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Step 1 to The Stake Showdown Offers $10 Step 2 Ticket

mrinal-gujare
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Last updated: Tue 22 Sep 2026 20:59
Step 1 to the Stake Showdown is a micro-stakes online poker tournament on Stake Poker, offering a $0.50 NL Hold'em satellite with a 5,000-chip starting stack and five-minute levels. Players can register late for up to an hour and buy up to 98 re-entries at $0.50 each. With a cap of 10,000 players, winners receive a $10 Step 2 ticket to the main Stake Showdown event. This format provides an affordable entry point for players aiming to progress toward bigger prizes.
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  • $0.50 NL Hold'em satellite with 5,000-chip start and 5-min levels
  • Up to 98 re-entries and 1-hour late registration
  • Winners earn $10 Step 2 tickets to the Stake Showdown
Stake Poker's Step 1 to the Stake Showdown runs September 23 at 5:30 AM UTC. The $0.50 NL Hold'em satellite awards $10 Step 2 tickets and features 5,000-chip starting stacks.

Stake Poker will host the Step 1 to the Stake Showdown on September 23 at 5:30 AM UTC, giving players access to the next stage of the Stake Showdown qualification structure through a $0.50 satellite.

The NL Hold'em event awards winners a $10 Step 2 Ticket to the Stake Showdown. Re-entries are also available at the same $0.50 price as the initial buy-in.

The Step 1 to the Stake Showdown is listed as an NL Hold'em satellite with a $0.50 buy-in. Winners receive a $10 Step 2 Ticket to the Stake Showdown.

Players who use the re-entry option are charged $0.50 for each additional entry. Each player starts with 5,000 chips. Levels last five minutes throughout the tournament.

The maximum field size is listed at 10,000 players, while late registration remains available for one hour.
Players can make up to 98 re-entries during the event. Every re-entry costs $0.50, matching the original tournament buy-in.

The standard table size for the tournament is eight players. The final table size is listed as nine players.
The next Step 1 to the Stake Showdown is set for September 23 at 5:30 AM UTC on Stake Poker.
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As a seasoned poker editor, Mrinal dived into the real money gaming industry in 2020. With extensive experience in handling digital, print and social media, Mrinal covers all the latest news updates, features and more from the poker universe.

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