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OAKLAND PARK, Fla. (Gambling911.com) - Florida will play host to a number of top poker tournaments during the month of November (2026).
Florida Live Poker Tournaments November 2026
Dania Beach Fall Classic — Dania Beach and the RunGood at bestbet Jacksonville conclude on November 1.
The RunGood at bestbet Jacksonville festival features 11 ring events, including a $400 PokerNews PowerStack and a $1,200 Main Event.
Fall Classic — One-Eyed Jacks, Sarasota
Nov. 9–22
$250,000 in guarantees. The $1,100 Main Event has five starting flights. Other tournaments include PLO, Seniors, Crazy Pineapple and bounty formats.
Rock 'n' Roll Poker Open — Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood
Nov. 17–Dec. 2
One of Florida's signature poker festivals, held at Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood. The series combines substantial prize pools with a location that attracts players from Florida, the northeastern United States and international poker markets. Its championship is particularly appealing to professionals and ambitious recreational players.
If you happen to be traveling from Florida to other states during the month of November, be sure to check out the tournament schedule in each US state
Top Ranked Poker Rooms in Florida for the Month of October
1. Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood - The Hollywood property consistently ranks among the best places to play poker, not just in the state of Florida, but nationwide. It features approximately 45 poker tables and regularly hosts major tournaments, including the Seminole Hard Rock Poker Open and World Poker Tour events.
2. Seminole Hard Rock Tampa - Best for consistent cash-game action.With approximately 44 poker tables, Tampa offers extensive cash games, including $1/$3 and $2/$5 No-Limit Hold'em. Its Pinktober Poker Open runs October 6–18, 2026.
3. bestbet Jacksonville - With approximately 70 tables, bestbet Jacksonville is one of Florida's largest poker facilities. It's especially popular for its tournament series and variety of cash games.
Gambling911.com's Top Ranked Tournament Players From the State
1. Maurice Hawkins — Plantation - Possibly Florida's hottest tournament player in 2026. Hawkins ranks 14th worldwide in Card Player's 2026 Player of the Year standings, with 5,134 points. His accomplishments include five tournament titles, 18 final tables and approximately $1.02 million in qualifying earnings.
2. Sean Winter — Jacksonville - Winter is among Florida's most successful high-stakes tournament professionals. His 2026 statistics include $4.31 million in qualifying tournament earnings, 11 final tables and one title.
3. Martin Zamani — Boca Raton - His 2026 accomplishments include two tournament victories, six final tables, and approximately $1.01 million in qualifying tournament earnings. He ranks 44th place worldwide in the Player of the Year standings.
4. Sam Soverel — Palm Beach Gardens - More relevant for the month of October 2026 as Soverel is arguably Florida's hottest player over the past two weeks. He recently captured two PokerGO Tour Pot-Limit Omaha events: September 25: Won the $5,300 PLO tournament for $122,850.
Poker in Florida
Florida is one of the most poker-friendly states in the country when it comes to live poker. Residents and visitors can legally participate in cash games and major tournaments at licensed poker rooms, including World Series of Poker Circuit and World Poker Tour events. Florida residents can legally play poker for significant amounts of money at licensed establishments. However, private games are tightly restricted, and the state has yet to authorize real-money online poker.
- Ace King, Gambling911.com
