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Stake Showdown - $125,000 Guaranteed Poker Tournament

By Alex Waite

09 Sep 2026

Alex Waite 09 Sep 2026

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Enter the Stake Showdown with a $0.50 buy-in
Progress through three qualifying steps or buy a direct $1,000 seat
Play for a share of the $125,000 guaranteed prize pool

Stake Showdown is an online poker tournament at Stake.com with a guaranteed prize pool of at least $125,000.

The final event takes place on September 27, 2026 at 17:00 UTC. Players can qualify from just $0.50, work through three qualifying steps, or buy a seat directly into Stake Showdown for $1,000.

New players can join Stake to access the poker lobby and take part in eligible tournaments. Use the Stake promo code MAXBET when registering to claim the latest available welcome reward, subject to location, eligibility and Stake.com terms.

Stake Showdown - How to Qualify

Stake Showdown qualification events began on September 1, 2026, with the lowest buy-in starting at $0.50.

Players can work through the qualifying route step by step, enter at a later stage, or buy directly into the final Stake Showdown event for $1,000. Qualifying events can be found in the Stake Poker tournament lobby.

Stage Buy-In Progression
Step 1 $0.50 Entry to Step 2
Step 2 $10 Entry to Step 3
Step 3 $100 Entry to Stake Showdown ($1,000 seat)
Stake Showdown $1,000 Share of $125,000+

Stage	Buy-In	Progression
Step 1	$0.50	Entry to Step 2
Step 2	$10	Entry to Step 3
Step 3	$100	Entry to Stake Showdown ($1,000 seat)
Stake Showdown	$1,000	Share of $125,000+

The cheapest route starts at Step 1 for $0.50. Players who win through Step 1 move to Step 2, then Step 3, with Step 3 awarding entry to the main Stake Showdown tournament.

Players do not have to start at Step 1. Stake also allows players to start at a later step or buy directly into the final event, depending on availability in the poker lobby.

What is Stake Poker?

Stake Poker offers a range of online poker games for registered players, including various buy-ins and tournaments.

Players can sign up and play cash games and Sit & Go events in a high-quality setting with other users.

Regular promotions, leaderboard competitions and special tournament formats are available, like Bounty events, JAQKpot and more.

Players can also register to access Stake Casino games and sportsbook betting options.

Stake Showdown Terms & Conditions

Steps 1-3 run from September 1, 2026.
The main event takes place on September 27 at 17:00 UTC.
Direct entry to the tournament costs $1,000.
Stake Poker's card room and tournament rules apply.
Stake.com reserves the right to amend, suspend or cancel the promotion where necessary.

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