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PokerStars will host its popular MicroMillions series from August 16-31, 2026, giving budget-conscious players a chance to compete for big money at small buy-ins.
The series will feature 139 events with combined guarantees exceeding $2 million. Buy-ins range from just $1.10 to $22, making it accessible to a wide range of online players.
The timing is notable, as MicroMillions kicks off right after the WCOOP Boot Camp wraps up and concludes a week before the 2026 World Championship of Online Poker (WCOOP) begins on September 6. This makes it an ideal warm-up period for players hoping to build a bankroll or test new strategies before WCOOP action starts.
Several events carry guarantees far higher than their buy-ins suggest. On August 16, the $11 Sunday Storm and $22 High Roller will each guarantee $75,000, with both events repeating on August 23.
The series will culminate in the PKO Main Event on August 30, which carries a $250,000 guarantee despite its modest $22 buy-in.
Brazilian players have dominated recent MicroMillions Main Events. Last year, “pretinhouva” won $25,911 after topping a field of 20,600 entrants, while “vinivarella22” claimed $28,319 in 2024 following a three-way chop. It remains to be seen whether a Brazilian player will complete a three-peat in 2026.
