Vamos Poker Tour Continues in Portugal
Vamos Poker Tour is on the move. Just weeks after the Slovakian stop in Card Casino Šamorín, the series shifts to Portugal as VPT Troia 2026 kicks off today. From July 20th to 26th, Casino Troia will host a festival with a total guarantee of €300,000, spread across 9 main tournaments.
Troia is one of the most exciting stops of the season. It's not just about poker but also the location. Casino Troia is situated right by the beach, in the same building as the Troia Design Hotel, blending poker, the sea, relaxation, and a holiday atmosphere. That's why Vamos Poker Tour itself presents it as one of the top locations of the year.
Main Attractions: Main Event, High Roller, and Opening Event
All eyes will traditionally be on the Main Event with a buy-in of €320+€30 and a guarantee of €125,000. The first flight is scheduled for Tuesday at 6:00 PM, with additional starting days on Thursday and Friday. Friday evening will also feature a turbo flight. Day 2 is set for Saturday, and a new champion will be crowned on Sunday.
Yet, the festival kicks off with a Warm Up event, featuring a buy-in of €155+€20 and a €35,000 guarantee, starting Monday. A strong program component will be the VPT High Roller, with a buy-in of €630+€70 and a €50,000 guarantee, starting Wednesday and concluding Thursday. The program is rounded out by the PLO Championship KO, Grandstack, Ultra PKO Turbo, Mini Vamos, EPM Super High Roller KO, and the final The Saver Progressive KO. This means a full-fledged festival week for players, catering not only to Main Event hunters but also bounty fans, Omaha enthusiasts, and lovers of faster-paced side events.
Extra Motivation: MVP Ranking, Las Vegas, and Squad Battle
At each stop, Vamos Poker Tour also relies on long-term promotions. VPT Troia will be no exception. Players can collect points for the festival's MVP Ranking, where at least €5,000 in prizes is guaranteed at each stop. Part of the season is also the year-long ranking "Vamos to Las Vegas," with over €30,000 in prizes and a WSOP Main Event 2027 entry for the winner.
Especially for Troia, the VPT Squad Battle is prepared. The team that accumulates the most points in the MVP Ranking during the festival will win a package for VPT Sofia 2026 worth over €3,300. The package includes hotel rooms, a stay in a five-star hotel, meals, transfers, and four entries to Vamos Main Event.
Tournament Schedule for VPT Troia 2026
| Date | Time | Tournament | Buy-in | Guarantee |
| July 20 – 21 | 18:00 | Warm Up – Day 1 | €155+€20 | €35,000 |
| July 21 | 15:30 | Warm Up – Final Day | €155+€20 | €35,000 |
| July 21 | 18:00 | VPT Main Event – Day 1A | €320+€30 | €125,000 |
| July 21 | 21:30 | Satellite to High Roller | €100+€10 | 3 seats GTD |
| July 22 | 15:30 | Satellite to High Roller | €100+€10 | 3 seats GTD |
| July 22 – 23 | 17:30 | VPT High Roller – Day 1 | €630+€70 | €50,000 |
| July 22 | 21:30 | Satellite to Main Event Day 1B | €50+€10 | 3 seats GTD |
| July 23 | 15:30 | VPT High Roller – Final Day | €630+€70 | €50,000 |
| July 23 | 15:45 | Satellite to Main Event Day 1B | €50+€10 | 3 seats GTD |
| July 23 | 18:00 | VPT Main Event – Day 1B | €320+€30 | €125,000 |
| July 23 | 19:00 | PLO Championship KO | €200+€40+€200 | €10,000 |
| July 23 | 21:30 | Satellite to Main Event Day 1C | €50+€10 | 3 seats GTD |
| July 24 | 15:30 | VPT Main Event – Day 1C | €320+€30 | €125,000 |
| July 24 | 16:00 | Grandstack | €112+€13 | €5,000 |
| July 24 | 22:00 | Ultra PKO Turbo | €30+€20+€100 | €5,000 |
| July 24 | 23:15 | VPT Main Event – Day 1D Turbo | €320+€30 | €125,000 |
| July 25 | 15:30 | VPT Main Event – Day 2 | €320+€30 | €125,000 |
| July 25 – 26 | 18:30 | Mini Vamos – Day 1 | €225+€25 | €35,000 |
| July 25 | 20:30 | EPM Super High Roller KO | €500+€100+€500 | €20,000 |
| July 26 | 15:30 | VPT Main Event – Final Day | — | €125,000 |
| July 26 | 15:30 | Mini Vamos – Final Day | €225+€25 | €35,000 |
| July 26 | 17:00 | The Saver Progressive KO | €125+€25+€100 | €15,000 |
Troia as a Poker Vacation
VPT Troia 2026 has all the ingredients of a modern festival stop. Players can look forward to generous guarantees, a multi-day Main Event, High Roller, accessible side events, bounty tournaments, and satellites. All of this comes with the setting of the Portuguese coast, where a poker week can be combined with a summer vacation.
For Vamos Poker Tour, it’s another important step in the 2026 season. After stops in Rozvadov, Bucharest, and Slovakia, the series moves to the Atlantic and continues to build a calendar that combines strong poker destinations with player-friendly guarantees. From today, all eyes will be on Casino Troia. First, the Warm Up kicks off, followed by the first flight of the Main Event, the High Roller, and weekend finals when the next Vamos Poker Tour champion will be determined.
