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- Stake.us has rolled out its Showdown poker event running through December 31, 2026, headlined by a 100,000 SC guaranteed prize pool in the final tournament.
- Players can qualify via a four-step progression starting at 0.50 SC or buy directly into the final for 1,000 SC, subject to Veriff identity checks, geolocation rules, and strict anti-collusion policies.
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Stake.us is running a Showdown poker event with a 100,000 SC guaranteed prize pool from Oct. 5 through Dec. 31, 2026, according to NEXT.io.
The event offers two routes to the final: advancing through three preliminary steps or entering directly for 1,000 SC. The guarantee applies to the final event, rather than an individual player’s winnings.
Showdown’s Four-Step Entry Structure
NEXT.io’s Oct. 24 report describes four stages listed in the Stake Poker tournament lobby:
- Step 1: 0.50 SC entry fee.
- Step 2: 10 SC buy-in.
- Step 3: 100 SC buy-in.
- Final: 1,000 SC entry fee, with the 100,000 SC guaranteed prize pool.
Players starting at Step 1 must win each preliminary step to earn a seat in the next. Direct entry to the final bypasses those preliminary stages.
The report does not specify how many players advance at each step, the final’s exact format or its prize distribution.
Verification, Play Restrictions and Cancellations
Participation requires a Stake.us account and identity verification. According to the report, the platform uses Veriff for verification, with identification documents and a utility bill required.
The platform’s general rules prohibit VPN use and participation from states where Stake.us is unavailable. The report does not provide an event-specific list of eligible jurisdictions, so the promotion should not be treated as available nationwide.
The cited online poker security policy prohibits auxiliary tools and outside materials during gameplay, as well as conduct including chip dumping, account sharing and data mining.
Cancellation rules distinguish between tournaments that have not started and those already underway. Before play begins, entry fees or vouchers are refunded, except for freerolls. After play begins, refunds may depend on chip counts and whether a player has been eliminated.
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Source: As reported by next.io.
