As we gear up for our highly anticipated Mixed Game Festival IX, the excitement is palpable. Our upcoming event, put on in partnership with PokerStars, promises to be bigger and better than ever! We’ll be bringing together mixed game lovers and aficionados for five days of exhilarating dealer’s choice action during the 2024 North American Poker Tour (NAPT) at Resorts World Las Vegas, and we’re giving away two $550 H.E.R.O.S. and 8-Game tournament seats (more details below).
With table stakes ranging from as low as $4/8 all the way up to $20/40, the dealer’s choice cash game action kicks off daily at 12pm, and there’s no shortage of highlights to be had. Whether you’re a mixed-game enthusiast or just looking to try something new, Mixed Game Festival IX will have something for everyone. Plus, a host of PokerStars Ambassadors and poker legends will be joining us at the felt in both our cash games and mixed game tournaments.
If you haven’t already done so, be sure to check out our official announcement for more details, and read on to see what else we have planned for this upcoming event.* Trust us, this will be a LOT more fun than just your typical poker event—it’s a true Mixed Game FESTIVAL!
Sunday, November 3rd: STAPES! + Robbie’s Birthday Bash 
What better way to kick off the festivities than by celebrating a special milestone? I’ll be marking my 43rd birthday, and you’re all invited to the party! There will be pizza, birthday goodies, and plenty of laughs to go around.
Come join the fun and start Mixed Game Festival IX off on the right note as we shuffle up and deal.
In addition, at some point during the day we will be joined by longtime PokerStars commentator Joe Stapleton, who will be splashing around with us at the felt and signing copies of his new poker comic book TRAPPED.
Monday, November 4th: Poker Book Signings 
We’re bringing together a couple of poker’s top names for an exciting day of dealer’s choice cash games and poker book signings:
- Dylan Linde, WSOP bracelet winner and WPT Champion, will sign copies of Mastering Mixed Games.
- Eli Elezra, Poker Hall of Famer, will sign copies of his autobiography Pulling the Trigger.
Whether you’re a fan of poker strategy or poker humor, you won’t want to miss the chance to meet (and play with!) these poker greats and grab some signed memorabilia!
Tuesday, November 5th: Poker Trivia Competition 
Are you a poker history buff? Test your poker knowledge away from the felt in our Poker Trivia Competition, starting promptly at 11:30 am.
This is your chance to flex your poker smarts for a shot at winning hundreds of dollars in prizes. How well do you know the ins and outs of the game? Let’s find out!
We’re excited to be “running it back” with another fun poker trivia competition at Mixed Game Festival IX, at @PokerRoomRWLV this November.
Get your thinking caps on right, and you could win some great prizes and poker merch! pic.twitter.com/QL46h5jTab
— Cardplayer Lifestyle (@PokerLifeMedia) September 10, 2024
Wednesday, November 6th: Grand Prize Drawing 
We’ll be conducting our Grand Prize Drawing at 7pm! Two lucky players will walk away with $550 seats to the Cardplayer Lifestyle mixed game events on the NAPT schedule courtesy of PokerStars.
Every hour of dealer’s choice cash game play you log from November 3-6 earns you an entry into the drawing. Be sure to be present when we draw the winners—those coveted seats could be yours!
Additional Sponsors and Giveaways
A festival wouldn’t be complete without some great prizes and merch, and we’ve got plenty of both. Thanks to our generous sponsors, we’re offering:
- PokerCoaching.com Player of the Day: Each day, one standout player will receive 1-3 months of FREE PokerCoaching Premium access + have their story highlighted as part of our daily recap article.
- RunGoodGear Long-Sleeve T-shirts: to keep you looking sharp.
- PokerGO subscriptions: for access to all-you-can-watch poker streams and broadcasts.
- D&B Poker: an assortment of popular poker books for you to enjoy and learn from.
While lots of merchandise will be given away as prizes, proceeds from any merchandise sold will go towards PokerGives.org, a nonprofit organization that supports the needy, unhoused, and military veterans in Las Vegas.
READ MORE: Poker Gives – A Legacy of Compassion in the Poker Community
Three Mixed Game Tournaments on the NAPT Schedule
While the dealer’s choice cash games are the heart of the festival, the real competitive heat starts with our mixed game tournaments. We’re proud to present three co-branded events on the NAPT schedule:
- Thursday, November 7: $550 HEROS
- Friday, November 8: $5,300 8-game
- Saturday, November 9: $550 8-game
Each tournament begins at 2 pm, featuring 30-minute levels and unlimited re-entry until the close of registration at the end of Level 10. Be sure to check out the full NAPT schedule and mixed game tournament structures.
With all this excitement packed into just a few days, Mixed Game Festival IX and the 2024 NAPT are shaping up to be among the most memorable poker events of the year. Whether you’re coming for the cash games, tournaments, or just the fun and camaraderie, we can’t wait to see you at the tables!
*Ed note: Please be advised that dates of scheduled book signings are subject to change; thanks for your understanding.
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