Golden Nugget Welcomes 13th Annual Grand Poker Series

This year’s series will take place September 28 – October 18, 2021

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LAS VEGAS (July 28, 2021) – Golden Nugget Las Vegas Hotel and proudly presents the 13th Annual Grand Poker Series September 28 – October 18, 2021, hosted in the Grand Event Center and featuring 50 poker tournaments spread across 21 days. Tournaments range in both buy-in amounts and poker disciplines.

Of the 50 events on the schedule, 36 are in various forms of No Limit Hold’Em games and tournaments. Other events include stand-alone Omaha 8 or Better, Pot Limit Omaha, Triple Stud, and Big-O events, along with mixed game formats including No Limit Hold’Em, Razz, Stud, Stud 8 or Better, Pot Limit Omaha, Omaha 8 or Better, 2-7 Triple Draw and Big-O.

“We’re thrilled to host the 13th annual Grand Poker Series at The Golden Nugget,” said Andy Rich, Golden Nugget Las Vegas Director of Poker Operations. “With a bustling schedule of events, affordable buy-ins, and combined guarantees that total $1.2 million, this year’s series is sure to be a roaring success.”

Buy-ins range from $100 to $600, and most days, feature three events – at 11 a.m., 1 p.m., and 7 p.m.

Offerings at the Grand Poker Series include a daily guaranteed prize pool No Limit Hold’Em Event almost every day at 1 p.m., a $120 buy-in event at 7 p.m. each night, a $100K Guarantee Prize Pool 6 Flight $200 buy-in Event on October 5 through 7, a $500K Guarantee Prize Pool “Championship No Limit Hold’em” $600 buy-in Event on October 7 through 10 and the always exhilarating Bar Poker Open Championship on October 11 through 16, as well as multiple Seniors Events to close out the series October 16 through 18.

Event Highlights:  Daily guaranteed prize pool No Limit Hold’Em Events at 1 p.m.  $100K Guarantee Prize Pool 9 Flight “Ultimate Re-Entry” $200 buy-in Event September 30 through October 3 with $1500 bonuses for multiple bags.  $100K Guarantee Prize Pool 6 Flight $200 buy-in Event October 5 through 7.  Bar Poker Open returning October 11 through 16  Three Special Seniors Events, each with a $50K guarantee October 16 through 18.  Multitude of Mixed Game Tournaments at 10a.m. or 11 a.m. with buy-ins ranging from $200 to $250  $500K Guarantee Prize Pool 3 Flight $600 buy-in Championship Event October 7 through 10.  nightly guaranteed prize pool No Limit Hold’Em Events at 7 p.m.

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ABOUT GOLDEN NUGGET LAS VEGAS Golden Nugget Las Vegas is the most luxurious resort on the Downtown Experience, and was recognized by USA Today’s “10 Best” as one of the top in the area. Critically-acclaimed for its exceptional customer experience, Golden Nugget boasts more than 2,400 recently renovated deluxe guestrooms and suites; a high-energy casino featuring the most popular slot and video poker machines, table games, race and sports book, and poker room; world-class restaurants such as Chart House, Grotto Italian Ristorante, Vic & Anthony’s Steakhouse, , Red Asian Cuisine, , Cadillac Mexican Kitchen and Tequila Bar, as well as casual eateries including Chick-fil-A and Starbucks; a luxury spa and salon; The Tank, the resort’s outdoor swimming pool complete with a 200,000-gallon live shark aquarium and the H20 poolside lounge; four retail shops specializing in fine jewelry, boutique fashion, accessories, artisan chocolate, and souvenirs; technology-rich convention and group meeting space and on-site wedding chapel; and nightlife hot spots include Rush Lounge and Troy Liquor Bar, Fremont Street’s only nightclub. Hotel reservations and additional information are available by calling 800-634-3454 or by visiting online at the Golden Nugget website.

MEDIA CONTACTS Dancie Perugini Ware Public Relations (713) 224-9115 Mary Ann Mason, [email protected] Taylor Ratkiewicz, [email protected]