Fresh off its first successful PACOOP series, PokerStars is back with the inaugural Pennsylvania Winter Series. Running Jan. 25 to Feb. 1, the series features $675,000 in guarantees.
The Winter Series offers something extra as well. In association with FOX Bet’s “Road to Miami” campaign, the series leads up to the “Big Game” – pigskin and poker.
A PokerStars football frenzy
When the Winer Series kicks off, online poker players can get in the Super Bowl spirit with dozens of football-inspired events. The 30-event series includes a variety of buy-ins ranging from $30 to $500. A few nice examples on the schedule include:
- Jan. 25 – $200 Coin Toss Turbo PKO, $15,000 guaranteed
- Jan. 26 – $30 First Down Mini Sunday Special, $15,000 guaranteed
- Jan. 29 – $500 Turnover High Roller, $35,000 guaranteed
The $300 Main Event, fittingly dubbed “The Big Game,” is set for Feb. 1 with a hefty $100,000 guarantee. For the big winner, it should be a nice Super Bowl no matter which team comes out on top.
Some PokerStars extras for PA players
New players in Pennsylvania have some extra incentive to get in the game. Simply deposit and qualify for a Depositor Freeroll ticket, which will be held on Feb. 1.
Players who then finish among the top 25 earn a $300 entry into the Winter Series Main Event. That includes $7,500 in total prizes awarded.
The site will also host second chance all-in shootouts for players who bust out of an event without making the money. Those will be held daily from Jan. 26 – Feb. 1 with $1,000 in Winter Series prizes awarded winners.
In total, the shootouts will have $7,000 in prizes on the line. Here’s a look at the complete PA Winter Series schedule:
| Date | Time (ET) | Name | Buy-in | Guarantee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday, Jan. 25 | 5 p.m. | The Warm-Up – NLHE | $50 | $20,000 |
| Saturday, Jan. 25 | 9 p.m. | The Anthem – Nightly Stars SE | $100 | $30,000 |
| Saturday, Jan. 25 | 11 p.m. | The Coin Toss – Turbo PKO | $200 | $15,000 |
| Sunday, Jan. 26 | 1 p.m. | Kick-Off – Deepstack | $100 | $25,000 |
| Sunday, Jan. 26 | 4 p.m. | The Return – 6-Max | $50 | $20,000 |
| Sunday, Jan. 26 | 5:30 p.m. | Play Action – PKO | $150 | $30,000 |
| Sunday, Jan. 26 | 7 p.m. | The Blitz – Sunday Special SE | $200 | $50,000 |
| Sunday, Jan. 26 | 8 p.m. | First Down – Mini Sunday Special | $30 | $15,000 |
| Sunday, Jan. 26 | 9 p.m. | The Handoff – PLO* | $100 | $12,000 |
| Sunday, Jan. 26 | 10 p.m. | The Block – Supersonic SE | $75 | $12,000 |
| Monday, Jan. 27 | 9 p.m. | The Juke – 4-Max | $100 | $15,000 |
| Monday, Jan. 27 | 10 p.m. | The Spin – Battle Royale SE | $50 | $20,000 |
| Monday, Jan. 27 | 11 p.m. | The Tackle – Variable Levels | $150 | $15,000 |
| Tuesday, Jan. 28 | 9 p.m. | The Sack – Super Tuesday SE | $250 | $40,000 |
| Tuesday, Jan. 28 | 9:30 p.m. | The Punt – Mini Super Tuesday | $30 | $15,000 |
| Tuesday, Jan. 28 | 11 p.m. | Half-Time – Turbo PKO | $100 | $15,000 |
| Wednesday, Jan. 29 | 7 p.m. | The Turnover – High Roller | $500 | $35,000 |
| Wednesday, Jan. 29 | 10 p.m. | The Drive – PLO, 6-Max* | $50 | $8,000 |
| Wednesday, Jan. 29 | 11 p.m. | The Redzone – Turbo | $150 | $15,000 |
| Thursday, Jan. 30 | 7 p.m. | The Touchdown – Thursday Thrill SE | $200 | $35,000 |
| Thursday, Jan. 30 | 7:30 p.m. | Extra Point – Mini Thrill | $50 | $20,000 |
| Thursday, Jan. 30 | 11 p.m. | Deep Hyper-Turbo | $100 | $15,000 |
| Friday, Jan. 31 | 7 p.m. | The Onside Kick – Vanilla | $100 | $10,000 |
| Friday, Jan. 31 | 10 p.m. | The Snap – PKO, Big Antes | $150 | $15,000 |
| Friday, Jan. 31 | 11 p.m. | Hail Mary – Turbo | $50 | $8,000 |
| Friday, Jan. 31 | 10 p.m. | The Catch – Deep Hyper-Turbo | $100 | $10,000 |
| Saturday, Feb. 1 | 3 p.m. | The Comeback – PKO, 8-Max | $100 | $15,000 |
| Saturday, Feb. 1 | 5 p.m. | The Big Game – Main Event | $300 | $100,000 |
| Saturday, Feb. 1 | 6:30 p.m. | Overtime – Mini-Main | $50 | $25,000 |
| Saturday, Feb. 1 | 8 p.m. | Victory Parade – Turbo PKO | $100 | $15,000 |
Since its launch in Pennsylvania, PokerStars has worked for synergy with FOX Bet. That continues throughout January. The sportsbook side’s “Road to Miami” campaign also offers bonus bets throughout the month through Feb. 2.
PokerStars NJ Winter Series continues
Players in New Jersey can also get in on the action. The NJ Winter Series continues through Jan. 26.
The nine-day festival features 21 events with $300,000 in guarantees. Buy-ins range from $30 to $750 and offer something for every bankroll. A few highlights include:
- Jan. 23 – $30 Mini Thrill, $6,000 guaranteed
- Jan. 24 – $150 Escalating Antes, $10,000 guaranteed
- Jan. 25 – $150 Deepstack, $10,000 guaranteed
- Jan. 26 – $400 Main Event, $60,000 guaranteed
- Jan. 26 – $50 Mini Main Event, $15,000 guaranteed
There is still plenty of action remaining in the series. Players can qualify via: Depositor Freeroll, Second Chance All-in Shootouts; and special $2.50 Spin and Go’s.
Those looking to get in the game with PokerStars can take advantage of USPoker’s $30 Free Play Offer. You’ll also qualify for a 100% Deposit Match up to a $600.
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