5 Things to Know About the $1M GTD 2022 PokerNews Cup at Golden Nugget
In just one week, the $1 million guaranteed PokerNews Cup at Golden Nugget will begin, and it's going to be a massive event. Before you head downtown, we're giving you the 4-1-1 on what to expect from the no-limit hold'em tournament we're proud to put our brand name behind.
Golden Nugget is currently hosting its annual Grand Poker Series, one of the many alternatives to the 2022 World Series of Poker in Las Vegas. The series features more than $3 million in guarantees over 81 events from May 31-July 3 at the Fremont Street casino.
The 2022 PokerNews Cup begins June 24 and runs until June 28. There will be three Day 1 starting flights beginning at 11 a.m. on the 24th, 25th, and 26th. Day 2 runs on the 27th, with the finale on the 28th.
The buy-in for the no-limit hold'em tournament is $1,100 with at least $1 million guaranteed to be in the prize pool. Players can get into the event cheaper by entering and winning a $200 mega satellite at 11 a.m. on June 23. At least 10 seats into the PokerNews Cup will be awarded in the satellite.
On June 20, starting at 9.am. and running until June 25 at 4 a.m., players can win a free seat into the PokerNews Cup via a random drawing while playing cash games at Golden Nugget. There will be 20 daily drawings, one on the hour from 9 a.m. until 4 a.m., with 100 seats total awarded.