Stake Showdown: Earn a Share of a $125,000 Guaranteed Poker Pot

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Mon 31 Aug 2026 16:14
Jake McEvoy 4 hours ago
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  • Stake Poker Showdown features a $125,000 guaranteed prize.
  • Enter from just $0.50 or buy-in directly for $1,000.
  • Runs from September 1–27; read all terms before playing.
Compete in the Stake Showdown tournament from as little as $0.50 for the chance to get your hands on a share of the $125,000 guaranteed prize pot.

The $125,000 Stake Poker Showdown

Join Stake’s Poker Showdown for as little as $0.50 and qualify through each of the three steps, or buy your seat directly for the chance to earn a share of a $125K guaranteed prize pool.

The campaign begins on Tuesday the 1st of September and will run through until the 27th of the very same month at 17:00 UTC.

If you aren’t already a member of the site but want to change that so that you can participate, be sure to enter the Stake promo codeMAXBET” during registration.

How the Stake Showdown Works

To take part in the Stake Showdown, you need to first find the relevant events in the Stake Poker tournament lobby, which will be possible between the 1st and 27th of September.

You can begin at any point, but the longer you leave it, the more it will cost to buy a seat, as you can see in the table below:
StepBuy-InPrize
1$0.50Step 2 Entry
2$10.00Step 3 Entry
3$100.00Stake Showdown Entry
Stake Showdown$1,000.00Share $125,000.00

Stake Showdown Terms

It’s important that you read through the promotional terms and conditions at least once before taking part in the Stake Showdown:

  • The Stake Showdown qualification steps are open from the 1st of September, with the main event taking place on the 27th of September at 17:00 UTC.
  • Players may enter through Step 1 for $0.50, Step 2 for $10, or Step 3 for $100, with each successful step awarding entry to the next stage.
  • Players may also purchase a direct Stake Showdown seat for $1,000 without completing the qualifying steps.
  • A Step 3 win awards a Stake Showdown seat valued at $1,000, while the main event features a guaranteed prize pool of $125,000 or more.
  • All entries, tournament participation, and prize awards are subject to the applicable Stake Poker Card Room Rules and other platform policies.
  • Players are responsible for ensuring that their participation complies with all applicable Stake.com eligibility requirements and terms.
  • Stake.com reserves the right to suspend, cancel, void, amend, or otherwise modify the promotion when necessary.
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