Battle for life-changing money
and a place in Texas poker history.
$1.5 MILLION GUARANTEED MEGA MONSTER
- $400 BUY-IN
- 30K STARTING CHIPS
- UNLIMITED RE-ENTRIES
- LEVELS 1-25 (30 min blinds), LEVELS 26+ (40 min)
- 15 MIN LEVELS FOR THE DAY 1 "TURBO" FLIGHTS (9PM START TIME)
- 10 MIN LEVELS FOR THE DAY 1 "SUPER TURBO" FLIGHTS
- PLAYERS MAY BAG MULTIPLE FLIGHTS
- COMBINE BEST TWO STACKS FOR DAY 2
- $1K BONUS FOR PER EXTRA BAG
- $5K BONUS FOR OVERALL DAY 2 CHIP LEADER
2026 MEGA MONSTER
STRUCTURE SHEET
July 23-August 17, 2026
Play day 1 flights at both Lodge locations
DAY 2 & 3 AT AUSTIN LOCATION
Mega Monster RR Flight schedule |
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30-Jul | THU | 3:15 PM |
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| 23-Jul | 3:15 PM |
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31-Jul | FRI | 11:15 AM | 5:15 PM |
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| 24-Jul | 3:15 PM |
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1-Aug | SAT | 11:15 AM | 5:15 PM |
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| 25-Jul | 1:15 PM |
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2-Aug | SUN | 11:15 AM | 5:15 PM |
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| 26-Jul | 1:15 PM |
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3-Aug | MON | 3:15 PM |
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| 29-Jul | 3:15 PM |
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4-Aug | TUE | 3:15 PM |
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| 30-Jul | 3:15 PM |
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5-Aug | WED | 3:15 PM |
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| 31-Jul | 3:15 PM |
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6-Aug | THU | 11:15 AM | 5:15 PM |
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| 1-Aug | 1:15 PM |
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7-Aug | FRI | 11:15 AM | 5:15 PM | 9:15 PM |
| 2-Aug | 1:15 PM |
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8-Aug | SAT | 11:15 AM | 5:15 PM | 9:15 PM |
| 5-Aug | 3:15 PM |
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9-Aug | SUN | 11:15 AM | 5:15 PM |
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| 6-Aug | 3:15 PM |
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10-Aug | MON | 3:15 PM |
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| 7-Aug | 3:15 PM |
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11-Aug | TUE | 3:15 PM |
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| 8-Aug | 1:15 PM |
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12-Aug | WED | 3:15 PM |
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| 9-Aug | 1:15 PM |
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13-Aug | THU | 11:15 AM | 5:15 PM |
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| 12-Aug | 3:15 PM |
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14-Aug | FRI | 11:15 AM | 5:15 PM | 9:15 PM |
| 13-Aug | 3:15 PM |
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15-Aug | SAT | 11:15 AM | 5:15 PM | 9:15 PM |
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16-Aug | SUN | 8:45 AM | SUPER TURBO |
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16-Aug | SUN | DAY 2 STARTS AT 1:15 PM |
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17-Aug | MON | Day 3 Starts at 1:15 PM |
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BOLD TYPE events indicate Turbo flights
Tournament details
Level | Blinds | Big Blind Ante |
| Level | Blinds | Big Blind Ante |
1 | 100-200 | 200 |
| 14 | 4,000- 8,000 | 8,000 |
2 | 200-300 | 300 |
| 15 | 5,000-10,000 | 10,000 |
3 | 200-400 | 400 |
| 16 | 6,000-12,000 | 12,000 |
4 | 300-600 | 600 |
| 17 | 10,000-15,000 | 15,000 |
5 | 400-800 | 800 |
| 18 | 10,000-20,000 | 20,000 |
6 | 500-1,000 | 1,000 |
| 19 | 15,000-30,000 | 30,000 |
7 | 600-1,200 | 1,200 |
| 20 | 20,000-40,000 | 40,000 |
8 | 1,000-1,500 | 1,500 |
| 21 | 25,000-50,000 | 50,000 |
9 | 1,000-2,000 | 2,000 |
| 22 | 30,000-60,000 | 60,000 |
10 | 1,500-2,500 | 2,500 |
| 23 | 40,000-80,000 | 80,000 |
11 | 1,500-3,000 | 3,000 |
| 24 | 50,000-100,000 | 100,000 |
12 | 2,000-4,000 | 4,000 |
| 25 | 60,000-120,000 | 120,000 |
13 | 3,000-6,000 | 6,000 |
| 26 | 75,000-150,000 | 150,000 |
- TDA rules apply to all poker tournaments at The Lodge Card Club.
