Aria’s summer poker schedule returns with a $4 million guaranteed championship highlight.
The Aria Poker Classic will return to Las Vegas beginning May 27. The annual event will be anchored by a $4 million guaranteed BetMGM Championship and a full slate of tournaments across multiple formats.
The series runs through July 12 and overlaps with other major summer events, including the World Series of Poker and competing festival schedules across the Strip. Aria, part of MGM Resorts, continues to draw large player fields each year with its mid-to-high stakes offerings.
The opening event is a $1,100 No-Limit Hold’em Mystery Bounty tournament with a $250,000 guarantee, setting the tone for the series. While Hold’em remains central, the schedule includes pot-limit Omaha and mixed games, beginning with an $800 PLO event on May 30 carrying a $200,000 guarantee.
Additional formats that continue to gain support from players, such as H.O.R.S.E., T.O.R.S.E., 2-7 single draw, and Omaha hi-lo, are also included, expanding options for players beyond standard NLH.
A $1,100 BetMGM Pot-Limit Omaha tournament begins June 13 with a $500,000 guarantee, reflecting the growing demand for non-Hold’em formats. Buy-ins across the schedule range from $300 to $3,500, allowing entry points for different bankroll levels.
The headline BetMGM Championship begins July 1 with two starting flights, followed by Day 2 on July 3 and a final table scheduled for July 4.
The series concludes with an $800 No-Limit Hold’em event offering a $100,000 guarantee. Organizers expect strong turnout again this year, given the timing and depth of the schedule.
