Agua Caliente Casino Resort Spa in Rancho Mirage runs daily poker tournaments that attract both locals and tourists. Buy-ins range from $60 daily events to $500 weekend championships with added prize pools.
Knowing the schedule, structure, and rake helps serious players decide which events fit their bankroll and travel plans. Satellites to larger regional series also run monthly.
Daily Tournament Schedule
- ✓$80 No-Limit Hold’em – 15,000 chips, 20-min levels
- ✓$125 Bounty – 20,000 chips, 15-min levels, $25 bounties
- ✓$60 Seniors (50+) – 12,000 chips, 15-min levels
Most daily events start at 11 am and 6 pm. Re-entry is allowed once during the first three levels. Late registration closes after level 6.
Weekend Championship Events
Friday through Sunday feature larger guarantees and higher buy-ins. Saturday night $300 events often guarantee $25,000 with 100+ players.
Satellite Tournaments
Monthly $80 satellites award seats to regional $1,000 and $2,500 events. One rebuy adds extra chips during the first four levels.
Tournament Rules and Rake
Standard TDA rules apply. Rake is 10% capped at $10 for daily events and $15 for championships. Staff keeps an active list for alternates during peak hours.
How to Register
Players can register online up to 48 hours in advance or in person one hour before start. The poker room opens at 9 am daily for early sign-ups and cash-game seating.
Payout Structure
Daily events pay top 15% of the field. Championship events extend to top 20%. Payouts are issued same day at the cashier cage with valid ID.