The series includes a $600 buy-in Main Event with a $500,000 guarantee in July
The Orleans Casino has released details for its 2026 Summer Open, giving players another option during the busy poker season in Las Vegas. The series will run from May 22 through July 12 and includes more than $4.7 million in guaranteed prize pools. It is timed to coincide with the summer rush, drawing players looking for alternatives off the Strip.
A key part of the schedule is the return of the popular Super Sunday events. These tournaments will take place across seven Sundays, each featuring a $300 buy-in with an optional $100 add-on. Every Super Sunday comes with a $100,000 guarantee, continuing a trend from previous years where turnout often exceeded expectations.
Mixed game players will find plenty to like throughout the series. Organizers have set aside around $1.5 million in guarantees specifically for non-hold’em formats. Events will include a wide mix of games such as Omaha Hi-Lo, Razz, and various draw formats, along with newer additions that bring variety to the daily lineup.
The early portion of the festival will highlight several $600 buy-in championship events. These are expected to attract steady fields as players settle into the summer schedule. The room has also added fresh formats to keep things interesting, including unique mixed-game combinations rarely seen in tournament settings.
The series will build toward the $600 buy-in Main Event, which carries a $500,000 guarantee. Starting flights are scheduled from July 1 to July 4, with returning players competing on July 5 for the title. Lower buy-ins in recent years have helped boost participation, and a similar response is expected again.
