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PGT Texas Poker Open Returns To Champions Club Texas In 2025

$2,000,000 Guaranteed $3,300 Buy-In Main Event Headlines Festival Slated For Apr. 16-29

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The PokerGO Tour Texas Poker Open is returning in 2025 after a strong debut showing at Champions Club Texas in Houston last year.

“After the overwhelming success of last season’s event, we’re thrilled to bring the PGT Texas Poker Open back to Champions Club Texas,” said Tim Duckworth, PokerGO Director of Live Events. “Texas continues to establish itself as a premier destination for tournament poker, and we are excited to build on the momentum with another high-caliber event.”

Ren Lin wins inaugural PGT Texas Poker Open main eventThe inaugural main event from this series attracted 735 entries to surpass the tournament’s guarantee. Tournament star Ren Lin came out on top last year, earning $400,000 for the win.

The second-annual running will once again be highlighted by the $2,000,000 guaranteed 3,300 buy-in no-limit hold’em main event, which will feature eight starting flights to choose from between Apr. 23-27. The event will also award PGT rankings points to those that make the money.

The 2025 PGT Texas Poker Open series spans from Apr. 16-29, with 20 events and nearly $2.5 million in total guaranteed prize money. Events will range from $150 to $5,100 to enter, with three consecutive one-day high roller events featuring the latter buy-in (Apr. 25-27).

“We were blown away by the response to the first-ever PGT Texas Poker Open and are eager to welcome players back for another incredible tournament,” said President of Champions Club Texas Isaac Trumbo. “The PGT represents the pinnacle of tournament poker, and we look forward to once again showcasing Texas’ passion for the game inside our premier venue.”

Champions Poker Club was founded in 2020 by Poker Hall of Famers Doyle Brunson, Dewey Tomko, and Phil Hellmuth alongside Roy Choi and Jieho Lee. The flagship venue in Houston features the membership card club features a 71-room boutique hotel. According to the PGT press release, the hotel offers, “… complimentary valet parking, wi-fi access, 24/7 onsite food service, a fitness center, a pool, and a business center.”

Here is a look at the complete schedule of events for the 2025 PGT Texas Poker Open festival:

Event No. Tournament Description Start Date
1 $400 No-Limit Hold’em Monster Stack $100K GTD 4/16/2025
2 $150 No-Limit Hold’em Turbo $3K GTD 4/16/2025
3 $365 No-Limit Hold’em $150K GTD* 4/17/2025
4 $300 Pot-Limit Omaha Turbo $10K GTD 4/17/2025
5 $250 Big O $5K GTD 4/20/2025
6 $150 No-Limit Hold’em All-In or Fold $3K GTD 4/20/2025
7 $300 No-Limit Hold’em Turbo $25K GTD 4/21/2025
8 $500 H.O.R.S.E. $15K GTD 4/21/2025
9 $1,100 Pot-Limit Omaha $100K GTD 4/22/2025
10 $3,300 No-Limit Hold’em Main Event $2 Million GTD* 4/23/2025
11 $150 No-Limit Hold’em $3K GTD 4/23/2025
12 $300 Pot-Limit Omaha $10K GTD 4/24/2025
13 PGT NLH High Roller #1 – $5,100 No-Limit Hold’em 4/25/2025
14 PGT NLH High Roller #2 – $5,100 No-Limit Hold’em 4/26/2025
15 PGT NLH High Roller #3 – $5,100 No-Limit Hold’em 4/27/2025
16 $400 No-Limit Hold’em Bounty $15K GTD 4/28/2025
17 PGT NLH High Roller #4 – $5,100 No-Limit Hold’em 4/28/2025
18 $250 Triple Triple Draw $5K GTD 4/28/2025
19 $1,100 No-Limit Hold’em Bounty 4/29/2025
20 $300 No-Limit Hold’em Monster Stack Turbo $10K GTD 4/29/2025

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