The American online poker market continues to grow. After a record March, even more is expected in April with so many players at home and that includes plenty of action this week.
Major events roll on this week at PokerStars, WSOP.com, and Global Poker – with more on the horizon. Here’s your complete guide for events playing out this week and sites where Americans can play.
- PokerStars – SCOOP wraps PA, continues in NJ
- Global Poker – Massive Main Event set for Home Series
- WSOP – Spring Online Championships offer added value; April freerolls continue
Where can you play online poker?
American online players have a few options to get in the action. The markets are still small in comparison to large international poker markets. However, here are four states currently offering legalized online poker.
New Jersey
- PokerStars NJ – The largest online poker operator in world offers plenty of cash game and tournament action in New Jersey. New players depositing $20 receive $30 in free cash and $10 worth of Spin & Go tickets.
- partypoker/BorgataPoker – partypoker is one of the best-known online brands around the world. New partypoker players get a free $25 via $10 in poker money, $10 in casino chips, and $5 in poker tournament tickets. Those using the BorgataPoker skin can earn $10 in cash with a $10 bonus.
- WSOP.com/888poker – Players on the World Series of Poker-affiliated site have the option of a shared liquidity pool with Nevada and Delaware. Players can qualify for WSOP events in Las Vegas and circuit tournaments. The site is run on software by 888poker, which also operates in the state. WSOP offers new players a free $10. 888poker offers $20 in free play and up to a $1,500 deposit bonus.
Nevada
- WSOP.com – WSOP.com offers players plenty of cash game and tournament action with a shared liquidity market with WSOP online poker and 888poker in New Jersey and Delaware.
Pennsylvania
- PokerStars PA – New players at PokerStars PA can claim a $30 free play bonus and up to $600 match bonus. PokerStars also partners with FOX Bet in the state for sports betting. Players utilizing the FOX Bet’s new player offer will earn a free $20 for signing up that can be used for poker or sports betting.
Delaware
- Doverdowns.com, Delawarepark.com, Harringtonraceway.com – These offer online poker in Delaware, however, it’s run through 888poker. The platform has a shared liquidity market with New Jersey and Nevada.
Other states
Those in other states have more limited options when it comes to online poker. Sweepstakes poker sites offer players a chance to play for cash and prizes.
Global Poker may be an option for players in other states (and much of Canada as well). The company’s model is based on social gaming. Players can purchase Gold Coins for ring games and tournaments.
As a bonus, players receive Sweeps Coins – which can be used in tournaments and ring games. Unlike Gold Coins, Sweeps Coins can be redeemed for cash prizes. New players can earn a free $20 Sweeps Coin package with a verified account.
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Global Poker
Huge action remains in Home Series
The massive action continues this week at Global Poker and that include the biggest tournament event guarantee on the site to date on Sunday. The SC540 Sunday Scrimmage Main Event Deepstack plays out on April 26 with SC500,000 guaranteed.
The huge event caps the Home Series and will be the biggest tournament in the site’s history. But before the Main Event, there is still plenty of action in the series that features SC2 million in guarantees. The Home Series offers Sweeps Coin buy-ins from SC33 to SC540.
In addition to Sweeps Coin events, Global Poker will also offer nightly Gold Coin tournaments. Every winner of a Gold Coin or Sweeps Coin event will also win a custom-made glass trophy.
Numerous daily satellites will be offered for Home Series Sweeps Coin events. That includes three direct satellites per Sweeps Coin trophy event.
