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CoinPoker to Host Online Versions of PokerGO Series
CoinPoker announced the launch of the PokerGO Tour Online, a year-long tournament project with a total guarantee of $250 million. Between November 2026 and November 2027, six major series will take place, offering participants the chance to compete for 50 spots in a $1 million live finale. The first festival, the PGT KickOff Online with a $50M guarantee, starts on November 8.
CoinPoker and PokerGO Tour launch a joint project
CoinPoker is bringing the prestigious PokerGO Tour online with the launch of PGT Online. The new project will feature six tournament series running throughout the year, each named after a popular PokerGO live series.
What makes PGT Online stand out is its mix of major guaranteed prize pools and the chance to secure a seat in an exclusive live tournament in Las Vegas.
INTRODUCING PGT ONLINE! Six massive series. $250M GTD across the season. A year of poker! CoinPoker and @PokerGO bring the Tour online, starting with the PGT Kickoff Online: $50M GTD, November 8–30. Play your way through PGT Online challenges for the $1M Vegas Final - a live showdown where one winner takes it all! Your journey starts on CoinPoker!
— CoinPoker (@CoinPoker_OFF) October 23, 2026
Key features of the PokerGO Tour Online:
- 💰 A total guarantee of $250 million.
- 📅 The PokerGO Tour Online will run from November 2026 through November 2027.
- 🏆 The project will encompass six festivals, each featuring its own schedule, guarantees, and trophy events.
- 🥇 Winners of major tournaments, including the Main Events, will receive physical trophies.
- 🎟️ Players can compete for one of 50 spots in the live "Vegas Final" by completing special challenges or winning qualifying tournaments.
- 💵 The winner of the Vegas Final will claim the entire $1 million prize (a "winner-takes-all" format). The final will take place in January 2028 at the PokerGO Studio in Las Vegas.
Unlike a traditional tournament series, PGT Online will feature additional competitions and challenges, giving players a chance to secure a spot in the final even without winning the largest events.
Which Series Will Be Featured in PGT Online
- PGT KickOff Online
- Super High Roller Bowl
- The PokerGO Cup
- The PGT PLO Series
- Poker Masters Online
- The PGT Championship
PGT KickOff Online will be the first series on the schedule. CoinPoker will reveal details of the remaining five series, including dates, guarantees, and tournament schedules, later.
PGT KickOff Online $50M GTD
The inaugural PGT Online series will run from November 8–30, 2026, with a massive $50 million in total guaranteed prize pools.
The schedule features Hold’em and Omaha tournaments in PKO and Mystery Bounty formats, with buy-ins ranging from $33 to $1,500.
Six tournaments come with guarantees of $1 million or more:
| Date | Tournament | Buy-in | Guarantee |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 8 | PGT KickOff | $530 | $1,000,000 |
| November 15 | Mystery Million (Mystery Bounty) | $530 | $1,000,000 |
| November 22 | Sunday Grand (PGT Edition) | $1,050 | $1,000,000 |
| November 30, Day 2 | Main Event | $530 | $5,000,000 |
| November 30, Day 2 | Mini Main | $55 | $1,000,000 |
| November 30, Day 2 | CoinMasters High Roller | $1,500 | $1,000,000 |
Schedule of Trophy Events PGT KickOff Online
| Date | Tournament | Buy-in | Guarantee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8/11 | PGT KickOff | $530 | $1,000,000 |
| 8/11 | PGT KickOff | $55 | $200,000 |
| 9/11 | 8-Max Championship | $530 | $500,000 |
| 9/11 | 8-Max Championship | $88 | $250,000 |
| 10/11 | Bounty Blitz (PKO) | $250 | $250,000 |
| 10/11 | Bounty Blitz (PKO) | $55 | $100,000 |
| 11/11 | The Big Blind | $215 | $200,000 |
| 11/11 | The Small Blind | $44 | $100,000 |
| 12/11 | Deepstack Championship | $530 | $500,000 |
| 12/11 | Deepstack Championship | $88 | $250,000 |
| 13/11 | Friday Night Poker | $150 | $150,000 |
| 13/11 | Friday Night Poker | $33 | $100,000 |
| 14/11 | Saturday Six Max | $320 | $200,000 |
| 14/11 | Saturday Six Max | $55 | $100,000 |
| 15/11 | Mystery Million (Mystery Bounty) | $530 | $1,000,000 |
The PGT KickOff Online schedule will also include hundreds of smaller side events, all available in the CoinPoker client under the PGT tab in the tournament lobby.
Vegas Final
Alongside its online tournaments, CoinPoker will host a selection process for the Vegas Final, the live final to the PokerGO Tour Online.
The tournament will take place in January 2028 at the PokerGO Studio in Las Vegas, Nevada. A total of 50 players, who qualify through the six online series, will meet at the tables.
A key condition of the Vegas Final is that the entire $1 million prize pool will be awarded solely to the winner.
How to secure a spot in the PokerGO Tour Online finale
To select participants for the Vegas Final, CoinPoker has developed the PGT Millionaire Challenges system. There are two primary ways to qualify:
- Direct entry. Some challenges offer the chance to secure a spot in the Vegas Final immediately. CoinPoker uses winning the Main Event of one of its tournament series as an example.
