From Vegas to Cambodia: 5 Major Poker Events in May 2025

May 2025 is packed with poker action as some of the world’s biggest and most prestigious tournament series return to the felt. Whether you’re chasing gold bracelets in Las Vegas, looking to enjoy the luxury of Northern Cyprus, or planning to grind in Southeast Asia, there’s no shortage of high-stakes poker action and massive prize pools this month. 

From the historic World Series of Poker to the vibrant APPT Cambodia, here are the five major poker festivals in May 2025 that every player and fan should have on their radar.

1 – World Series of Poker 2025 – May 27 – July 16, 2025 

The 2025 World Series of Poker (WSOP) is set to become the largest edition of the prestigious tournament ever held. Set to run from May 27 to July 16 at Horseshoe Las Vegas and Paris Las Vegas, the series will feature 100 official bracelet events. With buy-ins from $300 to $250,000, the WSOP appeals to recreational players and elite professionals.

Early projections suggest the total prize pool will shatter previous records, although the exact amount won’t be known until the series concludes. The momentum from the 2024 WSOP—where the Main Event alone generated a historic $94 million prize pool—points to even greater participation and higher payouts in 2025. As always, the crown jewel of the World Series of Poker will be its Main Event, featuring a $10k buy-in, running from July 2nd to 16th, 2025. 

2 – Wynn Summer Classic – May 21 – July 14, 2025

Running alongside the prestigious World Series of Poker, the annual Wynn Summer Classic will once again return to the Wynn Poker Room, offering more than $40 million in guaranteed prize pools. This year’s festival features 90 tournaments, showcasing a wide range of formats and buy-ins to suit all types of players, from weekend warriors to seasoned professionals. 

Headlining the schedule is the prestigious $10 Million Guaranteed Summer Championship, expected to attract a massive field and deliver one of the summer’s richest payouts. 

Besides this marquee event, the series includes twelve multi-flight tournaments, along with dedicated events for Seniors and Ladies, Mystery Bounty formats, and a strong mix of Pot Limit Omaha and mixed-game action.

3 – DeepStack Championship Poker Series – May 19 – July 31, 2025 

The Venetian Las Vegas’ DeepStack Championship Series runs from May 19th through July 31, 2025, boasting nearly $21 million in guaranteed tournament prize pools. It will feature a variety of formats, including NLH, Bounty, Monster stack, PLO, and many more events.

4 – Mediterranean Poker Party (MPP) 2025 – May 3 – May 13th, 2025

The Mediterranean Poker Party (MPP) 2025 is set to make waves once again as it returns to the luxurious Merit Royal Diamond Casino and Spa in Northern Cyprus from May 3 to May 13, with over $10 million in guaranteed prize pools. This list may be running late, but you still have time to take part in the Main Event—$5,300 buy-in No-Limit Hold’em Main Event, running from May 8 to 12 with four starting flights and a massive $5 million guarantee.

5 – APPT Cambodia 2025 – May 2 – 13, 2025

The Asia Pacific Poker Tour (APPT) Cambodia 2025 is currently underway at the NagaWorld Integrated Resort in Phnom Penh, running from May 2 to May 13, 2025. This marks the fourth time PokerStars has hosted the APPT in Cambodia since 2022, and it’s shaping up to be the largest edition yet, featuring 68 events and satellites over 12 days.

With over $1.5 million in guaranteed prize pools, the festival offers a diverse range of tournaments catering to players of all levels. The centerpiece is the $1,750 buy-in Main Event, boasting a $1 million guarantee, which runs from May 8 to 11.

Other High-Value Poker Events Happening This May 

Besides, there are several other key live poker series running in May. Here is the list: pf big live poker series

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