There are 28 Gold Coin trophy events. Gold Coins are the site’s play money option. Gold Coins cannot be cashed out for real money however, unlike Sweeps Coins. Here’s a look at the complete Sweeps Coin schedule.
| Date | Buy-in | Event |
|---|---|---|
| April 20 | SC110 | Home Series 22 – SC45,000 Guaranteed [6-Max, Turbo] |
| April 21 | SC110 | Home Series 23 – SC50,000 Guaranteed [1R1A] |
| April 22 | SC110 | Home Series 24 – SC40,000 Guaranteed [2x Chance, Deep] |
| April 23 | SC33 | Home Series 25 – PLO SC35,000 Guaranteed [Rebuy, 6-Max] |
| April 24 | SC218 | Home Series 26 – SC40,000 Guaranteed [Ante Up, Deep] |
| April 25 | SC33 | Home Series 27 – SC40,000 Guaranteed [Rebuy] |
| April 26 | SC540 | Home Series 28 – Sunday Scrimmage SC500,000 Guaranteed [Deep] |
Daily tournament schedule
This popular site also recently added to its weekly tournament schedule. After growing its weekend schedule, Global has several new evening events. These events feature five-figure guarantees and include:
- Monday Melee – SC15,000 Guaranteed [2X Entries]
- Tuesday Tussle – SC25,000 Guaranteed [Deep]
- Wednesday Wipeout – SC15,000 Guaranteed [Big Ante]
- Thursday Throttle – SC15,000 Guaranteed [Turbo]
- Friday Flash – SC15,000 Guaranteed [6-Max, Turbo]
- Saturday Swift – SC15,000 Guaranteed [Ante Up, Turbo]
- Sunday Six – SC15,000 Guaranteed [6-Max, Deep]
The site has also ramped up its daily offerings including its new “NightCap” series for night time players. Here’s a look at the complete slate of new dailies:
| Event | Buy-in | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Deep Eleven SC6,000 Guaranteed [Deep] | SC11 | 6 p.m. |
| Deep Six Dive SC8,500 Guaranteed [6-Max, Deep] | SC55 | 6:45 p.m. |
| The Brawl SC15,000 Guaranteed [Rebuy] | SC5.50 | 8:00 p.m. |
| Triple Threat SC20,000 Guaranteed [2R1A] | SC33 | 8:30 p.m. |
| Deep Freeze SC10,000 Guaranteed [Deep] | SC55 | 10 p.m. |
| The Cubed SC5,000 Guaranteed [1R1A] | SC11 | 11 p.m. |
| NightCap SC3,000 Guaranteed [Hyper-Turbo] | SC21.40 | Midnight |
| Night Shift SC2,000 Guaranteed [Big Ante, Turbo] | SC22 | 12:30 p.m. |
| Night Owl SC2,000 Guaranteed [6-Max, Hyper-Turbo] | SC21.40 | 1 a.m. |
| Night Out SC1,500 Guaranteed [Hyper-Turbo] | SC21.40 | 1:30 a.m. |
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PokerStars PA and NJ
NJSCOOP heats up this week
PokerStars NJ will be running the New Jersey Spring Championship of Online Poker (NJSCOOP) through April 27. The event guarantees players $1.2 million across the 96-event series.
NJSCOOP runs across two buy-in tiers – high and low. The $300 High Main Event features a $100,000 guaranteed prize pool. The $50 Low Main Event has a $30,000 guarantee.
The vast majority of the schedule features No Limit Hold’em. But there are also some mixed games, Omaha, and Seven Card Stud tournaments.
There are other promotions and events planned as well. A $9,000 guaranteed Main Event Depositor Freeroll will run April 26, awarding 30 seats to the $300 High Main Event. Also look for numerous daily $1,000 Second Chance All-In Shootout Freerolls. These are available for players eliminated from any NJSCOOP event before they cash.
