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OH, CANADA: PokerStars Officially Goes Live in Ontario, $1M Series Welcomes Players to Platform

Ontario regulators have approved for PokerStars to operate and the platform officially went live in the Canadian province on Tuesday.

It’s go time for PokerStars players in Ontario, Canada. After reverting to a provincially-regulated market earlier this year, Stars became the latest operator to launch in Ontario on Tuesday.

The company announced that the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) granted the company a full registration to operate.

“In many respects Ontario is our home market, given the first ever hand of PokerStars was played here over 20 years ago, so we are thrilled about the new regulated environment within which our players can play,” PokerStars managing director of marketing Tom Warren said in a news release.

“A lot has changed in that time, but our commitment to offering our players the most epic and thrilling experience in the market hasn’t – and we can’t wait to get started.”

Details on PokerStars’ Ontario launch

Since regulating the market, Ontario players will now find a “ringed-in” environment as seen in most legalized US states. Players will play only against others within that province.

The new legal registration provides for a regulated PokerStars-branded offering for Ontario players. This is a similar setup for Stars players in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Michigan.

The legal registration also authorizes PokerStars’ three verticals of online poker, casino gaming, and sports betting. The new platform features a localized schedule as well.

Online gamers will find more than 5,000 games, poker, blackjack and more. Players will find a seamless in-app and online experience.

Tournament series in the works

Players heading to PokerStars Ontario can already expect some major tournament action with the launch of the new platform. To mark the occasion, the site will host the Ontario Platinum Series from July 10-18 with a $1 million guaranteed prize pool.

“There is much more ahead in Ontario this summer with epic events and experiences in the works for players who join the PokerStars family,” the company noted in announcing the launch. Some of that includes:

  • a new rewards program giving players double rewards throughout July and August
  • a new weekly flagship event known as the New Sunday Major with a $100,000 guaranteed prize pool
  • exclusive with promotions with its gaming partner Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment

For Canadian players outside Ontario, PokerStars will continue to serve these players with the international platform.

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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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Poker Podium: A Look at Major Live & Online May Winners on the International Poker Scene

Several online poker operators recently held major live and tournament series, and here's a look at some of the big winners.

Several online poker operators recently held major live tournament series with online qualifiers also heading to the tables for some action. The international live poker scene has grown in recent months with poker sites leading the charge.

Barcelona, Madrid, and the United Kingdom all hosted major series throughout May. Poker Podium now takes a look at some recent live tournament winners as well as a few hitting it big online.

Partypoker

The partypoker Grand Prix UK recently concluded at Dusk Till Dawn, offering players plenty of options at the popular UK casino. The £150 Main Event was the major bullet point for players heading to the property, and saw 1,156 players for a £150,000 prize pool.

Andrew Balfe took down the event for £22,000, the biggest score of his career. Nestoras Kakoyannis finished runner-up for £14,275.

Andrew Balfe after winning the partypoker Grand Prix UK main event. (photo courtesy partypoker)

A couple of other players also recently scored big in the MILLIONS Online KO Edition, which runs through May 31. The $530 NLHE Eight-Max event saw 206 players for a $103,000 prize pool. Finland’s Mathias Siljander found the winner’s circle for $19,314. Malta’s Ricardo Silva placed second for $13,860.

The $215 NLHE Eight-Max also produced a nice prize pool with 575 playing for a share of $115,000. Brazil’s Andre Luis Berlanda came out as the champion for $18,606.

Partypoker also recently released more events planned for 2022. Here’s a look at the schedule.

PokerStars

The Spring Championship of Online Poker (SCOOP) continues through June 1 at PokerStars. As the action plays out, a few players stand out so far.

Dinesh “NastyMinder” Alt was recently one of the players grabbing a title. The Swiss player is a regular online pro and has scored numerous titles including World COOP, Turbo COOP, Bounty Builder High Roller, and a Sunday Million.

After so much success, Alt now has not one, but two SCOOP titles to add to that string of wins. He first won a $109 SCOOP Sunday Kickoff for $44,887

Alt then turned a $109 Phase entry into an entry into the $5,000 Titans PKO, then winning the event for $230,145. That total included an impressive $157,285 in bounties.

“It felt awesome, especially these high roller tournaments with tough fields, there are so many people I know and respect as very good players, it was definitely awesome,” he told the Stars blog after the Titans win.

“The previous one was a smaller buy-in with more luck involved as the fields are so big and the variance is higher but in the high rollers, it’s more about skill and less variance in the smaller fields.

In other action, PokerStars ambassador Fintan “easywithaces” Hand scored his third SCOOP title in three years. He took down the $2,000 Sunday Warm-Up for $119,046 including $71,820 in bounties. Hand enjoyed quite a celebration after the win:

888poker

The 888poker Live Barcelona series wrapped up on May 23. Poker pros Maria Ho and Dan “Jungleman” Cates made the trip to Spain for the action along with the site’s ambassadors and the 888poker StreamTeam.

Cates made the trip worthwhile, winning the €5,300 Super High Roller for €33,000. In the €2,200 High Roller, Ireland’s James Crawley took the title for €38.000. The UK’s Warren Aspey finished runner-up for €24.000 in a tournament that attracted 63 entries.

The €1,100 Main Event highlighted the series and featured four starting flights. The action included 334 entries for a €320,640 prize pool.

