Agua Caliente Rancho Mirage, CA
SEPTEMBER 21-25, 2025 | 32-250 Bob Hope Dr, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
Rancho Mirage, CA – StudioPoker is proud to announce the StudioPoker Festival Reno a premier mid-week Signature cash game and tournament poker festival, The five-day event will take place Sunday thru Thursday September 21–25, 2025 inside the award-winning Agua Caliente Poker Room, Professional broadcasts with RFID hole card technology and streamed live at www.StudioPoker.Live/Watch.
VENUE
Property Details
Name: Agua Caliente Casino Resort Spa – Rancho Mirage
Address: 32-250 Bob Hope Drive, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
Main Phone: (888) 999-1995
Poker Room Phone: Same as main line – (888) 999-1995
Poker Room Overview
Hours of Operation:
Sunday through Thursday: 8:00 AM – 3:00 AM
Friday and Saturday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 AM
Tables: 10 poker tables, each seating up to 9 players
Game Types & Limits:
No-Limit Texas Hold’em: $1/$3, $2/$5, and occasionally $5/$10
Limit Hold’em: $3/$6 and $4/$8
Omaha Hi-Lo: $6/$12 limit
Higher stakes offered based on player interest
Amenities & Features
Automatic card shufflers at every table
Tableside food and beverage service (including cocktails)
Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs throughout the room
Massage services available
Casino comps and rewards points earned through play
Currency exchange and check-cashing available nearby
Valet and self-parking options for players
Comfortable seating and a smoke-free poker environment
Promotions & Tournaments
Promotions:
High-hand jackpots for Texas Hold’em and Omaha games
Daily “Caliente Hands” promo with cash payouts for qualifying hands
Bad-beat jackpot promotions
Daily Morning Tournaments:
Monday through Friday at 10:00 AM
$120 buy-in
$60 re-buys during first 4 rounds
$20 add-on option during break
Up to $4,500 guaranteed prize pools
Registration opens at 8:00 AM and continues through the first break
Weekend Tournaments:
Saturday and Sunday at 10:00 AM
$160 buy-in
$80 re-buys, $20 add-on
$16,000 starting chip stack with on-time bonus
Nightly Tournaments:
Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6:00 PM
$140 buy-in
$70 re-buys, $20 add-on
Registration begins at 4:00 PM
Generous chip stacks and extended registration through the first break
Summary
Agua Caliente Rancho Mirage offers a modern and professional poker room with 10 tables and a solid mix of game formats. The room is known for its friendly staff, quality food service, and daily tournaments with strong prize structures. Whether you prefer casual cash games or competitive tournament play, it’s a popular poker destination in the Coachella Valley.
FESTIVAL OVERVIEW
Daily Festival Schedule (Sunday–Thursday)
9:00 AM – Our Daily Specialty Events Kick Off With a $1,200 Heads-Up Bracket, Followed By a $400 Seniors (50+), $400 Omaha 8 Or Better, and a $400 Limit Hold’em Tournament.
11:00 AM – Daily Signature “Ironman” Deepstack No-Limit Hold’em, or Pot Limit Omaha Tournament (1-Day Events)
4:00 PM – RFID Broadcast Cash Game #1: $5/$5 Ante No-Limit Hold’em
6:00 PM – RFID Broadcast Cash Game #2: $5/$5 Ante Pot-Limit Omaha
Festival Highlights
Professionally produced RFID live streams of both cash games and tournament features
Festival Leaderboard with $10,000 in prizes
Player & Employee Awards Ceremony + Mixer to close out the week
Hosted inside the smoke-free, state-of-the-art Atlantis Poker Room
All events designed to be mid-week friendly and action-packed
TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE
9AM Tournament Schedule:
Sunday: $1,200 Heads-Up Bracket – 32-player max. Win two heads-up matches and advance to the eight-handed Final Table for a chance at prize money.
Monday: $400 Seniors No-Limit Hold’em – Players must be 50+ years old to participate.
Tuesday: $400 Limit Omaha 8 or Better
Wednesday: $400 Limit Hold’em
11AM Signature Tournament – No-Limit Hold’em or Pot-Limit Omaha
Join us each day at 11AM for our premier Signature Event, alternating between No-Limit Hold’em and Pot-Limit Omaha.
Buy-In: $530 + $70 = $600
Starting Stack: 100,000 in tournament chips
Early Registration Bonus:
Players registered before the tournament begins will receive an additional 5,000 chips.