Players may also enjoy NJSCOOP Special Edition $3 Spin and Go’s. These begin running from March 31 to April 26 and award Main Event tickets. Here’s the complete schedule of events:
PokerStars NJSCOOP 2020
| Event | Level | Format | January 3, 1900 | Buy-in | Guarantee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 | High | NLHE [4-Max] | April 20, 2020 | 300 | 30000 |
| 27 | Low | NLHE [4-Max] | April 20, 2020 | 30 | 10000 |
| 28 | High | NLO8 [8-Max] | April 20, 2020 | 100 | 7500 |
| 28 | Low | NLO8 [8-Max] | April 20, 2020 | 10 | 3000 |
| 29 | High | NLHE [Super Tuesday SE] | April 21, 2020 | 250 | 35000 |
| 29 | Low | NLHE [Mini Super Tuesday] | April 21, 2020 | 25 | 10000 |
| 30 | High | NLHE [Progressive KO] | April 21, 2020 | 200 | 20000 |
| 30 | Low | NLHE [Progressive KO] | April 21, 2020 | 20 | 6000 |
| 31 | High | NLHE High Roller [6-Max] | April 21, 2020 | 1000 | 45000 |
| 31 | Low | NLHE High Roller [6-Max] | April 21, 2020 | 100 | 27500 |
| 32 | High | NLHE [6-Max, Progressive KO] | April 22, 2020 | 200 | 20000 |
| 32 | Low | NLHE [6-Max, Progressive KO] | April 22, 2020 | 20 | 6000 |
| 33 | High | NLHE [8-Max, Turbo] | April 22, 2020 | 100 | 10000 |
| 33 | Low | NLHE [8-Max, Turbo] | April 22, 2020 | 10 | 3000 |
| 34 | High | PL Omaha [8-Max] | April 23, 2020 | 150 | 7500 |
| 34 | Low | PL Omaha [8-Max] | April 23, 2020 | 15 | 2500 |
| 35 | High | NLHE [Thursday Thrill SE] | April 23, 2020 | 200 | 20000 |
| 35 | Low | NLHE [Mini Thrill] | April 23, 2020 | 20 | 7500 |
| 36 | High | NLHE [Heads-Up, Progressive Total KO, Zoom] | April 23, 2020 | 100 | 7500 |
| 36 | Low | NLHE [Heads-Up, Progressive Total KO, Zoom] | April 23, 2020 | 10 | 2500 |
| 37 | High | NLHE [6-Max] | April 24, 2020 | 200 | 17500 |
| 37 | Low | NLHE [6-Max] | April 24, 2020 | 20 | 5000 |
| 38 | High | NLHE [BigStack Turbo] | April 24, 2020 | 150 | 12000 |
| 38 | Low | NLHE [BigStack Turbo] | April 24, 2020 | 15 | 4000 |
| 39 | High | NLHE [Final Weekend Kickoff] | April 25, 2020 | 200 | 12000 |
| 39 | Low | NLHE [Final Weekend Kickoff] | April 25, 2020 | 20 | 8000 |
| 40 | High | Stud Hi/Lo [8-Max] | April 25, 2020 | 200 | 5000 |
| 40 | Low | Stud Hi/Lo [8-Max] | April 25, 2020 | 20 | 1500 |
| 41 | High | NLHE [4-Max, Turbo, Rebuy] | April 25, 2020 | 50 | 7500 |
| 41 | Low | NLHE [4-Max, Turbo, Rebuy] | April 25, 2020 | 5 | 1500 |
| 42 | High | NLHE [Progressive KO] | April 26, 2020 | 200 | 15000 |
| 42 | Low | NLHE [Progressive KO] | April 26, 2020 | 20 | 3500 |
| 43 | High | NLHE [Main Event, 2-Day Event] | April 26, 2020 | 300 | 100000 |
| 43 | Low | NLHE [Main Event, 2-Day Event] | April 26, 2020 | 50 | 30000 |
| 44 | High | PL Omaha [6-Max] | April 26, 2020 | 150 | 8500 |
| 44 | Low | PL Omaha [6-Max] | April 26, 2020 | 15 | 2500 |
| 45 | High | NLHE [Sunday Supersonic SE, Hyper-Turbo] | April 26, 2020 | 100 | 8500 |
| 45 | Low | NLHE [Hyper-Turbo] | April 26, 2020 | 10 | 2000 |
| 46 | High | NLHE [Nightly Stars – NJSCOOP Wrap-Up] | April 27, 2020 | 100 | 22000 |
| 46 | Low | NLHE [NJSCOOP Wrap-Up] | April 27, 2020 | 10 | 4000 |
| 47 | High | NLHE [Phase, Day 2] | April 27, 2020 | 100 | 25000 |
| 47 | Low | NLHE [Phase, Day 2] | April 27, 2020 | 10 | 5000 |
| 48 | High | NLHE [Wrap-up – Deep, Hyper-Turbo] | April 27, 2020 | 150 | 12000 |
| 48 | Low | NLHE [Wrap-up – Deep, Hyper-Turbo] | April 27, 2020 | 15 | 3000 |
Monday closes out PASCOOP
The PASCOOP closes out its run on Monday, April 20. The series featured $2 million guaranteed across 100 events and a few events remained. Here’s a look at the last few events.
