Poker and travel: two words that pair together better than aces in the hole. If you thought sitting at a green felt table meant you were stuck indoors under flickering lights and a stale buffet, think again. The new wave of poker tourism is all about five-star resorts, business-class airfare, and playing with pros in paradise.
According to Future Market Insights, the US casino tourism industry is set to soar from $2.4 billion in 2025 to a whopping $4.2 billion by 2035, growing at an impressive annual rate of 6.1%. What’s fueling the poker-powered jet stream? Integrated resorts, a rising appetite for luxury travel, and poker evolving into a full-blown lifestyle experience.
Enter Americas Cardroom, the top platform for US online poker. Americas Cardroom stands out from other poker sites because it’s not content with dominating the competition through its fast-paced, innovative games and eye-popping prizes. With their poker travel packages, they’re taking the online grind offline, transporting players from their laptops to the lush landscapes of Vietnam, the buzzing lights of Vegas, the sun-soaked shores of Aruba, and more.
Whether you’re a seasoned pro or a recreational player ready to raise, Americas Cardroom puts high-stakes dreams within reach, offering travel experiences you’ll brag about long after. Today, we’re diving into the best poker destinations around the world, as selected by Americas Cardroom. So grab your lucky sunglasses and get ready to shuffle up and fly out:
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You can’t talk poker without tipping your hat to the neon heartbeat of the game: Las Vegas. Sin City isn’t considered a mere gambling mecca; it’s the poker capital of the universe and the origin of the World Series of Poker, way back in 1970, when Benny Binion invited seven of the best-known poker stars to his Horseshoe Casino for a tournament.
Initially, the winner of the match was determined by a secret ballot from the seven players. Now, Las Vegas is home to a more sophisticated annual WSOP tournament system, where the best of the best travel to the city to compete for bracelets. Americas Cardroom is making sure players from all walks of life get their shot at stardom with their Vegas Main Event Satellites.
Last June, they offered four mega satellites with 40 guaranteed prize packages worth $12,500 each. This meant 40 players get a golden ticket to poker’s most iconic tournament, with $2,500 in travel and hotel cash to boot.
And we’re not just talking about any tournament. We’re talking about the event where legends are born. Remember Chris Moneymaker? The man, the myth, the accountant-turned-millionaire? He punched his ticket online back in 2003 and changed the poker landscape forever.
“These satellites give everyday players that same life-changing shot,” says Moneymaker. “Play in poker’s most iconic event, right in Vegas with the pros and legends.” Mic drop. Beyond the cards, Vegas offers everything a poker tourist could want: Michelin-star dining, Cirque du Soleil, rooftop pools, and a strong chance of accidentally getting married. With Americas Cardroom’s packages, you won’t just visit Vegas; you’ll conquer it.
If you’re the kind of player who likes your turn card with a side of cobra heart and your sunsets with white sand, Vietnam should be your next poker stop. Americas Cardroom’s High Stakes Adventure: Vietnam helped turn poker dreams into an epic Southeast Asian escape. These packages didn’t play small ball. Each one came loaded with over $100,000 in tournament buy-ins, round-trip business class airfare, a VIP airport transfer (because regular customs lines are for fish), and accommodation at the stunning KHOS Hoiana Resort. Poker, pampering, and pristine beaches? Deal us in.
But it’s not just about the felt. Vietnam is a culinary adventure zone. Think you’ve had exotic food? You probably haven’t even scratched the surface of Vietnam’s “Freakiest Dishes” for brave travelers. There’s soup made from raw snake blood, fried frog legs, duck blood pudding, coconut worm spring rolls, and more, if you want a menu that’s more adventurous than your usual Vietnamese bahn mi. In between feasts, you’ll be soaking in a rich cultural heritage with temples, local markets, and beachside serenity.
Americas Cardroom Team Pro Chris Moneymaker said it best: “Vietnam was the perfect setting for our first-ever High Stakes Adventure… it was great to share in the excitement.” Whether you’re playing for the pot or just along for the pho, Vietnam offers one unforgettable poker escape.
Imagine this: white sand between your toes, a cocktail in hand, and a $300,000 guaranteed prize pool just a few steps away. Welcome to Aruba, where poker meets paradise, and Americas Cardroom is your VIP travel agent. Through their latest satellite series, Americas Cardroom is sending players to the Moneymaker Tour Aruba Main Event this September. The package includes a $1,700 Main Event buy-in, four nights in a luxury hotel, and $1,000 in airfare. It’s the kind of poker vacation where you pack sunscreen and your A-game.
