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Upcoming · Black Hat USA Week · Las Vegas

Tech Exec
Texas Hold 'em
Xiaodown.

A private poker tournament during Black Hat week for the people who run security and infrastructure at the companies you've heard of.

WhenWednesday, August 5, 2026

Doors6:30 PM PT

Cards in the air7:00 PM PT sharp

RoomMandalay Bay Poker Room, Las Vegas

Request an invite

Approval required. Space limited to 50 seats.

DoctorWhiskers at the poker table at Mandalay Bay — Featuring DoctorWhiskers, your host for the night.

The format

Real cards. Real room.
Real table.

Real cards

Tournament-structured Texas Hold 'em. Mandalay Bay dealers, real chips, real stakes.

Real room

The Mandalay Bay poker room is reserved for the night. Complimentary cocktail service for active players.

Real table

CIOs, CTOs, CISOs, and the engineers who actually keep things running. Approval-gated to keep the conversation as good as the cards.

Your host

DoctorWhiskers.

The resident cat of Xiaotime Labs. He'll be at the table. Bring your A-game.

Why we play

Voluntary donations
at buy-in.

Proceeds go to cancer research. Per Nevada gaming rules, the donation is independent of the tournament and entirely optional. Most players give. We are not the ones counting.

Logistics

The night.

Where: Mandalay Bay Poker Room. 3950 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89119.
When: Wednesday, August 5, 2026. Doors 6:30 PM PT. Tournament starts 7:00 PM PT sharp.
Dress: Smart casual. Dealer's choice on the jacket.
Drinks: Complimentary cocktail service for active players (poker room standard).
Food: Light bites available.
Parking: Mandalay Bay self-park and valet both work. Poker room is on the casino floor.

Reserve your seat.

Wednesday, August 5, 2026. Mandalay Bay Poker Room. Cards in the air at 7:00 PM PT sharp.