PokerStars PASCOOP 2020
| EVENT | TIER | TOURNAMENT | DATE | GAME | BUYIN | GUARANTEE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48 | High | $100 NLHE, $40K Gtd | Apr 20 | NLHE | $ 100 | $ 40,000 |
| 48 | Low | $10 NLHE, $8K Gtd | Apr 20 | NLHE | $ 10 | $ 8,000 |
| 49 | High | $100 NLHE [Phase Day 2], $50K Gtd | Apr 20 | NLHE | $ 100 | $ 50,000 |
| 49 | Low | $10 NLHE [Phase Day 2], $10K Gtd | Apr 20 | NLHE | $ 10 | $ 10,000 |
| 50 | High | $150 NLHE [6-Max, Hyper-Turbo, PASCOOP Wrap-Up], $20K Gtd | Apr 20 | NLHE | $ 150 | $ 20,000 |
| 50 | Low | $15 NLHE [6-Max, Hyper-Turbo, PASCOOP Wrap-Up], $5K Gtd | Apr 20 | NLHE | $ 15 | $ 5,000 |
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WSOP.com
Big action continues in Spring Online Championships
The WSOP.com Spring Online Championships continue through May 3 with plenty of action remaining on the schedule. The series features more than $4 million in guarantees over 100 events. The series includes other daily tournaments and also a 12-event warmup series.
The Spring Online Championships are open to WSOP.com players in Nevada and New Jersey as well as 888poker players in Delaware. This offers something for every level of bankroll, with buy-ins ranging from $10 to $1,000. Highlights this week include:
- April 21 – $500 Special Tuesday Showdown with $75,000 guaranteed
- April 26 – $100 Player Appreciation with added prizes and $100,000 guaranteed
- April 26 – $320 NLHE Sunday Special Edition with $150,000 guaranteed
The $525 Main Event is set for the final Sunday of the series, May 3, and features a $300,000 guarantee. Players can also look forward to the Sunday Special Edition each week through April 26. These NLHE tournaments come with a $215 or $320 buy-in and a guarantee of at least $100,000.
WSOP.com will be holding two player appreciation tournaments on April 26 and May 3. Billed as “$100 for $100K,” each has a $100 buy-in and a guaranteed prize pool of $100,000. The WSOP is adding to the fun with extra prizes randomly awarded in a drawing. Those include:
- 2 winners – $500 cash each
- 4 winners – $250 cash each
- 10 winners – $100 cash each
It should be a big month of poker and here’s a complete schedule:
| Date | Event | Buy-in | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04/20/2020 | Spring OC #47 – $15,000 NLH [Knockout] | $100 | 4:00pm PST |
| 04/20/2020 | Spring OC #48 – $30,000 NLH [Re-entry] | $100 | 5:00pm PST |
| 04/20/2020 | Spring OC #49 – $15,000 NLH 8×8 [8R, 8-Max, Turbo] | $88 | 6:00pm PST |
| 04/21/2020 | Spring OC #50 – $10,000 NLH Deepstack [Freezeout] | $50 | 4:00pm PST |
| 04/21/2020 | Spring OC #51 – $75,000 Special Tuesday Showdown [Re-entry] | $500 | 5:00pm PST |
| 04/21/2020 | Spring OC #52 – $50,000 NLH HR [Re-entry] | $1,000 | 6:00pm PST |
| 04/21/2020 | Spring OC #53 – $20,000 NLH [Re-entry, Super Turbo] | $75 | 7:00pm PST |
