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PCA Update: Bubble Bursts in Main Event, BSOP Winner, Strange KO, & More PokerStars Platinum Passes

The PokerStars Caribbean Adventure rolled on in the Bahamas this week with plenty of big names still alive in the $10,300 Main Event.

The PokerStars Caribbean Adventure rolled on in the Bahamas this week with plenty of big names still alive in the $10,300 Main Event. The winner scores a seven-figure payday and a huge bullet point for the poker resumé.

Some of those still alive in the series include Nick Petrangelo, Chad Eveslage, Justin Bonomo, and Ramon Colillas. More players also found wins in side events over the last couple days.

One “unique” bust out made some news from the Main Event. Here’s a complete look at some of the recent action.

PokerStars Caribbean Adventure Main Event bubble bursts; massive payout for winner

Players celebrated reaching the money in the $10,300 PCA Main Event on Thursday. The bubble burst just after 3 pm and all 127 players remaining earned at least a min-cash of $17,600.

The tournament brought in 889 players for an $8.6 million prize pool and just 54 players remain. The winner walks away with a payday of $1.5 million and the runner-up grabs $1 million.

Spain’s Sergi Reixach led the players returning for Day 4 on Friday with 1.7 million. Reixach has $82 million in live tournament winnings and is looking to add more to that with a deeper run.

In 2021, Reixach was singled out as a member of Bryn Kenney’s online poker stable and faced allegations of collusion. He denied many of the allegations but admitted to “making some mistakes.”

Christoph Csik returns in second with 1.4 million and Michael Rocco in third with 1.3 million. Other players still alive include Anton Wigg, Giuseppe Pantaleo, Nick Petrangelo, Chad Eveslage, Chris Brewer, Jonathan Little, Justin Bonomo, Jesse Lonis, Steve O’Dwyer, Dylan Linde, and Anthony Hu.

PokerStars ambassador and winner of the first PokerStars Players Championship, Ramon Colillas, also remains in the hunt with 437,000.

Author and part-time poker player Maria Konnikova also is hoping her deep run in the tournament continues. She returns to the action with 312,000.

 

A look at other winners

The Main Event hasn’t been the only tournament underway at the PCA. The $1,100 Brazilian Series of Poker Main Event also played a major role in this series.

The tournament saw a field of 460 entries for a prize pool of $446,200. Canada’s Allan Barnes took the top spot for $86,650. This becomes the biggest score of his poker career and he now has $175,822 in live tournament winnings. Spain’s Vicente Delgado finished runner-up for $54,550 with Germany’s Christian Rudolph grabbing third for $38,950.

Jonathan Little, of the United States, finished fourth for $29,950. This highest-finishing Brazilian was Brunno Botteon , who took fifth for $23,050.

The $50,000 No Limit Hold’em Six-Handed also concluded with New Zealand’s David Yan collecting $485,690 for first. The win came after a deal with runner-up Orpen Kisacikoglu, of Turkey, who took home $458,058. The high roller action saw 31 entries for a $1.7 million prize pool.

In the $2,100 Hyper Turbo Knockout, Tommy Wang found the winner’s circle for $20,040. Hormando Vaca Diez Jimenez, of Bolivia, took the win in the $1,050 Hyper Turbo KO Freezeout for $9,540.

Bizarre bust out from ‘Poker Bunny’

One of the more interesting events over the last couple days was the bust out of Paulina “Poker Bunny” Loeliger. She called off her poker life in the Main Event on the river with a pair of threes.

When Daniel De Souza showed three of kind, Loeliger attempted to send her hand to the muck. But she didn’t want her cards revealed and tussled with the dealer to keep it that way.

All cards are revealed when a player is all in and the dealer was able to eventually turn the cards up. The interesting hand generated quite a bit of buzz on social media. Poker pro Chance Kornuth was right behind the table and took the entire scenario.

“I had a front row seat for the Poker Bunny bust out – not wanting to show down or muck when you lose an all-in happens fairly frequently to high stakes regs, myself included,” he noted on Twitter. “What doesn’t often happen is an arm wrestling match with the dealer for the mucked hand.”

More Platinum Passes up for grabs in Bahamas

It seemed PokerStars had already dished out all the Platinum Passes up for grabs but apparently saved some for the PCA. The company announced on Thursday that some reserve passes are being added to other PCA tournament prize pools as well.