- Must be 18+ years of age and have an active club membership to participate.
- Fifteen (15) minute break at the completion of every two (2) hours of play.
- Round Rock Fights are July 30-August 16. San Antonio Flights are July 23-August 13.
- Management reserves the right to cancel or change the tournament.
- Winners must show a valid ID to collect winnings. Residents of foreign countries without a U.S. tax treaty will be subject to withholding. Pursuant to IRS regulations, W-2G or 1042s forms will be issued for all tournament winnings of $5,000 or more (net of buy-in amount).
- Players start with 30,000 in chips. Levels 1-25 are 30 minutes. Levels 26 and higher are 40 minutes.
- 9:15 PM Flights on Fridays and Saturdays are turbo flights with 15 minute levels. Sunday 8:45 AM flight is a super turbo with 10 minute levels.
- $330 of the $400 buy-in will be added to the total prize pool. $70 of $400 buy-in will be withheld for fees.
- In the event a player has won a buy-in or a satellite that rewarded “Tournament Entry Lammers”, players may use the lammers in increments of $100 and any odd value must be made up in cash.
- Late entry will be allowed until the beginning of the ninth (9th) level.
- The tournament prize pool disbursement, as set forth herein, may be modified upon unanimous written agreement of management and all tournament players still involved in the tournament.
- A total prize pool of $1,500,000 is guaranteed by The Lodge Card Club.
- All pre-registered stacks will be in play at the start of the event.
- Players may bag multiple flights. The best 2 bags for each player are combined for Day 2.
- Each bag beyond the first 2 is worth $1,000.
- $5,000 Bonus for overall Day 2 chip leader.
- 12% of the field will be paid, with 8% moving on to day 2.
- Day 2 Begins at 1:15PM on Sunday August 16. Play will continue on Day 2 until the final table or 2AM, whichever comes first.
- Day 3 play will resume at 1:15 PM on Monday August 17 and continue until a winner is determined.
- Payouts: 12%-11%- $550, 10%-9% $700.
By playing in any poker tournament held at The Lodge Card Club, players give The Lodge Card Club permission to use their likeness in all marketing material, not limited to all social media platforms utilized by The Lodge Card Club and its partners.
Tournament Rules
- A player must be at his or her seat by the time all players have been dealt complete initial hands to have a live hand. Players must be at their seats to call time. “at your seat” is defined as being within reach or touch of your chair.
- Higher-denomination chips must be placed where they are easily visible to all other players at the table. ‘hidden’ chips may result in the offender being restricted in the player’s further action or another player being allowed to reconsider their action.
- Tournament chips must be visible on the table throughout the event. Chips taken off the table will be removed from the event, and a player doing this may be disqualified.
- All cards will be turned face up once a player is all in and all action is complete.
- A player must show cards when playing the board to get part of the pot.
- All cell phones and other voice-enabled and “ringing” electronic devices must be silenced during tournament play. A player who wants to use a cell phone must be at least one table length away from their assigned table or be subject to penalty. No cell phones or other electronic communication device can be placed on a poker table.
- A player exposing their cards with action pending may incur a penalty, but will not have a dead hand. The penalty will begin at the end of the hand. All players at the table are entitled to see the exposed card(s), if requested. A penalty may also be imposed if a player throws a card off the table, violates the one-player-to-a-hand rule or engages in similar behavior. Penalties will be invoked in cases of verbally stating one’s hand during play, soft-play, abuse or disruptive behavior. All penalties will be imposed at the tournament director’s discretion.
- All decisions regarding the interpretation of rules, eligibility, etc. For this tournament lie solely with the lodge and tournament staff whose decisions are final. *note: management reserves the right to alter, change, or cancel this tournament. Management will not be held responsible in the event of typographical errors or misinformation on the website or printed material pertaining to this event.