Pure Poker Tour Returns to Yellowhead for Final Series of 2026

The final edition of the 2026 Pure Poker Tour (PPT) is set to run at the end of November. The Pearl Room at Pure Casino Yellowhead will host 15 trophy events from Nov 19 – 29, 2026, with satellite action between the two Edmonton facilities leading up to the opening trophy events.

Satellite action for the series kicks off at Pure Casino Edmonton on Sunday, Nov 15, with two qualifiers at Casino Edmonton and two more at Casino Yellowhead before the first trophy game on Thursday. Sunday (Edmonton) & Tuesday (Yellowhead) feature T$2k for 1 in 9 entries with a buy-in of $260, while Monday (Edmonton) & Wednesday (Yellowhead) will play for T$1,100 with a buy-in of $170 and 1 in 7.5 entries finding a package. Sunday’s game starts at 1 PM, with all other pre-series qualifier games going at 6:30 PM. Additionally, Pure’s sister facility in Calgary, Deerfoot Inn & Casino, is running a PPT Main Event satellite on Nov. 18.

$1,100 Main Starts Nov 27

• Dates:
  • Day 1a: Nov 27, Noon
  • Day 1b: Nov 28, Noon
  • Day 2: Nov 29, Noon
• Buy in: $1,100 ($990 + $110)
• Blinds: 40 Minutes on Day 1, 60 Minutes on Day 2
• Starting Stack: 30k
• Late Entry: 9 Levels

As always, the big game of the series will be the Main Event. The Big Show closes out the series, with Day 1 action on November 27 & 28, and the final day with big money awarded on November 29.

Players get 30k to start, with Day 1 blinds at 40 minutes and hour-long levels on Day 2. Day 1 play goes until 12.5% of the field remains, with entries open on Day 1 for the first 9 levels of play. So far this season, the Main Event has averaged just under 300 entries for a 1st place average prize just shy of $60k.

2026 Main Events at a Glance

Series	Field	Prizes	Winner	1st Place
March	329	$309,425	Cam Stewart	$64,555
May	287	$269,924	Todd Oakley	$58,965
July	306	$287,793	Trevor Patrick	$61,273
September	260	$244,530	Ben Sarnelli	$54,250
Averages:	295.5	$277,918		$59,761

PPT #5 Kicks Off with 50+ Crowd

The 5th series of the 2026 PPT has a pretty familiar schedule, though slightly smaller than previous series at only 15 total events. As usual, the series kicks off with the Seniors at Noon on Nov 19. The opening day also features the ever-popular NLH/PLO Mix with open entry at 4 PM, so everyone gets the chance to play some cards on the first day.

That opens 11 days of poker action at Pure Casino Yellowhead, with a mix of two- & four-card poker over the 15 scheduled trophy events. Pot limit Omaha aficionados have four games, including the opening Mix, for four-card poker, with the $1,100 PLO Main Event, which starts on Nov. 26, with an optional Day 2 on Nov. 27 if required, highlighting the Omaha action.

There's also a new event on the schedule for the final 2026 series - Event 9: $560 NLH Ultimate Stack ($500+$60). The 8-max, multi-day game features a starting stack of 30k, 40-minute blinds, and two Day 1 flights on Nov. 24 & 25.

Qualifiers in Edmonton & Calgary

There are plenty of ways to win a seat on the PPT. Edmonton will host four pre-series qualifiers, with two at each of the two Edmonton casinos. Calgarians will also get a chance to qualify from home with a $250, with 1 in 8 entries getting a package worth $1,750.

For players coming to Edmonton from out of town, Pure Casino has set up special rates at the nearby Chateau Nova for rooms for the series. The Nova features an exercise room and a restaraunt/pub area open until 10 PM most nights. Every room has a microwave, with some dishes and utensils for after-hour eats.

Schedule & Structures for 2026 PPT #5