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Tournament Trail: Roundup of International Poker Events Scheduled for This Fall

International poker players have worldwide options this fall. Big tournament series such as the World Series of Poker, European Poker Tour, and the Grosvenor UK Poker Tour are hosting major events before winter sets in.

Players can expect big fields and solid guarantees.  Here’s a look at some of the international poker tournaments through December. 

WSOP Europe headlines in the Czech Republic

King’s Resort in Rozvadov, Czech Republic, hosts the WSOP Europe Oct. 26 – Nov. 3. Players trying to close out the year with a gold bracelet will have 15 tournaments to choose from this fall.

The series offers a wide range of buy-ins and highlights include the €10,000 Main Event and a €50,000 High Roller. 

“We’re very excited to host the biggest and most prestigious tournament series with the biggest guarantees in Europe without any limitations and struggles of the past two years,” King’s owner Leon Tsoukernik said in a news release. “Finally, travel restrictions for players coming from the US have been lifted. We’re all set to deliver first-class service and hospitality for all poker players at King’s.” 

King’s is the largest poker room in Europe, boasting 160 poker tables. Players will have a good mix of game types to pick from throughout the series. This includes No Limit Hold’em, Pot Limit Omaha, Short Deck, and eight-game mix. A few major events include:

  • €350 Opener (Event 1, Oct. 26)
  • €1,350 Mini Main Event (Event 3, Oct. 31) 
  • €5,000 Pot Limit Omaha (Event 6, Nov. 6) 
  • €1,100 Bounty Hunter (Event 14, Nov. 14)

For a complete preview of the series and a schedule, click here.

Road to PSPC with PokerStars

PokerStars is continuing to run the Road to the PSPC (PokerStars Players Championship) Tour this fall. 

The events offer Platinum Passes to the PPC in the Bahamas, scheduled for January. A Platinum Pass includes a tournament and travel package worth more than $30,000.

Some events and locations of PokerStars official events include:

  • Oct. 10-16 – Bucharest, Romania
  • Oct. 18-22 – UKIPT (London, United Kingdom) 
  • Nov. 3-13 – APPT (Cambodia)
  • Nov. 8-13 – Paris, France
  • Nov. 14-26 – Brazilian Series of Poker (Sao Paulo, Brazil)
  • Nov. 22-27 – FPS (Aix-en-Provence, France) 
  • Dec. 7-18 – EPT (Prague, Czech Republic)
  • Nov. 27- Dec. 4 – Namur, Belgium

For more information on winning a Platinum Pass, click here.

WPT heads to Asia

The World Poker Tour has a few international tournaments to end the year. The company has announced two official upcoming events in Asia.

From Nov. 2-6, WPT hosts an invitational event in Tokyo at Sankaku Hiroba. This private event features some major players in the game with more information coming soon. After that the tour is headed to Taiwan on Nov. 16-21. The TWD30,000 main event highlights the series. 

“The WPT was very fortunate to be able to hold its first event in Taiwan in December 2020, open only to players in Taiwan due to COVID restrictions at that time,” the tour notes.

“Taiwanese players came out in force for a very respectable 526-Main Event field. Our great partners CTP, who are highly regarded for their professional running of poker events, can’t wait to host the next WPT event to an international field.”

Grosvenor UK Poker Tour finishes Season

Over in the United Kingdom the Grosvenor UK Poker Tour (GUKPT) is making the rounds. The tour has more major events planned to close out the year. 

From Nov. 6-13, Blackpool hosts the £1,350 main event. The series closes out the year at The Poker Room in London from Dec. 1-18 and features a £2,000 Main Event. 

WSOP International Circuit

The WSOP has a few more international circuit stops to hit before 2022 comes to a close. All event stops award championship rings to winners.

Winners of the ring events are also awarded a spot in the $1 million dollar freeroll Tournament of Champions. 

“Poker is bigger than ever and there has been a recent run of international champions in our Main Events,” WSOP Senior Vice President Ty Stewart said. “We’re excited to bring the once-in-a-lifetime poker experiences of the WSOP-C and WSOP Europe back to transcontinental players.”

 The remaining stops on the schedule include:

  • Oct. 18-28 – Sao Paulo (Brazil)
  • Nov. 3-14 – Sydney (Australia)
  • Nov. 25- Dec. 3 – Holland (Amsterdam)
  • Dec. 2-10 – Punta del Este (Uruguay)
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More PokerStars Platinum Pass Events Unveiled; France, Romania, Brazil Road to PSPC in the Works

The Platinum Pass parade continues for PokerStars and the site announced plans for even more chances to win on Thursday.