The final table saw five of the nine players hailing from the host country as well as players from the UK, Finland, Italy, and France. In the end, Italy’s Sandro Hauser came out on top for €56,800.

Spain’s Alexandre Ventura Bolet finished runner-up €41,400 after a deal was reached among the top three.

GGPoker, Triton Poker

The Online Poker Championship is underway at GGPoker, running through June 1 with $150 million guaranteed. The company has also partnered with Triton Poker for the tour’s recent Madrid series.

GG offered players online qualifiers for events and some big names have once again made some news. That has included Tom Dwan, who scored two titles in three days. He won the €30,000 Short Deck Turbo and €25,000 Pot Limit Omaha for a total of €626,000.

Australia’s Michael Addamo also has two titles, winning the opening $20,000 NLHE for €478,000 and a €75,000 NLHE event for €1.2 million. Stephen Chidwick and Jason Koon also drvured titles in the series, which wrapped up on Wednesday. 

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EPT Monte Carlo Wraps Up With First Brazilian Main Event Winner; More Live, Online Events Ahead

The PokerStars EPT Monte Carlo wrapped up on May 7 with Brazil’s Marcelo Mesqueu taking the top spot for €939,840 in the €5,300 Main Event.

The PokerStars European Poker Tour(EPT) Monte Carlo wrapped up on May 7 after two weeks of poker action. The €5,300 Main Event saw Brazil’s Marcelo Mesqueu take the top spot for €939,840.

The 55-year-old from Rio de Janeiro became the first Brazilian to win an EPT main event title. He topped a field of 1,073 entries that produced a €5.2 million prize pool.

The packed series saw players from 67 countries at the Sporting Monte Carlo with €31 million awarded across 48 tournaments. Here’s a quick look at some of the highlights from the series as other events coming up.

French series draws record turnout

Beyond Mesqueu’s big win, the €1,100 France Poker Series (FPS) Main Event was a major part of EPT Monte Carlo as well. That tournament drew 1,918 entries, making it the biggest turnout in the tournament’s history.

Another Brazilian found the winner’s circle in that championship as well. Lucas Scafini took the title, walking away with €250,000 of the €1.8 million prize pool. That total smashed the previous record by more than 27%.

Other Monte Carlo highlights

In other action, PokerStars cultural ambassador Neymar Jr. attended the event. He played in several tournaments and cashed twice in the festival.

Neymar took home €1,110 in the FPS Cup. He then collected €5,620 in the €2,000 FPS High Roller, finishing 55th out of 861 entries.

In the €100,000 Super High Roller, Spaniard Adrian Mateos emerged as champion. He outlasted a 42-entry field and won €1.4 million, the biggest prize of the series. The tournament created a €4.1 million prize pool, with the top six finishers in the money.

More PokerStars action on the horizon

Plenty of poker lies ahead for PokerStars players, both online and at the live tables. The annual Spring Championship of Online Poker (SCOOP) kicked off on Sunday and runs through June 1.

This year’s SCOOP features 318 events with buy-ins ranging from $2.20 to $25,000 and $75 million guaranteed. Players will find three main events kicking off on May 29.

These tournaments feature a combined $11.5 million in guaranteed prize pools. Here’s a look at the three championship events:

  • $109 Main Event-Low – $2.5 million guaranteed
  • $1,050 Main Event-Medium – $4 million guaranteed
  • $10,300 Main Event-High – $5 million guaranteed

In the live setting, PokerStars has several other events around the corner, including opportunities to win a Platinum Pass.

A pass is valued at $30,000 and includes a travel package and $25,000 buy-in to the 2023 PokerStars Players Championship (PPC) in the Bahamas. Here are some PokerStars live events coming up.

  • PokerStars UKIPT Dublin – May 16-22
  • Road to PSPC Liechtenstein – CHF400 buy-in event (CHF200,000 guaranteed), June 2-6
  • Road to PSPC Gujan Mestras (France) – €400 buy-in event, June 13 – 19
  • PokerStars Summer Poker Festival Malta – June 18-26 
  • Road to PSPC Valencia (Spain) – €400 buy-in event, June 29 – July 3
  • Road to PSPC San Marino – €400 buy-in event with €100,000 guaranteed, July 6-11
  • Brazilian Series of Poker Winter Millions: Sao Paulo Road to PSPC – R$800 buy-in event, July 13-15
  • Road to PSPC Dublin – €400 buy-in event, July 14 – 18
  • EPT Barcelona – Aug. 8 – 21

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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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Spring Fling: SCOOP Returns to PokerStars With Huge Schedule, $75 Million Guaranteed

SCOOP is back at PokerStars from May 8 – June 1 with a packed schedule of 318 events and $75 million guaranteed.

For many online poker players, spring means SCOOP is back at PokerStars. The annual PokerStars Spring Championship of Online Poker has become one of the biggest tournament series in online poker since debuting in 2009.

This spring marks the festival’s 14th year with the action running from May 8 – June 1 with $75 million guaranteed. Players will find a massive schedule of 318 events.

This year’s SCOOP also includes up to $1 million in extra value through a variety of promotions and giveaways.

“At PokerStars, SCOOP is a series that we really look forward to planning each year because we know how much our community enjoys the event and all the action that comes with it,” PokerStars managing director and commercial officer Severin Rasset said in a news release.

