Champions Club Texas Launches $150,000 Promotion
The Houston card room's Rebirth of Champions promotion runs from October 1, 2026, through January 16, 2027, with a $100,000 finale.
Updated on Nov. 5, 2026 in Gambling
Champions Club Texas, a Houston card room co-owned by Phil Hellmuth, launched its $150,000 Rebirth of Champions promotion on October 1. The promotion awards prizes through January 16, 2027, and includes a $100,000 Rebirth Finale on January 15-16.
Why it matters
The promotion is aimed at drawing players to the Houston card room's cash games and tournaments during the winter season. Poker Director Mike Traylor said the goal is to make the club as appealing to cash game players as to tournament regulars.
The promotion's prize pool totals $150,000, including a $50,000 Royal Champion Jackpot that starts at $2,500 per session and rises $200 for each unclaimed session, up to a potential $25,000. Players can earn up to 14 entries per session, and previous hourly cash game entries count toward the $100,000 Rebirth Finale.
The players
Phil Hellmuth
Phil Hellmuth is a professional poker player known for winning 17 World Series of Poker bracelets, and he is a co-owner of Champions Club Texas.
Mike Traylor
Mike Traylor is a poker professional who was appointed Poker Director of Champions Club Texas and oversees its tournament and cash game operations.
The details
Players earn Royal Champion entries during two daily sessions, morning and evening, with bonuses for arriving on time and staying the full four hours. Each session ends with one player selecting a sealed card from the Royal Champion display to claim a jackpot.
Timeline
October 1, 2026: Rebirth of Champions promotion launched.
January 14, 2027: Qualifying period for the Rebirth Finale ends.
January 15-16, 2027: Rebirth Finale takes place with $50,000 in prizes each day.
January 16, 2027: Promotion prize awards end.
Market Landscape
Card rooms compete for players by offering promotions and prize structures that reward regular participation. Champions Club Texas is positioning itself to attract cash game players alongside its established tournament following.
Players can join the Royal Champion sessions and earn entries toward the Rebirth Finale by playing at Champions Club Texas during the promotion. Previous hourly cash game play counts toward the finale, so regulars may already be eligible.
The takeaway
Promotions like this one show how card rooms use structured prize pools to keep players engaged through the slower winter months. Players who track entry rules and session timing can maximize their chances.
What happens next
The Rebirth Finale takes place January 15-16, 2027, with $50,000 in prizes awarded each day, and promotion prize awards conclude January 16, 2027.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Pokernews.
