Roatán · Honduras · Aug 26–29, 2026
Sound Money
A Bitcoin Poker Championship
Come compete for a whole Bitcoin on the Caribbean island of Roatán in Prospera, a natural paradise for poker players and freedom seekers from around the globe!
Main Event
LIVESatellite 1
262,500 sats
Satellite 2
525,000 sats
Championship Final
5,250,000 sats
Hosted in Próspera, the world's only charter city with its own legal, regulatory, and tax framework. Próspera the only jurisdiction on Earth where Bitcoin is recognized as a unit of account and may be used to pay all taxes and government fees.
This championship is built natively on Bitcoin. Every buy-in and every payout is in Satoshis — hard money that ensures transparency, self-custody, and permissionless participation.
Poker in Próspera is where pioneering governance meets Bitcoin-native competition. We have created the perfect high-stakes arena for strategic minds, sharp instincts, and players who want to test themselves in an exclusive exotic destination built around experimentation and freedom.
Bitcoin-native
Every buy-in and payout settles in satoshis over the Lightning Network or on chain.
Guaranteed
1 BTC guaranteed prize pool, growing with rebuys.
Roatán festival
Championship week in Roatán with satellites, final table energy.
Tournament structure
Satellites plus the Championship Final.
Wednesday · Aug 26, 2026
Satellite 1
First satellite awarding guaranteed one seat to the Championship Final. Shorter blind schedule for faster play.
+ 12,500 sats 5% fee/deposit
262,500 sats full payment
Satellite blind schedule · rebuys available
Thursday · Aug 27, 2026
Satellite 2
Second satellite into the Championship Final with a higher buy-in and two seats for the Final.
+ 25,000 sats 5% fee/deposit
525,000 sats full payment
Satellite blind schedule · rebuys available
Saturday · Aug 29, 2026
Championship Final
Direct entry is open. Play for the 1 BTC guaranteed prize pool with a full-length blind schedule.
+ 250,000 sats 5% fee/deposit
5,250,000 sats full payment
Full-length blind schedule · no rake · early-bird pricing TBA
The prize
1 BTC guaranteed prize pool
The Championship Final features a 1 BTC (100,000,000 sats) guaranteed prize pool, growing with rebuys. Satellites award seats into the Championship Final.
Location
Roatán, Honduras — within Próspera, the special economic zone and Bitcoin-forward Startup City.
Flights
Roatán has an international airport with direct flights from Houston, Miami, Atlanta, and Dallas, plus regional connections.
Sunday cash game
A live Bitcoin cash game closes the festival on Sunday August 30. Venue and structure details TBA.
What to bring
Bring your phone with a Lightning wallet installed, your registration/ticket QR, and extra sats for rebuys and on-site activities.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
General Event
What is the Bitcoin Poker Championship?
A Bitcoin-native poker championship hosted in Roatán, Honduras, August 26–29, 2026. Every buy-in and payout settles in satoshis over the Lightning Network.
Where is the event held?
The championship takes place in Roatán, Honduras — within Próspera, the world's only Startup City with its own legal, regulatory, and tax framework.
What makes this championship unique?
Built natively on Bitcoin Lightning. Every buy-in and payout is in satoshis — hard money that ensures transparency, self-custody, and permissionless participation. 1 BTC guaranteed prize pool, rebuys allowed, no rake, pure skill.
Championship Structure
How does the championship work?
Two satellites award guaranteed seats to the Championship Final. Satellite 1 plays Wednesday August 26 and Satellite 2 plays Thursday August 27. The Championship Final on Saturday August 29 is open to direct buy-ins.
What are the buy-in amounts?
Satellite 1: 250,000 sats. Satellite 2: 500,000 sats. Championship Final: 5,000,000 sats direct entry. A flat 5% fee is added to every entry.
What is the starting stack?
All events — both satellites and the Championship Final — start with 1,000 chips.
What is the prize structure?
Championship Final: 1 BTC (100,000,000 sats) guaranteed prize pool, growing with rebuys. No rake, no fee on the prize pool itself. Satellites award seats into the Championship Final.
Bitcoin & Payments
Do I need Bitcoin to participate?
Yes. Buy-ins are paid in satoshis via the Lightning Network, with Bitcoin on-chain support available for manual review.
What wallets are supported?
Any Lightning Network compatible wallet works, including Zeus, Phoenix, Alby, Wallet of Satoshi, and other wallets supporting invoices and LNURL-auth.
How are prizes paid out?
Prizes are paid via the Lightning Network or on the Bitcoin blockchain. Winners receive payouts directly to their Lightning wallet.