vbet-uspf

Ukrainian Sport Poker Federation and VBET Announce Spring Pick Series

VBET and the Ukrainian Sport Poker Federation have just launched the Spring Pick Series, which will provide poker players from all over the world with a once-in-a-lifetime chance. This series, set to take place from March 4th to March 21st, 2024, is going to be more than just a poker tournament; it’s going to be an exciting adventure where players can show off their skills and compete for valuable cash prizes and special invitations to the prominent Ukrainian Championship of Sports Poker.

If you are a poker enthusiast, the Spring Pick Series is your stepping stone to the prestigious Ukrainian Championship of Sports Poker, where you may put your skills to the test against the best in the world. The Sonata Hotel in Lviv will host the spectacular event from March 21st to March 31st, 2024. Competitors are preparing for an exciting challenge where talent, strategy, and pure drive will decide the winners, with a guaranteed prize pool of over €150,000 ($163,443). Expectations are high.

More Goodies

To turn up the excitement, the Championship is split into three well-planned qualification phases, with eight thrilling events in each. There is an additional level of opulence and competitiveness in the closed Final of the Championship when the top three finishers from each qualifying stage get the coveted permits to compete.

Throughout the designated time, players are invited to join the tournaments held on the Stretch Network poker platform to fully immerse themselves in the amazing action. The entire gaming experience is further enhanced by the presence of this user-friendly platform, which not only makes participation very easy to do but also provides players with a plethora of options to strive for success and claim distinctive awards.

VBET’s Growth Streak

As a whole, the partnership highlights VBET’s persistent commitment to creating fulfilling experiences for its active community of contributors and partners. As the global gaming business evolves, VBET maintains its position as an innovator and pioneer by always challenging the status quo and redefining what it means to be excellent. But the company is not stopping there.

Expanding its reach outside the poker world, VBET has also recently established a revolutionary partnership with the Argentine Football Association (AFA), highlighting its dedication to the merging of entertainment and sports.

The AFA is a symbol of unparalleled athletic achievement, as they are the current football champions and have a legendary history that includes three World Cup wins. With VBET as its European regional betting partner for the Argentina national team, this partnership is sure to increase the excitement and thrill of the beautiful game.

poker-2024

What to Look Forward to In the World of Poker in 2024

2023 finally came to a close, but the best is yet to come for poker enthusiasts. With a plethora of incredible deals from different operators, be ready to greet 2024 in grand style. In addition to being the ideal way to commemorate the season, it is also an excellent way to be ready for an amazing year of poker and casino gaming.

PokerStars’ 2024 European Poker Tour

The 2024 calendar for the European Poker Tour (EPT) was unveiled, with an emphasis on quality rather than quantity. Starting in February in Paris’s Le Palais des Congrès, the tour will make its way to Monte-Carlo, Barcelona, Cyprus, and Prague, among other famous locations, with the hopes of hosting a more grandiose event.

The first event of the season, EPT Paris, will take place from February 14th to the 25th in the newly expanded Le Palais des Congrès. In the following week, from April 24th through May 4th, the legendary EPT Monte-Carlo will continue its storied history as part of the EPT schedule.

Casino Barcelona, the site of PokerStars’ biggest ever sponsored live event in 2023, will play home to EPT Barcelona from August 26th through the 8th at the same time. The Merit Royal Diamond Hotel, Casino & Spa in Cyprus will play home to EPT Cyprus from October 9–20, continuing the island’s involvement in the circuit after a successful debut in 2023.

Last but not least, the 2024 season concludes with EPT Prague, which takes place from December 4–15. This year’s event aims to shatter its record for the largest Main Event field.

The online tournament entry options are provided by PokerStars. For example, satellites are running for the EPT Paris that provide Main Event tickets and lodging packages.

World Series of Poker (WSOP) Events

The 55th annual World Series of Poker (WSOP) will take place at the Horseshoe and Paris Las Vegas from May 28th to July 17th. After sixteen years in the Rio Convention Center, the event will head to the Strip for the third year in a row. With a great venue in the bag, Ty Stewart, WSOP’s senior vice president, looks forward to surpassing the success of 2023, aiming for a groundbreaking 2024 event.

There will be four beginning flights for the Main Event No-limit Hold ’em World Championship, which is a $10,000 buy-in event, from July 3–17. Defending the Main Event title and taking home a whopping $12.1 million in 2023, Daniel Weinman beat off an unprecedented field of more than 10,000 competitors.

Other notable events on the schedule include the “Mystery Millions,” the renowned “Millionaire Maker,” the Seniors Championship, and the Ladies Championship.

pokerstars-25-days-of-tournaments_orig_full

PokerStars Unveils Holiday Special With 25 Days of Tournaments for US & Ontario Players

With PokerStars’ highly acclaimed 25 Days of Tournaments bonanza returning to both the US and Ontario, Canada, players can look forward to opening daily surprises. This holiday promotion, which runs from December 5th through the 29th, is evocative of the thrilling anticipation of an advent calendar in that it promises a surprise tournament every day.

