2027 MSPT New Year’s Poker Open at The Venetian

The 2027 MSPT New Year’s Poker Open is scheduled for January 1–4, 2027, at The Venetian Resort Las Vegas. The four-day event is listed as Main Event No. 339 on the official Major Series of Poker: The Tour (MSPT) calendar.

The tournament takes place during The Venetian’s DeepStack Extravaganza NYE festival, which runs December 24, 2026, through January 10, 2027.

The Venetian has published its NYE festival schedule, confirming a $1,600 MSPT Main Event with a $400,000 guarantee, three starting flights and a January 4 restart. Event-specific registration and re-entry conditions still require the current structure sheet.

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2027 MSPT New Year’s Poker Open Overview

The New Year’s Poker Open is an early-season stop for the MSPT, bringing tournament action to The Venetian Poker Room on the Las Vegas Strip.

The event returns following the January 2026 edition, which drew 349 entries and awarded $96,284 to champion Matthew Wantman.

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Confirmed Tournament Information

• Tournament: 2027 MSPT New Year’s Poker Open

• Tour: Major Series of Poker: The Tour (MSPT)

• MSPT Main Event Number: 339

• Dates: January 1–4, 2027

• Venue: The Venetian Resort Las Vegas

• Location: Las Vegas, Nevada

• Minimum Player Age: 21

• Main Event Buy-In: $1,600

• Main Event Guarantee: $400,000

• Related Festival: DeepStack Extravaganza NYE

MSPT confirms the tournament dates on its official tournament calendar.

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Tournament Schedule and Main Event

The $1,600 Main Event carries a $400,000 guarantee. It is Event 20 on the official Venetian NYE schedule.

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Main Event Flights and Restart

• Day 1A: January 1, 2027 at 11:10 a.m.

• Day 1B: January 2 at 11:10 a.m.

• Day 1C: January 3 at 11:10 a.m.

• Day 2: January 4 at 11:10 a.m.

All times are local to Las Vegas, in the Pacific time zone.

The schedule notes a $40 reduced rake for Flight 1A until the start of Level 4. Confirm eligibility and the final amount due with registration staff.

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Official Tournament Schedule

View the complete Venetian DeepStack Extravaganza NYE schedule.

The published calendar confirms the MSPT buy-in, guarantee and flights. Starting stack, blind levels, late registration, re-entry and multiple-bag rules should be checked in the current Main Event structure sheet.

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The Venetian DeepStack Extravaganza NYE Series

The MSPT New Year’s Poker Open takes place during The Venetian’s DeepStack Extravaganza NYE festival.

The broader festival is scheduled for December 24, 2026, through January 10, 2027, extending across the holiday season and into the first full week of January.

The MSPT portion occupies January 1–4, rather than the entire DeepStack festival.

The Venetian has published the NYE tournament lineup. It includes the Ante Up Championship before the MSPT stop and additional multi-flight tournaments afterward. Consult the event-specific schedule for the full lineup and current buy-ins.

Players interested in combining the Main Event with other tournaments should compare published start times, registration windows, and potential Day 2 conflicts before committing to multiple entries.

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Previous MSPT New Year’s Poker Open Results

The 2026 MSPT New Year’s Poker Open took place January 1–4 at The Venetian.

That edition featured a $1,600 No-Limit Hold’em Main Event with a $500,000 guaranteed prize pool.

The tournament attracted 349 entries across three starting flights, with 40 players advancing to Day 2.

Matthew Wantman entered the final day as the chip leader and went on to win his first MSPT title, collecting $96,284.

The victory opened MSPT Season 17 and added another notable result to Wantman’s tournament record.

These figures describe the completed 2026 tournament. They should not be treated as confirmed buy-in, guarantee, or structure information for 2027.

Players can read the official MSPT New Year’s Poker Open results and championship recap.

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Playing at The Venetian Poker Room

The Venetian Poker Room is located at The Palazzo on level 2 of the Grand Canal Shoppes.

The room operates 24 hours a day and features 50 poker tables across approximately 14,000 square feet.

The poker room hosts tournament events and regular ring games, giving visiting players additional opportunities to play during the MSPT stop.

Its location within The Palazzo provides access to the property’s self-parking garage.

For a closer look at the venue, including its amenities and playing environment, visit the Angry Aces Poker Venetian Poker Room Guide.

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Finding the Poker Room

The Venetian Poker Room is on level 2 of the Grand Canal Shoppes at The Palazzo.

Players arriving for the first time should allow time to reach the room, locate tournament registration, and complete any required player identification or account procedures.

The official Venetian Poker Room website provides current venue information.

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Registration, Re-Entry and Tournament Structures

The Venetian’s schedule confirms the $1,600 buy-in, $400,000 guarantee, January 1–3 flights and January 4 restart.

The calendar alone does not establish all registration and re-entry conditions. Obtain the current structure sheet before registering to confirm starting chips, blind levels, late-registration cutoff, re-entry eligibility and multiple-flight rules.

Players should also confirm accepted payment methods and any player-account requirements directly with the poker room.

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Parking at The Venetian

The Venetian offers designated poker-player parking on level P2 of The Palazzo self-parking garage.

The designated area is near the casino elevators and marked with signage.

Under the resort’s published parking policy, poker room visitors who complete at least three hours of tournament or ring game play qualify for complimentary self-parking for the day.

Players must visit a poker room supervisor at the end of their session to confirm eligibility.

Those who do not meet the poker-player parking requirements may be subject to the resort’s standard parking charges.

Players driving to the event should review the official Venetian parking policies and garage information before arriving.

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Planning Your MSPT New Year’s Poker Open Visit

The published January 1–4 Main Event schedule allows players to choose a starting flight and plan for the January 4 restart.

Review the current structure sheet alongside the published flight calendar before registering.

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Review the Main Event Structure

Compare the starting stack, blind duration, and registration deadline with your preferred tournament style.

A deep starting stack does not necessarily mean the tournament will remain deep throughout the day. Blind progression and the timing of late registration both affect the number of big blinds available.

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Plan Around Multiple Starting Flights

If multiple starting flights are offered, review the advancement rules and any restrictions on entering subsequent flights.

Avoid scheduling other tournaments that could overlap with a potential return day.

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Establish a Tournament Budget

Consider the Main Event entry cost, any permitted re-entries, satellite opportunities, and supporting events.

The final event buy-in and re-entry rules should determine that budget rather than assumptions based on previous tournaments.

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Prepare for Tournament Play

Players preparing for the event may benefit from reviewing core poker concepts before the series.

The Poker Position Explained guide covers how table position affects decisions, while Poker Pot Odds Explained addresses a fundamental part of tournament decision-making.

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Official MSPT New Year’s Poker Open Updates

The 2027 MSPT New Year’s Poker Open runs January 1–4 at The Venetian, with a $1,600 Main Event and a $400,000 guarantee.

Three flights begin January 1, 2 and 3 at 11:10 a.m.; the restart is January 4 at 11:10 a.m. Pacific.

Check the published Venetian NYE schedule for satellites and supporting events, and the current structure sheet for registration and re-entry rules.