Minnesota’s Second RPT Stop Kicks Off Today
The Roughrider Poker Tour (RPT) is back in Minnesota for its second appearance at Jackpot Junction Casino Hotel, running July 30–August 2. After debuting at the venue last summer, the tour returns with a bigger spotlight: a $640 buy-in Main Event carrying an estimated prize pool of more than $300,000, live reporting from PokerNews, and a seat into one of tournament poker’s biggest fall events.
Main Event Details
- Buy-in: $640
- Estimated Prize Pool: More than $300,000
- Starting Stack: 60,000 chips
- Level Length: 40 minutes
- Re-Entry: Unlimited during registration
- Late Registration: Open through the first 12 levels
Players get three separate chances to bag a stack for Championship Day, with starting flights running Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, each kicking off at 1:00 p.m. All surviving stacks combine on the final day, where the tournament plays down to a single champion.
What’s on the Line
Beyond the prize pool itself, the RPT Main Event champion at Jackpot Junction walks away with two extras that raise the stakes considerably:
- A custom Roughrider Poker Tour championship bracelet, crafted by Westley’s Jewelry
- A $10,400 seat into the 2026 World Poker Tour World Championship Main Event — turning a $640 buy-in into a direct route toward one of the WPT’s marquee fall tournaments
Where and How to Register
The tournament takes place in the Bingo Hall at Jackpot Junction Casino Hotel, located at 39375 County Rd 24 in Morton, Minnesota. One important logistical note for anyone planning to play: a Jackpot Junction Players Card is required before registering for any event in the series. Organizers recommend stopping by the Rewards Club desk to get set up before heading to the poker tournament desk, since this step can’t be skipped at the table.
A $160 super satellite is also on offer each morning of the festival, giving players a lower-cost path into the Main Event starting flights for those not ready to fire the full $640 buy-in directly.
Why This Stop Matters
Jackpot Junction marks Minnesota’s return to the Roughrider Poker Tour’s growing multi-state footprint, following the venue’s debut appearance last year. The property has a poker history of its own too — it previously hosted the Heartland Poker Tour in the mid-2000s and the Minnesota State Poker Tour back in 2010, so RPT’s arrival continues a longer tradition of regional tournament poker at the casino.
For grinders in the upper Midwest, the four-day format — three starting flights, a single combined final day, and a satellite path for smaller bankrolls — makes this one of the more accessible championship-style regional events on the summer calendar, while the WPT World Championship seat gives it real upside beyond the cash prize pool itself.
PokerNews will provide live reporting throughout all four days, including live chip counts, tournament updates, and photos from the Main Event floor.
FAQs
1. When is the Roughrider Poker Tour at Jackpot Junction Casino?
The RPT stop runs from July 30 through August 2, with three Main Event starting flights followed by Championship Day.
2. How much is the RPT Main Event buy-in?
The Main Event buy-in is $640, with an estimated prize pool of more than $300,000.
3. Can players enter the Main Event through a satellite?
Yes. A $160 super satellite is available each morning, providing a lower-cost route into the Main Event.
4. What does the RPT Main Event winner receive?
The champion receives the Main Event prize money, a custom Roughrider Poker Tour championship bracelet, and a $10,400 seat in the 2026 WPT World Championship Main Event.
5. Is a Players Card required to register?
Yes. Players must have a Jackpot Junction Players Card before registering for any event in the series.
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