Last Updated on October 8, 2026 by Bala Kumar
If you want to close out your poker year somewhere warmer than Paris, Aix-en-Provence is the place to be in December. The Pasino Grand, Groupe Partouche’s flagship casino on Avenue de l’Europe, has live tournaments on almost every week of the month, finishing with the last stop of the 2026 Grand Prix by Unibet circuit.
This preview covers every festival on the Pasino Grand calendar for December 2026, with schedules, buy-ins and registration dates taken from the official Texapoker listings. Nothing has started yet, so we will update this page with results as each series finishes.
December 2026 at a glance
| Dates | Festival | Headline buy-in | Reservations open |
| Nov 25 – 29 | TexaPoker Series | €250 Main Event | Check listing |
| Dec 2 – 6 | TexaPoker Series | From €100 (top event €200) | Nov 9, 2026 |
| Dec 9 – 13 | TexaPoker Series | From €100 | Check listing |
| Dec 15 – 20 | Grand Prix by Unibet (circuit final) | €300 Main Event | Nov 16, 2026 |
| Dec 26 – 30 | TexaPoker Series | €250 Main Event | Check listing |
Source: Texapoker, Pasino Grand Aix-en-Provence calendar, checked October 8, 2026.
Week 1: TexaPoker Series, December 2–6
The first December weekend is a classic low-buy-in TexaPoker Series. There is no Main Event this time, just a run of nightly superstacks building up to a €150 Super Sunday. It is a good fit for local players and for anyone who wants plenty of volume without a big bankroll.
| Day | Start | Event | Total buy-in |
| Wed Dec 2 | 20:00 | KOP Superstack 100 (knockout) | €100 |
| Thu Dec 3 | 20:00 | Superstack 100 | €100 |
| Fri Dec 4 | 20:00 | Superstack 125 | €125 |
| Sat Dec 5 | 15:00 | Superstack 200 | €200 |
| Sat Dec 5 | 20:30 | Regular 100 | €100 |
| Sun Dec 6 | 15:00 | Super Sunday 150 | €150 |
| Sun Dec 6 | 20:30 | Bigstack 100 | €100 |
All events are No-Limit Hold’em. Source: Texapoker event page. Guarantees and starting stacks are not published yet.
The Saturday €200 Superstack is the biggest buy-in of the week and the one to plan around. Reservations open on November 9, 2026 through the Texapoker website.
Week 2: TexaPoker Series, December 9–13
A second TexaPoker Series follows straight after, again with buy-ins from €100. The detailed schedule has not been posted yet, but expect the same format of nightly superstacks and a Sunday feature event. Check the Texapoker listing closer to the date.
The main event of the month: Grand Prix by Unibet, December 15–20
The Grand Prix by Unibet is a seven-stop live circuit run by Unibet with Texapoker. The 2026 tour visited La Tour de Salvagny (Lyon), Gujan-Mestras, Nice, La Grande Motte, Pornic and Paris, and Aix-en-Provence is the final stop (Unibet). That alone should draw a bigger field than a usual December week.
The headline event is Le Grand Prix, a €300 No-Limit Hold’em tournament with 50,000 starting chips and three Day 1 flights. Around it sit a dozen side events, from €100 Sprints to a €250 progressive knockout and a Pot-Limit Omaha event.
| Day | Start | Event | Total buy-in |
| Tue Dec 15 | 13:00 / 20:00 | Le Peloton 150 – Day 1A / 1B | €150 |
| Tue Dec 15 | 21:00 | Le Sprint 100 | €100 |
| Wed Dec 16 | 13:00 | Le Peloton 150 – Final Day | — |
| Wed Dec 16 | 14:00 | La Mêlée KOP 250 (progressive knockout) – Day 1 | €250 |
| Wed Dec 16 | 17:30 | Le Contre-la-Montre 150 | €150 |
| Wed Dec 16 | 21:00 | Le Sprint 100 | €100 |
| Thu Dec 17 | 12:30 | La Mêlée KOP 250 – Final Day | — |
| Thu Dec 17 | 13:00 | Le Grand Prix – Day 1A | €300 |
| Thu Dec 17 | 17:30 | L’OmahArena 150 (PLO) | €150 |
| Thu Dec 17 | 21:00 | Le Sprint 100 | €100 |
| Fri Dec 18 | 13:00 | Le Grand Prix – Day 1B | €300 |
| Fri Dec 18 | 20:30 | Le Grand Prix – Day 1C | €300 |
| Fri Dec 18 | 21:00 | Le Sprint 150 | €150 |
| Sat Dec 19 | 13:00 | Le Grand Prix – Day 2 | — |
| Sat Dec 19 | 14:00 / 20:00 | Le Slalom Géant 250 – Day 1A / 1B | €250 |
| Sat Dec 19 | 21:00 | Le Sprint 150 | €150 |
| Sun Dec 20 | 13:00 | Le Grand Prix & Slalom Géant – Final Days | — |
| Sun Dec 20 | 14:00 | Le Tie-break 150 | €150 |
Source: Texapoker, Grand Prix by Unibet Aix-en-Provence. Guarantees are not published yet.