Tons of Goodies for Poker Enthusiasts

Two buy-in levels, $10 and $50, are available in the campaign to accommodate players with varying bankroll amounts. It is available to PokerStars users in New Jersey (PokerStars NJ), Michigan (PokerStars MI), Pennsylvania (PokerStars PA), and Ontario (PokerStars Ontario).

Fans should be ready for an exclusive surprise event each night at 9:00 PM ET, where the tournament’s nature remains veiled in secrecy until 9:00 PM the evening before.

There are more than just surprises to look forward to throughout this event. Side events such as Half-Price Sunday on December 10 and High Roller Sunday on December 17 are also available to participants.

During Half-Price Sunday, PokerStars will host its renowned Sunday major tournaments with a remarkable 50% reduction in buy-ins while retaining the same guarantees, offering an enticing opportunity for all players.

There are 25 Days of events when participants can win additional prizes in addition to the daily mystery events. Among these highly sought-after prizes are unique pieces of merchandise signed by PokerStars North America Team Pros, tickets to live sports events, and bonus tickets worth thousands of dollars.

In all four areas, there will be freerolls every day and week where you can enter to win a share of $1,000 in prizes, so it should be exciting. In addition, the offer adds daily tasks that unlock chests, making the game experience even better.

Keeping the Fire Burning

The 25 Days of Tournaments caps off a successful year for PokerStars, following the triumph of the Fall Fest series. Notably, the previous Main Event on PokerStars’ shared liquidity network, spanning New Jersey and Michigan, surpassed expectations with 824 entries, comfortably surpassing its $200k guarantee by an additional $30.7k. Similarly, the Pennsylvania leg, with a $175,000 guarantee and a $300 buy-in, generated buzz with 607 entrants, slightly falling short and creating a $5,000 overlay.

It certainly proves that PokerStars is dedicated to providing unforgettable experiences. A wide variety of exciting tournament formats were included in earlier iterations of the campaign, including Progressive Knockouts (PKOs), 3-handed Zoom, heads-up, Total Knockouts, Pot-Limit Omaha variations, and many more.

The Countdown Begins As the 2023-2024 WSOP Circuit Schedule Released

The calendar for the World Series of Poker Circuit (WSOPC) for the years 2023 and 2024 has been revealed, and it is sure to pique the interest of poker players everywhere. They are in for a ten-month poker marathon with 25 exciting stops that will have them on the edge of their seats.

The high-stakes fun begins on July 19 at the stunning Choctaw Casino and Resort in Durant, Oklahoma. The poker room which is like a hidden treasure in the middle of the United States is the ideal spot to begin your ascent to the highest levels of poker supremacy.

The winners of each stop along the circuit will get priceless Circuit ring trophies as a tribute to their poker expertise. However, the fun and excitement do not stop there! The 2024 WSOP Tournament of Champions will be the grand finale of poker’s most prestigious tournament.

Taking Competitive Poker to the Next Level

Imagine this: there is a freeroll poker tournament with a prize pool of $1 million, and the best poker players in the world are competing for the title of champion.

The history of poker is about to be rewritten. The World Series of Poker (WSOP) has been breaking records left and right, and now the WSOP Circuit is getting set to do the same. The 19th season promises to be the most spectacular ever as the poker craze reaches new heights. Get ready to see some unbelievable exploits and epic battles!

Planning to Attend?

The 19th of July to the 20th of May will be a time of nonstop activity, fellowship, and great memories in the world of poker. So, what’s the plan? No need to panic just yet, even if we do not know the final timetables. These dates are provided for your convenience so that you may more easily organize your vacation arrangements.

