With the PokerStars Caribbean Adventure approaching in January, the site continues ramping up the action for players heading to the Bahamas. These series is planned for Jan. 22 – Feb. 3 with a wide variety of tournaments and events.
While much of the focus on the series may be on the $10,300 Main Event and $25,000 PokerStars Players Championship, the company announced a unique twist with the Brazilian Series of Poker (BSOP) serving as a part of the festivities.
The $1,100 BSOP Bahamas Main Event is set for Jan. 22 and runs for three with unlimited re-entries. Players can also qualify via online satellites running Dec. 4 – Jan. 15.
Grabbing a PokerStars BSOP Bahamas seat
Those looking for some poker fun in the Caribbean now have a shot to grab a BSOP Bahamas tournament package. Satellites and direct qualifiers are now underway, running on Wednesdays and Sundays.
The events feature a $162 buy-in with prizes worth $3.000 up for grabs. Tournament packages include the $1,100 buy-in and $1,900 toward travel expenses.
Sub-satellites are also available, starting at just $2.20, with a total of 21 packages guaranteed.
Online qualifiers continue for Platinum Passes
Beyond the BSOP addition, plenty of attention continues focusing on the PSPC in the Bahamas. Online poker players have a chance at even more qualifying opportunities for a Platinum Pass beginning this weekend.
The PSPC runs from Jan. 30 – Feb. 3 at the Baha Mar Resort in Nassau, Bahamas. A pass includes a complete tournament and travel package. Players winning a Platinum Pass earn:
- Buy-in to the $25,000 PSPC
- Six nights hotel accommodations for winner and a guest in a five-star hotel
- Airport transfers
- $1,900 in expense money
- Platinum Pass winner experiences during the event
The online qualifiers guarantee one tournament package for every $30,000 in the prize pool. PSPC satellites run on the following dates:
- Dec. 4
- Dec. 11
- Jan. 8
- Jan. 15
For those already planning their trip to the Bahamas, here’s a look at the entire schedule.
PokerStars Caribbean Adventure & PSPC 2023
| Date | Event | Tourbament | Buy-in | Starting chips |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan. 22 | #3 (day 1) | BSOP Bahamas Main Event - Unlimited Re-Entry | $1,100 | 30,000 |
| Jan. 22 | #2 | PCA Main Event Qualifier - 'Win Your Seat @ 100,000 chips' - SEAT ONLY - Unlimited Re-Entry | $1,110 | 10,000 |
| Jan. 22 | #1 (day 1) | PCA Super High Roller - Unlimited Re-Entry Day 1 | $100,000 | 250,000 |
| Jan. 22 | #4 | NL Hold'em - Unlimited Re-Entry | $330 | 30,000 |
| Jan. 22 | #5 | PCA Main Event Qualifier - 'Win Your Seat @ 100,000 chips' - SEAT ONLY - Unlimited Re-Entry | $1,110 | 10,000 |
| Jan. 23 | #6 (1/A) | PCA Main Event Flight A - Single Re-Entry Per Flight | $10,300 | 30,000 |
| Jan. 23 | #7 | PCA Main Event Qualifier - 'Win Your Seat @ 100,000 chips' - SEAT ONLY - Unlimited Re-Entry | $1,110 | 10,000 |
| Jan. 23 | #1 (day 2) | PCA Super High Roller - Unlimited Re-Entry Day 2 | $100,000 | 250,000 |
| Jan. 23 | #8 (day 1) | Seniors (50 Years or Older) - Three Entries Maximum Day 1 | $550 | 30,000 |
| Jan. 23 | #3 (day 2) | BSOP Bahamas Main Event - Unlimited Re-Entry | $1,100 | 30,000 |