“As always, we’ve ensured that the whole community, whether they are new to the game or experienced poker players, can fully immerse themselves into the series, with a variety of buy-ins to suit all levels. The countdown is on, and we hope our players can use the 14th year of the SCOOP series to have fun and of course play responsibly.”

Highlights from 2022 PokerStars SCOOP

As in past years, SCOOP will feature Low, Medium, and High buy-in levels to cater to all bankroll levels. Players will find buy-ins ranging from $2.20 to $25,000.

The three SCOOP main events highlight the series on May 29. These tournaments alone offer players a combined $11.5 million in guaranteed prize pools. Here’s a look at the three championship events:

  • $109 Main Event-Low – $2.5 million guaranteed
  • $1,050 Main Event-Medium – $4 million guaranteed
  • $10,300 Main Event-High – $5 million guaranteed

The series once again features a wide range of poker variants. Some of those include Pot Limit Omaha, HORSE, Five-Card Draw, 6+ Hold’em, and more.

Women’s events become a part of the schedule

This year’s SCOOP also sees the first official women’s SCOOP events added to the schedule. These tournaments feature the three buy-in tiers and also take place on May 29.

 The tournaments offer combined guarantees of $40,000. Here’s a look at the three events:

  • $5.50 Women’s SCOOP – $3,000 guaranteed
  • $22 Women’s SCOOP – $10,000 guaranteed
  • $109 Women’s SCOOP – $25,000 guaranteed

Additionally, the Women’s Sunday tournaments on April 24 and May 22 offer female players the chance to win seats into the women’s SCOOP event and other tournaments.

A host of tournament tickets will be handed out in both events. Here’s a look at the complete SCOOP schedule:

