The Venetian Poker Room, the latest addition to the Las Vegas Strip’s poker scene, is upping the ante for poker fans in 2025. The resort has announced the launch of a state-of-the-art streaming studio in collaboration with PokerGO. Starting next year, the studio will bring live broadcasts of vlogging sessions, high-stakes cash games, and major tournament finals straight to poker enthusiasts worldwide.
Streamed Tournaments Kick Off With $1 Million Guarantees
The inaugural events to feature live streaming are two back-to-back tournaments, each boasting a $1 million guarantee and a $1,600 buy-in. These headline events form part of the Venetian DeepStack Extravaganza I festival, which will run from 3–23 February 2025.
- Mid-States Poker Tour (MSPT): This tournament takes place from 5–10 February, offering players a chance to compete for life-changing prizes.
- Card Player Poker Tour (CPPT): Following the MSPT, the CPPT main event runs from 12–16 February, featuring three starting flights and culminating in a live-streamed final table on 16 February.
With 35 tournaments and more than $3.2 million in guaranteed prize money across the festival, the schedule caters to all poker enthusiasts. Players can choose from a variety of formats, including bounty events, seniors and ladies tag team events, and the popular Big O bounty. Buy-ins range from $200 to $1,600, making the festival accessible to newcomers and veterans alike.
A Closer Look at the CPPT Venetian Event
The CPPT $1,600 main event promises to be a major attraction. The tournament offers three starting flights from 12–14 February, each beginning at 11:10 AM local time. Survivors from these flights will reconvene for Day 2 on 15 February, with the final table live-streamed at noon the following day.
This marks the second time a CPPT event will be held in the new Venetian Poker Room. The first, held in September, saw Kazakhstan’s Baurzhan Akimov outlast a field of 343 entries in a $1,100 buy-in event to win $63,943.
The Largest Poker Room on the Las Vegas Strip
The Venetian Resort unveiled its new poker room in August 2024, relocating to the second floor of the Grand Canal Shoppes at Palazzo. The expansive 14,000-square-foot venue boasts 51 tables, making it the largest poker room on the Strip.
Highlights of the Venetian Poker Room:
- Modern Comforts: Players enjoy USB and USB-C charging ports at every seat, complimentary self-serve coffee and soda, and tableside restaurant ordering.
- Convenience: Free parking is available for those who play for over three hours, and the venue is within easy reach of numerous dining options.
- Player-Focused Design: The room is non-smoking, with improved air quality and a quieter ambiance, far removed from the noisy slot machines.
The addition of a streaming studio further cements Venetian’s reputation as a premier poker destination.
Why the New Poker Room Stands Out
Players and poker aficionados alike have welcomed the new poker room with enthusiasm. The space offers an improved atmosphere, with fewer distractions and a design tailored for comfort and convenience.
Notably, the room also features:
- A sports betting kiosk.
- Dedicated restrooms for poker players.
- A host of TV screens for live updates and entertainment.
The quieter, smoke-free environment has received rave reviews, with many calling it a refreshing change from the bustling casino floors.
What to Expect in 2025
As the poker world eagerly awaits the launch of the Venetian’s streaming studio, anticipation is building for the impact this new offering will have. The studio is poised to deliver a new level of engagement, bringing the excitement of live poker tournaments to a global audience.
With its modern amenities, expansive space, and ambitious plans, the Venetian Poker Room is set to solidify its place as a must-visit venue for poker players and fans alike.
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