Place Team
July 19 – 30, 2023 Choctaw Durant (Dallas/Oklahoma)
August 3 – 14, 2023 Harrah’s Cherokee (North Carolina)
August 10 – 21, 2023 Graton Casino – Northern California
August 17 – 28, 2023 Hard Rock (Tulsa)
September 7 – 18, 2023 Horseshoe Council Bluffs (Omaha/Iowa)
September 28 – October 9, 2023 Thunder Valley Casino (Northern California)
October 5 – 16, 2023 Horseshoe Hammond (Chicago)
October 12 – 23, 2023 Isle of Capri (Pompano Beach, Florida)
October 25 – November 6, 2023 Choctaw Durant (Dallas/Oklahoma)
November 2 – 13, 2023 Harvey’s Lake Tahoe (Nevada)
November 9 – 20, 2023 Grand Victoria Casino (Chicago, IL)
November 23 – December 4, 2023 Harrah’s Cherokee (North Carolina)
January 3 – 14, 2024 Choctaw Durant (Dallas/Oklahoma)
January 11 – 22, 2024 Thunder Valley Casino (Northern California)
January 18 – 29, 2024 Horseshoe/Tunica (MS)
February 1 – 12, 2024 Isle of Capri (Pompano Beach, Florida)
February 15 – 26, 2024 Harrah’s Cherokee (North Carolina)
February 29 – March 11, 2024 Horseshoe Hammond (Chicago)
March 7 – 18, 2024 Hard Rock (Tulsa)
March 14 – 25, 2024 Turning Stone Resort Casino (Verona, NY)
March 21 – April 1, 2024 Horseshoe Las Vegas (Las Vegas, NV)
April 4 – 15, 2024 Grand Victoria Casino (Chicago, IL)
April 18 – 29, 2024 Horseshoe Tunica (MS)
May 2 – 13, 2024 Harrah’s Cherokee (North Carolina)
May 9 – 20, 2024 Caesars Southern Indiana (Elizabeth, IN)

 

 

2023

Strong Start for 2023 Tournament Poker Season

It may feel like the 2022 poker tournament season just wrapped up a few weeks ago, but those in the poker world are already moving on to other things. We are entering the year 2023 with a new crop of tournaments and some interesting variations on the standard fare.

Borgata’s Offering

The poker tournament schedule for the year 2023 got off to a rousing start at the Borgata in Atlantic City. There are $1,000,000 in guaranteed bounties for the $2000 ($200 juice) Mystery Bounty tournament known as “The Return.” On Monday, January 2, the action began with Day 1A, and later that day, at seven o’clock in the evening, Day 1B began its portion of the tournament.

As exciting as that event was, it was really a warmup for the real thing. A $5,000 buy-in Championship Event with some unusual stipulations will take place on Wednesday at the Borgata. The total prize pool for the tournament is $3 million, and the winner is certain to receive at least $1 million.

WSOP

From January 4-24, 2023, King’s Casino in Rozvadov will play host to twelve tournaments as part of the World Series of Poker International Circuit. Simultaneously, an event on the WSOP Circuit is being held in the United States, with players making the trip to Oklahoma’s Choctaw Casino Resort.

PokerGO

The PokerGO Cup 2023 will begin on January 11 at the PokerGO Studios in Las Vegas. The eight-part “High Roller” tournament series culminates on January 19 with the $50,000 Championship Event, which will be broadcast online.

PokerStars

The Bahamas will host the second annual PokerStars Players’ Championship for the PokerStars Caribbean Adventure. The 46-event festival kicks off on January 22 at the Baha Mar Resort and Casino in Nassau. The $25,000 Poker Players’ Championship (PSPC) is only one of several tournaments, including bounty and High Roller events.

What About the EPT and WPT?

The World Poker Tour and the European Poker Tour, two of the biggest tournament poker circuits, will not get off until later in 2023. Out of the two, the EPT is the one that will be making its maiden trip to a new venue first.

Beginning on February 15 at the Hyatt Regency Paris Étoile, the European Poker Tour (EPT) will host a series of tournaments with buy-ins of €5,000 for the Main Event, €10,000 for the High Roller, €50,000 for the Super High Roller, and €3,000 for the Mystery Bounty. The final match of the tournament will be held on February 26.

virtue-poker-logo

Virtue Poker to Hold Celebrity Charity Poker Tournament

Renowned blockchain-powered poker platform Virtue Poker is looking to deliver yet another win to the crypto-ecosystem thanks to an upcoming poker tournament. The company will be celebrating its recent launch and developments through the poker tournament which is expected to go down sometime in early June. Having been under development for five years, the Phil Ivey-led online poker operation has so much going for it and it is all about to get even better.

Lots to Look Forward To

Virtue Poker did not seem to have much of a problem pushing its upcoming celebrity poker tournament. Backing the venture are some very well-known industry investors including Pantera Capital, ConsenSys, and DFG Group among others, all of whom could further help solidify its credibility. That said, the no-limit Texas Hold’em poker tournament will be a great launchpad for the company’s ambitious plan for the industry.

Already there is a solid lineup of people that are expected to attend. These include celebrities, influencers, and many poker industry leaders. Most notably, Phil Ivey who also happens to be a Poker Hall of Famer will be among the people that will grace the poker tournament. Other notable figures that will be participating in the tournament include the Virtue Poker Pro team, Ethereum Co-Founder Joe Lubin, Founder and CEO of Ethernity Chain Nick Rose, and NBA Hall of Famer Paul Pierce.

“Virtue Poker is excited to take this next step to drive awareness and adoption of the world’s first blockchain-based P2P poker platform. Through our partnership with SuperStarter and our execution of our Celebrity Poker Charity event, Virtue Poker will be able to grow our community’s foundation as well as showcase the platform to a broad audience,” Virtue Poker CEO Ryan Gittleson.