2022 PokerStars SCOOP

DateEventDays
May 802-L: $5.50 NLHE [Kickoff], $50K Gtd2
May 802-M: $55 NLHE [Kickoff], $200K Gtd2
May 802-H: $530 NLHE [Kickoff], $300K Gtd2
May 803-L: $11 NLHE [Sunday Warm-Up], $100K Gtd2
May 803-M: $109 NLHE [Sunday Warm-Up], $350K Gtd2
May 803-H: $1,050 NLHE [Sunday Warm-Up], $400K Gtd2
May 804-L: $22 NLHE [Progressive KO, Mini Sunday Million], $275K Gtd2
May 804-M: $215 NLHE [Progressive KO, Sunday Million], $1M Gtd2
May 804-H: $2,100 NLHE [Progressive KO, Sunday HR], $500K Gtd2
May 805-L: $11 PLO, $60K Gtd2
May 805-M: $109 PLO, $150K Gtd2
May 805-H: $1,050 PLO, $250K Gtd2
May 806-L: $3.30 NLHE, $30K Gtd1
May 806-M: $33 NLHE, $125K Gtd1
May 806-H: $320 NLHE, $250K Gtd1
May 807-L: $33 NLHE [7-Max, Turbo, Progressive KO, Sunday Cooldown], $150K Gtd1
May 807-M: $215 NLHE [7-Max, Turbo, Progressive KO, Sunday Cooldown], $275K Gtd1
May 807-H: $1,050 NLHE [7-Max, Turbo, Progressive KO, Sunday Cooldown], $300K Gtd1
May 908-L: $11 NLHE, $125K Gtd2
May 908-M: $109 NLHE, $400K Gtd2
May 908-H: $1,050 NLHE, $500K Gtd2
May 909-L: $22 HORSE, $30K Gtd2
May 909-M: $215 HORSE, $50K Gtd2
May 909-H: $2,100 HORSE, $75K Gtd2
May 910-L: $5.50 NLHE [Progressive KO], $80K Gtd2
May 910-M: $55 NLHE [Progressive KO], $250K Gtd2
May 910-H: $530 NLHE [Progressive KO], $275K Gtd2
May 1011-L: $2.20 NLHE, $12.5K Gtd1
May 1011-M: $22 NLHE, $75K Gtd1
May 1011-H: $215 NLHE, $100K Gtd1
May 1012-L: $11 NL 5-Card Draw [Progressive KO], $15K Gtd1
May 1012-M: $109 NL 5-Card Draw [Progressive KO], $17.5K Gtd1
May 1012-H: $1,050 NL 5-Card Draw [Progressive KO], $35K Gtd1
May 1013-L: $109 NLHE [Super Tuesday], $300K Gtd2
May 1013-M: $1,050 NLHE [Super Tuesday], $500K Gtd2
May 1013-H: $10,300 NLHE [Super Tuesday High Roller], $700K Gtd2
May 1014-L: $11 PLO, $35K Gtd2
May 1014-M: $109 PLO, $85K Gtd2
May 1014-H: $1,050 PLO, $225K Gtd2
May 1015-L: $22 NLHE [Progressive KO], $100K Gtd1
May 1015-M: $215 NLHE [Progressive KO], $200K Gtd1
May 1015-H: $2,100 NLHE [Progressive KO], $225K Gtd1
May 1016-L: $11 6+ Hold'em [6-Max, Turbo], $25K Gtd1
May 1016-M: $109 6+ Hold'em [6-Max, Turbo], $35K Gtd1
May 1016-H: $1,050 6+ Hold'em [6-Max, Turbo], $50K Gtd1
May 1117-L: $11 NLHE [Deep Stacks], $85K Gtd2
May 1117-M: $109 NLHE [Deep Stacks], $200K Gtd2
May 1117-H: $1,050 NLHE [Deep Stacks], $150K Gtd2
May 1118-L: $55 NLHE [7-Max, Midweek Freeze], $175K Gtd2
May 1118-M: $530 NLHE [7-Max, Midweek Freeze], $250K Gtd2
May 1118-H: $5,200 NLHE [7-Max, High Roller], $400K Gtd2
May 1119-L: $11 NLO8 [Progressive KO], $35K Gtd2
May 1119-M: $109 NLO8 [Progressive KO], $80K Gtd2
May 1119-H: $1,050 NLO8 [Progressive KO], $125K Gtd2
May 1120-L: $11 NLHE [Progressive KO], $80K Gtd2
May 1120-M: $109 NLHE [Progressive KO], $250K Gtd2
May 1120-H: $1,050 NLHE [Progressive KO], $275K Gtd2
May 1221-L: $5.50 NLHE, $15K Gtd1
May 1221-M: $55 NLHE, $35K Gtd1
May 1221-H: $530 NLHE, $50K Gtd1
May 1222-L: $11 FLO8 [8-Max], $15K Gtd1
May 1222-M: $109 FLO8 [8-Max], $35K Gtd1
May 1222-H: $1,050 FLO8 [8-Max], $50K Gtd1
May 1223-L: $33 NLHE [Progressive KO, Thursday Thrill], $200K Gtd2
May 1223-M: $215 NLHE [Progressive KO, Thursday Thrill], $500K Gtd2
May 1223-H: $1,050 NLHE [Progressive KO, Thursday Thrill], $700K Gtd2
May 1224-L: $11 Stud Hi/Lo, $12.5K Gtd1
May 1224-M: $109 Stud Hi/Lo, $25K Gtd1
May 1224-H: $1,050 Stud Hi/Lo, $50K Gtd1
May 1225-L: $3.30+R NLHE [Rebuy], $50K Gtd1
May 1225-M: $33+R NLHE [Rebuy], $150K Gtd1
May 1225-H: $320+R NLHE [Rebuy], $200K Gtd1
May 1226-L: $11 NLHE [6-Max, Turbo, Progressive KO], $85K Gtd1
May 1226-M: $109 NLHE [6-Max, Turbo, Progressive KO], $225K Gtd1
May 1226-H: $1,050 NLHE [6-Max, Turbo, Progressive KO], $250K Gtd1
May 1427-L: $3.30 NLHE, $50K Gtd1
May 1427-M: $33 NLHE, $175K Gtd1
May 1427-H: $320 NLHE, $200K Gtd1
May 1428-L: $11 8-Game, $20K Gtd1
May 1428-M: $109 8-Game, $50K Gtd1
May 1428-H: $1,050 8-Game, $65K Gtd1
May 1429-L: $11 NLHE [Progressive KO, Saturday KO], $200K Gtd2
May 1429-M: $109 NLHE [Progressive KO, Saturday KO], $600K Gtd2
May 1429-H: $1,050 NLHE [Progressive KO, Saturday KO], $750K Gtd2
May 1430-L: $5.50 5-Card PLO, $20K Gtd1