That included the $3,000 Mystery Bounty tournament that kicked off Thursday. The prize is now included as a bounty. Since players are already in the Bahamas, players will receive a cash prize as well as a $25,000 entry into the PSPC.

Stars is also offering several $300 and $600 step qualifiers for passes along with $30 and $60 Crazy Pineapple flips.

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PCA UPDATE: PokerStars Launches PCA Online; Isaac Haxton Highlights Bahamas Winners So Far

PokerStars announced on Tuesday that the Mini PCA series is coming to the online felt starting today and running through Feb. 3.

The PokerStars Caribbean Adventure (PCA) is now underway with the PokerStars Players Championship (PSPC) a major part of the action. Online poker players who can’t make it to the Bahamas can still get in on the virtual action.

Stars announced on Tuesday that the Mini PCA series is coming to the online felt starting today and running through Feb. 3. The series runs alongside the 10 days of PokerStars live coverage from the Bahamas.

The PCA also has declared some winners already in early action. That includes Isaac Haxton chalking up a seven-figure victory. Here’s a preview of the Mini PCA as well as a look at some of the action from the Bahamas so far.

What to expect from PokerStars Mini PCA

In the Mini PCA, players will find 30 tournaments with three low buy-in tournaments per day. Price points start at just $1.10 and the festival includes tens of thousands of dollars in added value. 

The $55 Mini PCA Main Event highlights the series on Jan. 29, awarding a European Poker Tour Monte Carlo package to the winner. There is something for every level of player. PokerStars is hoping to offer the next best thing to being at the actual PCA in the Bahamas.

Beyond the Main Event, players will find even more major tournament action. The live PSPC is one of the biggest events on the poker calendar this year and Stars is bringing a version to the online felt as well.

The $25 Mini PSPC gets underway on Jan. 30 with $10,000 added to the prize pool. The tournament follows the same five-day format as the PSPC and utilizes a similar structure.

PokerStars is throwing in another nice reward for players competing in the Mini PCA. EPT satellite tickets are also added to the prize pool of every tournament. This adds a bit more to play for throughout the series. Here’s a look at the complete schedule.

2023 PokerStars Mini PCA

DateEventBuy-in ($)NameStarting stack
Jan. 2512.20Deep Stack - Single Re-Entry50000
Jan. 25211.00Unlimited Re-Entry - 7-max30000
Jan. 2531.10Hyper-Turbo PKO Freezeout20000
Jan. 2645.508-Game50000
Jan. 26555.00NLHE - High Roller Unlimited Re-Entry150000
Jan. 2663.30Hyper-Turbo Freezeout20000
Jan. 2771.10PL Omaha50000
Jan. 2782.20Deep Stack, Single Re-Entry50000
Jan. 27925.008-Max NLHE Unlimited Re-Entry30000
Jan. 28101.10Deep Stack50000
Jan. 281111.00Mini PSPC Warm-Up60000
Jan. 28122.20Hyper-Turbo Freezeout20000
Jan. 29135.50Deep Stack - Unlimited Re-Entry50000
Jan. 291455.00Mini PCA Main Event, Single Re-Entry30000
Jan. 291511.009-max - PKO Freezeout30000
Jan. 301611.00Deep Stack - 3 Re-Entry50000
Jan. 301725.00Mini PSPC - Day 160000
Jan. 30185.50Heads-Up Total KO30000
Jan. 31193.30Deep Stack - Single Re-Entry50000
Jan. 312025.00Mini PSPC - Day 260000
Jan. 312125.008-Max NLHE Unlimited Re-Entry PKO30000
Jan. 31225.506-Max NLHE Turbo30000
Feb. 12311.00Deep Stack - Unlimited Re-Entry50000
Feb. 1242.20HORSE50000
Feb. 12525.00Mini PSPC - Day 360000
Feb. 1261.10Hyper-Turbo PKO Freezeout20000
Feb. 227109.00Super High Roller NLHE250000
Feb. 2283.30PL Omaha50000
Feb. 22925.00Mini PSPC - Day 460000
Feb. 23055.00Unlimited Re-Entry - 7-max100000
Feb. 3315.50NLHE - Unlimited Re-Entry50000
Feb. 3322.20NLHE - Unlimited Re-Entry 6-Max50000
Feb. 33325.00Mini PSPC - Day 560000
Feb. 33411.00Last Chance, Series Wrap-Up20000

Beyond the Mini PCA, Stars also recently launched the PSPC Online for American players. In the US, Stars operates a combined Michigan/New Jersey platform as well as a Pennsylvania platform. For a complete preview of that series, click here.