How to qualify online
Unibet runs €30 Super Satellites every Monday and Wednesday at 20:30, each awarding €300 Main Event tickets. Smaller daily satellites start from €1. Once you win a seat, the Unibet team contacts you to finish your registration. Unused tickets can go toward re-entries but cannot be cashed out. Direct reservations open on November 16, 2026.
Week 4: TexaPoker Series, December 26–30
The year ends with a post-Christmas TexaPoker Series built around a €250 Main Event. It is one of the last live tournaments in France before New Year, so it tends to suit players on holiday break. The full schedule is due on the Texapoker listing.
Why Pasino Grand is a serious poker venue
The Pasino Grand has become one of the busiest tournament rooms in France over the last two years. A few recent numbers:
• WSOP Circuit Aix-en-Provence, April 2026: the €1,500 Main Event drew 783 entries and a €1,014,768 prize pool. Matthieu Cartillier won €150,000 and the ring.
• Winamax Poker Tour Grande Finale, March 2026: the main event set a French record with 3,610 players and a €1.52 million prize pool. Sacha Cohen won €180,000, and local player Lucien Cervettaz finished second for €130,000 (Maritima).
• Unibet DeepStack Open, Jan 30 – Feb 8, 2026: the UDSO opened its 2026 season here with a €550 Main Event and a €1,100 High Roller (Card Player France).
In short, December’s events are smaller than those headline festivals, but you are playing in a room used to running thousands of entries.
Practical information
| Item | Details |
| Venue | Pasino Grand Aix-en-Provence (Groupe Partouche) |
| Address | 21 Avenue de l’Europe, 13090 Aix-en-Provence, France |
| Phone | +33 4 42 59 69 00 |
| Opening hours | Mon–Thu, Sun & holidays 10:00–03:00; Fri–Sat 10:00–04:00 |
| Dress code | No beachwear or football shorts. No tracksuits or sportswear for poker room tournaments. |
| Registration | Online via Texapoker (account required), or at the casino |
| ID | Valid photo ID required; you must be 18+ to enter a French casino |
| Hotel packages | Texa Travel currently shows no lodging available for these dates, so book separately |
Source: Texapoker venue page.
Tips for playing Aix in December
1. Reserve early for the Grand Prix. As the circuit final, it will be the busiest week of the month. Late Day 1 flights often fill on the day.
2. Use the Monday and Wednesday satellites. A €30 satellite into a €300 Main Event is the cheapest way in.
3. Pick the Saturday €200 Superstack in Week 1 if you only have one evening. It has the most play for the money that week.
4. Bring cash for side events. Ask the desk whether cards are accepted before you queue.
5. Book accommodation now. December weekends in Aix fill up with Christmas market visitors.
Final word
December at the Pasino Grand gives you four weekends of live poker and a circuit final, all at buy-ins between €100 and €300. Pick your week, lock in your seat when reservations open in November, and finish 2026 at the tables in Provence. We will post results here as each series wraps up.
FAQs
When is the Grand Prix by Unibet in Aix-en-Provence?
December 15–20, 2026, at Pasino Grand Aix-en-Provence. The €300 Main Event Day 1 flights run December 17 and 18, with the final day on December 20.
What is the cheapest tournament at Pasino Grand in December?
Several €100 events run during the TexaPoker Series weeks, including nightly Superstacks and the Sunday Bigstack.
Can I qualify online for the Grand Prix?
Yes. Unibet runs €30 Super Satellites every Monday and Wednesday at 20:30 for €300 Main Event tickets, plus smaller daily satellites from €1.
Is there a Riviera Poker Festival in Aix-en-Provence in December 2026?
Not according to the current listings. The Riviera Poker Festival is run by Fivebet at Casino Grand Cercle in Aix-les-Bains, in the Alps. The Pasino Grand in Aix-en-Provence runs a TexaPoker Series on December 2–6 instead.
Who owns the Pasino Grand Aix-en-Provence?
Groupe Partouche, one of France’s largest casino operators.
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