Online qualifiers for the first-ever Pennsylvania State Poker Championship are now underway on PokerStars US and PokerStars Ontario platforms, offering players in these regions an affordable opportunity to win seats for the regional North American Poker Tour (NAPT) event.
Sponsored by PokerStars, the PA State Poker Championship will take place at the Live! Poker Room in Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia, which boasts 29 poker tables. The event kicks off on August 21 and runs through September 8.
The live series features over $1.1 million in guarantees across 14 events, with a variety of poker formats with buy-ins starting at just $250. The highlight of the Championship is the $2,200 Main Event, which boasts a $500,000 guaranteed prize pool. In addition to the Main Event, there are several other tournaments with substantial guarantees, making this festival appealing to both professional and recreational players.
The best part of the series is the three Gold Passes, each valued at $10,000, which players can use to enter NAPT Las Vegas later this year.
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To help players qualify for the State Championship Main Event and other high-stakes tournaments, PokerStars has launched online qualifiers across PokerStars NJ, PokerStars MI, PokerStars PA, and PokerStars Ontario.
Qualifiers are currently available for the Kickoff event, which guarantees $200,000 with a $550 buy-in. Players can win seats to this event for as little as $5. These $5 buy-in qualifiers guarantee three seats to a $50 final qualifier, which in turn guarantees two live seats to the Kickoff event. Additional qualifiers for the $2,200 Main Event will be added soon.
Alongside these MTT online qualifiers, players can also participate in the Path to NAPT satellites, which offer an affordable route to the NAPT Las Vegas.
These step-based satellites start at just 50 cents and lead up to a Gold Pass worth $10,000, redeemable for entry into the prestigious NAPT Main Event in Las Vegas. Players can also win Silver Passes along the way, which grant entry into NAPT regional events such as the Pennsylvania State Poker Championship. The Silver Pass is valued at $1,000, covering entry into a $600 NLH event and $400 in additional cash.
Additionally, the winner of the Main Event at the State Championship will receive a coveted NAPT Las Vegas Gold Pass, worth $10,000, which includes the Main Event buy-in of $5,300, along with travel and accommodation. Two more Gold Passes will be awarded during the series, with details to be announced soon.
Pennsylvania State Poker Championship Overview:
- Runs from August 21 to September 8
- 14 events in total with buy-ins starting at $250
- Over $1.1 million in guarantees
- Three Gold Passes each worth $10,000 to be given away for NAPT Las Vegas
- Online qualifiers underway in PA, NJ, MI and Ontario
Maryland State Poker Championship Gets Underway Today
The Maryland State Poker Championship (MSPC), another regional event on the NAPT circuit sponsored by PokerStars, kicks off today at Live! Casino and Hotel Maryland, which is just a short drive for many Pennsylvania online poker players. The series will span 13 days and feature 18 events, offering over $1 million in total guarantees.
This one also culminates in a $2,200 Main Event with a $500,000 guarantee and two Day 1s. As with other events in the series, three Gold Passes will be awarded, which can be redeemed for entry into the NAPT Las Vegas.
Online qualifiers for the MSPC are currently available for PokerStars players in PA, NJ, MI, and Ontario.