Isaac Haxton highlights early PCA winners

With the PCA now already underway, a few players have already earned titles. Fresh off winning the $50,000 championship event at the PokerGO Cup for $598,000, Isaac Haxton was back in action in the Bahamas this week for the first tournament of the series. The American took the title in the $100,000 Super High Roller for $1.1 million.

The win came after a deal with second- and third-place finishers Seth Davies and Adrian Mateos. Both of those players also scored just under $1.1 million. The event saw 49 total entries for a $4.8 million prize pool. Haxton was subdued in his Twitter celebration.

The $20,000 Knockout event was also one of the higher stakes events completed so far and offered players $10,000 bounties. The tournament saw 22 entries for a $424,732 prize pool. In the end, Brazil’s Tauan Naves came out on top for $87,932.

A few other events have also seen winners crowned. Here’s a look at some of those:

  • $300 No limit Hold’em Unlimited Re-Entry – Andre Moreira Marques, Brazil, $5,451 (61 entries for $17,751 prize pool)
  • $550 Seniors – Farzad Raji, United States, $11,710 (86 for entries for $41,710 prize pool)
  • $550 NLHE Single Re-Entry – Marcel Schwarz, Germany, $11,625 (85 entries for a $41,225 prize pool)

A look at the PokerStars PCA streaming schedule

Poker fans who can’t get to the Bahamas can still check out much of the action from home, perhaps while even playing in the Mini PCA online.

Stars is streaming several tournaments throughout the series at the official PokerStars YouTube channel. That starts today with the second day of the $10,000 PCA Main Event.

James Hartigan, Joe Stapleton, Nick Walsh, Maria Ho, Griffin Benger, and Scott Baumstein will call the action throughout the series. Live streams are also available with French, Spanish, Portuguese, and German commentary. Here’s a look at all the entire streaming schedule for the series.

EventDate & time
$10,000 PCA Main Event Day 2Jan. 25, 12:30 pm (ET)
$10,000 PCA Main Event Day 3Jan. 26, 12:30 pm (ET)
$10,000 PCA Main Event Day 4Jan. 27, 12:30 pm (ET)
$10,000 PCA Main Event Day 5Jan. 28, 12:30 pm (ET)
$10,000 PCA Main Event final tableJan. 29, 1 pm (ET)
$25,000 PSPC Day 1Jan. 30, 12:30 (ET)
$25,000 PSPC Day 2Jan. 31, 12:30 (ET)
$25,000 PSPC Day 3Feb. 1, 12:30 (ET)
$25,000 PSPC Day 4Feb. 2, 12:30 (ET)
$25,000 PSPC final tableFeb. 3, 12:30 (ET)

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Final Two Platinum Passes Dished Out Via PokerStars Podcast Contest; PSPC Starts Next Week 

Alex Irwin and Asif Warris became the final PokerStars Platinum Pass winners last week after answering a podcast trivia question correctly.

It must have been quite a phone call last week for Northern Ireland’s Alex Irwin and the United Kingdom’s Asif Warris. Simply answering the phone and giving a correct answer to a trivia question earned the pair a PokerStars Platinum Pass.

The prizes came via the Poker in the Ears podcast hosts James Hartigan and Joe Stapleton. The two called listeners to determine who would win the final two Platinum Passes for the PokerStars Players Championship (PSPC). The event is set for Jan. 30 – Feb. 3 at the Baha Mar Resort in the Bahamas.

The PSPC kicks off next week as part of the PokerStars Caribbean Adventure (PCA). Warris may have spoken for many winners when he learned he’d won.

“Oh my God, I love it,” he said. “I can’t believe this.”

Winning a PokerStars Platinum Pass via podcast

To have a shot at the Platinum Pass, players simply had to listen to a recent episode and register on the Stars Discord channel. Hartigan and Stapleton then randomly called those who registered.

Show listeners who answered a trivia question correctly won the pass. Irwin was the first lucky winner after correctly answering his PSPC quiz question. He was asked the number of players making the money in the first PSPC.

Irwin answered 181 entrants of the 1,039-player field cashed in the first edition of PSPC in 2019. That scored him a $25,000 buy-in and tournament package to the Bahamas next week.

Warris, known in the poker community as “The Poker Tourist,” was the next caller. He was asked the name of the other Platinum Pass winner that joined Ramon Colillas at the final table at the first PSPC. His correct answer of Mark Rivera rewarded Warris with a Platinum Pass.

