.

The broader festival continues through September 27. Players considering multiple events can use the Angry Aces September DeepStack guide to plan around the championship without reproducing the complete event schedule here.

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Tournament Structures and Registration

Event #18 begins with 30,000 chips and uses 40-minute levels throughout the published structure, including Day 2.

Late registration is listed as nine levels plus the break, with a published cutoff of 5:55 p.m. for each starting flight.

Players must be at least 21 years old and have a Venetian Rewards card to participate. Winners must present valid identification to collect tournament winnings.

The structure also states that pre-registered stacks are placed in play when the tournament begins. A player who pre-registers but arrives after the start should therefore understand that the stack is not being held untouched.

The current Event #18 sheet does not explicitly publish:

• A specific number of permitted re-entries

• An advance final payout schedule

• A separate tournament-cashier location

The final payout amounts will depend on the field and prize pool. What is already established is that approximately 11% of each flight advances and every player returning for Day 2 is in the money.

Day 2 may also use a countdown clock at the tournament director's discretion. The published rules provide 20 seconds for preflop decisions and 30 seconds after the flop, with time-extension chips available. The shot clock is removed at the final table.

Players unfamiliar with the property can review the Angry Aces Venetian DeepStack registration guide before arriving.

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The Venetian Poker Room

The Venetian Poker Room is located on The Palazzo side of the resort, on Level 2 of the Grand Canal Shoppes.

According to The Venetian's official poker room information, the room is open 24 hours and contains 50 tables across approximately 14,000 square feet.

Cash games are available in addition to the tournament schedule, although game selection and stakes can change with demand.

The Palazzo parking garage provides convenient access to the room, making that side of the resort useful for tournament players driving to the property.

A Venetian Rewards card is required for the Nevada Poker State Championship. The rewards program is also used to track qualifying poker play and poker rewards.

For a more detailed room overview, see the Angry Aces Venetian Poker Room Guide.

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Where to Stay

The Venetian and The Palazzo are the most convenient on-property lodging options because both are part of the same resort complex as the poker room.

The Palazzo can be especially practical for tournament players because the poker room itself is located on the Palazzo side of the Grand Canal Shoppes.

MSPT's Nevada Poker State Championship notice links players to The Venetian's official poker suite-rate program rather than advertising a separate championship-only hotel block.

The current 2026 poker-rate program covers qualifying stays at The Venetian or The Palazzo. It is subject to availability and blackout dates, carries a $55 nightly resort fee and requires qualifying poker play for each night stayed. The resort currently instructs players booking by phone to mention code EPOKR25.

Qualifying play is listed as either six hours of active live cash-game play or a buy-in to a tournament of at least $300 for each night stayed.

Standard resort check-in begins at 3:00 p.m., with checkout at 11:00 a.m.

Players comparing on-property and nearby options can use the Angry Aces Venetian poker lodging guide.

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Dining and Amenities

Tournament days can make speed and operating hours more important than choosing a destination restaurant.

Grand Lux Cafe at The Palazzo is currently open from 6:00 a.m. until 2:00 a.m., while the Grand Lux Cafe on the Venetian side operates 24 hours. The resort's poker-rate information also states that Poker Rewards can be redeemed at Grand Lux Cafe and that food can be served tableside.

For quicker options, the resort has multiple Starbucks locations and other coffee outlets. Via Via Food Hall on the Venetian casino floor provides several casual counters, with individual operating hours varying by restaurant.

Players should avoid relying on a full restaurant meal during a short tournament break unless they already know the route and expected service time.

The official Venetian dining directory has current hours, while the Angry Aces Venetian dining guide for poker players focuses on tournament-day planning.

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Getting There and Parking

The Venetian Resort's main address is 3355 Las Vegas Boulevard South, Las Vegas, Nevada 89109. The Palazzo address is 3325 South Las Vegas Boulevard.

Because the poker room is on the Palazzo side, players driving specifically for the tournament may find The Palazzo garage more convenient. The resort identifies poker-room parking on Level P2 near the casino elevators.

The Venetian's current published parking rates are $20 per day for registered hotel guests, $20 per day for non-hotel guests Monday through Thursday and $25 per day Friday through Sunday. Valet parking is currently $40 per day. Event rates can override standard pricing.

Poker players who spend at least three hours in a tournament or cash game qualify for complimentary self-parking for that day under the current poker-room policy. Players must visit a poker room supervisor at the end of the session to have the qualification confirmed.

Check the official Venetian poker parking policy before traveling because rates and event-parking rules can change.

