While thousands of poker players are still in Las Vegas for the live tournament action, many have returned home or never left and are on the lookout for online tournament action to make the hot summer days more bearable.
One of the best such opportunities for players in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Michigan is coming this week, as the BetMGM Poker Online Summer Classic begins on Friday and runs for five full days, bringing over 20 unique events and hundreds of thousands in guaranteed prizes.
With buy-ins ranging from just $10 to $500, and satellites already running on the BetMGM Poker platform, everyone has a chance to play and compete for the valuable prizes and bragging rights that come with winning one of these prestigious events.
The tournaments were designed to coincide with the big baseball matches next week, allowing all baseball and poker fans to watch the games on TV, load up BetMGM Poker on their mobile devices, and enjoy action-packed evenings with their favorite pastimes.
- Up to $85 in tournament tickets on top of the bonus
- Frequent MTT series with good guarantees
- Combined player pools in Michigan and New Jersey
Terms & Conditions apply. Must be 21+. PA Only. All promotions are subject to qualification and eligibility requirements. Rewards issued as non-withdrawable site credit, unless otherwise provided in the applicable Terms. If you or someone you know has a Gambling Problem, help is available, Call 1-800-GAMBLER. In Partnership with Hollywood Casino Penn National Race Course.
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Terms & Conditions apply. Must be 21+. MI Only. All promotions are subject to qualification and eligibility requirements. Rewards issued as non-withdrawable site credit, unless otherwise provided in the applicable Terms.
Bet With Your Head, Not Over It. Must be 21 or over and in Michigan to play. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem and wants help, call the MDHHS Gambling Disorder Help-line at 1-800-270-7117 or visit the MDHHS website.
Hundreds of Thousands in Prizes Across 22 Events
The 2026 BetMGM Poker Online Summer Classic will feature a total of 22 events and $232,000 in guaranteed prizes. Individual guarantees will range from just $2,000 to as high as $75,000, and both high rollers and casual players will have their chances to compete.
Here is a look at the full schedule for the upcoming Series:
| Date) | Time | Event | Guarantee |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 10 | 5:30 PM | Pre-Game $100 Warm-Up | $6,000 |
| July 10 | 7:30 PM | Pre-Game $10 Warm-Up | $2,500 |
| July 10 | 8:05 PM | Top 1st $50 First Pitch | $7,000 |
| July 10 | 8:30 PM | Bottom 1st $25 40-Stack | $3,000 |
| July 11 | 7:30 PM | Top 2nd $25 6-Max PKO | $8,000 |
| July 11 | 8:05 PM | Bottom 2nd $50 Bat Flip PKO | $7,000 |
| July 11 | 8:30 PM | Top 3rd $10 Strikeout PKO | $2,500 |
| July 11 | 9:05 PM | Bottom 3rd $10 PLO PKO | $2,000 |
| July 12 | 5:05 PM | Top 4th $250 Moonshot | $75,000 |
| July 12 | 5:30 PM | Bottom 4th $50 Round Tripper | $17,500 |
| July 12 | 6:05 PM | Top 5th $10 Single | $3,000 |
| July 12 | 7:30 PM | Bottom 5th $25 Dinger | $12,000 |
| July 12 | 8:05 PM | Top 6th $10 7-Max | $3,000 |
| July 12 | 9:30 PM | Bottom 6th $25 7-Max PKO | $5,000 |
| July 13 | 7:30 PM | Top 7th $10 Bunt | $2,500 |
| July 13 | 8:05 PM | Bottom 7th $50 Pickoff | $12,000 |
| July 13 | 8:30 PM | Top 8th $25 PLO | $3,000 |
| July 13 | 9:05 PM | Bottom 8th $25 Fastball | $3,000 |
| July 14 | 7:30 PM | Top 9th $500 Grand Slam | $40,000 |
| July 14 | 7:35 PM | Bottom 9th $25 Jack | $8,000 |
| July 14 | 8:30 PM | Extras $10 40-Stack PKO | $2,000 |
| July 14 | 9:30 PM | Extras $100 Walkoff | $8,000 |
Whether you’re looking for a casual $10 tournament to jump into during the game, or a serious $500 high-roller to test yourself against the best, the BetMGM Poker Online Summer Classic has you covered.
Extra Value with Leaderboard & Spin the Wheel
The operator will run a tournament leaderboard for the duration of the Series, with the top five performers looking at valuable prizes on top of their cashes in the tournaments.
All prizes will be paid in the form of BetMGM free bets, with the top finisher getting up to $1,000 in free bets as their extra prize.
The Summer Classic Spin the Wheel promotion will also be running alongside the Series, from July 10 to 14, giving players a chance to Spin the Wheel every day.
In order to Spin the Wheel, all you need to do is opt in for the promotion and play at least one BetMGM Poker Online Summer Classic event in a day. Each spin can bring you up to $500 in casino bonus money.
The leaderboard and daily spins add extra incentive to put in the maximum volume and play for all the extra money being given away by BetMGM Poker this July.
Qualify for Key Events Now
The BetMGM Poker Online Summer Classic satellites are already running on the platform, offering opportunities to play in the highest-stakes events of the series.
Daily $10, $25, and $50 satellites offer direct entry into $250 and $500 events from July 5 to 14, which opens up plenty of opportunities to qualify for the key events and win valuable high roller seats.
If you are working with a limited budget, or would like to get a head start on the weekend, log into BetMGM Poker now and check out all the upcoming satellites for your chance to win.