May 1430-M: $55 5-Card PLO, $75K Gtd1
May 1430-H: $530 5-Card PLO, $150K Gtd1
May 1431-L: $22 NLHE, $100K Gtd1
May 1431-M: $215 NLHE, $175K Gtd1
May 1431-H: $2,100 NLHE, $250K Gtd1
May 1432-L: $11 NLHE [7-Max, Hyper-Turbo, Progressive KO], $60K Gtd1
May 1432-M: $109 NLHE [7-Max, Hyper-Turbo, Progressive KO], $150K Gtd1
May 1432-H: $1,050 NLHE [7-Max, Hyper-Turbo, Progressive KO], $175K Gtd1
May 1533-L: $11 NLHE [Sunday Kickoff], $85K Gtd2
May 1533-M: $109 NLHE [Sunday Kickoff], $250K Gtd2
May 1533-H: $1,050 NLHE [Sunday Kickoff], $275K Gtd2
May 1534-L: $22 NLHE [Progressive KO, Sunday Warm-Up], $200K Gtd2
May 1534-M: $215 NLHE [Progressive KO, Sunday Warm-Up], $500K Gtd2
May 1534-H: $2,100 NLHE [Progressive KO, Sunday Warm-Up], $500K Gtd2
May 1535-L: $55 NLHE [Mini Sunday Million], $650K Gtd3
May 1535-M: $530 NLHE [Sunday Million], $1M Gtd3
May 1535-H: $5,200 NLHE [Titans], $800K Gtd2
May 1536-L: $11 PLO8, $30K Gtd2
May 1536-M: $109 PLO8, $70K Gtd2
May 1536-H: $1,050 PLO8, $125K Gtd2
May 1537-L: $11 NLHE [6-Max], $100K Gtd2
May 1537-M: $109 NLHE [6-Max], $350K Gtd2
May 1537-H: $1,050 NLHE [6-Max], $500K Gtd2
May 1538-L: $5.50 NLHE [Turbo, Progressive KO, Sunday Cooldown], $40K Gtd1
May 1538-M: $55 NLHE [Turbo, Progressive KO, Sunday Cooldown], $250K Gtd1
May 1538-H: $530 NLHE [Turbo, Progressive KO, Sunday Cooldown], $375K Gtd1
May 1639-L: $22 NLHE [6-Max, Progressive KO], $275K Gtd2
May 1639-M: $215 NLHE [6-Max, Progressive KO], $500K Gtd2
May 1639-H: $2,100 NLHE [6-Max, Progressive KO], $500K Gtd2
May 1640-L: $5.50 5-Card NLO8 [8-Max], $10K Gtd2
May 1640-M: $55 5-Card NLO8 [8-Max], $35K Gtd2
May 1640-H: $530 5-Card NLO8 [8-Max], $75K Gtd2
May 1641-L: $11 NLHE, $50K Gtd2
May 1641-M: $109 NLHE, $150K Gtd2
May 1641-H: $1,050 NLHE, $200K Gtd2
May 1742-L: $11 NLHE [Deep Stacks], $65K Gtd1
May 1742-M: $109 NLHE [Deep Stacks], $150K Gtd1
May 1742-H: $1,050 NLHE [Deep Stacks], $150K Gtd1
May 1743-L: $22 PLO [Progressive KO], $70K Gtd2
May 1743-M: $215 PLO [Progressive KO], $125K Gtd2
May 1743-H: $2,100 PLO [Progressive KO], $200K Gtd2
May 1744-L: $215 NLHE, $400K Gtd2
May 1744-M: $2,100 NLHE, $500K Gtd2
May 1744-H: $25,000 NLHE [Super High Roller], $1M Gtd2
May 1745-L: $22 FL 2-7 Triple Draw, $15K Gtd1
May 1745-M: $215 FL 2-7 Triple Draw, $30K Gtd1
May 1745-H: $2,100 FL 2-7 Triple Draw, $65K Gtd1
May 1746-L: $11 NLHE [6-Max], $40K Gtd2
May 1746-M: $109 NLHE [6-Max], $125K Gtd2
May 1746-H: $1,050 NLHE [6-Max], $275K Gtd2
May 1747-L: $5.50 6+ Hold'em [8-Max, Turbo, Progressive KO], $15K Gtd1
May 1747-M: $55 6+ Hold'em [8-Max, Turbo, Progressive KO], $25K Gtd1
May 1747-H: $530 6+ Hold'em [8-Max, Turbo, Progressive KO], $50K Gtd1
May 1848-L: $3.30+R PLO, $20K Gtd1
May 1848-M: $33+R PLO, $60K Gtd1
May 1848-H: $320+R PLO, $125K Gtd1
May 1849-L: $55 NLHE [Midweek Freeze], $200K Gtd2
May 1849-M: $530 NLHE [Midweek Freeze], $275K Gtd2
May 1849-H: $5,200 NLHE [Midweek Freeze], $400K Gtd2
May 1850-L: $11 Razz, $12.5K Gtd1
May 1850-M: $109 Razz, $30K Gtd1
May 1850-H: $1,050 Razz, $50K Gtd1
May 1851-L: $11 NLHE [6-Max, Progressive KO], $100K Gtd2
May 1851-M: $109 NLHE [6-Max, Progressive KO], $350K Gtd2
May 1851-H: $1,050 NLHE [6-Max, Progressive KO], $300K Gtd2
May 1952-L: $5.50 NLHE, $30K Gtd1
May 1952-M: $55 NLHE, $125K Gtd1
May 1952-H: $530 NLHE, $200K Gtd1
May 1953-L: $11 FLHE [6-Max], $12.5K Gtd1
May 1953-M: $109 FLHE [6-Max], $20K Gtd1
May 1953-H: $1,050 FLHE [6-Max], $40K Gtd1
May 1954-L: $109 NLHE [Progressive KO, Thursday Thrill], $400K Gtd2
May 1954-M: $1,050 NLHE [Progressive KO, Thursday Thrill], $700K Gtd2
May 1954-H: $10,300 NLHE [Progressive KO, Thursday Thrill High Roller], $750K Gtd2
May 1955-L: $5.50 PLO8, $12.5K Gtd2
May 1955-M: $55 PLO8, $40K Gtd2
May 1955-H: $530 PLO8, $100K Gtd2
May 1956-L: $55 NLHE [6-Max, Progressive KO], $125K Gtd1
May 1956-M: $320 NLHE [6-Max, Progressive KO], $175K Gtd1
May 1956-H: $1,050 NLHE [6-Max, Progressive KO], $175K Gtd1
May 2157-L: $3.30 NLHE [Weekend Starter], $30K Gtd1
May 2157-M: $33 NLHE [Weekend Starter], $125K Gtd1
May 2157-H: $320 NLHE [Weekend Starter], $150K Gtd1
