Anybody who knows about the history of online poker in the United States will know of the day that changed everything: Black Friday. Despite never having fully recovered from that day, new sites are still finding ways to pop up, with PokerStars US on FanDuel aiming to buck the trend.
Here, we list five our five top reasons as to why the site is worth giving a try, and how you can make sure online poker stays alive and breathing in the US. The site is open to players in Michigan, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania.
Big Sunday Guarantees
Sunday is undoubtedly the day of the grinder across all major poker sites, and PokerStars on FanDuel is no different, offering big tournaments with big guarantees. The Main Events combine for a total guarantee of $80,000, with the $100 Sunday Dynasty offering a mammoth guaranteed prize pool of $60,000, and the $20,000 Sunday Shield asking for just $30 as an entry fee.
| Start Time | Event | Buy-In | Guarantee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3:30 p.m. | Sunday Mystery Bounty | $50 | $8,000 |
| 3:30 p.m. | Pot-Limit Omaha | $100 | $3,500 |
| 6:00 p.m. | Sunday Dynasty | $100 | $60,000 |
| 6:30 p.m. | Sunday Shield | $30 | $20,000 |
| 6:30 p.m. | Sunday Storm | $500 | $30,000 |
Live and Online Major Festivals
Not only does the client offer multiple festivals on the calendar with huge guarantees, but PokerStars USA also sponsors live festivals across the US, with online satellites available for events that take place in the three states where it is available to play.
Earlier this year, the PokerStars Open Philadelphia Festival featured a Main Event with a $500,000 Guarantee, and players could qualify into it exclusively through PokerStars on Fanduel, with sub-satellites running from as little as $10.
The online festivals that take place on the site, too, are very enticing. The most recent series, namely the September Dynasty Series, took place from September 12-28 and offered over $3.5 million in guarantees, as well as a $15,000 Series Leaderboard.
Deposit Bonus
The site offers some incredible deposit bonuses for both new and (semi) returning players alike. Whether you haven’t touched the site at all, are an existing customer of FanDuel but have not yet made a poker deposit, or a player who used the PokerStars site when it was still available, you can claim the generous welcome bonuses that are up for grabs.
The site offers a classic matched deposit bonus, one that rewards real play rather than cash upfront. Eligible players can score a 100% match up to $1,000, which effectively doubles their initial bankroll.
Steps to claim:
- Sign up to PokerStars on FanDuel, and opt in to collect the bonus.
- Make your first deposit (minimum $10) and start earning the bonus.
- The bonus is released in $5 increments for every $25 paid in rake or tournament fees.
Players have a total of 120 days after first claiming the bonus to clear it, and collect their full matched deposit.
As well as the deposit match, players are able to opt in and claim 6 x $5 Spin and Go Tickets, which give players the opportunity to secure big wins quickly with fast-paced action.
Nightly Stars
PokerStars on FanDuel offers incredibly recurring tournaments, and the best of all is undoubtedly the Nightly Stars.
Every night at 6:40 p.m. players can trade $100 for an entry to the tournament, and 10,000 in chips. The updated structure sees late registration run until the 400/800 level, and more early levels gives more play to the players.
The tournament has a $25,000 guarantee on Tuesdays and Thursdays, with a $22,500 guarantee every other day of the week. It also gives players the chance to climb up the weekly leaderboard, where $1 earned is equivalent to 1 point on the leaderboard. $2,500 in tournament tickets will be awarded every week.
Dynasty Builder
The renowned Dynasty Builder rewards program included in the FanDuel Casino has also been built into the poker client. This system replaces classic, standard rake-back with a more experience-based reward, as players can earn cash for completing challenges.
The program contains three key elements:
- Daily Missions: Players can earn rewards by completing tasks while playing both tournaments and cash games. Challenges include things like “Win a hand with pocket kings,” or “Play 5 Spin and Gos.”
- Rewards Hub: Players can use this specific section of the app to track their progress, and claim the “chests” they win, that can contain cash, tournament tickets, and exclusive digital items.
- Unified Status: Your poker play isn’t limited to just the poker client, as building your dynasty at the tables also contributes to your overall FanDuel Dynasty tier, which allows you to unlock perks in both the Sportsbook and Casino.
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Make sure to give PokerStars US on FanDuel a look if you find yourself in one of the three states it operates in.