partypoker LIVE to host first ever Las Vegas event

MILLIONS ‘Special Edition’ will take place June 28 – July 2, 2019 at Aria Resort & Casino

partypoker LIVE is excited to announce the expansion of MILLIONS with a USA debut during its flagship live tour, as MILLIONS Vegas ‘Special Edition’ will be held at ARIA in Las Vegas, June 28 – July 2.

MILLIONS Vegas is a standalone $5 million guaranteed ‘Special Edition’ of the tour’s centrepiece Main Event, with a $10,300 buy-in. The event will feature two Day 1s, with one entry allowed per day. In a change to the traditional MILLIONS structure, the Las Vegas stop will allow direct buy-in into Day 2 at the request of partypoker LIVE partners, which will remain open for the first two levels. Live satellites at ARIA will begin Thursday, June 27.

partypoker LIVE’s Las Vegas debut is timed to sit among ARIA’s popular lineup of single-day high roller tournaments and the comprehensive summer poker schedule. The distinguished amenities, coupled with the resort’s unrivalled passion for high-class poker, make this a don’t miss event for all serious players. Additionally, partypoker LIVE will host an exclusive invite-only Players Party Tuesday, July 2, with more info to be confirmed in the near future.

President of partypoker LIVE, John Duthie, said: “The partnership with ARIA in Vegas is a significant step marking the first time partypoker LIVE has hosted a tournament in the United States. The poker team at ARIA is well known for being genuinely passionate about the game. We believe they see things the same way we do and that it’s not all business, it is about listening to players and growing the game.”

Sean McCormack, Director of Poker Operations at ARIA, said: “We’re looking forward to MILLIONS making its debut this summer at the resort. Our team is excited to add an event of this magnitude to our extensive summer schedule.”