The Platinum Pass parade continues for PokerStars and the site announced plans for even more chances to win on Thursday. As the PokerStars Players Championship (PSPC) approaches, the company revealed three more live events with coveted $30,000 passes up for grabs.

October and November offer new opportunities for players in France, Romania, and Brazil. A Platinum Pass offers winners a complete travel package for the PSPC.

The $25,000 buy-in event is planned for the Bahamas in January as part of the PokerStars Caribbean Adventure. Stars also announced opportunities for online poker players to win their way into the new PSPC events.

A look at the new PokerStars Road to PSPC Platinum Pass events

Players looking to grab a Platinum Pass have a few events to watch out for in Europe and South America. The first event is set for Oct. 10-16 at the Poker Room Bucharest in Romania.

The €400 Main Event also runs Oct. 12-16, with €150,000 guaranteed with a pass on the line as well. The schedule also features numerous side events planned.

PokerStars then heads to Club Circus Paris for the final Road to PSPC event in France. The tournament runs from Nov. 8-13 with the €400 Main Event also on those dates. Other side events are also planned.

The Platinum Pass action then heads to the land of samba and sun for the Brazilian Series of Poker, which runs Nov. 14-26 in São Paulo. The R$1,000 Road to PSPC BSOP Millions runs Nov. 14-17 with a Mystery Bounty format.

A Platinum Pass will be added to the prize pool and hidden in one of the envelopes awarded to players who eliminate another player. The tournament also includes a R$2 million ($382,000) guarantee.

Online satellite opportunities

PokerStars is also offering online players a shot at playing in these events at a lower price point. Players Choice satellites are running nightly on the .COM, .EU, French, and Spanish platforms.

Italian players will find these running three times per week as well. Players in Latin America can jump in Road to PSPC BSOP Millions standalone satellites, starting at just $11.

More Platinum Passes awarded

Stars has run several live events for Platinum Passes throughout the year. Recent events played out in the United Kingdom, Ireland, and Spain. More international events are planned in the coming months too.

The site also recently awarded Italy’s Giada Fang with a pass after she won a single-table as part of an International Women’s Day promotion.

PokerStars USA also recently outlined opportunities for online players in that country as well. The platform is available in the states of Pennsylvania, Michigan, and New Jersey.

Here’s a complete look at all upcoming Road to PSPC live tournaments.

PokerStars Road to PSPC Tour 2022

DateLocationBuy-inGuaranteeMain Event
Oct. 10-16Bucharest, Romania€400€150,000Oct. 12-16
Nov. 8-13Paris, France€400Nov. 8-13
Nov. 14-26Sao Paulo, Brazil
(Brazilian Series of Poker )		R$1,000R$2,000,000Nov. 14-17
Nov. 27- Dec. 4Namur, Belgium€400Nov. 27- Dec. 4

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Giada Fang Grabs Platinum Pass in Special PokerStars Women’s Tournament at EPT Barcelona

After a two-year delay, the PokerStars Women’s Platinum Pass tournament played out last week with Italy’s Giada Fang coming out on top.

After a two-year delay because of COVID-19, the PokerStars Women’s Platinum Pass tournament finally played out last week at the European Poker Tour stop in Barcelona. In the end, Italy’s Giada Fang came out on top for one of the most coveted poker prizes.

A Platinum Pass is valued at $30,000 and includes a complete trip for two to the Bahamas in January. That includes a $25,000 buy-in to the PokerStars Players Championship (PSPC).

“I just can’t wait to fly to the Bahamas!” Fang said as PokerStars commentator Joe Stapleton and ambassador Jennifer Shahade presented her with the prize.

A look at the PokerStars Platinum Pass winner

The winner-take-all women’s event turned into a major part of EPT Barcelona with PokerStars streaming the entire tournament. Fang (pictured in lead image) made an interesting life change prior to playing poker. She left behind a career in medicine to become a full-time player.

“I never regretted my change,” she said in her post-tournament interview. “I loved being a doctor and surgeon, but that’s something I can always go back to. Now that I’m still young and can travel, and I love playing poker, I decided to make poker my career. I definitely don’t regret it.”

