Summer may mean lounging by the pool and working on a tan, but it also means online poker. And fresh off two big series, Global Poker is back with its Summer Series from June 22 to July 12.
The series features 45 Gold Coin and 45 Sweeps Coin events with guarantees of GC427,000,000 and SC2,135,000. The series promises plenty of action for players across the country.
What is Global Poker and how does it work?
Global Poker is a unique sweepstake poker site available to players in the United States and Canada (excluding Quebec). More of a social gaming-style site, players can play for free with a virtual currency called Gold Coins (GC).
Those who purchase more Gold Coins receive Sweeps Coins (SC) as a bonus. These can also be used in separate tournaments and ring games. They can also be redeemed for cash prizes and gift cards.
The site has seen massive growth during the Coronavirus pandemic and continues adding to its platform. Global Poker is a browser-based mobile poker experience and can be played on a mobile device as well.
What to expect from the Global Poker Summer Series
Players have a lot to play for in the Summer Series. Event buy-ins range from SC33 to SC540.
The series is capped by three main events on July 12. The SC540 Main Event features a SC500,000 guarantee There are also two SC218 main events, one with an SC80,000 guarantee and a turbo version with SC50,000.
Some of the highlights on the schedule include these events:
- 1A: SC218 Deepstack – SC50,000 guaranteed (June 22)
- 2A: SC110 NLHE [2R1A] – SC50,000 guaranteed (June 23)
- 8A: SC218 NLHE Six-Max Deepstack – SC50,000 guaranteed (June 29)
- 10A: SC33 NLHE Rebuy – SC40,000 guaranteed (Jly 1)
- 14A: SC327 Sunday Scrimmage Deepstack – SC200,000 guaranteed (July 5)
- 17A: SC33 NLHE Rebuy – SC40,000 guaranteed (July 8)
Winners take home trophies for every Gold Coin and Sweeps Coin tournament. They’ll also earn a Champion Pack, which includes exclusive Global Poker merchandise.
Satellites for the series begin June 15. Here’s a look at the complete schedule:
Global Poker Summer Series 2020
| Date | Tourney Name | SC Buyin | SC Guarantee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday, June 22, 2020 |
Event 01A – NLHE [Deep] | 218 | 50,000 |
| Monday, June 22, 2020 |
Event 01B – NLHE [Turbo] | 218 | 30,000 |
| Tuesday, June 23, 2020 |
Event 02A – NLHE [2R1A] | 110 | 50,000 |
| Tuesday, June 23, 2020 |
Event 02B – NLHE [2R1A, Turbo] | 110 | 30,000 |
| Wednesday, June 24, 2020 |
Event 03A – NLHE [Rebuy] | 33 | 40,000 |
| Wednesday, June 24, 2020 |
Event 03B – NLHE [Rebuy, Turbo] | 33 | 25,000 |
| Thursday, June 25, 2020 |
Event 04A – NLHE [Bounties, Deep] | 218 | 40,000 |
| Thursday, June 25, 2020 |
Event 04B – NLHE [Bounties, Turbo] | 218 | 25,000 |
| Friday, June 26, 2020 |
Event 05A – NLHE [2x-Chance, Deep] | 218 | 50,000 |
| Friday, June 26, 2020 |
Event 05B – NLHE [2x-Chance, Turbo] | 218 | 30,000 |
| Saturday, June 27, 2020 |
Event 06A – NLHE [Super Bounties, Deep] | 218 | 30,000 |
| Saturday, June 27, 2020 |
Event 06B – NLHE [Super Bounties, Turbo] | 218 | 15,000 |
| Sunday, June 28, 2020 |
Event 07A – Sunday Scrimmage [Deep] | 218 | 100,000 |
| Sunday, June 28, 2020 |
Event 07B – NLHE [Deep] | 218 | 50,000 |
| Sunday, June 28, 2020 |
Event 07C – NLHE [Turbo] | 218 | 30,000 |
| Monday, June 29, | Event 08A – NLHE [6-Max, Deep] | 218 | 50,000 |
