MGM National Harbor

MGM National Harbor
United States
101 MGM National Ave, Oxon Hill, MD 20745
301-971-5600
https://mgmnationalharbor.mgmresorts.com/en/casino/poker.html

MGM National Harbor Details

MGM National Harbor in Oxon Hill is one of the premier places to play live poker in Maryland and on the East Coast in general.

The poker room at MGM National is equipped with 45 tables, including an elevated High-Limit platform and exclusive High-Limit Salon, and offers cash games at various stakes in addition to daily tournaments. The poker room is also equipped with automatic shufflers, massage food and drink service and jackpot promotions.

In addition to the poker room, MGM National Harbor offers a full collection of casino games and plenty of entertainment and dining options.

MGM National Harbor
MGM National Harbor

Room Summary:

  
Number of tables:45
Non-smokingYes
Meal CompsNo
Poker Room RateNo
Phone-in ListYes
Automatic ShufflersYes
Massage ServiceYes
Cocktail ServiceYes
Food ServiceYes
JackpotYes
Poker room managerJohnny Grooms
Phone301-971-5600
Social MediaTwitter

Cash Games at MGM National Harbor

There are low and mid-stakes cash games running around the clock at MGM National Harbor, and higher-stakes games will run occasionally if there is demand.

On any given day or night, expect to find No-Limit Hold'em games starting at $1/$3 and climbing to $5/$10, as well as a $4/$8 Limit Hold'em game.

Cash games offered at MGM National Harbor include:

  • No-Limit Hold'em
  • Limit Hold'em
  • Pot-Limit Omaha
  • 5-Card Omaha and 5-Card Omaha Hi-Lo

In addition to the above games, the room will also run a seven-card stud game and multiple forms of draw poker upon request. Higher-limit games and mixed games are also available upon request.

Poker Tournaments at MGM National Harbor

If the various cash games offered at MGM National Harbor weren't a big enough draw, maybe the venue's extensive tournament offerings will be the selling point for you.

MGM National Harbor runs several daily tournaments most weekdays and weekends, including a $300 No-Limit Hold'em afternoon tournament and a $400 evening event.

Daily tournaments start at $150 and climb up to $500, providing something for everybody.

Potomac Winter Poker Open

In addition to daily tournaments, MGM National Harbor will host the occasional tournament series or festival. Most notably, the Potomac Winter Poker Open has taken place for several years and awarded millions in prize money to East Coast grinders.

MGM National Harbor
MGM National Harbor

The 2020 Potomac Winter Poker Open $3,000 Main Event saw Matthew Sesso defeating WSOP Main Event champ Joe McKeehen to win the trophy and $189,965.

When it returned in 2023, the Potomac Winter Poker Open offered $1 million in guarantees and a $2,700 buy-in Main Event with a $500,000 guarantee.

FAQs

Does MGM National Harbor have poker?

Yes, MGM National Harbor has some of the best poker games in Maryland and on the East Coast.

Can I play poker at MGM National Harbor?

Anyone over the age of 21 can play live poker in the state of Maryland.

How much does it cost to play poker at MGM National Harbor?

No-Limit Hold'em cash games at MGM National Harbor start with blinds of $1/$3 and climb up to $5/$10.

What cash games are there at MGM National Harbor?

There are many games available at low and high stakes, including No-Limit Hold'em, Limit Hold'em, Pot-Limit Omaha and 5-Card Omaha Hi-Lo. Other games are available upon request.

What tournaments are at MGM National Harbor?

There are various daily tournaments running at MGM National Harbor with buy-ins ranging from $150 to $500. Additionally, there is the occasional tournament festival like the Potomac Winter Poker Open.

Is MGM National Harbor the best for beginners?

Any venue that offers $1/$3 No-Limit Hold'em cash games will be a good place for beginning poker players.

When is the MGM National Harbor poker room open?

The MGM National Harbor poker room is open 24 hours seven days a week.

Poker Tournament Calendar

Tournament / event Starts Ends Buy-in + Fee
MGM National Harbor September $200,000 Guaranteed 2024-09-19 2024-09-22
No Limit Hold'em - Flight E 2024-09-21 $ 600 + $ 0
Day 2 2024-09-22 $ 0 + $ 0