LOUISVILLE, Ky. — September 3, 2026 — The Moneymaker Tour’s Road to Aruba is coming to Louisville this Saturday, giving poker players the chance to turn a $150 buy-in into a $3,500 poker trip to Aruba.
Moneymaker Social Club will host the live qualifier on Saturday, September 5 at 3:00 PM, with the winner receiving a $3,500 package to attend the Caribbean Poker Series in Aruba later this month.
The winning package includes:
- $1,700 entry into the $400,000 guaranteed Caribbean Poker Series Main Event
- Four-night hotel stay in Aruba from September 23–27, 2026
- $700 cash toward airfare and travel spending
- Invitation to the VIP Player Party
The qualifier has a $150 buy-in, with an optional $10 add-on.
Bringing the Road to Aruba to Louisville
The Louisville qualifier is part of the Moneymaker Tour’s continued effort to create more ways for poker players to earn their way to destination events through opportunities closer to home.
Players in Kentucky and the surrounding region can compete locally for the chance to join the Moneymaker Tour in Aruba, where players from around the world will gather for the Caribbean Poker Series from September 17–27.
“We want to create more ways for everyday poker players to experience the Tour and events like Aruba,” said Chris Moneymaker, 2003 World Series of Poker Main Event champion and founder of the Moneymaker Tour. “You don’t have to already be planning a poker trip or putting up a big Main Event buy-in. You can come out, play a $150 qualifier and potentially earn your way there.”
For Moneymaker Social Club, the qualifier is an opportunity to give its local poker community access to an experience that extends far beyond the Louisville tables.
“We’re excited to give our players the chance to play for something like this right here at the Social Club,” said Dylan Stanfield, manager of Moneymaker Social Club. “For $150, someone from our poker community has the opportunity to win a $3,500 package and go represent Louisville in Aruba. That’s a pretty incredible opportunity, and we’re looking forward to seeing everyone come out Saturday.”
One Qualifier, a $3,500 Aruba Package
The winning package puts one player into the heart of the action in Aruba, including an entry into the $1,700 Caribbean Poker Series Main Event.
The $400,000 guaranteed Main Event begins September 24 and features three starting flights before Day 2 on September 27.
In addition to the Main Event entry, the package includes a four-night hotel stay from September 23–27, $700 cash toward airfare and an invitation to the VIP Player Party.
The package is also fully transferable. If the winner is unable to make the trip or would prefer to send someone else, they may designate another recipient within 48 hours of winning. The package is not redeemable for its advertised cash value.
Kentucky Qualifier Details
Date: Saturday, September 5, 2026
Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Moneymaker Social Club | Louisville, Kentucky
Buy-In: $150
Optional Add-On: $10
Prize: $3,500 Aruba Package
The Moneymaker Tour
The Moneymaker Tour continues to show why it is one of the fastest-growing tours in the game, combining world-class tournament action with experiences that bring fans closer to poker’s legends.
About Moneymaker Social Club
Moneymaker Social Club is a Louisville poker destination founded by 2003 World Series of Poker Main Event champion Chris Moneymaker. The club provides a home for the local poker community with regular games, tournaments and special events designed to bring players together around the game.
About Chris Moneymaker
Chris Moneymaker is an American poker player who won the Main Event at the 2003 World Series of Poker (WSOP). His victory was groundbreaking because he was the first amateur to win the championship after qualifying through an inexpensive online satellite. The press has referred to the surge of new players and global interest that followed as the “Moneymaker Effect.”
About The Casino Aruba at Hilton
The Casino Aruba at Hilton offers premier gaming, dining, and entertainment in the heart of Palm Beach. Its poker room welcomes players from around the world during the Caribbean Poker Series and has become an international destination for the Moneymaker Tour.
About the Caribbean Poker Series
The Caribbean Poker Series brings together players from around the world to compete in one of the most exciting poker destinations on the globe. Hosted at The Casino Aruba at Hilton, the series features a wide range of events and generous guarantees, combining world-class poker with the unmatched atmosphere of the Caribbean.
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Moneymaker Tour
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