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The PokerStars Players No Limit Hold\u2019em Championship<\/strong> (PSPC<\/strong>) has been cancelled this year, the company announced this week. The event was set for August at Casino Barcelona in Spain.<\/span><\/p>\n

This would have been the second PSPC after PokerStars<\/strong><\/a> ran the event in the Bahamas<\/strong> in 2019.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cWe 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,\u201d the company noted in a news release.<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

<\/span><\/p>\n

PokerStars spectacular on hold with hopes to plan event the future<\/span><\/h2>\n

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

The tournament awarded more than $26.4 million<\/strong> to 181 players<\/strong> with 43 of those being Platinum Pass winners. The final table produced six players taking home scores of more than $1 million<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Spain\u2019s<\/a> Ramon Colillas<\/strong> entered the event as a Platinum Pass winner and topped the massive field for $5.1 million<\/strong>. The unique event brought together an interesting mix of pros and amateurs.<\/span><\/p>\n

Platinum Pass winners not only secured a buy-in but also an all-expenses paid trip to the Atlantis Resort<\/strong> in the Bahamas.<\/span><\/p>\n

COVID cancels PokerStars PSPC again<\/span><\/h2>\n

PokerStars hoped to relive some of the event\u2019s excitement in 2020. The Coronavirus pandemic<\/strong>, however, cut those plans short.<\/span><\/p>\n

This year\u2019s cancellation means players will have to wait at least another year. The company hasn\u2019t offered an alternative date but promised to offer regular updates.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cWe know that this further news will come as a disappointment to many hoping the PSPC would take place this year,\u201d the company said, \u201cbut <\/span>our priority is the safety and good health of all our players and staff, as well as the communities that host such large events.\u201d<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

This postponement won\u2019t affect any players who have already won Platinum Passes. In total, PokerStars has already awarded passes to 400 players.<\/span><\/p>\n

The company promises more promotions in the future awarding more.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cWe 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,\u201d PokerStars noted.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cOur 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.\u201d<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

\u2605\u2605\u2605 Looking to get in the PokerStars action? Click here<\/a> for a complete site review and exclusive PokerScout bonus offers.<\/em> \u2605\u2605\u2605<\/span><\/h4>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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