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Poker travel guide
The world's best poker destinations
Where the big tours stop, which rooms are worth the trip, and where to stay so you're steps from the tables.
By Marco Traniello, Las Vegas-based player since his WSOP debut in 2005. Updated November 2026.
Coming up: WSOP Paradise at Baha Mar, Bahamas (December 1–18, 2026) · EPT Prague Main Event at the Hilton Prague (December 3–14, 2026). Hotels at Baha Mar ↗ · Hotels near the Hilton Prague ↗ · See the 2027 calendar ↓
2027 poker calendar
The big 2027 series announced so far, plus the ones still to come. Book early: hotels next to the venue fill up first. We update this list as tours publish their dates.
| Event | Venue | 2027 dates | Stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wynn Signature Series | Wynn Las Vegas Las Vegas | Jan 11 – 24 | Hotels ↗ |
| DeepStack Showdown | The Venetian Las Vegas | Jan 11 – Feb 14 | Hotels ↗ |
| Seminole Hard Rock Poker Showdown | Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood, Florida | Jan 12 – 27 | Hotels ↗ |
| WPT Los Angeles Poker Classic | Commerce Casino Los Angeles | Jan 15 – Mar 7 | Hotels ↗ |
| APT Jeju Classic | LES A Casino Jeju, South Korea | Jan 22 – 31 | Hotels ↗ |
| WSOP Super Circuit LATAM | Hard Rock Punta Cana Punta Cana, Dominican Republic | Jan 24 – Feb 2 | Hotels ↗ |
| Escalator X Series | Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood, Florida | Feb 10 – Mar 7 | Hotels ↗ |
| Aussie Millions | Crown Melbourne Melbourne, Australia | Apr 8 – 24 | Hotels ↗ |
| APT Taipei | TBA Taipei, Taiwan | Apr 21 – May 3 | — |
| World Series of Poker | Horseshoe & Paris (expected) Las Vegas | Late May – mid July (expected) | Hotels ↗ |
| APT Jeju | TBA Jeju, South Korea | Oct 1 – 10 | — |
| APT Championship | TBA Taipei, Taiwan | Nov 12 – 28 | — |
| European Poker Tour | TBA Europe | Schedule not announced yet | — |
Dates from published schedules as of November 2026. Always confirm on the tour's official site before booking non-refundable travel.
Find your next poker trip
Filter by region or by the tour you want to play. Schedules change every year, so always confirm dates on the tour's official site before you book.
Las Vegas
Nevada, USAWSOPBig room
The poker capital of the world and home of the WSOP every summer. Dozens of rooms, from Aria and Bellagio to the locals' casinos.
Las Vegas room finder →Hotels ↗Commerce Casino
Los Angeles, USABig room
One of the largest card rooms in the world, with games running around the clock and the long-running LA Poker Classic.
Hotels nearby ↗The Bicycle Hotel & Casino
Los Angeles, USABig room
Big Los Angeles card room with its own hotel, a short drive from Commerce.
Hotels nearby ↗Borgata
Atlantic City, USABig room
Atlantic City's biggest poker room and the East Coast's best-known tournament stop.
Hotels nearby ↗Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood
Florida, USABig room
One of Florida's biggest poker rooms, known for major tournament series.
Hotels nearby ↗Seminole Hard Rock Tampa
Florida, USABig room
Large, busy room on Florida's Gulf Coast.
Hotels nearby ↗WinStar World Casino
Oklahoma, USABig room
One of the largest casinos in the US, with a big poker room about an hour from Dallas.
Hotels nearby ↗Foxwoods
Connecticut, USABig room
The biggest poker room in New England, between New York and Boston.
Hotels nearby ↗Playground
Montreal, CanadaBig room
One of Canada's busiest poker rooms, a regular stop for major tours.
Hotels nearby ↗Baha Mar
Nassau, BahamasWSOP
Host of WSOP Paradise in December 2026 (it moved here from Atlantis). Poker by the beach.
Hotels nearby ↗Hilton Prague
Prague, Czech RepublicWSOPEPT
Host of WSOP Europe and EPT Prague in 2026, with King's Casino Prague.
Hotels nearby ↗King's Resort
Rozvadov, Czech RepublicWSOPBig room
One of Europe's biggest poker rooms, on the German border. WSOP Super Circuit stop in 2026.
Hotels nearby ↗Casino Barcelona
Barcelona, SpainEPT
Home of EPT Barcelona, one of the biggest tournaments in Europe every summer.
Hotels nearby ↗Monte-Carlo
MonacoEPT
The EPT's most glamorous stop, in the principality on the Riviera.
Hotels nearby ↗InterContinental Malta
St Julian's, MaltaEPT
Host of EPT Malta in October 2026. Malta is a poker hub with festivals all year.
Hotels nearby ↗Casinò di Sanremo
Sanremo, ItalyItaly
Historic casino on the Italian Riviera, home of the Italian Poker Open.
Hotels nearby ↗Casinò di Campione
Campione d'Italia, ItalyItaly
Italian enclave on Lake Lugano, host of ISOP and PokerStars Open events in 2026.
Hotels nearby ↗Perla
Nova Gorica, SloveniaItalyBig room
On the Italian border near Gorizia: a favourite of Italian players, with big festivals through the year.
Hotels nearby ↗Hippodrome Casino
London, UK
Busy poker room in Leicester Square, in the heart of the West End.
Hotels nearby ↗Okada Manila
Manila, PhilippinesAsian toursBig room
Host of APPT Manila and the APPT Championship in 2026, one of Asia's main poker venues.
Hotels nearby ↗Paradise City
Incheon, South KoreaAsian tours
Resort next to Incheon airport, host of APPT Korea and APT Incheon in 2026.
Hotels nearby ↗Jeju Shinhwa World
Jeju, South KoreaAsian tours
Island resort that hosts the Asian Poker Tour's Jeju stops.
Hotels nearby ↗Crown Melbourne
Melbourne, AustraliaBig room
Home of the Aussie Millions, which returned in 2026 after six years.
Hotels nearby ↗Tips for a poker trip
- Book early for festivals: hotels next to the venue sell out fast during the WSOP, EPT stops and big series.
- Stay close: tournament days run 12+ hours. A room in the venue's hotel, or a short walk away, makes a big difference.
- Check the age rule: 21+ in most of the US, 18+ in most of Europe and Asia. Bring your passport or ID.
- Cash and currency: many rooms abroad play in euros, pesos or won. Check how buy-ins and payouts work before you travel.
- Know the house rules: new to live poker? Read our guide to playing in a live poker room.
FAQ
Where is the best place in the world to play poker?
Las Vegas has more poker rooms and games than anywhere else, especially in summer during the WSOP. In Europe, the big draws are the EPT stops and Czech venues like King's Resort; in Asia, Manila and South Korea host the main tours.
Where is WSOP Europe in 2026?
WSOP Europe 2026 was held at the Hilton Prague with King's Casino Prague, after many years at King's Resort in Rozvadov.
Where is WSOP Paradise 2026?
WSOP Paradise runs at Baha Mar in the Bahamas from December 1 to 18, 2026, after moving from Atlantis Paradise Island.
What are the EPT stops in 2026?
The 2026 European Poker Tour includes Paris, Monte-Carlo, Barcelona, Malta and Prague. Check pokerstars.com for the full schedule.
How do I pick a hotel for a poker trip?
Stay as close to the venue as you can: long tournament days and late cash sessions are much easier when your room is a short walk away. Many venues are inside the resort hotel itself.