Attention all poker fans! Make sure to mark your calendars for the ultimate poker extravaganza as PokerStars US proudly presents the first-ever Summer Series at Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia.
With a jaw-dropping $1 Million prize pool up for grabs, the stakes have never been higher. And the best part? There are buy-in options for every level of play so that everyone can join in on the thrill, and players can also win their seats online via satellites on the PokerStars US platforms.
When is the PokerStars Summer Series at Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia?
The PokerStars Summer Series festival starts on August 24 and stretches across the following three weekends until September 10. This gives you plenty of time to satellite your way into the series, plan your trip and make it out to one of Pennsylvania’s best live poker rooms. Over the course of the three weekends, there will be a whole host of different tournaments you can play, ranging from $80 to $2,200 buyins.
PokerStars Ambassador Jen Shahade said, “I am super excited about PokerStars Summer Series in my hometown of Philadelphia. It’s great to see that there are so many ways to satellite in online at all buy-in levels, and I look forward to meeting many of the qualifiers on the felt. See you in September!”
PokerStars Summer Series Highlights – Best Tournaments to Play
- Weekend One (Aug 24-27): $550 NLH – $200,000 GTD
- Weekend Two (Aug 3-Sept 4): $1,100 NLH – $300,000 GTD
- Weekend Three (Sept 7-10): $2,200 NLH – $500,000 GTD
The first of three week of action will be highlighted by a $550 NLH event with a $200,000 guarantee taking place Aug. 24-27. Other events taking place that week include a $330 NLH Turbo event and plenty of $80 Turbo Satellites.
During the second week, the $1,100 NLH will up the guarantee to $300,000 as it takes place Aug. 3- Sept. 4. Other events that week include another $330 NLH Turbo event and an $80 Satellite to PokerStars US COOP Main Event.
The final week of action will be highlighted by $2,200 NLH with a $500,000 guarantee, the biggest of the series. Other tournaments Sept. 7-10 include a $300 Satellite to PokerStars- US COOP High Roller and yet another $330 NLH Turbo event.
“We are thrilled to welcome PokerStars to Live! Casino and Hotel Philadelphia and host the inaugural Summer Series,” said Anne Tran, Director of Poker Operations for Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia. “With a guaranteed $1 million prize pool and three different buy-in levels, the Summer Series is sure to bring players in from all over the country and we look forward to hosting them at our world-class property.”
2023 PokerStars US Summer Series Full Schedule
How to Play at the PokerStars Summer Series at Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia
It’s easy to enter and play at the PokerStars Summer Series, like any other live tournament, just go to the poker room at the casino before the end of late registration and buy into the tournament.
How to Qualify to the PokerStars Summer Series via Satellites
Satellites are available, and can be used to qualify into the PokerStars Summer Series. PokerStars’ US client will be hosting several satellite tournaments, giving players a chance to win entry into all of the main tournaments in the series at a discount price. This way, whether you’re a microstakes player or a high-roller, you can all get involved in the Summer Series! Log into your Stars account, open the tournament lobby and search for satellites to view all the ones on offer.
Qualify for US COOP Events at Summer Series
As if the Summer Series couldn’t get any more thrilling, here’s some news that will make every poker player’s heart skip a beat.
During the Summer Series, players have the opportunity to secure a satellite entry into the illustrious PokerStars US Championship of Online Poker (US COOP).
In 2022 alone, the US COOP awarded an astonishing $4.5 million in prize money and players can book their seat at the virtual felt for a fraction of the price thanks to six qualifiers that are scheduled. Furthermore, the qualifiers will add 20 $300 Main Event seats and four $2,500 High Roller seats to their respective prize pools.
Can I satellites into the PokerStars Summer Series at Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia?
Yes, you can satellite into the PokerStars Summer Series. If you’re based in the US, simply search for satellites in the tournament lobby and enter for a chance to win a ticket for the series.
Where is the PokerStars Summer Series?
The PokerStars Summer Series is being held at Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia, in Pennsylvania. The casino offers cash games, has a total of 29 tables and is open 24 hours a day.
Can I enter the PokerStars Summer Series if I’m not from the US?
The PokerStars Summer Series is a live tournament series, which means anyone can play it if they come to Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia. However, for US players, a number of satellites are available on PokerStars. These are not available for anyone playing outside the US.