Ante Up Championship
USD 1,100- Fee breakdown
- Not confirmed
- Guarantee
- USD 300,000
- Dates
- 27 Dec – 31 Dec 2026
- Re-entry
- Check official rules
Venetian Poker / United States
Venetian DeepStack Extravaganza NYE 2026–2027
A year-end Las Vegas festival at The Palazzo. Selected highlights include the USD 1,100 Ante Up Championship, USD 1,600 MSPT and a USD 200 satellite. Compare entry dates with the official schedule.
⌖ Las Vegas, United StatesUpcoming
AT A GLANCE24 Dec – 10 Jan 2027
The Venetian Resort — The Palazzo Poker Room
MAIN EVENT BUY-INUSD 1,600
Official entry points ↗Independent festival guide by ALL IN Poker Guide.
Source discrepancy: The official table labels December 26 rows as 2025 despite the 2026–2027 series heading. Those conflicting rows are excluded; confirm them with the organizer.
The complete series continues through January 10, after both featured championships finish.
01 / KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
Venue, entry rules & trip budget
Venue & location
The Venetian Resort — The Palazzo Poker Room
Las Vegas, United States. Check the official venue page for the exact arrival address.
Open venue mapTimes published by the organizer use America/Los Angeles.
Registration essentials
Ask the poker room about identification, registration availability and payment. The schedule is an information source, not a confirmed online entry service.
This site does not accept entries or payments. Registration takes place through the organizer.
Planning your budget
Keep tournament entries separate from accommodation, airport transfers and meals. Allow for additional entries only when the tournament rules permit them.
Listed buy-ins are in their original currencies. Unconfirmed fees and live hotel rates are not estimated.
02 / A FEW WAYS TO PLAY
Key buy-ins & event highlights
Three selected highlights; only one entry start per event is shown. See the organizer for other flights and structures.
MSPT
USD 1,600- Fee breakdown
- Not confirmed
- Guarantee
- USD 400,000
- Dates
- 1 Jan – 4 Jan 2027
- Re-entry
- Check official rules
MSPT milestone satellite
USD 200- Fee breakdown
- Not confirmed
- Guarantee
- Not confirmed
- Dates
- 31 Dec 2026
- Re-entry
- Check official rules
Highlights are a selection, not the full schedule. A guarantee is not the final prize pool. Check the official schedule for all flights, satellites and live changes.
03 / BEYOND THE TABLE
Hotels & transport in Las Vegas.
Getting there
Harry Reid International (LAS)
An airport option to compare for your trip to Las Vegas. Use the operator’s passenger information for ground transport and current arrival guidance; transfer times depend on the route and traffic.
Source checked 6 Sept 2026Airport taxi and rideshare pickup
The airport reports connector-road lane reductions through December 2026. Allow extra time. Taxi pickup is outside baggage claim; rideshare pickup is on level 2 of the Terminal 1 parking garage and the valet level of the Terminal 3 garage. Follow the current terminal signs.
Source checked 16 Sept 2026Find The Palazzo poker room
Head to The Palazzo, level 2 of Grand Canal Shoppes. The resort identifies The Palazzo self-parking garage as convenient access; check parking terms before arrival.
Source checked 29 Oct 2026Wynn and Encore poker-room access
Wynn identifies its regular poker room at Encore; the pedestrian bridge from the northwest corner of Wynn self-parking level 2 leads toward it. Check the festival’s assigned tournament area before heading to the regular room.
Source checked 16 Sept 2026Where to stay
The Venetian & The Palazzo — 2026 poker suite rate
The resort’s 2026 page confirms code EPOKR25. The rate has qualifying-play requirements for each night, a USD 55 nightly resort fee, availability limits and possible blackout dates. Unqualified nights revert to the prevailing rate. Confirm the complete terms and total price with the resort before booking. This is a 2026 offer; applicability to January 2027 stays is not confirmed.
Source checked 29 Oct 2026Wynn and Encore — poker player room enquiries
The poker-room page lists preferred room rates and a reservations contact. Ask about eligibility and dates, and compare the complete stay cost. Festival-specific booking offers may have different terms.
Source checked 16 Sept 2026Food between sessions
Grand Lux Cafe — tableside option
The resort lists Grand Lux Cafe among the outlets whose food can be served at the poker table. Ask poker-room staff about the available menu and service during your session; opening hours are not confirmed here.
Source checked 29 Oct 2026Wynn and Encore — casual dining choices
The resort lists Allegro for Italian food, Charlie’s Sports Bar for burgers and sandwiches, Red 8 for Asian dishes and Wazuzu for Asian fusion and sushi. Use the official directory for each restaurant’s menu, location and current hours.
Source checked 16 Sept 2026Winnings & tax
US withholding on gambling winnings can depend on tax residency and treaty eligibility. Ask the payer about the documents needed before the payout. A withholding amount is not necessarily your final tax liability; state and home-country reporting may also need review.
- IRS Publication 515 — nonresident withholdingChecked 26 Sept 2026
General information, not a personal tax calculation. Confirm your position with a qualified adviser and the organizer.
04 / TAKE THE NEXT STEP
Interested? Go straight
to the source.
Get the complete schedule, current rules and available registration options from the organizer.
Official event & registrationFull official scheduleVenue & visitor informationExternal websites may offer their own apps or require an account. Our account is separate.
Sources & verification
- The Venetian Resort — poker room locationChecked 29 Oct 2026
- Venetian DeepStack Extravaganza NYE 2026–2027 official scheduleChecked 29 Oct 2026
What changed
— Added confirmed cross-year series dates, selected buy-ins and official entry points.