CoinPoker has made the CoinMillion a permanent monthly fixture following the success of its first two editions, which pulled in a combined 9,062 entries and awarded a quarter-million in prize money to champions. The $215 buy-in tournament guarantees $1,000,000 monthly and will run on the first Sunday of each month, with the next event scheduled for August 9.

What's on Offer

Beyond the substantial guarantee, CoinPoker is packaging genuine prestige into the CoinMillion experience. Winners receive a custom physical trophy, a permanent digital trophy in the site's Trophy Cabinet, and automatic induction into the CoinMillion Hall of Champions. The prize distribution is weighted top-heavy, meaning deep runs are handsomely rewarded.

The inaugural event in May attracted 4,278 players, with DaniC1994 taking the title and $126,500. The July edition drew an even larger field of 4,784 entries, where player "Monc" won $121,500 after a run that included a dramatic moment when three-handed player JhonnieTsunami requested a deal to avoid a flip for significant money. His offer was rejected. He was eliminated the very next hand.

Accessibility Through Satellites

CoinPoker is serious about letting players in at any budget. Direct satellites run at buy-ins from $5.50 to $44, with the cheapest option offering roughly 40-to-1 odds on winning a $215 ticket. For those wanting to start free, Step satellites and daily freerolls provide paths through the system. There's genuinely no financial barrier to entry.

The tournament structure itself is straightforward: 100,000 starting chips, 10-minute blind levels, and late registration through Level 19. Play runs across two days, with the final table returning Monday to compete for the major payouts.

Building Something Bigger

This move signals CoinPoker's commitment to tournament poker as a core product. The platform brought over 22,000 players to the schedule on a single day in late July, and the CoinMillion is clearly intended as the flagship event that keeps them coming back monthly. Future editions are scheduled for September 6 and October 4, with the monthly cycle set to continue.

In the competitive online poker landscape, branded tournaments with prestige and consistent guarantees matter. CoinPoker is betting that the combination of a serious prize pool, accessible entry routes, and genuine recognition for winners will establish CoinMillion as a tournament worth planning around.