The MGM Grand poker room reopened on July 3, 2020 after the COVID-19 closure. It is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
There are 25 tables at the MGM Grand poker room. Most cash games are no limit Texas hold’em. Tables seat up to nine players.
There are three daily tournaments. These may be suspended during tournament series. Our MGM Grand poker room review below has all the details.
MGM Grand poker cash games
The only regular game is 1/2 no-limit Texas hold’em. It has a $100 minimum buy-in. When 2/5 happens, it has a $300 minimum. The occasional 5/10 no-limit hold’em game has a $1,000 minimum buy-in. All MGM Grand cash games are uncapped.
MGM Grand poker tournaments
There are three no-limit hold’em tournaments daily. The start times are 11am, 7pm, and 11pm. The buy-in is $130. There are $100 re-buys and an add-on. Players start with 25,000 chips. The re-buy is also 25,000 chips. The add-on is 50,000 chips. Each has a $2000 guarantee.
MGM Grand poker tournament series issues
The MGM Grand poker room had a tough December 2023. The poker room tried to back out of the advertised guaranteed prize pool for a tournament series after attendance was lower than expected.
After an outcry from the poker world, MGM Grand walked back its attempt to not pay the overlay. While that is great that the poker room paid its promised prize pools, how it handled the situation was far from ideal.
MGM Grand poker promotions
There are several promotions at the MGM Grand poker room. There are hourly high hands and payouts for hands that are quads or better. These have a progressive meter based on the length of time since it last hit. The meter caps at $599. Sporting events have additional promotions that include seat drawings.
Players clocked in with an MGM Rewards card receive $2 per hour. A $2 jackpot drop is taken from cash games to fund MGM Grand poker promotions.
Environment
The MGM Grand poker room is between a sportsbook and a bar. It has 25 spacious tables and expands during major events. The chairs are among the most comfortable in town at a poker table. Many dealers and floor people have years in the business. This helps create a professional poker-playing environment. It is far enough away from the casino floor that noise and smoke are generally not an issue.
Rake
MGM Grand rakes 10% up to $5. It caps at $3 for games with four or fewer players. There is also a $2 promotional drop.
MGM Grand poker FAQ
Is the MGM Grand poker room 24 hours a day?
Yes. It is now open 24 hours a day.
What cash games are spread at the MGM Grand poker room?
The main cash game at MGM Grand is 1/2 no limit Hold’em. You may find larger no limit games during busier hours.
How many seats are at MGM Grand poker tables?
There are nine seats at MGM Grand poker tables.
Are there any poker tournaments at MGM Grand?
There are three daily tournaments. The start times are 11am, 7pm and 11pm.
What is the hourly comp rate at the MGM Grand poker room?
Players clocked in with an MGM Rewards card at a cash game receive $2 an hour in comps.
Last Updated on November 1, 2024 by John Mehaffey