PokerStars Open 2027 in Campione: New Buy-In and a Bright Start to the Year

In January 2027, the PokerStars Open series will once again take place in Campione d’Italia. A new €1,250 buy-in and a packed schedule await players from all over Europe.

At the beginning of 2027, poker fans can look forward to a spectacular event — the PokerStars Open series returns to the Italian city of Campione d’Italia. From January 8 to 17, 2027, the famous Casino di Campione will once again host major tournaments, bringing together professionals and amateurs from all over Europe and beyond. This is the third visit of the PokerStars Open to Campione, and previous stops have already proven that this venue can attract impressive fields and large prize pools. History of PokerStars Open Campione: Records and Champions The first PokerStars Open stop in Campione took place in 2025 and immediately set a record: the Main Event attracted 2,423 players. With a buy-in of €1,100, the total prize pool reached €2,326,080. The winner was Adrian-Sorel State from Romania, who turned his entry fee into a career-best €363,000. The second stop was held at the beginning of 2026 and drew 1,582 entries at €1,100 each, creating a prize pool of €1,518,720. This time, the championship title and the top prize of €200,640 went to Switzerland’s Elvir Nuhiu. PokerStars Open Campione Main Event Results: 2025: 2,423 entries, €1,100 buy-in, €2,326,080 prize pool, winner — Adrian-Sorel State (Romania), prize €363,000 2026: 1,582 entries, €1,100 buy-in, €1,518,720 prize pool, winner — Elvir Nuhiu (Switzerland), prize €200,640 Main Event 2027: New Buy-in and Expectations In 2027, the organizers of PokerStars Open Campione decided to increase the Main Event buy-in to €1,250, which is €150 more than in previous editions. Although the full schedule is still being developed, it is already known that the new price point is intended to make the tournament even more prestigious and attractive for players. Cedric Billot, Deputy Director of Live Events at PokerStars, noted that the team is excited to welcome players back to Campione and to kick off 2027 with one of the most popular poker festivals. According to him, the success of previous PokerStars Open Campione stops and the recent Sunday Million Live tournament confirms the high level of player interest and sets a positive tone for the future. PokerStars LIVE: Sunday Million Live Success in Campione Earlier this month, Casino di Campione hosted the PokerStars Sunday Million Live tournament for the first time since 2017. The event combined online and live starting days, gathering a total of 5,213 entries. This created a prize pool of €1,119,853, which exceeded the guaranteed €1,000,000 by about 12%. The winner was Italian player Ettore Santoprete, who previously had modest live winnings of $10,063. Thanks to a deal between the three finalists, his final prize amounted to €98,200. Key figures for Sunday Million Live 2026 in Campione: 5,213 entries (online + live starting days) Prize pool: €1,119,853 Guarantee: €1,000,000 Winner: Ettore Santoprete (Italy), prize €98,200 (after a three-way deal) Next Stop: PokerStars Open Aix-en-Provence Before heading to Campione in January, players can look forward to another major PokerStars Open festival. From November 1 to 8, 2026, PokerStars Open Aix-en-Provence will take place in southern France. The tournament series will be held at Pasino Grand, where both online satellites on PokerStars and numerous live qualifiers during the festival will be available. This is a great opportunity for players to try to qualify for the main events of the series for a fraction of the buy-in cost. Overview: Why PokerStars Open Campione Is So Popular In a short time, PokerStars Open Campione has become one of the most prominent events on the European poker calendar. High attendance, large prize pools, and the opportunity for players of all experience levels to step onto the big stage — all of this draws attention to the series. Regularly exceeding guaranteed prize pools and increasing buy-ins are evidence of growing interest and trust in PokerStars as a live tournament organizer. For many players, participating in such series is not only a chance to compete for serious money, but also to prove themselves on an international level, face strong opponents, and gain invaluable experience. What This Means for PPPoker Club Players For PPPoker club members, news about major festivals like PokerStars Open Campione is not only a source of inspiration but also practical information. First, the structure and formats of such tournaments can be used to organize their own club events: for example, running series with affordable buy-ins, satellites, and final tables modeled after major live series. Second, statistics on the number of entries, prize pools, and buy-in trends allow for market analysis and a better understanding of which formats are most in demand among players. This helps PPPoker clubs adapt their offerings and make them more attractive to participants. Finally, the success of players who previously had no major achievements, as in the case of Ettore Santoprete, shows that even a newcomer or amateur can achieve significant results. This is a great incentive for all PPPoker club members to keep improving their skills and not be afraid to participate in bigger tournaments — whether online or live.