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Following the triumphant Michigan Championship of Online Poker series, PokerStars MI is now inviting all residents of Michigan to participate in an exciting upcoming online poker tournament.
The inaugural Michigan Classic begins on Sunday, April 4th. This thrilling two-day no-limit hold’em tournament requires a $300 buy-in and boasts a guaranteed prize pool of $500,000.
$500K guarantee ensures largest event in short history of PokerStars MI
The Michigan Classic tournament mirrors the successful format of the Pennsyl-MANIA events held at PokerStars PA. Similar to the Pennsylvania tournaments, the Michigan Classic is designed as a high-participation, deep-stacked competition that permits multiple re-entries and is expected to offer an impressive prize pool.
These are the particulars:
- Day 1 will begin at 5 p.m. ET on April 4 and will last for a duration of 7 hours and 45 minutes.
- The start time for Day 2 is 7 p.m. on April 5th.
- During the late registration period (first 4 hours and 35 minutes), participants are allowed to make up to five re-entries.
- The initial stack consists of 100,000 chips, equivalent to 200 big blinds.
- Duration: 15 minutes
PokerStars MI’s previous largest tournament prize pool will be surpassed due to the $500,000 guarantee.
The MICOOP Main Event held in early March had a $300 buy-in, drawing 1,284 participants and generating a prize pool of $359,520. This marked the largest prize pool since the site’s launch in late January.
More than $2.2 million was won by MICOOP players throughout a 60-event series, culminating in this achievement.
Re-entries, satellites affect PokerStars MI players’ approach
When players log in on Sunday, they should be prepared for a lengthy session due to the generous starting stacks and 15-minute levels. Additionally, it is advisable to make time on Monday night to participate, as that is when the grand prizes will be awarded and a champion will be declared.
The availability of five re-entries will hold significance for certain players. However, there will undoubtedly be many others who intend to enter only once and adopt a more careful strategy with their chip stacks during late registration. It would be beneficial for players to spot opponents who are willing to take early risks (with the intention of re-entering if necessary) and those who are opting for a more conservative approach.
Many participants in the event are expected to aim for satellite entries at a price lower than $300. With this goal in mind, PokerStars MI has introduced multiple opportunities for players to secure their entry into the Michigan Classic through winning.
From now until Sunday, numerous satellites will be held daily, with each satellite offering either a $25 or $30 entry fee. Participating in these satellites ensures a minimum of two seats in the main event.
On Saturday at 8:15 p.m., there will be a $30 Michigan Classic Mega Satellite that guarantees a minimum of 20 seats for the Sunday event.
Additionally, on Sunday at 2 p.m., there will be a Michigan Classic Depositor Freeroll. This event offers players a chance to secure a seat in the PokerStars MI online tournament without any cost.
By depositing a minimum of $30 before 1:59 p.m. ET on Sunday and applying the bonus code “CLASSIC,” participants will secure a spot in the freeroll tournament. The top 200 players from this tournament will be rewarded with a ticket to join the Michigan Classic, commencing later on that afternoon. This opportunity holds a total value of $60,000.
PokerStars stage marquee events on all three US sites this weekend
PokerStars has also planned major tournaments for this Easter weekend on its two other US sites located in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
Similar to the situation with MICOOP, when it coincided with the Bounty Builder Series on PokerStars PA and PokerStars NJ, the Michigan Classic will allow for a comparison of the performance of the three sites in relation to each other.
PokerStars PA has announced the upcoming Pennsyl-MANIA event, taking place on April 4-5. With a buy-in of $300 and a guaranteed prize pool of $400,000, this tournament follows a two-day format similar to the Michigan Classic.
In May 2020, the inaugural Pennsyl-MANIA set a record as the largest ever tournament in PokerStars PA, boasting a prize pool of $515,964. To date, no other event in the history of PokerStars PA has surpassed this impressive amount. However, both the upcoming Michigan Classic and the Sunday’s Pennsyl-MANIA tournament have the potential to exceed this record-breaking figure this weekend.
In the meantime, PokerStars NJ players will have the opportunity to participate in the New Jersey Classic, a two-day tournament with a guaranteed prize pool of $100,000 and a buy-in of $500.
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