Major Poker Tour 'Club Poker Championship' Returns to Potawatomi

The Major Series of Poker is bringing its 'Majors' event with a $1 million guaranteed prize pool to Milwaukee's Potawatomi Casino Hotel.

Published on Feb. 17, 2026

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Potawatomi Casino Hotel in Milwaukee is hosting the Major Series of Poker's 'Club Poker Championship' from February 17-22, 2026. The event is one of MSPT's five 'Majors' tournaments, featuring a guaranteed $1 million prize pool for the main event. Hundreds of poker players from the region are expected to compete at the casino's 6,500-square-foot Event Center, which will become the largest poker room in Milwaukee during the tournament.

Why it matters

The return of the Major Series of Poker 'Majors' event to Potawatomi is a significant draw for poker enthusiasts in the Milwaukee area and the Midwest region. It highlights Potawatomi's status as a premier entertainment destination and its ability to host large-scale poker tournaments that attract top players and generate excitement around the game.

The details

The 'Club Poker Championship' will feature a variety of tournament events over the six-day period, with the main event guaranteeing a $1 million prize pool. Players can sign up on-site each day to participate in the tournaments. Potawatomi's Event Center will transform into the largest poker room in Milwaukee, with hundreds of players expected to compete.

  • The 'Club Poker Championship' will take place from February 17-22, 2026.
  • The main event will run throughout the six-day tournament period.

The players

Potawatomi Casino Hotel

A premier entertainment destination in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, featuring gaming, dining, and hotel accommodations.

Major Series of Poker (MSPT)

A popular poker tour that hosts five 'Majors' events each year, including the 'Club Poker Championship' at Potawatomi Casino Hotel.

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What’s next

Players can sign up for the 'Club Poker Championship' events on-site each day of the tournament, which runs from February 17-22, 2026.

The takeaway

The return of the Major Series of Poker 'Majors' event to Potawatomi Casino Hotel solidifies the property's reputation as a premier destination for poker enthusiasts in the Midwest. The tournament's guaranteed $1 million prize pool for the main event is sure to draw hundreds of players and generate excitement around the game of poker in the Milwaukee area.