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Steps Tournaments award Tournament Tickets to the relevant level, based on where you finish. Use these tickets to buy in to your next Steps Tournament until you crack the top prize.

Steps Tournament Tickets, for Step 3 and above, can also be used to buy in to any tournament with an equivalent buy-in amount. For example, if you win a Step 5 ticket worth $216, you can buy in to any $200 + $16 tournament, such as the $750K Sunday Guarantee.

Please note that Steps Tournament Tickets are not transferable to other players, may not be converted to cash or T$ and are non-refundable. Tournament details are subject to change without notice. Learn more about Tournament Tickets for a range of tournaments, including Steps Tournaments.
Steps Tournaments
Step Buy-in Prize
Step 1 $3.30 Winners advance to Step 2
Step 2 $8.70 Winners advance to Step 3
Step 3 $26 Winners advance to Step 4
Step 4 $75 Winners advance to Step 5
Step 5 $216 Winners advance to Step 6
Step 6 $640 Winners advance to Step 7
Step 7 $2,100 Prizes vary - currently awards $12K Winner's Choice prize packages