Beau Rivage Heater poker festival offers $5.5M in prizes with online qualifiers now open

High-stakes poker takes center stage in Mississippi this January. Will you secure a seat at the $1.5M Main Event before time runs out?

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2026 January 4 . 1:15 AM

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Beau Rivage Heater poker festival offers $5.5M in prizes with online qualifiers now open

The Beau Rivage Heater poker festival is set to take place in Biloxi, Mississippi, from January 7 to 19. Over $5.5 million in prize guarantees are on offer across 12 tournaments. Players in Michigan, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey can now qualify online for the first time via BetMGM Poker satellites.

The festival's highlight is the $1,500,000 Main Event, running from January 15 to 19. It features a $1,200 buy-in and five starting flights before a Day 2 restart. At least 30 guaranteed Milestone seats will be available for the Main Event.

Other major events include the $1.5 million Opener and a $1 million Mystery Bounty tournament. Both require seven-figure buy-ins, adding to the high-stakes action. BetMGM Poker is running online satellites until January 10, offering $3,100 prize packages. These include Main Event entry, additional tournament seats, hotel stays, and travel credits.

The Beau Rivage Heater offers players a chance to compete for millions in prizes. Online qualifiers from three states can secure their seats before the January 10 deadline. The festival's mix of high-stakes events and guaranteed seats aims to attract a wide range of competitors.