The Major Series of Poker: The Tour (MSPT) heads back to Venetian Las Vegas from September 25-28 for the 2025 Nevada Poker State Championship. The $1,100 buy-in Main Event features a $300,000 guaranteed prize pool, making it one of the highlights of the Venetian DeepStack Extravaganza III, which runs September 2–October 5 and offers more than $2.5 million in guarantees.
Main Event Structure
The Championship will play out across three starting flights:
- Day 1a: Thursday, Sept. 25 at 11:10 a.m. PT
- Day 1b: Friday, Sept. 26 at 11:10 a.m. PT
- Day 1c: Saturday, Sept. 27 at 11:10 a.m. PT
Players begin with 30,000 in chips and play 40-minute levels. Late registration stays open until approximately 5:55 p.m. each day. Survivors from all flights return on Sunday, Sept. 28 at 11 a.m. PT to compete for the title, a championship trophy, a Venetian gold coin, and an MSPT Gold Card.
Satellite Opportunities
Milestone satellites give players multiple chances to secure a Main Event seat:
| Date | Time (PT) | Late Reg (PT) | GTD Seats | Starting Chips | Level Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Sept. 24 | 4:10 p.m. | 6:25 p.m. | 2 seats | 20,000 | 20 min |
| Wed, Sept. 24 | 7:10 p.m. | 9:25 p.m. | 2 seats | 20,000 | 20 min |
| Thu, Sept. 25 | 4:10 p.m. | 6:25 p.m. | 2 seats | 20,000 | 20 min |
| Fri, Sept. 26 | 4:10 p.m. | 6:25 p.m. | 2 seats | 20,000 | 20 min |
DeepStack Extravaganza III Side Events
Alongside the MSPT, the Venetian schedule is packed with one-day events and specialty formats:
- Sept. 25 (Thu), 6:10 p.m. – Event #50: $200 NLH Bounty ($10K GTD)
- Sept. 26 (Fri), 6:10 p.m. – Event #52: $200 NLH Bounty ($10K GTD)
- Sept. 27 (Sat), 12:10 p.m. – Event #53: $300 Big O
- Sept. 27 (Sat), 5:10 p.m. – Event #54: $250 NLH Bounty
- Sept. 28 (Sun), 11:10 a.m. – Event #55: $300 NLH Ultimate Stack
- Sept. 28 (Sun), 6:10 p.m. – Event #56: $200 NLH Bounty
With multiple buy-ins and formats, the festival offers options for both MSPT contenders and recreational players looking for fast-paced events.
