Poker Dream Malaysia Returns With ~$1M GTD Main Event & Mixed Games Galore

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Sep 01, 2026 10 min read

Poker Dream is heading back to the Genting Highlands this October, with Poker Dream Malaysia 26 bringing 12 days of tournament action to Malaysia from October 8-19.

The packed schedule features 60 numbered events alongside satellites and freerolls, with buy-ins ranging from affordable MYR 800 tournaments through to a MYR 20,000 Super High Roller.

At the heart of the festival is the MYR 4,000,000 (~$1M) guaranteed Main Event, which gets underway on October 15 and offers players a wide range of starting flights and buy-in options before a champion is crowned on October 19.

Before the Main Event takes over, players can look forward to several other guaranteed tournaments, including the MYR 1.5 million guaranteed Malaysia Open, Mystery Bounty events, the Ultra Stack and plenty of mixed-game action.

Poker Dream Malaysia 26 Full Schedule

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Poker Dream Malaysia Main Event Details

The biggest tournament on the schedule is Event #38, the Poker Dream Malaysia Main Event, which comes with a MYR 4 million guarantee and no shortage of opportunities to reach Day 2.

The first three starting flights take place on October 15. Day 1A costs MYR 4,800 (~$1,200) and plays down to 15% of the field, while Days 1B and 1C cost MYR 3,200 (~$800) and play down to 10%.

Another three flights follow on October 16 before four more chances are available on October 17, including Turbo and Hyper Turbo options.

There are also plenty of satellites throughout the three days, including several MYR 1,100 Milestone Satellites, while freerolls to the Main Event take place on October 15, 16 and 17.

Early Bird Main Event Packages Available

Players planning their trip in advance can also take advantage of several Poker Dream 26 Early Bird packages, including discounted hotel rates when pre-registering for the Main Event.

Those registering for the MYR 4,800 Main Event option can receive 25% off selected hotel rates, while the MYR 3,200 option comes with a 20% discount.

The dedicated Main Event Early Bird package offers 25% off selected accommodation, including rooms at First World Hotel, RW Hotel, Highlands Hotel and Antara Genting.

There are also extra benefits for the first 100 Main Event enrollments, including Main Event bubble protection across all Day 1 flights and entry into a lucky draw where two players will each win $1,000 in Poker Dream 27 tournament credit.

More Early Bird Rewards Up for Grabs

Main Event players aren't the only ones who can pick up something extra for booking early.

Poker Dream is offering three Early Bird reward options, with players able to choose the package that best fits their plans.

The Early Bird Pre-Funded Rewards option adds extra tournament credit depending on how much a player deposits in advance. A MYR 15,000 pre-fund receives MYR 600 extra, MYR 30,000 comes with MYR 1,300 extra, and those putting up MYR 60,000 receive an additional MYR 3,000 for a total tournament value of MYR 63,000. The offer is limited to 40, 30 and 20 players at each respective level, with registration closing on September 30.

High rollers have their own option. Players buying a MYR 20,000 Super High Roller ticket can receive two complimentary weekday nights at RW Hotel Premier, worth MYR 1,750, with the package limited to 30 players.

Newcomers haven't been forgotten either. First-time purchasers who pre-fund MYR 5,000 in tournament credit can receive a Poker Dream merchandise package worth MYR 500, with 50 packages available.

Calum has been a part of the PokerNews team since September 2021 after working in the UK energy sector. He played his first hand of poker in 2017 and immediately fell in love with the game. Calum has written for various poker outlets but found his home at PokerNews, where he has contributed to various articles and live updates, providing insights and reporting on major poker events, including the World Series of Poker (WSOP).

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