Harry Reid International Airport serves Las Vegas travelers. Players using Uber or Lyft can use the resort's designated rideshare areas, including the Palazzo Lower Porte Cochere and the Level 2 Venetian guest parking garage.

Players staying at nearby Strip properties can enter the resort from Las Vegas Boulevard and follow interior signs toward The Palazzo and Level 2 of the Grand Canal Shoppes. First-time visitors should allow additional time for the walk through the resort before registration.

For more arrival planning, see the Angry Aces Venetian parking and transportation guide.

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What Players Should Know

The Nevada Poker State Championship offers several practical reasons for players to consider the event.

• The buy-in is $1,100 with a $300,000 guarantee.

• Three starting flights provide multiple scheduling options.

• $260 milestone satellites can award direct entry before and during the opening flights.

• The tournament is an MSPT Main Event with Season 17 POY implications.

• It is designated as an MSPT Gold Card tournament.

• First place receives an added $3,500 MSPT Championship Main Event seat.

• The event is played at a 50-table, 24-hour Las Vegas poker room.

• Other DeepStack Extravaganza III tournaments are available immediately before and after the championship.

The most important planning point is that this is both an MSPT championship and a Venetian DeepStack event. MSPT provides the tour identity and championship benefits, while The Venetian hosts and operates Event #18 as part of its September festival.

Players should recheck the official schedule and structure sheet shortly before playing, particularly for re-entry procedures, registration operations or any other rule that may be updated before September 10.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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When is the 2026 Nevada Poker State Championship?

The MSPT Nevada Poker State Championship runs September 10–13, 2026. Starting flights are scheduled for September 10, 11 and 12, with Day 2 on September 13.

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Where is the Nevada Poker State Championship held?

The tournament is held at The Venetian Resort Las Vegas. The Venetian Poker Room is located on The Palazzo side of the resort on Level 2 of the Grand Canal Shoppes.

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Is the Nevada Poker State Championship an MSPT event?

Yes. MSPT lists the tournament as Main Event 324, and the event carries MSPT Gold Card, Player of the Year and championship-seat implications.

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Is the Nevada Poker State Championship part of DeepStack Extravaganza III?

Yes. It is Event #18 on The Venetian's official DeepStack Extravaganza III schedule.

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What is the difference between MSPT and DeepStack Extravaganza III?

DeepStack Extravaganza III is the broader Venetian poker festival running September 1–27. The MSPT Nevada Poker State Championship is one featured championship event inside that festival. Other DeepStack events surrounding it are not automatically MSPT tournaments.

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How much is the Nevada Poker State Championship buy-in?

The buy-in is $1,100.

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What is the guarantee?

The Venetian Event #18 structure sheet and MSPT's event-specific announcement both list a $300,000 guaranteed prize pool.

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How many starting flights are there?

There are three starting flights: Day 1A on September 10, Day 1B on September 11 and Day 1C on September 12. All begin at 11:10 a.m.

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Are re-entries allowed?

The current September Event #18 Venetian structure sheet does not explicitly publish the number of permitted re-entries. It does state that a player who bags chips for Day 2 may not enter a subsequent flight. Players should confirm the re-entry policy with The Venetian rather than relying on rules from another MSPT event.

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Are satellites available?

Yes. Six $260 milestone satellites are scheduled September 9–11. Each advertises four guaranteed seats and awards direct entry to one in five entries, or 20% of the field.

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What does the winner receive?

The winner receives the tournament's first-place payout, which will be determined after the final field and prize pool are known, plus an added $3,500 seat into the 2026 MSPT Championship Main Event. The event is also designated as an MSPT Gold Card tournament, subject to MSPT's Gold Card and deal rules.

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Does the tournament award an MSPT Gold Card?

The tournament is officially designated a Gold Card event. MSPT rules state that a Gold Card can only be awarded once a tournament reaches three-handed, so certain earlier chops can affect whether a card is awarded.

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Does the winner receive an MSPT Championship seat?

Yes. MSPT has confirmed that a $3,500 MSPT Championship Main Event seat is added to first place.

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What other tournaments are running at The Venetian around the same dates?

DeepStack Extravaganza III has a $600 No-Limit Hold'em event and MSPT milestone satellites on September 9. Supporting satellites continue September 10–11, a $200 bounty event runs September 12, and a separate $600 multi-flight tournament with a $125,000 guarantee begins September 13 while the MSPT championship plays Day 2.

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Where can players find the full schedule?

Players can view the official DeepStack Extravaganza III schedule for the complete Venetian event listing. Angry Aces also maintains a 2026 DeepStack Extravaganza III Tournament Guide with festival highlights and planning information.