Right place at the right time

Simply being by the phone paid off in a big way for these two winners. The first caller didn’t pick up for Hartigan and Stapleton. Irwin was then the second person called and claimed his Platinum Pass. That actually turned out to be his second pass after winning one for the first event in 2019.

The third person gave a wrong answer and Warris became the fourth player. The win also brought his second pass after also winning one in 2019. He knew the answer as soon as Hartigan read the choices and pumped his fists in celebration.

Warris has won numerous tournament packages and events at PokerStars, Stapleton noted.

“You are something special Asif,” the podcast host said. “Random draws and you just seem to connect.”

Irwin was equally enthusiastic about his win, celebrating on camera with some fist pumps and yelling.

He repeatedly said: “I can’t believe it.” He later added: “I’m speechless, I can’t wait to see you and shake your hand.”

Last of the Platinum Passes awarded

The two winners secured the last Platinum Passes up for grabs. In total, more than 400 players and poker fans secured the sought-after prizes. Stars values each pass at $30,000 and includes:

  • $25,000 tournament buy-in
  • Six nights of hotel accommodations for the winner and a guest in a five-star hotel
  • Airfare and airport transfers
  • $1,900 in expense money
  • Platinum Pass Winner experiences during the event

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PokerStars Adds BSOP Bahamas to PCA Schedule; Announces Platinum Pass Online Qualifiers

With the PokerStars Caribbean Adventure approaching in January, the site continues ramping up the action for players heading to the Bahamas. These series is planned for Jan. 22 – Feb. 3 with a wide variety of tournaments and events.

While much of the focus on the series may be on the $10,300 Main Event and $25,000 PokerStars Players Championship, the company announced a unique twist with the Brazilian Series of Poker (BSOP) serving as a part of the festivities.

The $1,100 BSOP Bahamas Main Event is set for Jan. 22 and runs for three with unlimited re-entries. Players can also qualify via online satellites running Dec. 4 – Jan. 15.

Grabbing a PokerStars BSOP Bahamas seat

Those looking for some poker fun in the Caribbean now have a shot to grab a BSOP Bahamas tournament package. Satellites and direct qualifiers are now underway, running on Wednesdays and Sundays.

The events feature a $162 buy-in with prizes worth $3.000 up for grabs. Tournament packages include the $1,100 buy-in and $1,900 toward travel expenses.

Sub-satellites are also available, starting at just $2.20, with a total of 21 packages guaranteed.

Online qualifiers continue for Platinum Passes

Beyond the BSOP addition, plenty of attention continues focusing on the PSPC in the Bahamas. Online poker players have a chance at even more qualifying opportunities for a Platinum Pass beginning this weekend.

The PSPC runs from Jan. 30 – Feb. 3 at the Baha Mar Resort in Nassau, Bahamas. A pass includes a complete tournament and travel package. Players winning a Platinum Pass earn:

  • Buy-in to the $25,000 PSPC
  • Six nights hotel accommodations for winner and a guest in a five-star hotel
  • Airport transfers
  • $1,900 in expense money
  • Platinum Pass winner experiences during the event

The online qualifiers guarantee one tournament package for every $30,000 in the prize pool. PSPC satellites run on the following dates:

  • Dec. 4
  • Dec. 11
  • Jan. 8
  • Jan. 15

For those already planning their trip to the Bahamas, here’s a look at the entire schedule.