| Jan. 23 | #9 (day 1) | NL Hold'em - Single Re-Entry Day 1 | $550 | 30,000 |
| Jan. 23 | #10 | PCA Main Event Qualifier - 'Win Your Seat @ 100,000 chips' - SEAT ONLY - Unlimited Re-Entry | $1,110 | 10,000 |
| Jan. 23 | #11 | Knockout ($10,000 Bounty) - Freezeout | $20,000 | 30,000 |
| Jan. 24 | #12 | PCA Main Event Last Chance Qualifier - 'Win Your Seat @ 100,000 chips' - SEAT ONLY - Unlimited Re-Entry | $1,110 | 10,000 |
| Jan. 24 | #13 | PL Omaha - Three Entries Maximum | $1,100 | 50,000 |
| Jan. 24 | #6 (1/B) | PCA Main Event Flight B - Single Re-Entry Per Flight | $10,300 | 30,000 |
| Jan. 24 | #3 (Final) | BSOP Bahamas Main Event - Unlimited Re-Entry | $1,100 | 30,000 |
| Jan. 24 | #14 | 6 Handed - Unlimited Re-Entry | $50,000 | 100,000 |
| Jan. 24 | #1 (Final) | PCA Super High Roller - Unlimited Re-Entry Final | $100,000 | 250,000 |
| Jan. 24 | #8 (Final) | Seniors (50 Years or Older) - Three Entries Maximum Final | $550 | 30,000 |
| Jan. 24 | #9 (Final) | NL Hold'em - Single Re-Entry Final | $550 | 30,000 |
| Jan. 24 | #15 | Hyper Turbo Knockout ($1,000 Bounty) - Freezeout | $2,100 | 20,000 |
| Jan. 25 | #6 (day 2) | PCA Main Event Day 2 | $10,300 | 30,000 |
| Jan. 25 | #16 | Qualifier to #17 Deep Stack - 'Win Your Seat @ 100,000 chips' - SEAT ONLY - Unlimited Re-Entry | $250 | 10,000 |
| Jan. 25 | #17 (day 1) | Deep Stack - Single Re-Entry Day 1 | $2,200 | 50,000 |
| Jan. 25 | #18 | Step Qualifier to #46 - 'Win Your Seat @ 100,000 chips' - SEAT ONLY - Unlimited Re-Entry | $300 | 10,000 |
| Jan. 25 | #19 (day 1) | 7 Handed - Unlimited Re-Entry Day 1 | $50,000 | 150,000 |
| Jan. 25 | #20 | Hyper Turbo Knockout ($500 Bounty) - Freezeout | $1,050 | 20,000 |
| Jan. 26 | #21 | Qualifier to #23 PCA Mystery Bounty - 'Win Your Seat @ 100,000 chips' - SEAT ONLY - Unlimited Re-Entry | $340 | 10,000 |
| Jan. 26 | #6 (day 3) | PCA Main Event Day 3 | $10,300 | 30,000 |
| Jan. 26 | #17 (Final) | Deep Stack - Single Re-Entry | $2,200 | 50,000 |
| Jan. 26 | #22 | 8-Game - Three Entries Maximum | $550 | 50,000 |
| Jan. 26 | #19 (Final) | 7 Handed - Unlimited Re-Entry Final | $50,000 | 150,000 |
| Jan. 26 | #23 (day 1) | PCA Mystery Bounty ($1,000 Mystery Bounty) - Unlimited Re-Entry | $3,000 | 30,000 |
| Jan. 26 | #24 | Step Qualifier to #46 - 'Win Your Seat @ 100,000 chips' - SEAT ONLY - Unlimited Re-Entry | $300 | 10,000 |
| Jan. 26 | #25 (day 1) | 8 Handed - Unlimited Re-Entry Day 1 | $50,000 | 150,000 |
| Jan. 26 | #26 | NL Hold'em - Unlimited Re-Entry | $330 | 30,000 |
| Jan. 27 | #200 | Crazy Pineapple Flip - Qualify to Step 1A ($300) | $30 | 1 |
| Jan. 27 | #6 (day 4) | PCA Main Event Day 4 | $10,300 | 30,000 |
| Jan. 27 | #23 (day 2) | PCA Mystery Bounty ($1,000 Mystery Bounty) - Unlimited Re-Entry | $3,000 | 30,000 |
| Jan. 27 | #27 | PLO Hi/Lo - Three Entries Maximum | $550 | 50,000 |
| Jan. 27 | #28 | Step Qualifier to #46 - 'Win Your Seat @ 100,000 chips' - SEAT ONLY - Unlimited Re-Entry | $300 | 10,000 |
| Jan. 27 | #25 (Final) | 8 Handed - Unlimited Re-Entry Final | $50,000 | 150,000 |
| Jan. 27 | #201 | Crazy Pineapple Flip - Qualify to Step 1B ($600) | $60 | 1 |
| Jan. 27 | #29 (day 1) | Deep Stack - Single Re-Entry Day 1 | $1,100 | 50,000 |