May 2158-L: $11 NLHE [Deep Stacks], $75K Gtd1
May 2158-M: $109 NLHE [Deep Stacks], $200K Gtd1
May 2158-H: $1,050 NLHE [Deep Stacks], $200K Gtd1
May 2159-L: $55 PLO, $80K Gtd2
May 2159-M: $530 PLO, $150K Gtd2
May 2159-H: $5,200 PLO [High Roller], $400K Gtd2
May 2160-L: $5.50 NLHE [Progressive KO], $80K Gtd2
May 2160-M: $55 NLHE [Progressive KO], $400K Gtd2
May 2160-H: $530 NLHE [Progressive KO], $500K Gtd2
May 2161-L: $2.20 8-Game [Progressive KO], $5K Gtd2
May 2161-M: $22 8-Game [Progressive KO], $25K Gtd2
May 2161-H: $215 8-Game [Progressive KO], $50K Gtd2
May 2162-L: $11 NLHE [4-Max, Progressive KO], $75K Gtd1
May 2162-M: $109 NLHE [4-Max, Progressive KO], $150K Gtd1
May 2162-H: $1,050 NLHE [4-Max, Progressive KO], $125K Gtd1
May 2163-L: $55 NLHE [Turbo], $100K Gtd1
May 2163-M: $320 NLHE [Turbo], $175K Gtd1
May 2163-H: $1,050 NLHE [Turbo], $175K Gtd1
May 2264-L: $5.50 NLHE [Progressive KO, Sunday Kickoff], $40K Gtd2
May 2264-M: $55 NLHE [Progressive KO, Sunday Kickoff], $200K Gtd2
May 2264-H: $530 NLHE [Progressive KO, Sunday Kickoff], $300K Gtd2
May 2265-L: $11 NLHE [Sunday Warm-Up], $85K Gtd2
May 2265-M: $109 NLHE [Sunday Warm-Up], $300K Gtd2
May 2265-H: $1,050 NLHE [Sunday Warm-Up], $400K Gtd2
May 2266-L: $55 NLHE [Progressive KO, Sunday Million], $1M Gtd3
May 2266-M: $530 NLHE [Progressive KO, Sunday Million], $1M Gtd3
May 2266-H: $5,200 NLHE [Progressive KO, Titans], $800K Gtd2
May 2267-L: $22 NLO8 [Progressive KO], $40K Gtd2
May 2267-M: $215 NLO8 [Progressive KO], $100K Gtd2
May 2267-H: $2,100 NLO8 [Progressive KO], $175K Gtd2
May 2268-L: $11 NLHE, $100K Gtd2
May 2268-M: $109 NLHE, $350K Gtd2
May 2268-H: $1,050 NLHE, $500K Gtd2
May 2269-L: $5.50 NLHE [7-Max, Turbo, Progressive KO, Sunday Cooldown], $35K Gtd1
May 2269-M: $55 NLHE [7-Max, Turbo, Progressive KO, Sunday Cooldown], $225K Gtd1
May 2269-H: $530 NLHE [7-Max, Turbo, Progressive KO, Sunday Cooldown], $350K Gtd1
May 2370-L: $55 NLHE, $275K Gtd2
May 2370-M: $530 NLHE, $400K Gtd2
May 2370-H: $5,200 NLHE [High Roller], $500K Gtd2
May 2371-L: $11 Stud, $10K Gtd1
May 2371-M: $109 Stud, $20K Gtd1
May 2371-H: $1,050 Stud, $40K Gtd1
May 2372-L: $5.50 NLHE [5-Max, Progressive KO], $40K Gtd1
May 2372-M: $55 NLHE [5-Max, Progressive KO], $175K Gtd1
May 2372-H: $530 NLHE [5-Max, Progressive KO], $225K Gtd1
May 2473-L: $2.20 NLHE, $20K Gtd1
May 2473-M: $22 NLHE, $85K Gtd1
May 2473-H: $215 NLHE, $100K Gtd1
May 2474-L: $5.50 NL 2-7 Single Draw [Progressive KO], $10K Gtd1
May 2474-M: $55 NL 2-7 Single Draw [Progressive KO], $20K Gtd1
May 2474-H: $530 NL 2-7 Single Draw [Progressive KO], $40K Gtd1
May 2475-L: $109 NLHE [Super Tuesday], $400K Gtd2
May 2475-M: $1,050 NLHE [Super Tuesday], $800K Gtd2
May 2475-H: $10,300 NLHE [Super Tuesday High Roller], $800K Gtd2
May 2476-L: $22 PLO8, $35K Gtd2
May 2476-M: $215 PLO8, $85K Gtd2
May 2476-H: $2,100 PLO8, $175K Gtd2
May 2477-L: $22 NLHE [7-Max], $85K Gtd2
May 2477-M: $215 NLHE [7-Max], $200K Gtd2
May 2477-H: $2,100 NLHE [7-Max], $175K Gtd2
May 2478-L: $5.50 NLHE [6-Max, Turbo, Progressive KO], $40K Gtd1
May 2478-M: $55 NLHE [6-Max, Turbo, Progressive KO], $200K Gtd1
May 2478-H: $530 NLHE [6-Max, Turbo, Progressive KO], $300K Gtd1
May 2579-L: $11 HORSE, $15K Gtd1
May 2579-M: $109 HORSE, $40K Gtd1
May 2579-H: $1,050 HORSE, $70K Gtd1
May 2580-L: $5.50 NLHE, $60K Gtd2
May 2580-M: $55 NLHE, $300K Gtd2
May 2580-H: $530 NLHE, $400K Gtd2
May 2581-L: $11 FL Badugi [6-Max], $7.5K Gtd1
May 2581-M: $109 FL Badugi [6-Max], $17.5K Gtd1
May 2581-H: $1,050 FL Badugi [6-Max], $35K Gtd1
May 2582-L: $11 NLHE [Progressive KO], $70K Gtd2
May 2582-M: $109 NLHE [Progressive KO], $200K Gtd2
May 2582-H: $1,050 NLHE [Progressive KO], $250K Gtd2
May 2683-L: $11 5-Card PLO8, $20K Gtd1
May 2683-M: $109 5-Card PLO8, $40K Gtd1
May 2683-H: $1,050 5-Card PLO8, $85K Gtd1
May 2684-L: $55 NLHE [Progressive KO, Thursday Thrill], $400K Gtd2
May 2684-M: $530 NLHE [Progressive KO, Thursday Thrill], $750K Gtd2
May 2684-H: $5,200 NLHE [Progressive KO, Thursday Thrill High Roller], $650K Gtd2
May 2685-L: $22 8-Game, $25K Gtd2
May 2685-M: $215 8-Game, $50K Gtd2