Moneymaker, a seasoned poker traveler, says it’s the perfect blend of serious competition and serious relaxation. “Whether you’re chasing the title or just chasing the sun,” he says, “this satellite gives players a chance to play poker in an incredible location and hang out with fellow poker fans.” The Aruba stop combines community, cocktails, and Caribbean charm. When you’re not grinding at the tables, you’ll be snorkeling, sunbathing, or sipping rum punches with your new poker crew. From September 26th to 28th, there’s no better place to chase a trophy (or a tan) than Aruba.
What’s cooler than Monte Carlo, cheaper than London, and has better beaches than half the Mediterranean? Montenegro, and yes, it could be your next poker stop too. Americas Cardroom recently hosted its High Stakes Adventure back in May, and it quickly became a fan favorite destination. This time, Americas Cardroom offered two epic $110,000 packages to the Super High Roller Series in Montenegro.
Winners got one of these tickets through their Main Satellite, where they enjoyed tournament buy-ins worth six figures, plus business-class airfare and five nights at the ultra-luxurious Maestral Resort & Casino. We’re talking sea views, spa treatments, and stakes that’ll make your heart race.
Winners can go all-in on a single event or split their buy-ins across multiple tourneys. Either way, they’ll be battling it in one of Europe’s most scenic poker playgrounds. And when the chips are down? Explore ancient towns, sail the Bay of Kotor, or indulge in Montenegrin wine.
If you want to elevate your poker status (and your Instagram feed), Montenegro is your move. Moneymaker said, “I can still feel the energy from my deep run in Montenegro last year.” And don’t we all need good energy in our lives?
You might know Jeju Island as South Korea’s honeymoon capital, but thanks to Americas Cardroom, it’s now a hotspot for high-stakes poker as well. This volcanic island paradise hosted the Triton Poker Super High Roller Series, and Americas Cardroom guaranteed two exclusive $110,000+ packages to keep players there in style.
Each winner scored a five-night luxury stay, business-class flights, and enough tournament buy-ins to scare off the sharks. Whether you want to go big in one event or spread your chips across multiple showdowns, the power is in your hands.
But Jeju is so much more than its poker scene. The island’s dramatic cliffs, lush hiking trails, black sand beaches, and quirky cafés are practically designed for post-tourney decompression. And the food? Let’s just say if you’ve never had Jeju black pork after a final-table finish, you haven’t lived.
Alongside poker legends, you can sip soju and stack chips in one of the most underrated poker destinations on Earth. South Korea might not be the first country that comes to mind for a poker trip, but after Jeju, it’ll be your favorite.
Monte Carlo: the name alone whispers luxury, high fashion, and high-stakes poker. Most people associate Monte Carlo with the iconic Grace Kelly or the Monaco F1 Grand Prix, but Americas Cardroom gave poker fans a new way to look at this glamorous and high-profile district.
The poker platform raised the bar once again with its High Stakes Adventure: Monte Carlo. And trust us, it was the Rolls-Royce of poker packages. Through the $2,650 Main Satellite, players got a shot at one of two luxury packages, each worth over $110,000. That included massive tournament buy-ins, five-star accommodations, and business-class flights to the glitzy French Riviera, like a Bond movie with better odds.
“Monte Carlo is another world-class stop,” said Moneymaker, a bona fide poker tourist. “After my win in Montenegro, I know firsthand how special these events are.” Monte Carlo offers something for poker fans who also love culture, art, architecture, shopping, and endless glasses of fine wine. If you’ve ever wanted to play poker where the average car outside the casino costs more than your house, this is the adventure for you.
Think South America is all about fútbol and tango? Think again. Uruguay is quietly becoming one of the hottest poker destinations on the planet, and Americas Cardroom led the charge with their Enjoy Poker Series travel package. For just $5,500, Americas Cardroom sent players to the breathtaking Enjoy Punta del Este Resort and Casino last year. That package included a $1 million GTD Main Event seat, a 10-night stay at the five-star resort, and enough travel cash to make the whole thing feel like a vacation, even if you bust out early.
Uruguay’s Atlantic coast delivers serious beachfront vibes, with golden sand, incredible seafood, and nightlife that lasts longer than a WSOP final table. As Moneymaker puts it, “It’s your shot to win big, travel in style, and play alongside some of the best in the game.
” Even Storage Wars’ Rene Nezhoda has to agree, especially after he won $70,000 at this particular tournament. Whether you’re there to win or to wine and dine, Punta del Este blends serious competition with laid-back luxury. When poker meets the party, and your next big score could come with a side of mojito and moonlight. And never forget whichever place that takes you to, to Travel Till You Drop!
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