{"id":20152,"date":"2019-01-11T21:12:27","date_gmt":"2019-01-11T22:12:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pokerscout.com\/?p=20152"},"modified":"2019-01-12T23:18:25","modified_gmt":"2019-01-12T23:18:25","slug":"spanish-pro-ramon-colillas-wins-pokerstars-players-championship-pspc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pokerscout.com\/spanish-pro-ramon-colillas-wins-pokerstars-players-championship-pspc\/","title":{"rendered":"Spanish Pro Ramon Colillas Wins PokerStars Players Championship (PSPC)"},"content":{"rendered":"

The inaugural PokerStars Players Championship (PSPC)<\/strong> came to an end on Jan. 10 after five days of incredible action in the Bahamas<\/strong>. At the end of the tournament, which mixed 1,039 entrants of every skill level and nationality, Spanish poker pro Ramon Colillas<\/strong> came out on top.<\/span><\/p>\n

Colillas, a pro who previously had only about $10,000 in live tournament earnings, won his entry to the PSPC by virtue of a Platinum Pass<\/strong>. He gained his entry package after winning the site’s Campeonato de España de Poker<\/strong> leaderboard. <\/span><\/p>\n

Along with his championship, Colillas scored the largest poker prize ever collected by a player from Spain. He took home $5.1 million in cash for his first place finish<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n

The eventual champion entered heads-up play with a more than 2 to 1 chip advantage over runner-up Julien Martini<\/strong>. The two players battled for over an hour while Martini struggled to gain traction. <\/span><\/p>\n

Martini, a Frenchman who had previously posted about $1 million in live tournament winnings, took home $2.97 million for second place.<\/span><\/p>\n

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“A lot of players were saying this was the most important tournament in history,” said Colillas. “So, now it’s only about happiness and enjoying the moment.”<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Platinum Pass winners ran well at the PSPC<\/span><\/h2>\n

Colillas wasn’t the only Platinum Pass winner who made a deep run. Another Platinum Pass winner, Marc Rivera<\/strong>, took third for $2.17 million. <\/span><\/p>\n

The Platinum Pass promotion was unique in the world of poker. PokerStars awarded $30,000 PSPC packages in live and online tournaments, various competitions, and through others’ events over the course of 2018. <\/span><\/p>\n

Platinum Pass winners were from all walks of life. Many were recreational players living a dream of playing in a major event they might not otherwise have the bankroll to play.<\/span><\/p>\n

Platinum Passes spread across the world in 2018<\/span><\/h2>\n

In the US<\/strong>, former world champion Chris Moneymaker<\/strong> traveled to dozens of casinos and card rooms across the country throughout 2018. He hosted a series of $86 Moneymaker Tour tournaments, and awarded Passes to the winners. <\/span><\/p>\n

Pokerstars ran the Platinum Pass promotion as it sought to build buzz and enthusiasm for its signature event, the PokerStars Caribbean Adventure<\/strong>. The company seems to have been successful in that pursuit, with players and pass winners thrilled both to live a dream at the poker table and to secure a dream vacation in paradise.<\/span><\/p>\n

As 2018 progressed, the Passes became some of the most coveted items in poker. The company gave away 320 passes in 50 different countries. As a result, the event built a massive prize pool of $26.5 million<\/strong>, and 43 Platinum Pass winners made the money<\/strong>. <\/span><\/p>\n

Lest one think that PokerStars was stingy at any point, the company reportedly spent more than $9 million on the PokerStars Players Championship and Platinum Pass promotion. In fact, Colillas’s winnings alone included an added $1 million from PokerStars.<\/span><\/p>\n

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“We couldn’t have scripted a better outcome for the tournament and PokerStars congratulates Ramon and all of the competitors for making this an historic event,” said PokerStars Director of Poker Marketing Eric Hollreiser<\/strong>. “Ramon’s victory is a reminder that with a dream, some talent and a little luck, poker can change your life. We’re proud to have created a special experience for more than a thousand players, but especially for those like Ramon who had never previously dreamed of playing in such a tournament.”<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

The PCA is still cranking<\/span><\/h2>\n

Though the PSPC is over, PokerStars’ grand celebration of poker doesn’t stop. The PCA will continue through Jan. 16, 2019. For those interested, the $10,300 Main Event will kick off on Jan. 11<\/strong>, and the <\/span>$25,000 High Roller event is set to run from Jan. 14-16<\/strong>. <\/span><\/p>\n

Those interested in checking out some of the PCA action can head to PokerStars’ live streaming offerings at <\/span>PokerStars TV<\/span> and <\/span>Twitch<\/span>. Day 2 of the $100,000 Super High Roller<\/strong> will stream on Jan. 11.<\/span><\/p>\n

Please visit PokerStars for a complete list of the remaining PCA events.<\/p>\n

Photo courtesy of PokerStars and Neil Stoddart.<\/em><\/p>\n

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