BetRivers Poker Championship Kicks Off Sept. 21 with Two Weeks of Action
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The BetRivers Poker Championship 2025 is set to run online from September 21 through October 5, bringing players two full weeks of trophy events, leaderboard races, and more than $545,000 in total guarantees.
This year’s series will feature 112 events across the Gold and Silver tiers, with buy-ins ranging from $2 to $500, ensuring something for every bankroll. Alongside the wide variety of tournaments, players can expect best-in-class rakeback, the lowest rake in the industry, and a packed schedule of formats including PKOs, PLO, 6-Max, Monsterstacks, Deepstacks, and more.
Trophy Events
A total of 34 trophies will be awarded during the Championship, including 32 nightly marquee tournaments and two leaderboard winners. Each night will feature Gold and Silver pairings across different formats, giving players plenty of chances to claim hardware.
Among the highlights are three marquee Sundays loaded with trophy events. The action kicks off on Opening Sunday, September 21, with the $300 High Roller ($20k GTD) and the more accessible $30 Mini High Roller ($5k GTD). One week later, on September 28, players can jump into the $300 High Roller PKO ($20k GTD) or the $30 Mini High Roller PKO ($5k GTD).
The series then builds to an exciting finish on Final Sunday, October 5, headlined by the $200 Main Event ($40k GTD) and its $20 Mini Main Event ($6k GTD). High-stakes grinders will also have their shot at glory in the $500 Super High Roller ($20k GTD).
Encore Freerolls and Leaderboards Add Big Value for Series Players
Players grinding multiple events throughout the series will also benefit from the Encore Freeroll Series, which adds up to $12,000 in extra prizes. Those who play 5 or more events earn entry into a $3,000 Freeroll on October 10, while 10+ events secures a spot in the $4,000 Freeroll on October 11, and 20+ events grant entry to the $5,000 Freeroll on October 12.
In addition, separate Gold and Silver leaderboards give players at all stakes a chance to win big, with the Gold Leaderboard awarding $6,850 in prizes, including a $1,000 in tournament tickets top package and payouts to the top 20 players, while the Silver Leaderboard offers $1,210 in prizes, including a $200 in tournament tickets top prize and payouts to the top 20 players as well.
Gold Leaderboard Payouts
| Place | Prize (Tickets) |
|---|---|
| 1 | $1,000 |
| 2 | $800 |
| 3 | $700 |
| 4 | $600 |
| 5 | $500 |
| 6 | $450 |
| 7 | $400 |
| 8 | $350 |
| 9 | $300 |
| 10 | $250 |
| 11–15 | $200 each |
| 16–20 | $100 each |
Silver Leaderboard Payouts
| Place | Prize (Tickets) |
|---|---|
| 1 | $200 |
| 2 | $150 |
| 3 | $120 |
| 4 | $100 |
| 5 | $90 |
| 6 | $80 |
| 7 | $70 |
| 8 | $60 |
| 9 | $50 |
| 10 | $40 |
| 11–15 | $30 each |
| 16–20 | $20 each |
Streaming Coverage
The BetRivers Poker Championship will also be streamed live on Twitch, with community favorites @accidentalgrenade and @drdadpoker providing coverage of deep runs, trophy hunts, and player highlights throughout the series.