| 04/22/2020 | Spring OC #54 – $15,000 NLH Deepstack [R&A] | $20 | 4:00pm PST |
| 04/22/2020 | Spring OC #55 – $25,000 NLH 6-Max [Re-entry] | $100 | 5:00pm PST |
| 04/22/2020 | Spring OC #56 – $10,000 NLH [R&A, Turbo] | $50 | 6:00pm PST |
| 04/23/2020 | Spring OC #57 – $20,000 NLH [R&A] | $30 | 4:00pm PST |
| 04/23/2020 | Spring OC #58 – $20,000 NLH [Freezeout] | $100 | 5:00pm PST |
| 04/23/2020 | Spring OC #59 – $7,500 PLO8 [Re-entry, 8-Max] | $100 | 6:00pm PST |
| 04/24/2020 | Spring OC #60 – $15,000 NLH Deepstack [R&A] | $20 | 4:00pm PST |
| 04/24/2020 | Spring OC #61 – $20,000 NLH 6-Max [Re-entry] | $100 | 5:00pm PST |
| 04/24/2020 | Spring OC #62 – $15,000 NLH Turbo Deepstack | $50 | 6:00pm PST |
| 04/25/2020 | Spring OC #63 – $30,000 NLH 30 for 30 [R&A] | $30 | 3:00pm PST |
| 04/25/2020 | Spring OC #64 – $10,000 PLO 8-Max [R&A] | $50 | 4:00pm PST |
| 04/25/2020 | Spring OC #65 – $20,000 NLH [Re-entry] | $100 | 5:00pm PST |
| 04/25/2020 | Spring OC #66 – $30,000 NLH Saturday Special [Re-entry, 8 Max] | $250 | 6:00pm PST |
| 04/25/2020 | Spring OC #67 – $12,500 NLH [Re-entry, Super Turbo] | $75 | 7:00pm PST |
| 04/26/2020 | Spring OC #68 – $10,000 NLH [Knockout] | $75 | 12:00pm PST |
| 04/26/2020 | Spring OC #69 – $100,000 Player Appreciation with Added Prizes [Re-entry] | $100 | 1:00pm PST |
| 04/26/2020 | Spring OC #70 – $150,000 NLH Sunday Special Edition [Re-entry] | $320 | 2:00pm PST |
| 04/26/2020 | Spring OC #71 – $22,222 NLH [R&A] | $11/$11/$22 | 3:00pm PST |
| 04/26/2020 | Spring OC #72 – $50,000 NLH High Roller [Re-entry] | $1,000 | 4:00pm PST |
| 04/27/2020 | Spring OC #73 – $20,000 NLH [R&A] | $30 | 4:00pm PST |
| 04/27/2020 | Spring OC #74 – $17,500 NLH Deepstack [Re-entry] | $75 | 5:00pm PST |
| 04/27/2020 | Spring OC #75 – $15,000 NLH Monster Stack [R&A, Super Turbo] CAPPED | $50 | 6:00pm PST |
| 04/28/2020 | Spring OC #76 – $25,000 NLH [R&A] | $50 | 4:00pm PST |
| 04/28/2020 | Spring OC #77 – $125,000 NLH High Roller [Re-entry, 6-Max] | $1,000 | 5:00pm PST |
| 04/28/2020 | Spring OC #78 – $50,000 Special Tuesday Showdown [Re-entry] | $500 | 6:00pm PST |
| 04/28/2020 | Spring OC #79 – $15,000 NLH [Knockout] | $300 | 7:00pm PST |
| 04/29/2020 | Spring OC #80 – $25,000 NLH Deepstack Super Addon [R&A] | $30 | 4:00pm PST |
| 04/29/2020 | Spring OC #81 – $20,000 NLH [Re-entry] | $100 | 5:00pm PST |
| 04/29/2020 | Spring OC #82 – $15,000 NLH 8-Max [Turbo, R] | $50 | 6:00pm PST |
| 04/30/2020 | Spring OC #83 – $25,000 NLH 8-Max [R&A] | $30 | 4:00pm PST |
| 04/30/2020 | Spring OC #84 – $40,000 NLH 6-Max [Re-entry] | $250 | 5:00pm PST |
| 04/30/2020 | Spring OC #85 – $10,000 PLO 6-Max [R&A] | $50 | 6:00pm PST |
| 05/01/2020 | Spring OC #86 – $20,000 NLH [R&A] | $30 | 4:00pm PST |
| 05/01/2020 | Spring OC #87 – $30,000 NLH Monster Stack [1x Re-entry], CAPPED | $215 | 5:00pm PST |
| 05/01/2020 | Spring OC #88 – $20,000 NLH [Re-entry] | $100 | 6:00pm PST |