At the live tables, Fang has more than $53,000 in live tournament winnings. She also works as a poker commentator and has achieved European female Supernova Elite status online. Fang now serves as a PokerStars ambassador and also streams her action on Twitch.

Now with a Platinum Pass in hand, Fang has six months to prepare for what should be one of the biggest events on the 2023 poker calendar.

Inspirational women take part

The original idea for the Platinum Pass competition saw poker fans nominate inspirational women for the event. Seven made the trip to Casino Barcelona for the tournament.

This final table was two years in the making, with finalists selected in 2020 as part of International Women’s Day. PokerStars asked for nominations of women who made an impact on the poker community. The winner was to take home a Platinum Pass, which awards: 

  • $25,000 PSPC buy-in
  • six nights’ hotel accommodation for winner and a guest
  • airport transfers
  • $1,900 in expenses
  • exclusive winner experiences

“Our record-breaking event in Barcelona was the perfect setting to bring some of poker’s amazing women together and shine a spotlight on them,” PokerStars director of partnerships and consumer engagement Rebecca McAdam Willetts said in a news release.

“We are committed to making sure our online and live tables are a comfortable, fun, and inclusive space for everyone to compete on a level playing ground.”

Highlighting female players

Nine finalists were eventually selected and 28 months later, the special tournament was on in Barcelona. Along with Fang, the finalists included: 

  • Davia Bryne – Poker pro and founder of FLIP (Fantastic Ladies in Poker), the largest female-only poker community on Facebook.
  • Christina Read – Founder of the Poker Queens women’s poker group. The forum supports fellow female players in the industry through providing tips, advice, and mentoring.
  • Meichelle Culhane – Volunteer poker teacher for senior citizens at the Broken Arrow Senior Activity Center in Oklahoma.
  • Terry Hatcher – Founder of a weekly Monday night PokerStars Home Games ladies tournament. All proceeds, $30,000 to date,​​ go toward female non-profit charities.
  • Lexi Sterner – The nurse and poker player fell in love with the game following some tragic family news at a young age. That helped shape her into the person she is today.
  • Aurelie Reard – A former audio-visual engineer, Reard has played professionally for nine years in tournaments  around the globe. She’s also committed herself to promoting female players in the industry. 

Qualifiers were pleased to have an opportunity to compete for such a big poker prize.

“When I found out, I was so surprised and overwhelmed by the support,” Byrne recently told PokerScout. “To be part of the top nine, you needed to have so many votes and the kind validation from the community means so much to me. Knowing that people appreciate what you do encourages me even more to work harder to achieve more equality at the tables and higher female representation in the poker industry as a whole.”

Finalists Jan Fisher and Katie Stone couldn’t make the trip, but received Road to PSPC tournament packages instead. The entire tournament took three and a half hours. Here’s a look at where each player finished.

PokerStars Women’s Platinum Pass tournament

  1. Giada Fang – Platinum Pass winner
  2. Aurelie Reard
  3. Daiva Byrne
  4. Lexi Sterner
  5. Meichelle Culhane
  6. Christina Read
  7. Terry Hatcher

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Qualifier Daiva Byrne Hopes for Platinum Pass in PokerStars EPT Barcelona Women’s Event

Daiva Byrne is one of eight women playing for a Platinum Pass next week in a special women's event at PokerStars EPT Barcelona.

Better late than never. That’s probably the thinking of several women heading to the European Poker Tour stop at Casino Barcelona next week. These female poker players earned a shot at a PokerStars Platinum Pass in 2020.

The promotion allowed for the women to play in a single-table tournament with the opportunity to win the ultimate prize, a $30,000 travel and tournament package to the PokerStars Players Championship (PPC). Then COVID got in the way.

Two years later, the event is now back on and set for Aug. 15. The original promotion saw poker players nominate inspirational women to play in the event as part of PokerStars’ International Women’s Day celebration. 

The online poker operator aims to spotlight inspirational women in the game. Daiva Byrne is one of those heading to Spain to play and is pleased just to receive the honor.

 

“When I found out, I was so surprised and overwhelmed by the support,” she tells PokerScout. “To be part of the top nine, you needed to have so many votes and the kind validation from the community means so much to me. Knowing that people appreciate what you do encourages me even more to work harder to achieve more equality at the tables and higher female representation in the poker industry as a whole.

“I’m thrilled to be on that list with many amazing women who are all equally deserving and I’m very excited about finally playing together in Barcelona.”

