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<\/div>\nPokerGO and PokerStars have announced the revival of the National Heads-Up Poker Championship, a fan-favorite tournament making its comeback after more than a decade. The event, known for intense one-on-one poker action, will feature a $25,000 buy-in and an impressive line-up of professional players and celebrities.<\/p>\n
Some of poker\u2019s biggest names have already confirmed their participation, including Michael Mizrachi, Jason Koon, Liv Boeree, Chris Moneymaker, Erik Seidel, Doug Polk, Phil Galfond, and Shaun Deeb.<\/p>\n
Mizrachi came away with the $10 million grand prize<\/a> at the latest WSOP World Championship, so he\u2019ll definitely be the one to beat here. Koon is also one to watch, though, since he did secure the win in the $50,000 High Roller event.<\/p>\n Celebrity appearances will boost the excitement, with former NFL star Richard Seymour, reality-TV personality Rob “Boston Rob” Mariano, BMX legend T.J. Lavin, and sports broadcaster Nick Wright among those slated to play.<\/p>\n You can expect the tournament’s famous bracket-style knockout format to remain intact, guaranteeing some serious high-stakes drama and hopefully unforgettable poker moments.<\/p>\n Mori Eskandani, PokerGO’s President, hit home about the importance of the championship’s return, stating<\/a>, “The National Heads-Up Poker Championship helped define the golden era of televised poker. We’re proud to partner with PokerStars to bring back a truly iconic brand and share it with a new generation of fans.”<\/p>\n PokerStars Associate Director Francine Watson went on to highlight the appeal of the competition:<\/p>\n “Bringing back shows like the National Heads-Up Poker Championship is one of the most exciting ways to reignite interest in poker. With a mix of celebrities and top pros, it’s the kind of event that draws in poker enthusiasts while appealing to the masses.”<\/p>\n If you\u2019re interested in the revival, it is scheduled to premiere exclusively on Peacock in fall 2025, with the tournament’s episodes also available later to stream on PokerGO and PokerStars platforms.<\/p>\n The post PokerGO and PokerStars bring back iconic National Heads-Up Poker Championship<\/a> appeared first on ReadWrite<\/a>.<\/p>\n![\"Turnouts](\"https:\/\/readwrite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Turnouts-and-wins-WSOP-2025-sees-history-made-1.png\")