The CoinPoker PGT KickOff Series runs online from November 8 to November 30, 2026 with $50 million guaranteed, according to CoinPoker’s official promotion. It is the first of six PokerGO Tour Online (PGT Online) series on CoinPoker. The headline is a $530 Main Event with a $5,000,000 guarantee, and the series also carries CoinPoker’s first Mystery Bounty event. Players who qualify through the season can win a seat in a $1 million live final in Las Vegas.
| Key fact | CoinPoker PGT KickOff 2026 |
|---|---|
| Dates | November 8 – 30, 2026 |
| Total guarantee | $50,000,000 |
| Main Event | $530 buy-in, $5,000,000 GTD, Day 2 on November 30 |
| Highlight buy-ins | $530 to $1,500 |
| New format | Mystery Million, CoinPoker’s first Mystery Bounty event (November 15) |
| Season prize | 50 seats in a $1,000,000 winner-takes-all live final at PokerGO Studio, Las Vegas (January 2028) |
| Official page | coinpoker.com/tournaments/pokergo-tour-online |
When does the CoinPoker PGT KickOff Series start and end?
The CoinPoker PGT KickOff Series starts on Sunday, November 8, 2026 and finishes on Monday, November 30, 2026, when the Main Event and the CoinMasters High Roller play their Day 2s. CoinPoker announced the series on October 23, 2026 as the opening leg of PGT Online, a year-long programme running from November 2026 to November 2027.
The announcement did not publish start times or a time zone. Check the CoinPoker lobby for the exact start of each event before planning your evening: players in Bangkok and Jakarta are on UTC+7, Manila, Kuala Lumpur and Singapore on UTC+8, and Seoul and Tokyo on UTC+9.
How much is guaranteed in the PGT KickOff?
The PGT KickOff Series guarantees $50 million in total, per CoinPoker’s official promotion. Across all six PGT Online series the season guarantee is $250 million. The other five series named so far are Super High Roller Bowl, The PokerGO Cup, The PGT PLO Series, Poker Masters Online and The PGT Championship; their dates had not been published at the time of writing.
When is the Main Event and what does it cost?
The PGT KickOff Main Event costs $530 and guarantees $5,000,000, with Day 2 played on November 30, 2026. CoinPoker’s highlight schedule, as reported by PokerStrategy and PokerScout, lists the Day 2 date only; Day 1 flights will be shown in the client. Winning a PGT Online main event is the fastest way to lock up one of the 50 Las Vegas seats.
What are the buy-ins for the feature events?
The PGT KickOff feature events cost between $530 and $1,500. These are the six highlights CoinPoker has announced so far, as reported by PokerStrategy and PokerScout; satellites, daily tournaments and more feature events are being added to the full schedule.
| Date (2026) | Event | Buy-in | Guarantee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 8 | PGT KickOff | $530 | $1,000,000 |
| Nov 15 | Mystery Million (Mystery Bounty) | $530 | $1,000,000 |
| Nov 22 | PGT Sunday Grand | $1,050 | $1,000,000 |
| Nov 26 | High Stakes Poker | $1,050 | $500,000 |
| Nov 30 (Day 2) | PGT KickOff Main Event | $530 | $5,000,000 |
| Nov 30 (Day 2) | CoinMasters High Roller | $1,500 | $1,000,000 |
The Mystery Million on November 15 is the first Mystery Bounty tournament on CoinPoker, with a top bounty reported at up to $50,000.
How do I qualify for the $1M Las Vegas final?
CoinPoker awards 50 seats to a $1,000,000 winner-takes-all live final at the PokerGO Studio in Las Vegas, scheduled for January 2028. According to the reports on CoinPoker’s announcement, there are three routes:
- Win a PGT Online main event – an instant seat.
- PGT Millionaire Challenges – in-client challenges for each series; some award a seat directly, others a ticket to a qualifier tournament.
- Loyalty Badges – playing 10 consecutive days earns a badge with a qualifier ticket, and carrying the streak into the next series doubles it to two tickets.
Seat winners must be at least 21 and pass CoinPoker’s KYC verification to keep their place. Satellite prices for the KickOff had not been published; look for them in the CoinPoker lobby once the series opens.
Can players in Thailand, Korea and the rest of Asia play?
CoinPoker is a crypto-first poker site that is popular across Asia, but availability and local law differ by country. Check CoinPoker’s terms for any country restrictions before depositing, and read PSR’s country guides for CoinPoker in Thailand and CoinPoker in South Korea for deposits and the legal picture. For CoinPoker’s last big series, see how the first GOPC paid $88.4M.
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More dates are on the PSR poker events calendar. Series details checked October 2026; CoinPoker can change schedules, so confirm in the client.
CoinPoker PGT KickOff FAQ
When does the CoinPoker PGT KickOff 2026 run?
The CoinPoker PGT KickOff runs from November 8 to November 30, 2026.
How much is the PGT KickOff Main Event guarantee?
The PGT KickOff Main Event guarantees $5,000,000 for a $530 buy-in, with Day 2 on November 30, 2026.
What is PGT Online?
PGT Online is a year-long online version of the PokerGO Tour on CoinPoker, with six series and $250 million guaranteed from November 2026 to November 2027.
How do I win a seat in the $1M Las Vegas final?
Win a PGT Online main event, complete PGT Millionaire Challenges, or earn Loyalty Badges for qualifier tickets. Fifty seats are awarded for a winner-takes-all final at PokerGO Studio in January 2028.
Is there a Mystery Bounty event?
Yes. The Mystery Million on November 15 is CoinPoker’s first Mystery Bounty event, with a $530 buy-in and a $1,000,000 guarantee.