May 2685-H: $2,100 8-Game, $100K Gtd2
May 2686-L: $33 NLHE [6-Max], $80K Gtd1
May 2686-M: $215 NLHE [6-Max], $175K Gtd1
May 2686-H: $1,050 NLHE [6-Max], $200K Gtd1
May 2687-L: $11 NLHE [7-Max, Turbo, Progressive KO], $100K Gtd1
May 2687-M: $109 NLHE [7-Max, Turbo, Progressive KO], $250K Gtd1
May 2687-H: $1,050 NLHE [7-Max, Turbo, Progressive KO], $300K Gtd1
May 2888-L: $5.50 NLHE [Deep Stacks], $70K Gtd1
May 2888-M: $55 NLHE [Deep Stacks], $250K Gtd1
May 2888-H: $530 NLHE [Deep Stacks], $300K Gtd1
May 2889-L: $55 NLHE [Progressive KO], $350K Gtd2
May 2889-M: $320 NLHE [Progressive KO], $400K Gtd2
May 2889-H: $1,050 NLHE [Progressive KO], $750K Gtd2
May 2890-L: $11 NLO8, $20K Gtd1
May 2890-M: $109 NLO8, $50K Gtd1
May 2890-H: $1,050 NLO8, $125K Gtd1
May 2891-L: $11 NLHE [6-Max, Turbo], $40K Gtd1
May 2891-M: $109 NLHE [6-Max, Turbo], $125K Gtd1
May 2891-H: $1,050 NLHE [6-Max, Turbo], $175K Gtd1
May 2892-L: $2.20 NLHE [7-Max, Hyper-Turbo, Progressive KO, Last Player Standing], $20K Gtd1
May 2892-M: $22 NLHE [7-Max, Hyper-Turbo, Progressive KO, Last Player Standing], $100K Gtd1
May 2892-H: $215 NLHE [7-Max, Hyper-Turbo, Progressive KO, Last Player Standing], $175K Gtd1
May 2993-L: $5.50 NLHE [Sunday Kickoff], $35K Gtd2
May 2993-M: $55 NLHE [Sunday Kickoff], $200K Gtd2
May 2993-H: $530 NLHE [Sunday Kickoff], $350K Gtd2
May 2994-L: $22 NLHE [Progressive KO, Sunday Warm-Up], $200K Gtd2
May 2994-M: $215 NLHE [Progressive KO, Sunday Warm-Up], $500K Gtd2
May 2994-H: $2,100 NLHE [Progressive KO, Sunday Warm-Up], $600K Gtd2
May 2995-L: $109 NLHE [Main Event], $2.5M Gtd4
May 2995-M: $1,050 NLHE [Main Event], $4M Gtd4
May 2995-H: $10,300 NLHE [Main Event], $5M Gtd4
May 2996-L: $5.50 NLHE [Progressive KO, Women's Event], $3K Gtd1
May 2996-M: $22 NLHE [Progressive KO, Women's Event], $10K Gtd1
May 2996-H: $109 NLHE [Progressive KO, Women's Event], $25K Gtd1
May 2997-L: $109 PLO [PLO Main Event], $250K Gtd3
May 2997-M: $1,050 PLO [PLO Main Event], $600K Gtd3
May 2997-H: $10,300 PLO [PLO Main Event], $800K Gtd3
May 2998-L: $11 NLHE [Turbo, Progressive KO, Sunday Cooldown], $85K Gtd1
May 2998-M: $109 NLHE [Turbo, Progressive KO, Sunday Cooldown], $350K Gtd1
May 2998-H: $1,050 NLHE [Turbo, Progressive KO, Sunday Cooldown], $500K Gtd1
May 3099-L: $11 NLHE [Progressive KO, Series Saver], $175K Gtd2
May 3099-M: $109 NLHE [Progressive KO, Series Saver], $650K Gtd2
May 3099-H: $1,050 NLHE [Progressive KO, Series Saver], $1M Gtd2
May 3001-L: $2.20 NLHE [Phase 2], $125K Gtd2
May 3001-M: $11 NLHE [Phase 2], $500K Gtd2
May 3001-H: $55 NLHE [Phase 2], $1M Gtd2
May 30100-L: $55 NLHE [Turbo, Main Event 2nd Chance], $175K Gtd1
May 30100-M: $530 NLHE [Turbo, Main Event 2nd Chance], $250K Gtd1
May 30100-H: $5,200 NLHE [Turbo, Main Event 2nd Chance], $350K Gtd1
May 30101-L: $2.20 NLHE [6-Max, Turbo], $17.5K Gtd1
May 30101-M: $22 NLHE [6-Max, Turbo], $125K Gtd1
May 30101-H: $215 NLHE [6-Max, Turbo], $250K Gtd1
May 31102-L: $11 NLHE [Super Tuesday], $125K Gtd2
May 31102-M: $109 NLHE [Super Tuesday], $400K Gtd2
May 31102-H: $1,050 NLHE [Super Tuesday], $500K Gtd2
May 31103-L: $5.50 NLHE/PLO [6-Max, Progressive KO], $20K Gtd2
May 31103-M: $55 NLHE/PLO [6-Max, Progressive KO], $50K Gtd2
May 31103-H: $530 NLHE/PLO [6-Max, Progressive KO], $100K Gtd2
May 31104-L: $5.50 NLHE [Heads-Up, Turbo, Progressive Total KO, Heads-Up TKO Zoom], $40K Gtd1
May 31104-M: $55 NLHE [Heads-Up, Turbo, Progressive Total KO, Heads-Up TKO Zoom], $175K Gtd1
May 31104-H: $530 NLHE [Heads-Up, Turbo, Progressive Total KO, Heads-Up TKO Zoom], $200K Gtd1
May 31105-L: $5.50 NLHE [Progressive KO, Final Freeze], $30K Gtd1
May 31105-M: $55 NLHE [Progressive KO, Final Freeze], $175K Gtd1
May 31105-H: $530 NLHE [Progressive KO, Final Freeze], $250K Gtd1
May 31106-L: $3.30 NLHE [7-Max, Hyper-Turbo, Progressive KO, Series Wrap-Up], $35K Gtd1
May 31106-M: $33 NLHE [7-Max, Hyper-Turbo, Progressive KO, Series Wrap-Up], $125K Gtd1
May 31106-H: $320 NLHE [7-Max, Hyper-Turbo, Progressive KO, Series Wrap-Up], $150K Gtd1
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More extras planned for PokerStars players