PokerStars Caribbean Adventure & PSPC 2023

DateEventTourbamentBuy-inStarting chips
Jan. 22#3 (day 1)BSOP Bahamas Main Event - Unlimited Re-Entry$1,10030,000
Jan. 22#2PCA Main Event Qualifier - 'Win Your Seat @ 100,000 chips' - SEAT ONLY - Unlimited Re-Entry$1,11010,000
Jan. 22#1 (day 1)PCA Super High Roller - Unlimited Re-Entry Day 1$100,000250,000
Jan. 22#4NL Hold'em - Unlimited Re-Entry$33030,000
Jan. 22#5PCA Main Event Qualifier - 'Win Your Seat @ 100,000 chips' - SEAT ONLY - Unlimited Re-Entry$1,11010,000
Jan. 23#6 (1/A)PCA Main Event Flight A - Single Re-Entry Per Flight$10,30030,000
Jan. 23#7PCA Main Event Qualifier - 'Win Your Seat @ 100,000 chips' - SEAT ONLY - Unlimited Re-Entry$1,11010,000
Jan. 23#1 (day 2)PCA Super High Roller - Unlimited Re-Entry Day 2$100,000250,000
Jan. 23#8 (day 1)Seniors (50 Years or Older) - Three Entries Maximum Day 1$55030,000
Jan. 23#3 (day 2)BSOP Bahamas Main Event - Unlimited Re-Entry$1,10030,000
Jan. 23#9 (day 1)NL Hold'em - Single Re-Entry Day 1$55030,000
Jan. 23#10PCA Main Event Qualifier - 'Win Your Seat @ 100,000 chips' - SEAT ONLY - Unlimited Re-Entry$1,11010,000
Jan. 23#11Knockout ($10,000 Bounty) - Freezeout$20,00030,000
Jan. 24#12PCA Main Event Last Chance Qualifier - 'Win Your Seat @ 100,000 chips' - SEAT ONLY - Unlimited Re-Entry$1,11010,000
Jan. 24#13PL Omaha - Three Entries Maximum$1,10050,000
Jan. 24#6 (1/B)PCA Main Event Flight B - Single Re-Entry Per Flight$10,30030,000
Jan. 24#3 (Final)BSOP Bahamas Main Event - Unlimited Re-Entry$1,10030,000
Jan. 24#146 Handed - Unlimited Re-Entry$50,000100,000
Jan. 24#1 (Final)PCA Super High Roller - Unlimited Re-Entry Final$100,000250,000
Jan. 24#8 (Final)Seniors (50 Years or Older) - Three Entries Maximum Final$55030,000
Jan. 24#9 (Final)NL Hold'em - Single Re-Entry Final$55030,000
Jan. 24#15Hyper Turbo Knockout ($1,000 Bounty) - Freezeout$2,10020,000
Jan. 25#6 (day 2)PCA Main Event Day 2$10,30030,000
Jan. 25#16Qualifier to #17 Deep Stack - 'Win Your Seat @ 100,000 chips' - SEAT ONLY - Unlimited Re-Entry$25010,000
Jan. 25#17 (day 1)Deep Stack - Single Re-Entry Day 1$2,20050,000
Jan. 25#18Step Qualifier to #46 - 'Win Your Seat @ 100,000 chips' - SEAT ONLY - Unlimited Re-Entry$30010,000
Jan. 25#19 (day 1)7 Handed - Unlimited Re-Entry Day 1$50,000150,000
Jan. 25#20Hyper Turbo Knockout ($500 Bounty) - Freezeout$1,05020,000
Jan. 26#21Qualifier to #23 PCA Mystery Bounty - 'Win Your Seat @ 100,000 chips' - SEAT ONLY - Unlimited Re-Entry$34010,000
Jan. 26#6 (day 3)PCA Main Event Day 3$10,30030,000
Jan. 26#17 (Final)Deep Stack - Single Re-Entry$2,20050,000
Jan. 26#228-Game - Three Entries Maximum$55050,000
Jan. 26#19 (Final)7 Handed - Unlimited Re-Entry Final$50,000150,000
Jan. 26#23 (day 1)PCA Mystery Bounty ($1,000 Mystery Bounty) - Unlimited Re-Entry$3,00030,000
Jan. 26#24Step Qualifier to #46 - 'Win Your Seat @ 100,000 chips' - SEAT ONLY - Unlimited Re-Entry$30010,000
Jan. 26#25 (day 1)8 Handed - Unlimited Re-Entry Day 1$50,000150,000