| 05/02/2020 | Spring OC #89 – $10,000 NLH Deepstack [R&A] | $10 | 3:00pm PST |
| 05/02/2020 | Spring OC #90 – $25,000 NLH [Re-entry] | $100 | 4:00pm PST |
| 05/02/2020 | Spring OC #91 – $12,500 NLH [Re-entry, Super Turbo] | $75 | 5:00pm PST |
| 05/02/2020 | Spring OC #92 – $30,000 NLH Saturday Special [Re-entry, 8 Max] | $250 | 6:00pm PST |
| 05/03/2020 | Spring OC #93 – $20,000 NLH Special Sunday Deepstack [R&A] | $50 | 12:00pm PST |
| 05/03/2020 | Spring OC #94 – $100,000 Player Appreciation with Added Prizes [Re-entry] | $100 | 1:00pm PST |
| 05/03/2020 | Spring OC #95 – $300,000 NLH Main Event [Re-entry] | $525 | 2:00pm PST |
| 05/03/2020 | Spring OC #96 – $30,000 NLH [Freezeout] | $215 | 3:00pm PST |
| 05/03/2020 | Spring OC #97 – $50,000 NLH Sunday 50 [R&A] | $55 | 4:00pm PST |
| 05/03/2020 | Spring OC #98 – $50,000 NLH High Roller [Re-entry] | $1,000 | 4:00pm PST |
| 05/03/2020 | Spring OC #99 – $40,000 PLO High Roller [Re-entry, 6-Max] | $500 | 4:00pm PST |
| 05/03/2020 | Spring OC #100 – $25,000 NLH Deepstack [Turbo, Re-entry] | $100 | 5:00pm PST |
Surprise Freerolls bring the cash throughout April
Players at WSOP.com have a shot at some free cash all month long. The site has introduced Surprise Freerolls offering prize pools up to $10,000.
These events pop up in the tournament lobby randomly multiple times weekly and offer a shot at some quick cash.
The Surprise Freerolls will continue throughout the entire month of April. Simplay log in to WSOP.com on mobile or desktop now and head to the lobby for a chance to win.
WSOP.com adds to daily schedule
Players in Nevada and New Jersey received some welcome news recently. WSOP.com added to its daily tournament schedule to meet player demand.
| Day | Time (PT) | Buy-in | Game | Guarantee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daily | 1 p.m. | $215 | 8-max Deepstack NLHE | $10,000 |
| Daily | 8 p.m. | $30 | Turbo Deepstack NLHE | $10,000 |
| Wednesday | 5:30 p.m. | $250 | NLHE | $20,000 |
| Thursday | 5:30 p.m. | $500 | NLHE | $20,000 |
| Thursday | 7 p.m. | $250 | NLHE | $15,000 |
| Thursday | 8:30 p.m. | $1,000 | Turbo NLHE | $20,000 |
For a complete WSOP.com review including an exclusive $10 in free play and a new player bonus up to $1,000, click here for Nevada players. Click here for New Jersey players.
Partypoker/BorgataPoker/BetMGM
Partypoker NJ runs $10,000 daily event
Players in New Jersey now have a chance at even more daily tournament action. The site, which includes the BorgataPoker.com and BetMGM skins, has added the $10,000 Daily.
The event features a $109 buy-in with unlimited re-entries for the first two hours. The action kicks off at 7 p.m. each night
For a complete BorgataPoker review including an exclusive $20 new player signup bonus and up to a $600 deposit bonus, click here.
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