Texas Poker Open Announces Return in April as Main Event Guarantees $2m

One year ago, the PokerGO Tour (PGT) and Champions Club Texas combined to bring poker fans one of the most popular tournaments of 2024 and a Global Poker Award nominated trophy. In 2025, The Lone Star State will once again lead with its $3,300-entry Main Event. With a $2 million guarantee, the Texas Poker Open (TPO) Main Event will make someone very rich indeed, with last year’s title worth an incredible $400,000.

What Happened at the Texas Poker Open in 2024?

Just 12 short months ago, the Texas Poker Open welcomed 735 total entries, as Chinese player Ren Lin was crowned champion and walked away with $400,000. With another giant turnout expected, the PGT Texas Poker Open in 2025 will have some way to go to emulate a thrilling tournament in April of last year.

Here’s how the final table looked at the close of the Texas Poker Open in 2024, as Ren Lin beat Daniel Moran heads-up to take the massive $400,000 top prize:

The action at the final table was incredible, where the 2013 World Series of Poker Main Event winner, Ryan Riess, crashed out in eighth place for $52,000 and the PokerGO commentator Brent Hanks had no option of commentating on the final table action…because he was a part of it!

Here’s how an epic final table played out in all its glory.

When Does the 2025 Texas Poker Open Begin?

“Texas continues to establish itself as a premier destination for tournament poker.”

This year’s Texas Poker Open runs from April 16-29 with the prestigious PGT Texas Poker Open Main Event starting on Wednesday, April 23. There are an awesome eight Day 1 starting flights, and anyone banking points from the series – including other events on the schedule, will earn themselves PGT leaderboard points towards the PGT $1,000,000 Championship, with only the top 40 automatically qualifying for the end-of-season event.

“After the overwhelming success of last season’s event, we’re thrilled to bring the PGT Texas Poker Open back to Champions Club Texas,” said PokerGO’s, Director of Live Events Tim Duckworth. “Texas continues to establish itself as a premier destination for tournament poker, and we are excited to build on the momentum with another high-caliber event.”

As well as the $3,300 buy-in Main Event, the 2025 TPO schedule has four high-roller events, mixed game tournaments and huge guarantees throughout. Located at the legendary Champions Club in Houston, Texas, the 71-room boutique-style hotel will be a beautiful location to play and players from all across the United States are excited to be part of it.

“The Pinnacle of Tournament Poker”

As well as a luxurious poker room, epic guarantees and real prestige in every event, the Texas Poker Open all takes place at one of the most enjoyable resorts. With 24/7 onsite food services, a fitness center and even a swimming pool, conditions are perfect at the TPO and Isaac Trumbo, President of Champions Club Texas, can’t wait to welcome as many players as possible.

“We were blown away by the response to the first-ever PGT Texas Poker Open and are eager to welcome players back for another incredible tournament,” he said. “The PGT represents the pinnacle of tournament poker, and we look forward to once again showcasing Texas’ passion for the game inside our premier venue.”

Players such as Doug Polk and Brad Owen who -along with cash game star Andrew Neeme – co-own the Lodge Card Club in Austin and San Antonio – may take to the felt at the Champions Club. After Ren Lin’s victory in 2024, this year’s festival promises to be bigger and better than ever before. The Main Event is going to be very special indeed.