Great news for US poker fans: $1M to be won in Million Dollar Sunday at PokerStars
Here at Pokerlistings we’re always pleased to report on the spread of the game around the globe, given that poker is more accessible in some places than others due to numerous reasons that include legal and jurisdictional restrictions. Ironically, as a result of the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act of 2006 (UIGEA) in the United States, countless players in the traditional home of poker had their legitimate route to the world of real money online poker taken away from them. Moreover, US players have struggled to find a way back ever since, so there’s all the more reason to during recent years to celebrate the progress that’s been made.
PokerStars in particular deserves recognition for being at the forefront of concerted efforts to make the game maximally inclusive and return US players to the fold, and this month will see an impressive example of further achieving this.
Sunday Is Special for Us Poker Fans
Players in the shared Michigan and New Jersey player pool can look forward to a packed schedule of 10 tasty tournaments that have just been announced for the PokerStars calendar. 30 April will see a guaranteed $1 million waiting to be won in a single day with the launch of Million Dollar Sunday... Add to this an additional $500K up for grabs across a 9-tournament feast in Pennsylvania for Half Million Dollar Sunday and there’s plenty to smile about for many US players.
Proceedings get underway at 1pm (EST) with the $50 buy-in Sunday Marathon boasting guarantees of $25,000 for shared liquidity and $15,000 in Pennsylvania. The $200 buy-in Sunday Special Main Events (5pm EST) will see the respective prize pools reach nosebleed levels, with a nice, round $500,000 GTD for Shared Liquidity and $250,000 in Pennsylvania!
Meanwhile, Sunday Monster events come with bankroll-friendly $10 buy-ins yet still offer 6-figure guaranteed prize pools. And herein lies the everyman (and woman!) theme that PokerStars has become known for, the point being to make big money poker events accessible to all regardless of bankroll size (see below).
Shared Liquidity Highlights
- Million Dollar Sunday Marathon: 1pm, $50 Buy-in, $25,000 GTD
- Million Dollar Sunday Warm Up: 3pm, $25 Buy-in, $15,000 GTD
- Million Dollar Sunday Monster: 4:35pm, $10 Buy-in, $100,000 GTD
- Million Dollar Sunday Special: 5pm, $200 Buy-in, $500,000 GTD
- Million Dollar Sunday High Roller: 7pm, $1,000 Buy-in, $150,000 GTD
Pennsylvania Highlights
- Million Dollar Sunday Marathon: 1pm, $50 Buy-in, $15,000 GTD
- Million Dollar Sunday Monster: 4:35pm, $10 Buy-in, $20,000 GTD
- Million Dollar Sunday Special: 5pm, $200 Buy-in, $250,000 GTD
- Million Dollar Sunday High Roller: 7pm, $1,000 Buy-in, $100,000 GTD
The good news for recreational players (all players, in fact!) is that players across both progressive US markets can win their way to Sunday Monster and Sunday Special tournaments via exclusive PokerStars promos that cater for all - even in terms of format for those who might prefer to win online poker tournament seats playing Sit & Go games.
How to win tournament tickets
- Spin & Go: Players can win a $200 Sunday Monster Seat for just $2 via special edition Spin & Go tournaments.
- All-In Shootouts: Skill levels are irrelevant with this format! Simply register for these All-In Shootouts and you’re good to go for a chance to bag a seat to Sunday Monster and Sunday Special events.
- Depositor Freerolls: Starting on 10 April, this special deposit period features the Depositor Freeroll on 30 April. Deposit $50 using promo code ‘MILLION’ to get a ticket, with seats awarded to the Sunday Special (100 guaranteed places).
- New signups receive a ticket to the Sunday Monster!
This latest venture is a very significant one when considering the bigger picture, as is evidenced by those involved. Severin Rasset, Managing Director of PokerStars in the US: "We are thrilled to present these ground-breaking schedules to our valued players in Michigan, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. We are guaranteeing a staggering $1 million in a single day to our shared liquidity players, a testament to the remarkable successes we have witnessed this year so far across the player pool."
PokerStars Ambassador, David Kaye: "After a successful US SCOOP series, PokerStars continues to push the envelope of what's possible in the USA regulated market. I'm excited to compete in what will go down as the most epic tournament day in the history of our emerging market!"
Meanwhile, at Pokerlistings our own quest to serve the poker community continues! Check out the best online poker bonuses and offers in our info section. Good luck at the tables, and have fun!
