PokerStars Open debuts stateside with $500K Philadelphia festival
Online satellites to the Philadelphia $1,100 Main Event are available for players in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Michigan, and Ontario.
PokerStars has announced its first US live tournament of the year: the PokerStars Open Philadelphia, taking place at Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia from April 21-27, 2025.
This festival marks the launch of the PokerStars Open series on North American territory. Featuring an exciting lineup of events, the PokerStars Open Philadelphia is set to bring together top poker talent and enthusiastic players from across the region for an unforgettable week of action.
The brand-new PokerStars Open live series provides players with an accessible world-class poker experience, bringing a huge $500,000 Main Event guarantee, and a packed schedule, including a special edition Ambassador Bounty where players can win added prizes by knocking out an ambassador.
Located in the heart of South Philadelphia’s Stadium District, Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia features a dedicated 30-table Poker Room with luxury seating and games to accommodate every level of play, including Texas Hold’em, Omaha and Mixed Games.
“We’re so excited to be the first North American host location for this year’s PokerStars Open live series,” said Anne Tran, Director of Poker at Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia. “Our Poker Room and all our dedicated team members are ready to welcome poker enthusiasts from across the region to deliver an unforgettable experience during this world-class tournament.”
PHILADELPHIA SCHEDULE HIGHLIGHTS
- $1,100 buy-in Main Event – April 23-27 – $500,000 guarantee
- $2,200 buy-in High Roller – April 22-23
- $400 buy-in PokerStars Cup – April 27 – $40,000 guarantee
- $300 buy-in Women’s Event – April 24 – $10,000 guarantee
- $300 buy-in NHL Bounty – April 23 – Added Value: Knock out a PokerStars Team Pro to win their bounty
We’ll bring you the full schedule when it’s finalised.
HOW TO QUALIFY
Players in Pennsylvania, Michigan, New Jersey, and Ontario will be able to qualify online via satellites starting at $10 beginning on March 19th, giving everyone the chance to experience an in-person PokerStars event.
Steve Priess, VP of North America, stated, “We’re super excited to bring the PokerStars Open to Philadelphia, a city that knows what it means to compete, fight, and never give up. Poker is about heart, strategy, and knowing when to take your shot, and there’s no better place to showcase that spirit than in Philly.”
PokerStars Open Philadelphia will truly be an unmissable poker event for players in North America.
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