| Jan. 27 | #30 | Step Qualifier to #46 - 'Win Your Seat @ 50,000 chips' - SEAT ONLY - Freezeout | $600 | 10,000 |
| Jan. 27 | #31 (day 1) | 8 Handed - Unlimited Re-Entry Day 1 | $25,000 | 150,000 |
| Jan. 27 | #32 | Step 2 - Qualify to PSPC Main Event with 100,000 chips - SEAT ONLY - Unlimited Re-Entry | $2,700 | 10,000 |
| Jan. 28 | #202 | Crazy Pineapple Flip - Qualify to Step 1A ($300) | $30 | 1 |
| Jan. 28 | #23 (Final) | PCA Mystery Bounty ($1,000 Mystery Bounty) - Unlimited Re-Entry | $3,000 | 30,000 |
| Jan. 28 | #6 (day 5) | PCA Main Event Day 5 | $10,300 | 30,000 |
| Jan. 28 | #29 (Final) | Deep Stack - Single Re-Entry | $1,100 | 50,000 |
| Jan. 28 | #33 (day 1) | PCA Pot Limit Omaha High Roller - Single Re-Entry Day 1 | $25,000 | 50,000 |
| Jan. 28 | #34 | Step Qualifier to #46 - 'Win Your Seat @ 100,000 chips' - SEAT ONLY - Unlimited Re-Entry | $300 | 10,000 |
| Jan. 28 | #31 (Final) | 8 Handed - Unlimited Re-Entry Final | $25,000 | 150,000 |
| Jan. 28 | #203 | Crazy Pineapple Flip - Qualify to Step 1B ($600) | $60 | 1 |
| Jan. 28 | #36 (day 1) | H-O-R-S-E - Three Entries Maximum Day 1 | $1,100 | 50,000 |
| Jan. 28 | #35 (day 1) | NL Hold'em - Freezeout Day 1 | $1,100 | 30,000 |
| Jan. 28 | #38 (day 1) | PSPC Warm Up! - Unlimited Re-Entry Day 1 | $10,200 | 60,000 |
| Jan. 28 | #37 | Step Qualifier to #46 - 'Win Your Seat @ 50,000 chips' - SEAT ONLY - Freezeout | $600 | 10,000 |
| Jan. 28 | #39 | Step 2 - Qualify to PSPC Main Event with 100,000 chips - SEAT ONLY - Unlimited Re-Entry | $2,700 | 10,000 |
| Jan. 29 | #204 | Crazy Pineapple Flip - Qualify to Step 1A ($300) | $30 | 1 |
| Jan. 29 | #40 | Women's - Three Entries Maximum | $330 | 30,000 |
| Jan. 29 | #6 (Final) | PCA Main Event Final Day | $10,300 | 30,000 |
| Jan. 29 | #38 (Final) | PSPC Warm Up! - Unlimited Re-Entry Final | $10,200 | 60,000 |
| Jan. 29 | #36 (Final) | H-O-R-S-E - Three Entries Maximum Final | $1,100 | 50,000 |
| Jan. 29 | #35 (Final) | NL Hold'em - Freezeout Final | $1,100 | 30,000 |
| Jan. 29 | #41 | Step Qualifier to #46 - 'Win Your Seat @ 100,000 chips' - SEAT ONLY - Unlimited Re-Entry | $300 | 10,000 |
| Jan. 29 | #33 (Final) | PCA Pot Limit Omaha High Roller - Single Re-Entry Final | $25,000 | 50,000 |
| Jan. 29 | #205 | Crazy Pineapple Flip - Qualify to Step 1B ($600) | $60 | 1 |
| Jan. 29 | #42 | Mystery Bounty ($5,000 Mystery Bounty) - Single Re-Entry | $10,200 | 100,000 |
| Jan. 29 | #44 | NL Hold'em - Unlimited Re-Entry | $330 | 30,000 |
| Jan. 29 | #45 | Knockout ($10,000 Bounty) - Freezeout | $20,000 | 30,000 |
| Jan. 29 | #46 | Qualifier to PSPC Main Event - Platinum Pass Added - Freezeout | $2,700 | 10,000 |
| Jan. 30 | #47 | Qualifier to PSPC Main Event - 'Win Your Seat @ 100,000 chips' - SEAT ONLY - Unlimited Re-Entry | $2,700 | 10,000 |
| Jan. 30 | #48 (day 1) | PokerStars Players No Limit Hold’em Championship - Freezeout Day 1 | $25,000 | 60,000 |
| Jan. 30 | #49 | Hyper Turbo Knockout ($1,000 Bounty) - Freezeout | $2,100 | 20,000 |
| Jan. 31 | #50 | Qualifier to #51 Deep Stack - 'Win Your Seat @ 100,000 chips' - SEAT ONLY - Unlimited Re-Entry | $370 | 10,000 |
| Jan. 31 | #48 (day 2) | PokerStars Players No Limit Hold’em Championship - Freezeout Day 2 | $25,000 | 60,000 |