Poker life

Originally from Lithuania and living in Manchester, United Kingdom, Bryne is a poker pro. She’s a regular in live games as well as hitting the virtual tables. She has $225,944 in live tournament winnings and also runs the Fantastic Ladies in Poker (FLIP) online community.

After two years mostly away from live poker, Byrne’s glad to be back and looking forward to the opportunity in Barcelona.

“Now the pandemic has calmed down, I’m back traveling for poker events, most recently to Las Vegas for the World Series of Poker and other trips planned this year to Malta and potentially the far east,” she says.

“Back home I’d generally be enjoying coffee, Netflix, playing online, studying, and interacting with my FLIP community members.”

 

Winning a PokerStars Platinum Pass

It’s no secret in the poker world that Platinum Pass has become one of the most sought-after prizes in the game. A $25,000 tournament buy-in as part of a nice vacation in the Bahamas in January has many players clamoring to land one.

In the lead up to the first event in 2019, PokerStars awarded numerous passes through smaller buy-in live tournaments, online events, and social media contests.

That made for an event with an interesting mix of recreational players and pros. Several pass winners scored some cash in the PSPC along with a nice trip to the Caribbean.

The  event ultimately brought in 1,039 entries for a $26.5 million prize pool. Spain’s Ramon Colillas, who won a pass to get into the event, took the title for $5.1 million. The Women’s Day promotion for the 2023 event is part of PokerStars’ efforts to get more women in the game.

“PokerStars tasked its community with nominating inspirational women who have had a true impact on the game, its players and at the poker table,” the company noted in a news release. “While poker has historically been perceived as a male-dominated sport, there is a strong contingent of women achieving great successes.”

 

Taking her shot in Barcelona

Byrne now has her own shot at living a dream and scoring a seat in the next Bahamas PSPC. She recently brushed up on her single-table Sit & Go strategy in hopes to make that happen. She’ll have plenty of supporters back home cheering her on.

“Winning any tournament feels great but to win a Platinum Pass would be extra special,” she says. “Every poker player dreams of battling with the best at higher buy-ins, and this would provide that opportunity. Plus, I’ve been to the Bahamas before for poker. It’s a fabulous place to play and relax, so I’d love to return.

“My family and friends are very proud as well as excited about the event and will be supporting me back home watching the live stream. It’s going to be a fantastic event and I know they are going to enjoy it regardless if I win or not.”

No matter the outcome, Byrne is simply looking forward to playing the event. She’s pleased to see more women in poker given some special treatment.

“I love seeing so many inspirational women in poker,” she says, “and hopefully this event will inspire more women to join the game and play.”

* Lead image courtesy Gema Cristobal

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PRIZE PATROL: EPT Barcelona Dishes Out $90,000 Worth of PokerStars Platinum Passes

EPT Barcelona runs Aug. 8-21 and PokerStars is now putting three coveted $30,000 Platinum Passes up for grabs.

PokerStars continues rolling out more Platinum Pass opportunities for players around the world. With the European Poker Tour (EPT) Barcelona stop just around the corner, the company announced Friday that even more passes are on the line.

The series runs Aug. 8-21 and Stars is now putting three coveted $30,000 Platinum Passes up for grabs. These prizes include a complete travel package, including a $25,000 tournament buy-in, for the PokerStars Players Championship (PSPC) in the Bahamas next year.

A trio of PokerStars Platinum Passes on the line

The competition for a pass begins on Aug. 17 with a €3,000 EPT Platinum Pass Mystery Bounty. One lucky player will take home a Platinum Pass as the ultimate bounty prize. Bounties begin on Day 2, with the event running until Aug. 19.

A second Platinum Pass is awarded as a continuation of PokerStars’ International Women’s Day activities, which began in 2020. As part of the promotion, inspirational female poker players from around the world or those who’ve made an impact on the community were nominated to win a Platinum Pass.

Following the nominations, eight finalists were to head to Barcelona to play live for the pass. When the event was canceled due to the COVID pandemic, that was delayed. The battle for the pass now takes place on Aug. 15.

The winner of the event takes home a pass. Stars is also making the tournament available for players around the world to check out. The company will stream the action live across its social media channels including Twitch.

One more opportunity for platinum

Players are in store for one more opportunity to win a pass. The Poker Pro Masters (PPM) 2022 champion will be crowned on Aug. 9 with the winner receiving a Platinum Pass.

