MotorCity Casino Poker Tournaments Schedule
MotorCity Casino Hotel in Detroit runs a steady rotation of daily and weekly poker tournaments. The poker room holds 24 tables and uses the Bravo Live app for registration and seat assignments. Most events use a $20,000–$40,000 guaranteed prize pool.
Daily Tournaments
a $125 buy-in with $25,000 guaranteed. Late
At 11:00 a.m. the room offers a $125 buy-in with $25,000 guaranteed. Late registration closes after level six. Re-entry is allowed once during the first four hours. The 7:00 p.m. event mirrors the morning structure but adds an optional $25 add-on for extra chips.
Weekend Series
Every Friday through Sunday the room runs a $300 buy-in $50,000 guarantee. Saturday also features a $200 satellite feeding into the Sunday main event. Winners receive trophies plus a seat bonus for the next major series.
High-Roller Events
Monthly $1,000 and $2,500 buy-in tournaments
attract regional professionals. Guarantees range from $100,000
Monthly $1,000 and $2,500 buy-in tournaments attract regional professionals. Guarantees range from $100,000 to $250,000. These events usually sell out; online registration opens two weeks in advance.
Ladies and Seniors Specials
($60 buy-in, $5,000 guarantee). Thursdays host a
Every other Tuesday is Ladies Night ($60 buy-in, $5,000 guarantee). Thursdays host a 50-plus seniors event with identical pricing. Both tournaments include a $10 add-on for the dealer tip pool.
How to Register
Players can register in person up
to two hours before start time or
Players can register in person up to two hours before start time or via the Bravo app. A valid ID is required. The room accepts cash, credit cards, and the MotorCity Rewards card for direct buy-ins.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the starting chip stack for daily tournaments?
Daily events begin with 15,000 chips. Levels last 20 minutes until the final table, then switch to 30-minute levels.
Can I use my rewards card to enter tournaments?
Yes. Simply present your MotorCity Rewards card at the podium to deduct the buy-in from your account balance.
Are re-entries allowed in weekend series events?
Yes, one re-entry is permitted within the first four hours. Rebuys are not offered.