| Jan. 31 | #51 (day 1) | Deep Stack - Single Re-Entry Day 1 | $3,300 | 50,000 |
| Jan. 31 | #52 | NL Hold'em - Unlimited Re-Entry | $330 | 30,000 |
| Jan. 31 | #53 (day 1) | Super High Roller $250,000 - Unlimited Re-Entry Day 1 | $250,000 | 250,000 |
| Jan. 31 | #54 | Qualifier to #59 PCA High Roller - 'Win Your Seat @ 100,000 chips' - SEAT ONLY - Unlimited Re-Entry | $2,700 | 10,000 |
| Feb. 1 | #58 | H-O-R-S-E - Three Entries Maximum | $550 | 50,000 |
| Feb. 1 | #56 (1/A) | Mystery Bounty Flight A ($250 Mystery Bounty) - Unlimited Re-Entry | $550 | 30,000 |
| Feb. 1 | #55 | Qualifier to #56 Mystery Bounty - 'Win Your Seat @ 50,000 chips' - SEAT ONLY - Freezeout | $125 | 10,000 |
| Feb. 1 | #57 | Qualifier to #60 Deep Stack - 'Win Your Seat @ 100,000 chips' - SEAT ONLY - Unlimited Re-Entry | $250 | 10,000 |
| Feb. 1 | #48 (day 3) | PokerStars Players No Limit Hold’em Championship - Freezeout Day 3 | $25,000 | 60,000 |
| Feb. 1 | #51 (Final) | Deep Stack - Single Re-Entry | $3,300 | 50,000 |
| Feb. 1 | #60 (day 1) | Deep Stack - Single Re-Entry Day 1 | $2,200 | 50,000 |
| Feb. 1 | #59 (day 1) | PCA High Roller - Single Re-Entry Day 1 | $25,000 | 50,000 |
| Feb. 1 | #53 (day 2) | Super High Roller $250,000 - Unlimited Re-Entry Day 2 | $250,000 | 250,000 |
| Feb. 1 | #56 (1/B) | Mystery Bounty Flight B ($250 Mystery Bounty) - Unlimited Re-Entry | $550 | 30,000 |
| Feb. 1 | #61 | Hyper Turbo Knockout ($500 Bounty) - Freezeout | $1,050 | 20,000 |
| Feb. 2 | #63 | PL Omaha - Three Entries Maximum | $330 | 50,000 |
| Feb. 2 | #62 | Qualifier to #56 Mystery Bounty - 'Win Your Seat @ 50,000 chips' - SEAT ONLY - Freezeout | $125 | 10,000 |
| Feb. 2 | #60 (Final) | Deep Stack - Single Re-Entry | $2,200 | 50,000 |
| Feb. 2 | #56 (1/C) | Mystery Bounty Flight C ($250 Mystery Bounty) - Unlimited Re-Entry | $550 | 30,000 |
| Feb. 2 | #48 (day 4) | PokerStars Players No Limit Hold’em Championship - Freezeout Day 4 | $25,000 | 60,000 |
| Feb. 2 | #53 (Final) | Super High Roller $250,000 - Unlimited Re-Entry Final | $250,000 | 250,000 |
| Feb. 2 | #64 (day 1) | NL Hold'em - Freezeout Day 1 | $1,100 | 30,000 |
| Feb. 2 | #59 (day 2) | PCA High Roller - Single Re-Entry Day 2 | $25,000 | 50,000 |
| Feb. 2 | #56 (1/D) | Mystery Bounty Flight D ($250 Mystery Bounty) - Unlimited Re-Entry | $550 | 30,000 |
| Feb. 2 | #66 (day 1) | 7 Handed - Unlimited Re-Entry Day 1 | $100,000 | 150,000 |
| Feb. 2 | #65 | Hyper Turbo - Freezeout | $550 | 20,000 |
| Feb. 3 | #67 | NL Hold'em - Unlimited Re-Entry | $330 | 30,000 |
| Feb. 3 | #64 (Final) | NL Hold'em - Freezeout Final | $1,100 | 30,000 |
| Feb. 3 | #56 (Final) | Mystery Bounty ($250 Mystery Bounty) - Unlimited Re-Entry | $550 | 30,000 |
| Feb. 3 | #66 (Final) | 7 Handed - Unlimited Re-Entry Final | $100,000 | 150,000 |
| Feb. 3 | #59 (Final) | PCA High Roller - Single Re-Entry Final | $25,000 | 50,000 |
| Feb. 3 | #48 (Final) | PokerStars Players No Limit Hold’em Championship - Freezeout Final | $25,000 | 60,000 |
| Feb. 3 | #68 | NL Hold'em - Unlimited Re-Entry | $3,100 | 50,000 |
| Feb. 3 | #69 | 6 Handed - Unlimited Re-Entry | $10,150 | 50,000 |
| Feb. 3 | #70 | Last Chance Super Hyper Turbo - Freezeout | $1,050 | 50,000 |