PokerStars ambassador Ramon Colillas, the reigning PPM and PSPC champion, will award the champion with the big prize. Each Platinum Pass is worth more than $30,000 and includes:

  • $25,000 buy-in to PSPC 2023 in the Bahamas
  • six nights’ hotel accommodations for winner and a guest
  • airfare and airport transfers
  • PSPC merchandise
  • $1,900 in travel expenses
  • exclusive Platinum Pass winner experiences during the event.

Additional Platinum Passes available in coming weeks, more online qualifying chances

EPT Barcelona offers numerous live tournament opportunities and players can still qualify online. Several qualifying opportunities are available for a fraction of the cost in the coming days.

The company also recently announced two passes on the line for the as part of the new EPT London in October.

Players looking for even more live events are in luck as well. Click here for August and September live tournament opportunities.

There are also several other passes awarded in the coming months as part of the Road to PSPC tournament series. The tour runs at properties around the world. Here’s the complete Road to PSPC schedule.

PokerStars Road to PSPC Tour 2022

DateLocationBuy-inGuaranteeMain Event
Oct. 10-16Bucharest, Romania€400€150,000Oct. 12-16
Nov. 8-13Paris, France€400Nov. 8-13
Nov. 14-26Sao Paulo, Brazil
(Brazilian Series of Poker )		R$1,000R$2,000,000Nov. 14-17
Nov. 27- Dec. 4Namur, Belgium€400Nov. 27- Dec. 4

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EPT London Returns in October with Two PokerStars Platinum Passes Awarded, Online Qualifiers

PokerStars announced Thursday that EPT London returns Oct. 18-28 with a deep schedule and two Platinum Passes up for grabs.

London’s European Poker Tour stop returns after an eight-year absence. PokerStars announced Thursday that EPT London is set for Oct. 18-28 to the Hilton Park Lane with a deep schedule and two Platinum Passes up for grabs.

The £5,300 Main Event runs Oct. 22-28 and players can earn a seat by playing online. PokerStars is offering full tournament packages for qualifier winners. Those events start for as little as £1.10 and run from Aug. 14 to Oct. 20.

“We’re thrilled to be heading back to London and looking forward to welcoming players from all around the world to the UK,” PokerStars head of global live event operations Cedric Billot said in a news release. “EPT London has a great history with PokerStars as it was a stop on the first EPT season in 2004.

“With a wide schedule of events, two Platinum Passes to win, and many activities around the event, EPT London 2022 is set to attract a huge number of players, from recreational right up to high rollers.”

PokerSTars EPT London highlights

The Hippodrome serves as PokerStars’s partner for the series and the casino will also host cash games during the series.  Beyond the Main Event several other tournaments are also schedules.

The series will also host a United Kingdom and Ireland Poker Tour (UKIPT) Main Event from Oct. 18-22 with a £1,100 buy-in. The £10,300 EPT High Roller is also scheduled for Oct. 26-28 and should see a nice field.

Players with even bigger bankrolls may want to check out the £50,000 Super High Roller, running Oct. 21-23. Hippodrome officials are pleased to the EPT action returning to London.

“We’re very excited EPT is returning to London and for the Hippodrome to be playing a central part in what is certain to be a key future event in the annual poker calendar,” Hippodrome director of poker Kerryjane Craigie said.

“We’re gearing up for an amazing 11 days of poker and honored once again to be partnering with PokerStars. We will have more cash games available than ever before with 40 tables, and with special offers for all poker players this will be a memorable tournament for all.”

Platinum Pass are a part of the action

PokerStars has promised two Platinum Passes on the line as part of the action in London. Each pass is worth more than $30,000 and includes the $25,000 buy-in to the PokerStars Players Championship (PPC).

That event is scheduled for 2023 at the Baha Mar resort in the Bahamas. A Platinum Pass also includes six nights’ hotel accommodation for the winner and a guest as well as airport transfers, PSPC merchandise, $1,900 toward expenses, and exclusive winner experiences during the event.

In London, the first pass is up for grabs in the £3,000 Platinum Pass Mystery Bounty, running Oct. 24-26. Stars is adding the highly sought-after pass to the prize pool, hidden in one of the bounty envelopes awarded to those who knock out another player. 

The second pass is on the line in an all-in shootout tournament on Oct. 22. All online qualifiers for UKIPT London and EPT London are eligible to participate in this live tournament. The Platinum Pass goes to the winner. 