| Monday, June 29, 2020 |
Event 08B – NLHE [6-Max, Turbo] | 218 | 25,000 |
| Tuesday, June 30, 2020 |
Event 09A – NLHE [1R1A] | 110 | 50,000 |
| Tuesday, June 30, 2020 |
Event 09B – NLHE [1R1A, Turbo] | 110 | 30,000 |
| Wednesday, July 1, 2020 |
Event 10A – NLHE [Rebuy] | 33 | 40,000 |
| Wednesday, July 1, 2020 |
Event 10B – NLHE [Rebuy, Turbo] | 33 | 25,000 |
| Thursday, July 2, 2020 |
Event 11A – NLHE [Bounties, Deep] | 218 | 40,000 |
| Thursday, July 2, 2020 |
Event 11B – NLHE [Bounties, Turbo] | 218 | 25,000 |
| Friday, July 3, 2020 | Event 12A – PLO [Deep] | 218 | 25,000 |
| Friday, July 3, 2020 | Event 12B – PLO [Turbo] | 218 | 15,000 |
| Saturday, July 4, 2020 |
Event 13A – NLHE [Bounties, Deep] | 218 | 25,000 |
| Saturday, July 4, 2020 |
Event 13B – NLHE [Bounties, Turbo] | 218 | 15,000 |
| Sunday, July 5, 2020 |
Event 14A – NLHE Sunday Scrimmage [Deep] | 327 | 200,000 |
| Sunday, July 5, 2020 |
Event 14B – NLHE [Deep] | 218 | 50,000 |
| Sunday, July 5, 2020 |
Event 14C – NLHE [Turbo] | 218 | 30,000 |
| Monday, July 6, 2020 |
Event 15A – NLHE [Deep] | 218 | 50,000 |
| Monday, July 6, 2020 |
Event 15B – NLHE [Turbo] | 218 | 30,000 |
| Tuesday, July 7, 2020 |
Event 16A – NLHE [1R1A] | 110 | 50,000 |
| Tuesday, July 7, 2020 |
Event 16B – NLHE [1R1A, Turbo] | 110 | 30,000 |
| Wednesday, July 8, 2020 |
Event 17A – NLHE [Rebuy] | 33 | 40,000 |
| Wednesday, July 8, 2020 |
Event 17B – NLHE [Rebuy, Turbo] | 33 | 25,000 |
| Thursday, July 9, 2020 |
Event 18A – NLHE [Bounties, 6-Max, Deep] | 218 | 30,000 |
| Thursday, July 9, 2020 |
Event 18B – NLHE [Bounties, 6-Max, Turbo] | 218 | 15,000 |
| Friday, July 10, 2020 |
Event 19A – NLHE [2x-Chance, Deep] | 218 | 40,000 |
| Friday, July 10, 2020 |
Event 19B – NLHE [2x-Chance, Turbo] | 218 | 25,000 |
| Saturday, July 11, 2020 |
Event 20A – NLHE [Super Bounties, 6-Max, Deep] | 218 | 30,000 |
| Saturday, July 11, 2020 |
Event 20B – NLHE [Super Bounties, 6-Max, Turbo] | 218 | 15,000 |
| Sunday, July 12, 2020 |
Main Event A – NLHE Guaranteed [Deep] | 540 | 500,000 |
| Sunday, July 12, 2020 |
Event Main Event B – NLHE [Deep] | 218 | 80,000 |
| Sunday, July 12, 2020 |
Event Main Event C – NLHE [Turbo] | 218 | 50,000 |
Global Poker piles on promotions for Summer Series
Beyond plenty of big Sweeps Coin action, Global Poker has several other reasons to play during the series. As in past series, look for Pop-up Freerolls at random times between noon and 8 p.m. (ET).
Pop-up tournaments are listed only an hour ahead of time and Summer Series tournament tickets on the line.
All Champion Pack winners are also eligible to enter the Hometown Heroes promotion. Those wearing Global Poker gear and showing off their trophy on social media will pick up added prizes.
Players sharing and tagging Global Poker on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter can win the following:
- In front of a hometown civic building – SC20
- In front of hometown welcome sign –SC20
- At local casino or card room – SC20
- A 30-second video in a local poker tournament wearing and saying, “I love Global Poker” – SC100
- Winning a tournament wearing Global Poker gear and sharing the winner’s photo (must qualify for Hendon Mob) – SC1,000.
The Summer Series kicks off with two big SC218 events on June 22.
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