Last Updated on September 29, 2026 by Bala Kumar
The World Poker Tour is heading back to The Venetian Resort Las Vegas this November. The WPT Venetian Las Vegas Fall Festival runs from October 28 to November 15, and its headline event, the $5,000 buy-in WPT Venetian Las Vegas Fall Championship, takes place November 5–10 with a $2 million guarantee.
It’s the second WPT Championship at The Venetian this year, and one of the last stops before the season-ending WPT World Championship at Wynn Las Vegas. Here’s everything players and fans need to know.
WPT Venetian Fall Championship 2026: Key Details
| Category | Details |
| Event | WPT Venetian Las Vegas Fall Championship |
| Venue | The Venetian Resort Las Vegas, 3355 S. Las Vegas Blvd. |
| Festival Dates | October 28 – November 15, 2026 |
| Championship Dates | November 5–10, 2026 |
| Buy-In | $5,000 |
| Guaranteed Prize Pool | $2,000,000 |
| Total Festival Guarantees | Nearly $4 million |
| Winner’s Bonus | $10,400 seat in the WPT World Championship at Wynn |
| Season | WPT Season 24 |
The final table will be livestreamed from a brand-new streaming room inside The Venetian Poker Room, so fans at home can follow every hand of the title fight.
Beyond the Main Event, the festival includes several bounty events, a seniors’ event and plenty of satellite options. The winner also gets their name engraved on the Mike Sexton WPT Champions Cup, joining every WPT champion in the tour’s history.
Last Time Out: The 2026 Spring Championship
The Venetian’s spring stop in February set the stage for this fall’s event. The WPT Venetian Las Vegas Spring Championship drew 488 entries, creating a $2,244,800 prize pool that beat its $2 million guarantee.
The final 61 players cashed, with a minimum payout of $9,200. The title went to 25-year-old Nick Seward, who won his first WPT title and $418,700.
It was a comeback win. Seward started heads-up with a big chip deficit against Greg Brown, who had eliminated three straight players to reach heads-up with the lead. The hand that ended it came when Seward made a full house against Brown’s two pair, and Brown took home $270,000 for second.
The field was loaded with big names. Players who cashed included 2024 WSOP Main Event champion Jonathan Tamayo, eight-time bracelet winner Benny Glaser, high-stakes pro Chris Hunichen and WPT champions Alex Foxen, David “ODB” Baker and Harvey Castro.
WPT Venetian Championship History: Recent Winners
| Event | Entries | Prize Pool | Champion | First Prize |
| WPT Venetian (July 2022) | 1,178 | $5,418,000 | Robert Mizrachi | $894,100 |
| WPT Venetian (July 2025) | 1,153 | $5,303,800 | Nico Betbese | $706,960 |
| WPT Venetian Spring (Feb 2026) | 488 | $2,244,800 | Nick Seward | $418,700 |
| WPT Venetian Fall (Nov 2026) | TBD | $2,000,000 GTD | TBD | TBD |
The summer editions have drawn the biggest fields because they run alongside the Venetian’s DeepStack series during WSOP season. In 2025, WPT returned to The Venetian for the first time since 2022 with a $4 million guarantee, and the field of 1,153 blew past it. Argentina’s Nico Betbese outlasted that field to win his first WPT title, beating Francis Cruz heads-up.
Will the Fall Championship Beat Its Guarantee?
Here’s a quick bit of math. In the spring, 488 entries produced a $2,244,800 prize pool, which works out to about $4,600 per entry going into the prize pool. At that rate, the fall event needs roughly 435 entries to reach its $2 million guarantee.
The spring edition beat that number by about 50 entries, and the fall event has two advantages: it sits right before the WPT World Championship in December, and many players will already be planning Las Vegas trips. That makes a guarantee-beating turnout a realistic expectation, though November fields can be less predictable than summer ones.
How to Qualify for the WPT Venetian Fall Championship
If $5,000 is a big buy-in for you, satellites are the way in. ClubWPT has been running qualifiers for $6,500 WPT Passports to the event. Each Passport includes the $5,000 championship seat and $1,500 in cash for travel and hotel costs.
The Venetian will also host live satellites during the festival. According to WPT, the full festival schedule, satellite details and player hotel rates will be posted on WPT.com, so check there for the latest.
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The Road to the WPT World Championship
The Venetian Fall Championship is one of the last big stops on the WPT calendar before the season finale. Here’s what’s coming up this fall:
| Dates | Event | Buy-In |
| Oct 23–27 | WPT Bay 101 Shooting Star Championship | $5,300 |
| Nov 5–10 | WPT Venetian Las Vegas Fall Championship | $5,000 |
| Dec 5–12 | WPT Prime Championship at Wynn Las Vegas | $1,100 |
| Dec 10–14 | ClubWPT Gold Super Gold Million | $400 |
| Dec 13–14 | WPT Ladies Championship | $1,100 |
| Dec 13–20 | WPT World Championship at Wynn Las Vegas | $10,400 |
The Venetian winner’s prize includes a seat in that $10,400 World Championship, so the fall champion gets an extra shot at one of poker’s biggest titles just a month later.
Why The Venetian Is a Top Poker Destination
The Venetian Poker Room has been fully rebuilt since 2022, and it is now the largest poker room on the Las Vegas Strip. Its DeepStack series is one of the busiest in the city. Last summer’s festival drew 29,266 entries across 116 events.
The Venetian’s poker director, Tommy LaRosa, said the spring event’s success confirmed The Venetian’s status as a premier poker venue, and WPT CEO Adam Pliska said players had welcomed the tour’s return earlier in the year.
Players to Watch
The full field won’t be known until registration closes, but the spring event suggests who might show up: defending Venetian champion Nick Seward, along with pros like Alex Foxen, Jonathan Tamayo and Benny Glaser, who all cashed in February. Expect plenty of players using the event as a warm-up for the World Championship at Wynn in December.
How to Follow the Action
WPT will provide live updates, chip counts and payouts on WPT.com, and the final table will be livestreamed from The Venetian. You can also follow WPT on X, Instagram and YouTube, or download the WPT Live App for iOS and Android.
Final Thoughts
With a $2 million guarantee, a $5,000 buy-in and a World Championship seat on the line, the WPT Venetian Las Vegas Fall Championship is one of the best-value stops on the fall poker calendar. If the spring edition is any indication, expect a strong field, a guarantee-beating prize pool and a new name on the Mike Sexton WPT Champions Cup on November 10.
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FAQs
1. When is the WPT Venetian Las Vegas Fall Championship 2026?
The WPT Venetian Las Vegas Fall Championship runs from November 5 to 10, 2026, as part of the WPT Venetian Fall Festival at The Venetian Resort Las Vegas.
2. What is the buy-in and guarantee for the WPT Venetian Fall Championship?
The championship has a $5,000 buy-in and a $2 million guaranteed prize pool.
3. What does the winner of the WPT Venetian Fall Championship receive?
The winner receives the tournament’s first-place prize plus a $10,400 seat in the WPT World Championship at Wynn Las Vegas.
4. Where is the WPT Venetian Fall Championship being held?
The event takes place at The Venetian Resort Las Vegas, located at 3355 S. Las Vegas Blvd. The final table will be livestreamed from a new streaming room inside The Venetian Poker Room.
5. How can players qualify for the WPT Venetian Fall Championship?
Players can qualify through ClubWPT satellites and live satellites at The Venetian. ClubWPT WPT Passports include the $5,000 championship seat plus $1,500 in cash for travel and hotel expenses.
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