The company also recently announced additional Platinum Pass opportunities via tournaments around the world. Stars will release the complete London series in the coming weeks, but here is a look at key events announced so far.

PokerStars EPT London 2022

  • £1,100 UKIPT Main Event – Oct. 18-22
  • £440 UKIPT Mystery Bounty Cup – Oct. 20-21  
  • £1,100 EPT HORSE Championship – Aug. 20-21
  • £2,200 UKIPT High Roller – Oct. 21-22
  • £50,000 EPT Super High Roller – Oct. 21-23
  • £5,300 EPT Main Event – Oct. 22-28
  • £3,000 EPT Platinum Pass Mystery Bounty – Oct. 24-26
  • £10,300 EPT High Roller – Oct. 26-28

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Platinum Pass Up for Grabs in Added PokerStars Road to PSPC Stop in UK; Online Qualifiers Begin

The PSPC kicks off Jan. 29 in the Bahamas and PokerStars has announced that one final Platinum Pass is up for grabs via a podcast contest.

PokerStars returns to the Dusk Till Dawn Poker Club in Nottingham, United Kingdom, with a new stop on the Road to PSPC schedule.

The latest event runs Aug. 25-29 and features a Platinum Pass on the line to the winner in the £340 Main Event. That tournament takes place over the full five days of the festival.

Beyond that event, there are a number of side events players can check out as well. The site is already giving online poker players a shot at winning a tournament seat.

What is the Road to PSPC tour?

PSPC stands for the PokerStars Players Championship and is scheduled for January 2023 in the Bahamas. A Platinum Pass guarantees a complete tournament package for the winner plus one guest including:

  • tournament buy-in
  • airline flights
  • hotel stay

The entire package is valued at more than $30,000 and the event takes place at the Baha Mar hotel resort. The inaugural PSPC ran in 2020 with Spain’s Ramón Colillas, a Platinum Pass winner, topping a field of 1,039 entries.

That $25,000 buy-in event produced a prize pool of $26.5 million and Colillas scored $5.1 million for the win. The pandemic led to the cancellation of the event in 2021-22, but the tournament now returns next year.

Platinum Passes have become highly sought after among players. PokerStars also offers other chances to win via social media contests and other means.

Another Platinum Pass opportunity in the United Kingdom; online satellites available

Those heading to the Nottingham series have the opportunity to win one of the coveted passes. Players can also win a Nottingham seat by playing online.

“Players Choice” satellites are already running nightly on PokerStars via the .COM, .EU, and French and Spanish platforms. The satellites also run three times per week on the Italian platform as well.

Players can win more than one entry, which they can use as multiple entries to Nottingham. Tournament seats can also be used at other stops on the Road to PSPC schedule.

These events offer some nice opportunities for players to take a shot at a Platinum Pass.

Road to PSPC rolls on

Beyond the Nottingham stop, Road to PSPC tournaments continue around the world in the coming months. Action concluded recently in Liechtenstein, France, Spain, San Marino, and Brazil.

However, more action is right around the corner, offering players several opportunities to win a Platinum Pass. Here’s a complete look at the Road to PSPC tour.

PokerStars Road to PSPC Tour 2022

DateLocationBuy-inGuaranteeMain Event
Oct. 10-16Bucharest, Romania€400€150,000Oct. 12-16
Nov. 8-13Paris, France€400Nov. 8-13
Nov. 14-26Sao Paulo, Brazil
(Brazilian Series of Poker )		R$1,000R$2,000,000Nov. 14-17
Nov. 27- Dec. 4Namur, Belgium€400Nov. 27- Dec. 4

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PokerStars Announces More Live Events for 2022; Regional Tours Return With Online Qualifiers

The live action continues to return to PokerStars as the company released even more regional tour dates on Wednesday.

The live action continues to return to PokerStars and the company released even more dates on Wednesday as well as a few updated schedules. The announcement includes adding even more to Stars’ regional tours, which return after a hiatus.

Players will find plenty of action on the regional schedule with the Eureka, United Kingdom and Ireland Poker Tour (UKIPT), Estrellas Poker Tour (ESPT, Spain), and France Poker Series (FPS) all offering numerous events this year.

The news also includes even more qualifiers for the PokerStars Players Championship (PSPC), which is set for 2023 in the Bahamas. Players now have more opportunities to win a coveted Platinum Pass. That entitles winners to a complete tournament entry and travel package.

