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Stake Poker's Jacked Series: Time to Hunt Some Overlays
- Stake Poker's Jacked Series features 198 tournaments and $2M in guarantees.
- The $250K Main Event's first flight drew only 23 entries, suggesting overlay value.
- More flights remain, so overlays are not guaranteed but are worth monitoring.
Early signs point to massive overlay opportunities in Jacked Series 2026. Take aim now!
Stake Poker is going big this November. Its new Jacked Series comes with 198 tournaments and $2 million in total guarantees, which is quite ambitious considering the modest traffic numbers we've witnessed so far. Overlay much? That's exactly what we were thinking.
Stake Poker has invested heavily in its online poker operation this year. The 2M GTD Centurion made headlines, and just recently, Stake signed Colombia's #1 player, Farid Jattin, to its ambassador roster. There's a lot going on, so this might be one of the last major overlay opportunities before traffic catches up with the guarantees.
The Jacked Series 2026 schedule highlights look good, and the opening week will tell us much more about where Stake Poker is heading. FYI, the first flight of the $200 Jacked Series Main Event only recorded 23 entries!
For MTT players looking for the best opportunities to make some money, keep reading.
The $250K Main Event: First Overlay Signs Detected
The $200 Jacked Main Event with a $250K GTD is a big boy, and the first flight has already given overlay hunters something to smile about. Just 23 players entered, with three re-entries bringing the total to 26. That's only $5,200 in buy-ins.
Of course, there are more Day 1 flights to come, and the accumulator format, where stacks combine for Day 2, is designed for multiple entries. Yet, the Jacked Series Main Event needs 1,250 entries to cover its guarantee before the November 29 final. Can they do it? Early numbers suggest there's plenty of room for optimism if you're looking for potential overlay value.
Overlay hunters should also keep an eye on the November 29 $1,000 Stake Showdown, which also carries a $250K guarantee.
Before the big events at the end of the series, I'd jump into the action and target the top tournaments from the opening week.
Jacked Series Opening Week Highlights
Time to Get Jacked for Overlays? Freakin Pump It!
| Date (UTC) | Tournament | Buy-in | Guarantee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 11-15 | Jacked Big Game Hunter | $20 | 1,500-2,000 |
| Nov 13 | Speed Run 3-Max Mystery Bounty | $10 | $5,000 |
| Nov 14 | Weekly Treasure Hunt | $50 | $20,000 |
| Nov 15 | Mid Month Madness | $8 | $30,000 |
| Nov 15 | Juicy Treasure Hunt | $20 | $50,000 |
Time to Get Jacked for Overlays? I Can Feel the Pump
We're not calling guaranteed overlays before the cards are even in the air. Still, the numbers make the Jacked Series worth watching, especially for players who like their tournament value served with a side of questionable guarantees.
The coming days should tell us more whether Stake Poker has enough firepower to fill those prize pools. If not, the overlay hunters might be the ones getting properly jacked.
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Jacked Series Schedule (Nov 9-15)
| Date | Time (UTC) | Tournament | Guarantee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 11 | 7:45 PM | $200 Jacked Main Event (Day 1) | $250,000 |
| Nov 11 | 12:15 AM | $50 Midnight Hitman | $1,500 |
| Nov 11 | 4:15 AM | $30 Heavy Front Kick | $3,000 |
| Nov 11 | 8:15 AM | $20 Jacked Big Game Hunter | $1,500 |
| Nov 12 | 9:45 PM | $200 Jacked Main Event (Day 1) | $250,000 |
| Nov 12 | 12:15 AM | $50 Midnight Hitman | $1,500 |
| Nov 12 | 4:15 AM | $30 Heavy Front Kick | $3,000 |
| Nov 12 | 8:15 AM | $20 Jacked Big Game Hunter | $1,500 |
| Nov 12 | 10:15 PM | $50 PKO Turbo | $3,000 |
| Nov 13 | 7:45 PM | $200 Jacked Main Event (Day 1) | $250,000 |
| Nov 13 | 12:15 AM | $50 Midnight Hitman | $2,000 |
| Nov 13 | 4:15 AM | $30 Heavy Front Kick | $4,000 |
| Nov 13 | 8:15 AM | $20 Jacked Big Game Hunter | $2,000 |
| Nov 13 | 7:15 PM | $10 Speed Run 3-Max Mystery Bounty | $5,000 |
| Nov 14 | 1:45 PM | $200 Jacked Main Event (Day 1) | $250,000 |
| Nov 14 | 9:45 PM | $200 Jacked Main Event (Day 1) | $250,000 |
| Nov 14 | 7:15 PM | $50 Weekly Treasure Hunt | $20,000 |
| Nov 14 | 12:15 AM | $50 Midnight Hitman | $2,000 |
| Nov 14 | 4:15 AM | $30 Heavy Front Kick | $4,000 |
| Nov 14 | 8:15 AM | $20 Jacked Big Game Hunter | $2,000 |
| Nov 15 | 11:45 AM | $200 Jacked Main Event (Day 1) | $250,000 |
| Nov 15 | 7:45 PM | $200 Jacked Main Event (Day 1) | $250,000 |
| Nov 15 | 5:00 PM | $8 Mid Month Madness | $30,000 |
| Nov 15 | 7:15 PM | $20 Juicy Treasure Hunt | $50,000 |
| Nov 15 | 12:15 AM | $50 Midnight PKO | $1,500 |
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