Jan. 26#26NL Hold'em - Unlimited Re-Entry$33030,000
Jan. 27#200Crazy Pineapple Flip - Qualify to Step 1A ($300)$301
Jan. 27#6 (day 4)PCA Main Event Day 4$10,30030,000
Jan. 27#23 (day 2)PCA Mystery Bounty ($1,000 Mystery Bounty) - Unlimited Re-Entry$3,00030,000
Jan. 27#27PLO Hi/Lo - Three Entries Maximum$55050,000
Jan. 27#28Step Qualifier to #46 - 'Win Your Seat @ 100,000 chips' - SEAT ONLY - Unlimited Re-Entry$30010,000
Jan. 27#25 (Final)8 Handed - Unlimited Re-Entry Final$50,000150,000
Jan. 27#201Crazy Pineapple Flip - Qualify to Step 1B ($600)$601
Jan. 27#29 (day 1)Deep Stack - Single Re-Entry Day 1$1,10050,000
Jan. 27#30Step Qualifier to #46 - 'Win Your Seat @ 50,000 chips' - SEAT ONLY - Freezeout$60010,000
Jan. 27#31 (day 1)8 Handed - Unlimited Re-Entry Day 1$25,000150,000
Jan. 27#32Step 2 - Qualify to PSPC Main Event with 100,000 chips - SEAT ONLY - Unlimited Re-Entry$2,70010,000
Jan. 28#202Crazy Pineapple Flip - Qualify to Step 1A ($300)$301
Jan. 28#23 (Final)PCA Mystery Bounty ($1,000 Mystery Bounty) - Unlimited Re-Entry$3,00030,000
Jan. 28#6 (day 5)PCA Main Event Day 5$10,30030,000
Jan. 28#29 (Final)Deep Stack - Single Re-Entry$1,10050,000
Jan. 28#33 (day 1)PCA Pot Limit Omaha High Roller - Single Re-Entry Day 1$25,00050,000
Jan. 28#34Step Qualifier to #46 - 'Win Your Seat @ 100,000 chips' - SEAT ONLY - Unlimited Re-Entry$30010,000
Jan. 28#31 (Final)8 Handed - Unlimited Re-Entry Final$25,000150,000
Jan. 28#203Crazy Pineapple Flip - Qualify to Step 1B ($600)$601
Jan. 28#36 (day 1)H-O-R-S-E - Three Entries Maximum Day 1$1,10050,000
Jan. 28#35 (day 1)NL Hold'em - Freezeout Day 1$1,10030,000
Jan. 28#38 (day 1)PSPC Warm Up! - Unlimited Re-Entry Day 1$10,20060,000
Jan. 28#37Step Qualifier to #46 - 'Win Your Seat @ 50,000 chips' - SEAT ONLY - Freezeout$60010,000
Jan. 28#39Step 2 - Qualify to PSPC Main Event with 100,000 chips - SEAT ONLY - Unlimited Re-Entry$2,70010,000
Jan. 29#204Crazy Pineapple Flip - Qualify to Step 1A ($300)$301
Jan. 29#40Women's - Three Entries Maximum$33030,000
Jan. 29#6 (Final)PCA Main Event Final Day$10,30030,000
Jan. 29#38 (Final)PSPC Warm Up! - Unlimited Re-Entry Final$10,20060,000
Jan. 29#36 (Final)H-O-R-S-E - Three Entries Maximum Final$1,10050,000
Jan. 29#35 (Final)NL Hold'em - Freezeout Final$1,10030,000
Jan. 29#41Step Qualifier to #46 - 'Win Your Seat @ 100,000 chips' - SEAT ONLY - Unlimited Re-Entry$30010,000
Jan. 29#33 (Final)PCA Pot Limit Omaha High Roller - Single Re-Entry Final$25,00050,000
Jan. 29#205Crazy Pineapple Flip - Qualify to Step 1B ($600)$601
Jan. 29#42Mystery Bounty ($5,000 Mystery Bounty) - Single Re-Entry$10,200100,000
Jan. 29#44NL Hold'em - Unlimited Re-Entry$33030,000
Jan. 29#45Knockout ($10,000 Bounty) - Freezeout$20,00030,000
Jan. 29#46Qualifier to PSPC Main Event - Platinum Pass Added - Freezeout$2,70010,000
Jan. 30#47Qualifier to PSPC Main Event - 'Win Your Seat @ 100,000 chips' - SEAT ONLY - Unlimited Re-Entry$2,70010,000
Jan. 30#48 (day 1)PokerStars Players No Limit Hold’em Championship - Freezeout Day 1$25,00060,000
