The Grand Loyal Poker Championship VI (GLPC VI) runs from 18 to 29 November 2026 at the Grand Vista Hotel, 146 Giang Vo, Hanoi, with VND 66 billion in total guarantees across 67 events. The headline is a VND 16 billion guaranteed Main Event costing VND 18,700,000, with six Day 1 flights from 25 to 27 November and a livestreamed final table on Sunday 29 November.
Grand Loyal Poker Club runs GLPC VI under the name “The Ultimate Showdown”, with U Series of Poker (USOP) powering the series. Every figure below comes from the organiser’s official GLPC VI announcement and the latest event schedule on the USOP series page (checked 11 November 2026). The official player guide lists 12 days, 36 satellites, 67 events, four multi-day events and ten High Rollers.
When is the GLPC VI Main Event and how much does it cost?
The GLPC VI Main Event is Event #39. It costs VND 18,700,000 (VND 17,000,000 plus a VND 1,700,000 fee) and guarantees VND 16 billion. Players start with 40,000 chips, and each flight plays until 12.5% of the field is in the money. The schedule (all times Hanoi, UTC+7, the same as Bangkok and Jakarta):
- Day 1A: Wed 25 Nov, 10:30 (40/35-minute levels)
- Day 1B: Wed 25 Nov, 17:00 (30/25-minute levels)
- Day 1C: Thu 26 Nov, 10:30
- Day 1D: Thu 26 Nov, 17:00
- Day 1E: Fri 27 Nov, 10:30
- Day 1F: Fri 27 Nov, 17:00
- Day 2: Sat 28 Nov, 12:00
- Final table: Sun 29 Nov, 12:00 (livestreamed)
Day 1A carries a VND 60 million chip-leader bonus, and Days 1B to 1D carry VND 50M, 50M and 30M. Under the schedule’s notes, half of each bonus comes from the prize pool and half from the club.
What are the other big events at GLPC VI?
GLPC VI has three more multi-day events before the Main Event, plus a High Roller line-up that peaks at VND 3 billion guarantees:
| Event | Dates | Buy-in (VND) | Guarantee (VND) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Launcher | 18-19 Nov | 11,000,000 | 2.5B |
| Kick Off Event | 20-22 Nov | 6,600,000 | 6B |
| Super High Roller | 22-23 Nov | 44,000,000 | 2B |
| Mini Main Event | 22-24 Nov | 9,900,000 | 8B |
| Superstar Challenge | 25-26 Nov | 55,000,000 | 3B |
| Main Event | 25-29 Nov | 18,700,000 | 16B |
| High Roller Firenado | 28-29 Nov | 33,000,000 | 3B |
Daily side events start at VND 2,300,000 for the Mini Deepstack. The festival closes on 29 November with The Finale (VND 6,600,000, VND 600M GTD) alongside the Main Event final table.
How do you qualify for the GLPC VI Main Event cheaply?
GLPC VI Main Event satellites cost VND 2,250,000 (VND 1,870,000 plus VND 380,000) and award one seat per ten entries. They start on the opening night, 18 November. On each Main Event Day 1 date, a 10:00 mega satellite guarantees six seats. The Kick Off Event, Mini Main and The Finale also have their own 10-in-1 satellites.
The organiser is also running a free-fee promotion. The first ten players to register before a High Roller, an “MTD” event (the schedule’s own label) or a morning Main Event flight starts get the tournament fee back. For side events and satellites, the first five players do, but Mini Deepstacks are excluded.
Is tax deducted from GLPC VI winnings?
Yes. The official GLPC VI schedule says 10% personal income tax is deducted from winnings, in line with Vietnamese regulations. The organiser’s formula is (total cash-out − total buy-in − VND 20,000,000) × 10%, and receipts are available from 10 December 2026. The schedule notes also say a 4% staff fee and VAT are included in the buy-in. Visiting players should budget for this before comparing GLPC VI with a festival elsewhere in the region.
How does GLPC VI fit into Hanoi’s November poker calendar?
GLPC VI is one of several large live series in Hanoi this season. PSR has already previewed QPC Winter 2026 Hanoi. Dates for all of them are on the PSR poker events calendar. If you would rather play online from Vietnam between festivals, start with our guide to the best poker sites in Vietnam.
The organiser says the schedule may be updated without notice. Check grandloyal.vn before you travel.