- Qualification via a Qualifier Tournament. Other challenges award tickets to special tournaments. The winner of such an event earns a seat in the live final.
Specific challenges, qualification requirements, and the number of seats will be announced separately for each festival. Players can find the details in the PGT Online tab of the CoinPoker client.
However, winning a regular tournament in a series doesn’t automatically guarantee a seat in Las Vegas. Eligibility should be explicitly stated in the rules of the relevant PGT Millionaire Challenge.
Additional conditions:
- Each player may win only one spot in the final. This spot can’t be transferred to another person, exchanged for cash, or refunded.
- A participant who qualifies should be at least 21 years old. Additionally, they have to complete a KYC identity verification process and meet all of CoinPoker’s requirements.
PGT Loyalty Badges
One way to earn tickets to tournaments offering seats in the Las Vegas final is through the PGT Loyalty Badges program.
The program rewards players for regularly participating in PGT Online tournaments. To earn rewards, players must enter at least one PGT Online event on a specified number of different days.
There are three activity milestones:
| Active Playing Days per Series | Reward |
|---|---|
| 8 different days | 1 Loyalty Badge + 1 Qualifier Tournament Ticket |
| 15 different days | 1 Loyalty Badge + 1 Qualifier Tournament Ticket |
| 20 different days | 1 Loyalty Badge + 1 Qualifier Tournament Ticket |
By completing all three challenges, players can earn three badges and three qualification tickets.
An active day counts as any day when a player enters at least one PGT Online tournament. Days are tracked in UTC, from 00:00:00 to 23:59:59. Playing multiple tournaments on the same day doesn’t increase the active-day count.
How to double your rewards in the next series
PGT Loyalty Badges also encourage players to participate in multiple consecutive festivals.
If a player completes the same challenge again during the following series, the number of tickets awarded will increase from one to two.
For example, a player who competes in at least one tournament within eight days during the first series will receive one ticket. If they repeat this achievement during the second series, the reward will increase to two tickets.
Furthermore, any badge earned during a previous series will remain in the Trophy Cabinet permanently.
Specific rules apply here:
- If a player fails to repeat the corresponding challenge in the following series, any previously earned, but not yet locked, badge will be removed.
- Badges that have been permanently locked won’t disappear if subsequent series are skipped.
- If a badge is lost, it can be earned again in a later series by starting a new sequence.
- Once earned, a new badge remains active and can be retained when completing the challenge again.
- Players who have already secured a spot in the Vegas Final may continue to collect badges, but they will no longer receive tickets for them.
- Tickets are tied to specific tournaments. They are non-transferable and non-refundable; any unused tickets will expire with no cash compensation provided.
The Finalist Journey
Once a player secures a seat in the Vegas Final, they unlock The Finalist Journey, a dedicated challenge program designed specifically for finalists.
During subsequent PGT Online series, qualifiers will be able to complete additional challenges and earn upgrades related to their trip and participation in the live final.
CoinPoker has mentioned the possibility of unlocking extra services and premium perks for their stay in Las Vegas. However, the exact rewards have yet to be announced.
More details about The Finalist Journey will be revealed as future series take place.
Importantly, these challenges don’t offer a second seat in the Vegas Final or an additional entry to the final tournament. Instead, they are designed to enhance the experience for players who have already qualified.
PokerGO Tour Online: our opinion
The PokerGO Tour Online stands out from typical online tournament series by combining large guarantees, a rewards system for consistent play, and a path to a live final featuring a $1 million prize. Players don’t need to win major tournaments to advance to the Vegas Final; additional opportunities are provided through special challenges, qualifying events, and the PGT Loyalty Badges program.
Key benefits of the project for different types of players:
- 💰 For fans of major tournaments — there’s a combined guarantee of $250 million across six series. The PGT KickOff Online series alone features a $50 million guarantee, including $5 million for the Main Event.
- 🪙 For players with varying bankrolls — the opening series offers tournaments with buy-ins ranging from $33 to $1,500, supported by an extensive schedule of satellites.
- 🎯 For regular players — the PGT Loyalty Badges program rewards participation in tournaments over multiple days. Completing challenges during subsequent series unlocks more tickets to satellites where players can win a seat in the live final.
- 🏆 For title hunters — winners of selected events will receive physical trophies, while digital trophies will be available for hundreds of other tournaments.
- 🎟️ For those dreaming of live poker — the PGT Millionaire Challenges system offers a path to the Vegas Final through specific tasks or qualifying tournaments. A total of 50 seats are available
The main appeal of PGT Online lies in its combination of multiple incentives: players can compete for individual tournament prize pools, collect trophies, earn rewards for regular participation, or fight for a seat in the live final. However, qualification rules and rewards vary, so players should check the requirements for each challenge in the CoinPoker client before joining.
PGT KickOff Online begins on November 8, 2026, marking the first stage of this year-long project. It gives players a chance to experience the format firsthand, choose tournaments that fit their bankrolls, and get familiar with the qualification system before the next series begins.
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