Jan. 30#49Hyper Turbo Knockout ($1,000 Bounty) - Freezeout$2,10020,000
Jan. 31#50Qualifier to #51 Deep Stack - 'Win Your Seat @ 100,000 chips' - SEAT ONLY - Unlimited Re-Entry$37010,000
Jan. 31#48 (day 2)PokerStars Players No Limit Hold’em Championship - Freezeout Day 2$25,00060,000
Jan. 31#51 (day 1)Deep Stack - Single Re-Entry Day 1$3,30050,000
Jan. 31#52NL Hold'em - Unlimited Re-Entry$33030,000
Jan. 31#53 (day 1)Super High Roller $250,000 - Unlimited Re-Entry Day 1$250,000250,000
Jan. 31#54Qualifier to #59 PCA High Roller - 'Win Your Seat @ 100,000 chips' - SEAT ONLY - Unlimited Re-Entry$2,70010,000
Feb. 1#58H-O-R-S-E - Three Entries Maximum$55050,000
Feb. 1#56 (1/A)Mystery Bounty Flight A ($250 Mystery Bounty) - Unlimited Re-Entry$55030,000
Feb. 1#55Qualifier to #56 Mystery Bounty - 'Win Your Seat @ 50,000 chips' - SEAT ONLY - Freezeout$12510,000
Feb. 1#57Qualifier to #60 Deep Stack - 'Win Your Seat @ 100,000 chips' - SEAT ONLY - Unlimited Re-Entry$25010,000
Feb. 1#48 (day 3)PokerStars Players No Limit Hold’em Championship - Freezeout Day 3$25,00060,000
Feb. 1#51 (Final)Deep Stack - Single Re-Entry$3,30050,000
Feb. 1#60 (day 1)Deep Stack - Single Re-Entry Day 1$2,20050,000
Feb. 1#59 (day 1)PCA High Roller - Single Re-Entry Day 1$25,00050,000
Feb. 1#53 (day 2)Super High Roller $250,000 - Unlimited Re-Entry Day 2$250,000250,000
Feb. 1#56 (1/B)Mystery Bounty Flight B ($250 Mystery Bounty) - Unlimited Re-Entry$55030,000
Feb. 1#61Hyper Turbo Knockout ($500 Bounty) - Freezeout$1,05020,000
Feb. 2#63PL Omaha - Three Entries Maximum$33050,000
Feb. 2#62Qualifier to #56 Mystery Bounty - 'Win Your Seat @ 50,000 chips' - SEAT ONLY - Freezeout$12510,000
Feb. 2#60 (Final)Deep Stack - Single Re-Entry$2,20050,000
Feb. 2#56 (1/C)Mystery Bounty Flight C ($250 Mystery Bounty) - Unlimited Re-Entry$55030,000
Feb. 2#48 (day 4)PokerStars Players No Limit Hold’em Championship - Freezeout Day 4$25,00060,000
Feb. 2#53 (Final)Super High Roller $250,000 - Unlimited Re-Entry Final$250,000250,000
Feb. 2#64 (day 1)NL Hold'em - Freezeout Day 1$1,10030,000
Feb. 2#59 (day 2)PCA High Roller - Single Re-Entry Day 2$25,00050,000
Feb. 2#56 (1/D)Mystery Bounty Flight D ($250 Mystery Bounty) - Unlimited Re-Entry$55030,000
Feb. 2#66 (day 1)7 Handed - Unlimited Re-Entry Day 1$100,000150,000
Feb. 2#65Hyper Turbo - Freezeout$55020,000
Feb. 3#67NL Hold'em - Unlimited Re-Entry$33030,000
Feb. 3#64 (Final)NL Hold'em - Freezeout Final$1,10030,000
Feb. 3#56 (Final)Mystery Bounty ($250 Mystery Bounty) - Unlimited Re-Entry$55030,000
Feb. 3#66 (Final)7 Handed - Unlimited Re-Entry Final$100,000150,000
Feb. 3#59 (Final)PCA High Roller - Single Re-Entry Final$25,00050,000
Feb. 3#48 (Final)PokerStars Players No Limit Hold’em Championship - Freezeout Final$25,00060,000
Feb. 3#68NL Hold'em - Unlimited Re-Entry$3,10050,000
Feb. 3#696 Handed - Unlimited Re-Entry$10,15050,000
Feb. 3#70Last Chance Super Hyper Turbo - Freezeout$1,05050,000