Most series feature numerous opportunities for players to qualify online. Here’s a look at some of the events on the horizon.

UKIPT returns to Nottingham

As part of the return of UKIPT, PokerStars is heading back to the home of poker in the United Kingdom, Dusk Till Dawn Poker Room. The tour hasn’t been to the property in seven years and UKIPT Nottingham runs July 23-31.

The £1,100 Main Event is set for July 28-31 with a £500,000 guarantee. The £2,200 High Roller runs from July 30-31 with a £200,000 guarantee.

Satellites begin on June 19 offering players an opportunity to win a £1,600 tournament package. These qualifiers run through July 24 on the .COM and .EU platforms. Stars has also added a Road to PSPC event in Nottingham as well (more on that below).

Eureka Tour heads to Bucharest

PokerStars returns to Romania after five years for Eureka Bucharest. The series is held in partnership with PokerFest, with events taking place from July 25-31.

The €1,100 Main Event is planned for July 27-31 with online satellites beginning on June 19 and ending on July 24. Qualifiers are planned for the .COM, .EU, and .IT sites. Players can win either a tournament entry or complete €1,500 seat and travel package.

New Road to PSPC events announced as well as some date changes

In addition to UKIPT Nottingham and Eureka Bucharest, PokerStars has several stops planned on the Road to PSPC tour. The company released some new events as well as changed some dates on a few events.

Here’s a look at all events released so far with the most current dates.

PokerStars Road to PSPC Tour 2022

DateLocationBuy-inGuaranteeMain Event
Oct. 10-16Bucharest, Romania€400€150,000Oct. 12-16
Nov. 8-13Paris, France€400Nov. 8-13
Nov. 14-26Sao Paulo, Brazil
(Brazilian Series of Poker )		R$1,000R$2,000,000Nov. 14-17
Nov. 27- Dec. 4Namur, Belgium€400Nov. 27- Dec. 4

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PokerStars Ramps Up Opportunities to Win a Platinum Pass; Online & Live Events Unveiled

The PSPC kicks off Jan. 29 in the Bahamas and PokerStars has announced that one final Platinum Pass is up for grabs via a podcast contest.

The battles for a Platinum Pass are about to heat up. PokerStars announced details on how players can get their hands on the coveted prizes on Tuesday.

A Platinum Pass is valued at more than $30,000 for a travel package that includes a $25,000 buy-in to the PokerStars Players Championship (PPC).

The paths to a Platinum Pass launched Tuesday offering players of all levels the opportunity to win. The company is offering both live and online routes to a Platinum Pass and the PPC.

PokerStars ambassador Ramon Colillas won the first PPC via his own pass in 2019. He collected $5.1 million for the win and is happy to see the tournament and promotion return.

“At the PokerStars Players Championship, anything is possible, but you have to get there first,” he said in a news release. “Opportunities don’t just happen, you have to create them and winning a Platinum Pass is the perfect way to make sure that you don’t miss out on this once in a lifetime opportunity.”

PokerStars launches online qualifiers for Platinum Passes

The Platinum Pass launch campaign comes after the company announced the PPC’s return earlier this month. The PokerStars Caribbean Adventure (PCA) also returns to host the event in the Bahamas in January at the Baha Mar resort.

The “PSPC Mega Path” now offers online poker players a chance to win a Platinum Pass and the promotion runs April 26 – Oct. 30. PokerStars is giving players of all levels the opportunity to win a pass every week during that time.

Qualifiers start at just $0.50, giving players the chance to win millions for less than a dollar. To win the pass, players must make their way through different steps. Simply win at one step to earn a ticket for the next stage.

Players can buy in at any level except Step 4. The winner of that final step wins the pass.

Road to PSPC live events also get underway

Along with online qualifiers, PokerStars is also offering plenty of live tournament opportunities to win a Platinum Pass. The “Road to PSPC” tour features a host of low buy-in tournaments throughout the year.

A Platinum Pass is up for grabs to the winner of each and the tour kicks off in June. Here’s a look at all the upcoming Road to PSPC stops:

DateLocationBuy-inGuaranteeMain Event
Oct. 10-16Bucharest, Romania€400€150,000Oct. 12-16
Nov. 8-13Paris, France€400Nov. 8-13
Nov. 14-26Sao Paulo, Brazil
(Brazilian Series of Poker )		R$1,000R$2,000,000Nov. 14-17
Nov. 27- Dec. 4Namur, Belgium€400Nov. 27- Dec. 4

PokerStars is offering players the chance to get involved for less. Feeder satellites will run online and start at just €1.10.

