Stake Poker's Next Showdown Features $200K Guarantee and Three-Step Qualifiers

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  • Stake Poker launches The Stake Showdown tournament.
  • $1,000 buy-in and $200,000 guaranteed prize pool.
  • Registration opens October 24.
200K Stake Showdown
Stake Poker has announced a $200,000 guaranteed Stake Showdown tournament for October 25, 2026, starting at 17:00 UTC. 

Stake Poker has announced the next edition of its flagship online poker tournament, Stake Showdown, scheduled for Sunday, October 25, 2026. 

The upcoming event will feature a $200,000 guaranteed prize pool, with players able to enter directly for $1,000 or qualify through a three-step satellite system.

The qualifying structure begins at $0.50, providing an alternative route to the $1,000 Main Event. Players can enter the satellite ladder at any stage, with each successful qualification awarding a ticket to the next step.
Stage
Buy-in Qualification
Step 1 $0.50 Win entry to Step 2
Step 2 $10 Win entry to Step 3
Step 3 $100 Win a $1,000 Stake Showdown seat
Stake Showdown Main Event $1,000 Compete for the $200,000 guaranteed prize pool

Stake Showdown Main Event Scheduled for October 25

The next Stake Showdown will begin at 17:00 UTC on October 25, 2026, with a $1,000 direct buy-in and a guaranteed prize pool of $200,000.

The latest edition features an increased guarantee, alongside satellite opportunities that allow players to secure Main Event seats through lower buy-in tournaments.

Players who prefer to bypass the qualifying stages can register directly for $1,000. Stake Showdown Satellite Qualification Starts at $0.50

Stake Poker has introduced a three-step qualification structure for the upcoming event, with satellites already running.

Each stage awards a ticket to the next qualifying tournament, culminating in a $1,000 Stake Showdown Main Event seat.

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