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PokerStars Unveils new Chest & Ladders, Freeroll Options to Win Platinum Passes, Cash Prizes

With two months until the PokerStars Players Championship in the Bahamas, the site has announced even Platinum Pass opportunities.

With just over two months until the PokerStars Players Championship (PSPC) gets underway in the Bahamas, the online poker site has announced even more opportunities to win a Platinum Pass on Monday.

PokerStars is offering even more opportunities for players to earn a seat into the $25,000 buy-in event and a complete travel package.

Through Dec. 11, players can look for a special edition of Chests & Ladders. The promotion offers online poker players the chance to win one of the biggest prizes in the game.

How to win a PokerStars Platinum Pass

Those looking to cash in for some big prizes have a few options at PokerStars. Some of the  Chests & Ladders rewards offered include seven Platinum Passes for the PSPC, which is set for Jan. 30 – Feb. 3 at the Baha Mar Resort in Nassau.

Players on the .COM platform have a chance to win a share of over $500,000 in rewards. That includes four Platinum Passes up for grabs, valued at $30,000 each. Each pass includes:

  • $25,000 PSPC buy-in
  • six nights hotel accommodations for each winner and a guest in a five-star hotel
  • flights and airport transfers
  • $1,900 in spending money
  • unique Platinum Pass winner experiences during the event

Players in France and Spain are also in luck, with €150,000 in rewards available as well as three Platinum Passes. As part of the promotion, players will find a number of PSPC Chests. Each contains an instant reward, which could be a Platinum Pass.

Upon completing the game board, an additional PSPC Chest is dropped. This holds an even bigger instant reward, which also provides a second opportunity for a pass.

More details on  Chests & Ladders promotion 

To get involved, players must be a PokerStars Rewards member. Competitors must opt in to the promotion via the “Challenges” window in their accounts.

Players can then take part in real money games to complete progress bars. Eventually players will see a Chest dropped, containing a dice roll for Chests & Ladders. Here’s a look at the next steps in the process:

  • Progress along the number of squares that is shown on the dice.
  • Land on a ladder enabling a player to climb upwards, making it to the end of the board faster.
  • Land on a PSPC Chest to receive an instant personalized reward. This is based on a player’s activity and could include cash, tournament tickets, or free spins. Platinum Passes are also in the mix here as well.
  • Make it to square 49 or beyond to receive a final PSPC Chest. This contains bigger rewards and another chance to win a pass. Two are available on the international .COM platform and one for the France/Spain platform.

Even more chances for a Platinum Pass 

All players who don’t win Platinum Pass through the above options still have a chance. These users are entered into the Chests & Ladders Platinum Pass Edition Freeroll.

One final prize is on the line. Any of those Platinum Passes not previously awarded will also become available as well.

The freeroll is set for Dec. 13 with at least $80,000 in guaranteed prices for .COM players. Players in France and Spain will find €50,000 up for grabs. Plenty of action and free cash await players in the coming weeks at PokerStars.

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PokerStars Forced to Delay Players Championship, Pass Winners in Waiting Game

The PokerStars Players No Limit Hold’em Championship (PSPC) has been cancelled this year, the company announced this week.

The PokerStars Players No Limit Hold’em Championship (PSPC) has been cancelled this year, the company announced this week. The event was set for August at Casino Barcelona in Spain.

This would have been the second PSPC after PokerStars ran the event in the Bahamas in 2019.

“We are excitedly looking ahead to a later date when we can truly celebrate being back with our community with a bang when the time is right,” the company noted in a news release.

PokerStars spectacular on hold with hopes to plan event the future

The first PSPC became the biggest $25,000 buy-in poker tournament in history. PokerStars offered Platinum Passes throughout 2018 for winners online, in small buy-in live events as part of the Chris Moneymaker Tour, and social media contests.

The tournament awarded more than $26.4 million to 181 players with 43 of those being Platinum Pass winners. The final table produced six players taking home scores of more than $1 million.

Spain’s Ramon Colillas entered the event as a Platinum Pass winner and topped the massive field for $5.1 million. The unique event brought together an interesting mix of pros and amateurs.

Platinum Pass winners not only secured a buy-in but also an all-expenses paid trip to the Atlantis Resort in the Bahamas.

COVID cancels PokerStars PSPC again

PokerStars hoped to relive some of the event’s excitement in 2020. The Coronavirus pandemic, however, cut those plans short.

This year’s cancellation means players will have to wait at least another year. The company hasn’t offered an alternative date but promised to offer regular updates.

“We know that this further news will come as a disappointment to many hoping the PSPC would take place this year,” the company said, “but our priority is the safety and good health of all our players and staff, as well as the communities that host such large events.”

This postponement won’t affect any players who have already won Platinum Passes. In total, PokerStars has already awarded passes to 400 players.

The company promises more promotions in the future awarding more.

“We look forward to highlighting our Platinum Pass winners, sharing their amazing stories and creating that brilliant community of winners that we had in our inaugural event,” PokerStars noted.

“Our Platinum Pass winners are a very special community and we will continue to plan activities and surprises in the run-up to the event, albeit with a longer than expected lead time. We promise it will be worth the wait.”

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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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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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