The winner of the planned tournament will get to decide on a charitable organization that will receive the proceeds from the event. Virtue Poker will also issue all of the celebrity participants with NFTs and these will act as bounties of sorts during the tournament.

Where to Catch the Action

For anyone that will be interested in watching all the action that will go down during Virtue Poker’s tournament, look no further. The operator will be broadcasting the even as it unfolds on Twitch. In addition to that, fans of the participants will also be able to watch on the channels of these players.

Crypto giving back to the community is certainly a good thing but this is also bound to mark yet another huge leap for crypto and blockchain as they move towards mainstream adoption.

Pokerstars_Pa

PokerStars Pennsylvania Celebrates Anniversary with Tournament Series

It has been one whole year since PokerStars made its debut in the Keystone State. Since its launch, the online poker platform has recorded very strong numbers in terms of revenue as well as the number of visitors. More and more players have been welcomed to the platform and with the pandemic, there was a significant surge in traffic which further cemented PokerStars’ position as the go-to online poker destination for poker lovers in the Keystone State. This can also partly be attributed to its monopoly in that particular marker – this is, however, set to come to an end very soon as other online poker operators are already making plans to join the state’s gaming market.

Meanwhile, PokerStars is marking its 1st anniversary in the state by offering its customers the chance to participate in a fun and exciting tournament series that will be running all through November. Referred to as the Pennsylvania 1st Anniversary Series, the event series will run from November 8 to November 15. During this period, poker players will be able to play across 35 events for a chance of winning a portion of the $1 million guaranteed prize.

The Highlights

The schedule for the tournament is pretty packed to make sure everyone gets a chance to participate. The main highlight will, however, be the $100-entry Main Event which boasts of a guaranteed prize pool of a whopping $200,000.

In addition to that, there are lots of other exciting events that players can participate in. The operator has made it easy for the customers to grab over $10,000 in tickets to the events. These can be grabbed in seven freerolls and players can qualify for those for as little as $1.

Some of the other notable events on the massive schedule include the $100 Sunday Special that will go down on November 8. This has a guaranteed prize of $100,000. There is also the ‘Mini’ Main Event that will go down on November 15 and carries a guaranteed prize pool of $25,000. Moreover, there is the amazing $50 phased tournaments that will be running throughout the duration of the tournament series and has a guaranteed prize of $50,000.

Competition on The Way

As mentioned earlier, PokerStars has had a monopoly in the Keystone State’s online poker market ever since it was launched. This is about to come to an end as other poker operators that have been eyeing the state are inching closer to launching their poker offerings. However, if the high traffic that PokerStars boasts of is anything to go by, the operator does not have much to worry about.

WSOP-Online-2020

The 2020 Online World Series of Poker Is Finally Here

After a long wait following the cancellation of the 2020 World Series of Poker due to the coronavirus pandemic, poker lovers can now finally enjoy the action online. The 2020 Online World Series of Poker kicked off on July 1 and is set to run until September 6.

While the online tournament series may seem rather weird for people who were used to being part of the action in the land-based venues, the online tournament series promises a lot of fun for every poker lover. To begin with, the online poker series features a total of 85 WSOP gold bracelets all of which are up for grabs on both GGPoker and WSOP.com.

WSOP.com’s daily series poker action began on July 1 and will remain available till July 31. This will, unfortunately, be available to only New Jersey and Nevada players. GGPoker, on the other hand, will be kicking off its massive array of 54 bracelet events on July 19 and they will run till September 6.

Record-Breaking Events in Store

While it may have been a result of circumstance, there is a lot of optimism about the tournaments. Most notable, it is expected that the 2020 Online World Series of Poker will become the largest online poker event ever, that is, in terms of the prize pool. Speaking of the prize pool, the event has a massive guarantee which has certainly caught the attention of poker players and pros from all around the globe.

“With over $100M in guarantees during the WSOPC Super Series in May and more than $134M in awarded prizes, it’s clear that GGPoker and the WSOP make a good pair. We’re excited to create bracelet events that the worldwide poker community will embrace, as well as innovative programming with PokerGo.”

Steve Preiss, Head of Poker Operations for GGPoker.

The players will have the chance to participate in a ton of exciting events with very reasonable buy-ins. Even the “Main Event” which will go down on WSOP.com on July 31 will have a buy-in of $1,000. This might seem a little high but it is definitely low enough that a considerable number of players will be able to get in on the fun. To put this into perspective, the No-Limit Hold’em Championship “Main Event” will cost a whopping $9,000 less than the traditional Main Event. That said, if you have always wanted to participate in that particular event but the high buy-in has kept you away, this might your chance to be a part of it.