888poker recently released Play With Friends for players outside of the US. Will 888poker also offer Play With Friends to NJ online poker players?
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The marriage of Flutter Entertainment and The Stars Group is two steps closer to completion after approval from their respective investors this week.
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Casinos in Atlantic City reported $85.4 million in revenue for March, a 61.7% drop, and the COVOD-19 recovering process remains in a holding pattern.
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Harrah’s Philadelphia on Thursday became the ninth land-based operator to begin offering online casino gambling in Pennsylvania.
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The postponement of the 2020 WSOP may hasten the logistical and practical changes Caesars was already contemplating for its flagship summer poker series.
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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.
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.
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.
Here’s a look at some upcoming poker festivals, events, and additions available to American players.
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] |
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:
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 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:
| 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 |
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.
| 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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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:
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:
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 |
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.
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 |
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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
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In the fifth week of virus restrictions, new realities have settled in for the Pennsylvania economy and gambling industry.
Sports betting revenue plummeted, with most competition halted and few betting options. And while physical casinos remain shuttered, online casinos and online poker are adding customers and revenue. Same with the lottery, which has seen sales drop at retail outlets while online iLottery traffic is up.
At least one member of the state’s horse racing commission believes it is time to at least discuss resuming meets, though without spectators.
And a PA state senator wants to temporarily redirect sports gambling revenue to property tax relief because so many residents are without incomes. He’s also calling for a reopening of businesses in the Keystone State, which would eventually include gambling halls. For now, the governor has pegged May 8 as the earliest date for lifting any restrictions.
The virus pandemic trimmed PA sports betting handle for March, knocking it down to $131.3 million. That’s a staggering 60% drop from $329 million in February.
The books produced $6.9 million in revenue. The majority of wagers, about 90%, were placed online. That should be 100% when April figures are released next month.
Meanwhile, online casinos set new records for revenue at $24.3 million.
That was while overall gaming revenue was down 51% month-over-month with land-based casinos shuttered since March 17.
Online casino revenue was up 24.5% over its previous high of $19.5 million in February. Slots and table games accounted for 19.7% of the increase, while a record online poker month made up the rest.
March had the most online slots and table games wagers to date with $871.6 million. That represents a 23.9% increase in play over the $703,559,106 wagered in February. Slots rose 51.5% while the amount bet at the tables increased 8.2%.
The pandemic forced the closure of 30% of the 9,800 Pennsylvania Lottery retailers. Sales from traditional games dipped about 25%.
But Pennsylvania is one of only six states with an online lottery option, and lottery play in PA increased 30% online compared to prior weeks.
Still, overall revenue is down. The PA lottery continues to operate, which is especially fortunate as their revenue benefits older Pennsylvanians.
Dr. Mark Egloff, a member of the PA Horse Racing Commission, hopes to discuss the resumption of races, but without spectators, at the next commission meeting on April 29.
Egloff, an equine veterinarian and the owner of a large horse farm in Gettysburg, pointed out that the nature of stables and their support systems means “you can’t shut the doors” to a horse barn.
The backsides of some shuttered PA tracks remain filled with people and horses. And live racing has continued at a handful of US tracks and elsewhere around the world, without crowds in attendance.
State Sen. Doug Mastriano has proposed temporarily allocating sports betting revenue for property taxes, given the job losses brought on by the virus.
The politician is also pushing for the reopening of businesses in PA, which would presumably include casinos. For now, casinos remain closed until at least May 8.
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Remote working is impacting nearly every industry during the coronavirus response. But how is it affecting online gambling?
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As a sweepstakes poker site, Global Poker isn’t a traditional online poker site. However, its browser-play platform has produced record numbers as part of the new Home Series.
Global is now set for the biggest guarantee in the site’s history on Sunday. The SC540 Sunday Scrimmage Main Event Deepstack features a SC500,000 prize pool on the line.
As a social poker site, Global Poker makes use of Gold Coins for free play. Players purchasing Gold Coins also receive Sweeps Coins, which can be used in separate tournaments and ring games. Unlike Gold Coins, these can also be redeemed for cash.
The platform is available in most US states and Canada. The Main Event now offers one lucky player the opportunity to turn some Sweeps cash into some serious real cash.
Sweeps Coins can be used for ring games, sit and go’s, multi-table tournaments, and major events like the Home Series. Players will find these poker variants on the site:
Players don’t have to play Sweeps Coins, and can simply work on their game using Gold Coins. The Home Series offers events in both currencies.
Since its launch in 2016, Global Poker has grown its player base to more than 1 million registered players. With the Coronavirus pandemic, even larger numbers of players have joined in the tournament action.
Prize pools and guarantees have also been steadily growing. For the Home Series, Global includes these guarantees:
Gold Coin events have already awarded GC120 million with a week of the series still remaining.
Sweeps Coin players have already won SC1.22 million. There’s a good chance that the guarantee will be shattered with plenty more opportunities for poker players at home.
Last weekend, the Sunday Teaser and Scrimmage events produced massive numbers. More than 1,100 players jumped in the online action for a share of more than SC200,000.
In the Scrimmage, Vermont player “Ryleo” took the title after more than six hours at the virtual tables. Along with his trophy, Ryleo added a cool SC27,075 to his player account.
Satellites for this Sunday’s Scrimmage can be found online for as little as SC1.50.
As one might expect from a social gaming platform, Global Poker goes the extra mile to promote its events. The site’s added promotions include:
During the Home Series, the site is giving away numerous free tickets to satellite tournaments every day. Players can find these in promotional emails or on Global Poker’s social media channels.
Beyond the Sweeps Cash and Gold Coins prize pool, winners receive a Champions Pack. These include exclusive Global swag and a personalized Home Series trophy.
@official_glp Weeeeee…
Got me a trophy! pic.twitter.com/SWDvyU4vX1— Kathy (@pricechoppin) April 21, 2020
Winners of Sweeps Coin and Gold Coin events both receive a trophy. The Home Series action continues all week and players across the country will be looking to earn their own trophy.
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US online casinos that are legal are generating revenue as other forms of gambling are off the board. Will more states join NJ and Pennsylvania?
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