Poker’s elite clash in No Gamble, No Future—a $50K high-stakes showdown

Phil Hellmuth, Shaun Deeb, and rising star Abby Merk face off in the year’s most explosive cash game. Who will dominate the $100/$100 no-limit tables?

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2025 December 27 . 5:36 AM

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Poker’s elite clash in No Gamble, No Future—a $50K high-stakes showdown

A high-stakes poker event is set to take place from November 13 to 16, with live broadcasts each evening. The four-day special, titled No Gamble, No Future, will feature some of the biggest names in the game. Players and fans alike are preparing for what promises to be an intense showdown at the tables.

The cash game show is being presented by PokerStars and will air live on PokerGO, as well as for free on its YouTube channel. Each session begins at 7pm ET, offering viewers four nights of high-stakes action. Stakes will range from $25/$25 to $100/$100 no-limit hold'em, with minimum buy-ins starting at $5,000 and going up to $50,000.

The confirmed lineup includes poker legends like Phil Hellmuth and Shaun Deeb, alongside rising stars such as Abby Merk, who has called this the biggest game of her career. Other participants include Randy '3Coin' Sadler, Jimmy D'Ambrosio, Luiz 'Brazil God' Rizental, Alan Keating, Jennifer Tilly, and Sam 'Senor Tilt' Kiki. Organisers have hinted that more names will be announced before the event begins. Details about the mastermind behind the final two days of the cash games remain undisclosed. Despite speculation, no official information has been released regarding their involvement in the event’s closing sessions.

The No Gamble, No Future event will run until November 16, with each night’s play available to watch live. Fans can tune in via PokerGO or its YouTube channel without charge. The high-stakes format and star-studded lineup are expected to draw significant attention from the poker community.