More details on the PSPC & Platinum Pass

Those lucky enough to snag a Platinum Pass have plenty to look forward to. Each pass guarantees a player:

  • $25,000 buy-in to PSPC 2023
  • six nights’ hotel accommodation for winner and a guest in a five-star hotel
  • Airport transfers
  • PSPC merchandise
  • $1,900 in expenses
  • Unique Platinum Pass winner experiences during the event

With both of these qualifying routes, players can aim to follow in the footsteps of Colillas. He topped a field of 1,039 players, who made the 2019 PSPC the biggest $25,000 tournament in history.

PokerStars promises more ways to win a pass throughout the year. Players and poker fans can look for community giveaways and promotions.

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PokerStars Outlines New Live Events Including Updates on PPC, Platinum Passes; PCA Returns

PokerStars announced some added live stops on Friday as well as details on the second PokerStars Players Championship.

Live poker is back and PokerStars announced some major expansion of the company’s upcoming schedule on Friday. That includes details on the second PokerStars Players Championship (PSPC), which returns to the Bahamas in January at the Baha Mar resort.

The announcement follows a successful Prague stop on the European Poker Tour (EPT). More stop on that tour is now on the way as well as more regional tour events.

“We have missed our live events as much as our players, so it is our true pleasure to announce the PokerStars Players Championship will take place at Baha Mar in January,”  Stars managing director and commercial officer Severin Rasset said in a news release.

“Beautiful location, hundreds of qualifiers, with millions to win. If there is one tournament to choose for a once-in-a-lifetime experience, it will be the PSPC. We will provide more details soon on how to get your hands on a Platinum Pass – stay tuned!”

PSPC, Platinum Passes return to PokerStars

News of the PSC’s return may be the biggest part of Friday’s announcement. Stars ran the first event in 2019, giving away hundreds of Platinum Passes along the way.

These entitled winners to a $30,000 travel package that included a $25,000 buy-in for the event.

The tournament saw 1,039 entries for a $26.5 million prize pool. Spain’s Ramon Colillas cashed in on a Platinum Pass and won the tournament for $5.1 million.

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The COVID pandemic delayed the second event, which was originally planned for Barcelona. PokerStars now moves that event back to the Bahamas with the PokerStars Caribbean Adventure (PCA) also returning.

The PCA heads to the Bahamas from Jan. 22 – Feb. 3 at the new location of the Baha Mar. The PSPC will again be part of the action, running Jan. 30 – Feb. 3.

As in the run up to the first PSPC, the company plans on handing out more Platinum Passes to online poker players and poker fans around the world.

“Players can come together for this unique event,” PokerStars notes, “to enjoy the winter sunshine and kick off 2023 at what PokerStars plans to be an unforgettable celebration and an even bigger and better PSPC, with hundreds of Platinum Pass winners set to attend.”

More PokerStars EPT events on tap

PokerStars also outlined more events in the announcement including the EPT heading to Barcelona and Prague again this year. EPT Barcelona runs Aug. 8-21 at the Casino Barcelona.

The series features plenty of tournaments to choose from including a €1,100 ESPT event and €5,300 Main Event.

Additionally, EPT Prague plays out Dec. 7-18 at King’s Casino in Czech Republic. Players can expect a full slate of tournaments including a €5,300 Main Event from Dec. 12-18.

A Eureka Tour €1,100 Main Event is also planned for Dec. 8-12. Players can win their way to these events via online qualifiers. Satellites are running for free on the site or jump in a qualifier for as little as €1.10. These are expected to start soon.

Regional tour action ramping up; Dublin, Malta events planned

PokerStars also plans the return of some of its regional tours and offered more details on Friday.

After six years, PokerStars UKIPT (United Kingdom and Ireland Poker Tour) returns to Dublin from May 16-22 at the Bonnington Hotel. Online satellites for these events start today for as little as €1.10.

Also, for the first time PokerStars will sponsor a Summer Poker Festival running from June 18-26 in Malta. The series’ Main Event will be a joint UKIPT and ESPT event. The company plans to release more online satellite information for these series soon. 

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