Poker Central set to open studionearariainmay

Poker Central will open a 10,000-square-foot studio and esports broadcast venue in Las Vegas next month in a partnership with MGM Resorts International.

The poker content network, which produces “Super High Roller Bowl,” “Poker Masters” and “U.S. Poker Open,” will open the Pokergo Studio next door to the Aria at Citycenter with broadcasts of “Poker After Dark” on

May 16 and 17. The company also is planning a four-day “Super High Roller Bowl” poker event with a $300,000 buy-in beginning May 27.

MGM Resorts and Poker Central did not disclose the terms of the partnership arrangement, which also includes ESP Gaming, a competitive gaming content creation company.

The venue, owned and operated by Poker Central, will have space for nine poker tables with an occupancy of up to 300 people, including space for more than 100 fans and spectators.

The Pokergo Studio also will feature multiple sound stages, a main studio, a break desk and a streaming lounge, which will provide flexibility to host a variety of poker and esports events.

The Pokergo Studio will be open to the public on an event-by-event basis.

The studio is located along a retail area just outside the Aria.

Poker Central offers subscriptions to a streaming service that broadcasts more than 100 live events a year and on-demand content. It also has partnered with ESPN and the NBC Sports Network to broadcast events.