Late entries and re-entries are not eligible for the bonus.
Structure & Format:
30-minute blind levels
Unlimited re-entry until the start of Level 10
No scheduled breaks (Ironman format)
8-handed play throughout, including the final table
One-day tournament — play continues until a winner is declared
Broadcast Notice:
All events are subject to RFID hole card broadcasting.
Players seated at a featured or final table will be required to display hole cards over RFID sensors.
To maintain game integrity, phones, tablets, and smartwatches must be surrendered to the Tournament Director while at the table. Players may step away to use their electronics.
Final Table Chop Policy:
In the event of a final table chop, leaderboard points will be awarded based on chip counts at the time of the agreement.
CASH SCHEDULE
Live Broadcast Cash Games – Hole Cards Included! Starting Sunday, we’ll be running and streaming cash games daily.
4:00 PM – RFID Broadcast Cash Game #1: $5/$5 Ante No-Limit Hold’em
6:00 PM – RFID Broadcast Cash Game #2: $5/$5 Ante Pot-Limit Omaha
To guarantee your spot on the stream, each player must complete the Cash Game Sign-Up Form.
GOLF EVENT
StudioPoker Thursday Morning Golf Outing September 25, 2025
StudioPoker is treating 12 players to a complimentary 18-hole golf outings.
✅ We’re covering the cost for 12 players each day, including green fees and a shared cart.
✅ Tee times begin bright and early at 6:00AM, 6:08AM, and 6:16AM — perfect for making it back in time for poker.
Format:
Five 4-player teams
18 holes of relaxed, casual golf
2 players per cart
Driving range opens at 6:00AM
Bar opens at 8:00AM
Club rentals available for $15
📍 Location: TBD
Spots are limited to 12 players per day, so be sure to sign up early! Whether you’re looking to warm up your game or just enjoy the fresh air, this is a perfect way to kick off your day.
AWARDS CEREMONY/MIXER
Closing Out the Festival in Style: Awards Ceremony
As we wrap up our Signature Festival, we take a moment to celebrate the players, personalities, and professionals who made the week unforgettable.
🏆 Cash Game MVP
🏆 Tournament MVP
🏆 Festival Standout
🏆 Best Social Media Personality
🏆 Best Poker Dealer
🏆 Best Venue Service Professional
🏆 Best Golfer
🎉 The ceremony kicks off Thursday at 6PM — with special surprises you won’t want to miss!
LEADERBOARD
StudioPoker Signature Festival — $10,000 Leaderboard Challenge
Compete for the top spot on the Signature Festival Leaderboard and claim your share of $10,000 in cash awards!
Leaderboard Prizes
1st Place: $5,000
2nd Place: $3,000
3rd Place: $2,000
How to Register:
You must register prior to play to qualify. Sign up now at:
👉 www.StudioPoker.Live/Players
Payout Structure
Leaderboard payouts will be posted once registration closes and will follow the standard StudioPoker League payout structure.
Point System
$600–$800 Buy-In Events
1st — 1,800 pts
2nd — 1,500 pts
3rd — 1,200 pts
4th — 900 pts
5th — 700 pts
6th — 500 pts
7th — 400 pts
8th — 300 pts
$1,200–$2,200 Buy-In Events
1st — 2,700 pts
2nd — 2,250 pts
3rd — 1,800 pts
4th — 1,350 pts
5th — 1,050 pts
6th — 750 pts
7th — 600 pts
8th — 450 pts
Important Notes
To qualify for the $5,000 Festival MVP Award, players must be registered in the leaderboard at www.StudioPoker.Live/Players before participating.
All official Signature Festival events count toward your leaderboard score.
BROADCAST SCHEDULE
StudioPoker Signature Festival Broadcast Schedule
Live from Peppermill Resort & Casino
Join us as we broadcast select tournament and cash game action daily, Sunday through Thursday, during the StudioPoker Signature Festival!
Daily Broadcast Schedule (Sunday–Thursday):
Tournament Feature Table
12PM — $600 Signature No-Limit Hold’em
Cash Games
5PM — $5/$5 Ante No-Limit Hold’em
7PM — $5/$5 Ante Pot Limit Omaha
All broadcasts are streamed on a 40-minute delay.
🔗 Watch live at: www.StudioPoker.Live/Watch
