Punch Your Ticket to the PokerStars NAPT Main Event at Resorts World Las Vegas
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PokerStars is giving players in Las Vegas the chance to punch their ticket to one of the hottest events on the poker calendar, the 2025 North American Poker Tour (NAPT) Main Event, by taking part in an exclusive ambassador meet-up game this month.
The event runs on Saturday, June 28, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. inside the poker room at Resorts World Las Vegas, where an 8-handed $2/$5 No-Limit Hold’em cash game will award one player a $5,300 Main Event seat.
Several familiar faces from the PokerStars ambassador lineup will be taking part, including Joe Stapleton, Maria Konnikova, Kerryjane Craigie, Caitlin Comeskey, Jennifer Shahade, and Kenny Hallaert. Players will have the chance to compete alongside the pros, share some laughs, and fight for a seat in one of the biggest events of the year.
When is the PokerStars NAPT Main Event 2025?
This year’s NAPT kicks off on November 3 and the Main Event runs from November 6–12. It comes with a $5,300 buy-in and a $3,000,000 guaranteed prize pool. As with last year’s edition, the tournament will be held at Resorts World, one of the Strip’s most stylish venues.
The full NAPT schedule has now been released, featuring a range of events catering to all player types and bankrolls. View the full schedule here:
| Event | Dates | Buy-in | Guarantee |
|---|---|---|---|
| PokerStars Open | November 3-6 | $1,100 | $500,000 GTD |
| PokerStars Open High Roller | November 5-6 | $2,200 | — |
| NAPT Super High Roller | November 5-7 | $50,000 | — |
| NAPT Main Event | November 6-12 | $5,300 | $3,000,000 GTD |
| NAPT Women’s Event | November 9-10 | $330 | $50,000 GTD |
| NAPT Women’s High Roller | November 10 | $1,100 | — |
| NAPT High Roller | November 10-12 | $10,300 | — |
| NAPT Mystery Bounty | November 10-12 | $550 | $200,000 GTD |
NAPT Main Event 2024: Brit Marchington Takes Crown
The 2024 NAPT Main Event saw a dominant final table performance from UK pro Nick Marchington, who carried his chip lead wire to wire to claim the title and the $765,200 first-place prize.
Marchington, who called the win "a dream" and "one of the most fun experiences I've had playing poker," topped a stacked final table that included multiple WSOP bracelet winners Jeff Madsen and Marco Johnson.
Could it be you this year? Win the PokerStars Meet-Up Game and you'll have a shot.
2024 NAPT Las Vegas Main Event Final Table Results
| Rank | Player | Country | Prize (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nick Marchington | United Kingdom | $765,200 |
| 2 | Joel Micka | United States | $478,450 |
| 3 | Jeff Madsen | United States | $341,750 |
| 4 | Marco Johnson | United States | $262,900 |
| 5 | Curt Kohlberg | United States | $202,250 |
| 6 | Masato Yokosawa | Japan | $155,550 |
| 7 | Brock Wilson | United States | $119,650 |
| 8 | Matt Affleck | United States | $92,000 |
