The centerpiece of the 2023 ARIA Poker Classic will be BetMGM, a prominent sports betting and iGaming company, for the second consecutive year. Poker players will be enthralled by the $3,500 buy-in BetMGM Poker Championship from June 9 to June 13 at the famous ARIA Resort & Casino in Las Vegas. Fans won’t miss any of the thrilling action because PokerNews will cover the event live.
A Thrilling Rise in Prize Pool
A $1 million guaranteed prize pool was offered at the inaugural BetMGM Poker Championship the previous year. The guaranteed prize pool has increased to an astonishing $2 million this year, raising the stakes. In order to play for their share of this large prize pool, more than 100 qualifiers who won in BetMGM Poker areas like New Jersey, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Ontario, Canada, will assemble at ARIA.
Live Satellites and Exciting Opportunities
Players will have the opportunity to reserve their seat in live satellite events prior to the tournament. Two $400 satellites with ten sure seats will be held on June 7th, and a $400 turbo satellite with five guaranteed seats will be held on June 8th. Aspiring competitors can enter the coveted BetMGM Poker Championship through these satellites.
Sean McCormack, Director of Poker Strategy at MGM Resorts, showed his delight for the collaboration by saying, “Partnering with BetMGM for another summer championship is a tremendous opportunity for us to offer poker players a one-of-a-kind experience. ARIA has doubled the guarantee from last year to $2 million, giving the competitors the chance to win one of our industry’s top prize pools.”
Ambassador’s Surprise and Diverse Events
Darren Elias, a spokesperson for BetMGM, increased the thrill by choosing the lucky winner of a Twitter competition. A comprehensive package worth $6,500 was given to the lucky recipient, which included a $3,500 entrance to the BetMGM Championship, a spot in the June 8th $800 NLH Mystery Bounty tournament, and reimbursement for accommodation and travel costs.
A wide variety of events are promised for the 2023 ARIA Poker Classic series in addition to the BetMGM Poker Championship. Participants may anticipate intriguing Senior and Ladies events, suspenseful Mystery Bounty competitions, and a variety of fun mixed games.
Check out the final table results,
| PLACE | PLAYER | COUNTRY | PRIZE (IN USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joey Weissman | United States | $224,236 |
| 2 | Paul Hoefer | Germany | $159,152 |
| 3 | Noel Rodriguez | United States | $104,272 |
| 4 | Michael Wang | United States | $65,856 |
| 5 | Benji Felson | United States | $51,587 |
| 6 | Joe Kuether | United States | $41,709 |
| 7 | Zachary Donovan | United States | $34,026 |
| 8 | Todd Ivens | United States | $28,538 |
| 9 | Albert Nguyen | Canada | $24,147 |
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