On top of a full schedule of action, PokerStars promises $1 million in added value through various promotions. The SCOOP Pick-A-Box game offers something new for 2022.

The promotion allows players to pick from one of six boxes a day in a bid to win a SCOOP ticket. Pick-A-Box awards $250,000 worth of tickets each week throughout the series and can be found in the challenges window.

SCOOP leaderboards are also once again part of the mix. These offer $100,000 in cash prizes across four leaderboards: Low, Medium, High, and overall Player of the Series.

Each time a player plays a SCOOP event, he or she earns points based on finishing position. Winners and the Player of the Series receive SCOOP trophies to mark their success.

PokerStars will also offer Fast Track satellites throughout the series with $300,000 up for grabs. Players can qualify for the main events via Fast Track for just $0.50.

These satellites have four steps with four different tournaments to compete in. Players can buy in at any step with Main Event tickets awarded at step four.

If all those promotions weren’t enough, Stars is also running special Special Edition Spin & Go’s during the festival. Players can win SCOOP tickets via $0.50, $4, and $20 Spin & Go’s.

SCOOP once again promises a nice spring for online poker players around the world.

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PokerStars, FanDuel Team Up for Partnership Deal With Toronto Maple Leafs Ownership Group

PokerStars and FanDuel announced a new partnership in Ontario, Canada, on Friday with the ownership group of the NHL's Maple Leafs.

PokerStars is teaming up with FanDuel and the two brands announced a new partnership in Ontario, Canada, on Friday. Both companies are part of Flutter Entertainment and announced a deal with Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment (MLSE).

The strategic partnership sees FanDuel designated as an official sports betting partner and PokerStars as an official gaming/poker partner.

The agreement brings Ontario poker players and sports bettors a combination of sports, poker, and casino gaming options.

“We have epic plans for our community in Canada, and are excitedly looking forward to creating some incredible experiences in our birth country, when we launch very soon,” PokerStars marketing director Tom Warren said in a news release.

“Partnering with MLSE gives us the opportunity to reach passionate fans across Ontario with a wide remit of poker and casino, heighten experiences wherever we can, and be a part of some major winning moments.”

PokerStars expands into Ontario with move

The deal comes after the Ontario market has shifted from a “grey” market to a regulated market. Online gaming operators have lined up to launch in the province.

PokerStars should be among those operators launching into the region. Ontario now becomes a “fenced-in” environment, meaning online poker players only compete against others in the province.

PokerStars’ Ontario product is expected to be similar to its platforms in the US markets of New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Michigan. Those are also ringed-in markets, at least until interstate compacts go into effect.

Linking up with the Leafs

The Ontario partnership is a first of its kind deal for Flutter Entertainment in North America. PokerStars now links up with FanDuel to showcase the two brands in Canada.

As part of the latest deal, PokerStars also becomes a partner with the NHL’s Maple Leafs. Stars and FanDuel gain the use of team marks in advertising and marketing.

The brands will also be featured prominently throughout Leafs and the NBA’s Toronto Raptors games, including rink boards and on-court signage. The partnership allows FanDuel and PokerStars to collaborate on marketing campaigns with all of MLSE’s teams, which include:

  • Maple Leafs
  • Raptors
  • Major League Soccer’s Toronto FC  
  • the Canadian Football League’s Toronto Argonauts
  • Toronto Marlies (minor league hockey)

“We are thrilled to partner with Flutter Entertainment, a global leader and one of the most trusted operators in the sports betting industry,” MLSE Senior Vice President of Global Partnerships Jordan Vader said. “As the online gaming markets open in Ontario, we have worked hard to find partners who align with both our vision for innovation, and our values including a shared commitment to responsible gaming.

“We look forward to working with Flutter and providing a platform for them to engage with the millions of (age) 19-plus Ontario residents who are fans of our teams.”

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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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