CHILLY CHIPS: PokerStars Brings Winter Series to Pennsylvania, Michigan, New Jersey With $2 Million Guaranteed
US-based online poker players have plenty to look forward to at PokerStars in the coming weeks. The Winter Series promises more than $2 million in guaranteed prize pools for players in Pennsylvania, Michigan, and New Jersey from Jan. 22-31.
Players in Pennsylvania can expect $1 million guaranteed with those in Michigan finding a $650,000 guarantee. The New Jersey series promises players at least a $500,000 prize pool.
Each state currently operates in a ringed-in environment. That means players only compete against others within their own states. However, the series should offer plenty of action to stay warm as the temperatures drop outside.
What to expect from PokerStars
When the series kicks off, those getting in the action can expect buy-ins ranging from $10 to $1,000. There are 42 events planned in Michigan and New Jersey. Pennsylvania players will find 44 events.
The two-day Main Events in each state all run on Jan. 30-31 with a combined prize pool of $325,000. Those individual guarantees break down to:
- PA – $150,000
- MI – $100,000
- NJ – $75,000
Beyond the championship events, players with larger bankrolls can expect $500 High Rollers for Pennsylvania and Michigan. Those states can also expect a $1,000 High Roller Freezeout. New Jersey players can find a High Roller buy-in of $1,000.
The series also caters to players with a more reduced bankroll. These players can expect $10 freezeouts offered daily from Jan. 25-29 in New Jersey and Michigan, and Jan. 25-28 in Pennsylvania. Here’s a look at the complete series in each state.
PokerStars Winter Series – PA
| Date | Event | Buy-In | Guarantee | Game |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22-Jan | 01: $100 NLHE [8-Max, Kickoff], $40K Gtd | $100 | $40,000 | NLHE |
| 22-Jan | 02: $10 NLHE [8-Max, Mini Kickoff], $6.5K Gtd | $10 | $6,500 | NLHE |
| 22-Jan | 03: $50 NLHE [8-Max, Progressive KO, Bigstack], $12.5K Gtd | $50 | $12,500 | NLHE |
| 22-Jan | 04: $20 NL 5-Card Draw, $3K Gtd | $20 | $3,000 | NL 5-Card Draw |
| 23-Jan | 05: $50 NLHE [Half Price Marathon], $12.5K Gtd | $50 | $12,500 | NLHE |
| 23-Jan | 06: $100 NLHE [8-Max, Sunday Special - Winter Edition], $100K Gtd | $100 | $100,000 | NLHE |
| 23-Jan | 07: $20 NLHE [8-Max, Mini Sunday Special], $20K Gtd | $20 | $20,000 | NLHE |
| 23-Jan | 08: $500 NLHE [8-Max, High Roller], $50K Gtd | $500 | $50,000 | NLHE |
| 23-Jan | 09: $50 NLHE [8-Max, Turbo, Sunday Second Chance], $10K Gtd | $50 | $10,000 | NLHE |
| 23-Jan | 10: $50 NLHE [6-Max, Hyper-Turbo, Progressive KO, Supersonic], $8K Gtd | $50 | $8,000 | NLHE |
| 24-Jan | 11: $200 NLHE [8-Max, Big Freeze], $20K Gtd | $200 | $20,000 | NLHE |
| 24-Jan | 12: $100 NLHE [6-Max, Progressive KO, Big Battle Royale], $25K Gtd | $100 | $25,000 | NLHE |
| 24-Jan | 13: $30 NLHE [6-Max, Turbo, Progressive KO, Battle Royale - Winter Edition], $10K Gtd | $30 | $10,000 | NLHE |
| 24-Jan | 14: $100 PLO8 [6-Max], $12.5K Gtd | $100 | $12,500 | PLO8 |
| 25-Jan | 15: $10 NLHE [Freezeout], $3K Gtd | $10 | $3,000 | NLHE |
| 25-Jan | 16: $250 NLHE [8-Max, Super Tuesday - Winter Edition], $50K Gtd | $250 | $50,000 | NLHE |
| 25-Jan | 17: $75 NLHE [8-Max, Mini Super Tuesday - Winter Edition], $22.5K Gtd | $75 | $22,500 | NLHE |
| 25-Jan | 18: $30 NLHE [4-Max, Turbo, Progressive KO], $5K Gtd | $30 | $5,000 | NLHE |
| 26-Jan | 19: $10 NLHE [Freezeout], $2.5K Gtd | $10 | $2,500 | NLHE |
| 26-Jan | 20: $50 NLHE [8-Max, Half Price Nightly Stars], $15K Gtd | $50 | $15,000 | NLHE |
| 26-Jan | 21: $150 NLHE [6-Max], $25K Gtd | $150 | $25,000 | NLHE |
| 26-Jan | 22: $50 HORSE [6-Max], $5K Gtd | $50 | $5,000 | HORSE |
| 27-Jan | 23: $10 NLHE [Freezeout], $2.5K Gtd | $10 | $2,500 | NLHE |
| 27-Jan | 24: $250 NLHE [8-Max, Progressive KO, Thursday Thrill - Winter Edition], $50K Gtd | $250 | $50,000 | NLHE |
| 27-Jan | 25: $75 NLHE [8-Max, Progressive KO, Mini Thrill - Winter Edition], $20K Gtd | $75 | $20,000 | NLHE |
| 27-Jan | 26: $30 NLHE [6-Max, Freezeout], $5K Gtd | $30 | $5,000 | NLHE |
| 28-Jan | 27: $10 NLHE [Freezeout], $2.5K Gtd | $10 | $2,500 | NLHE |
| 28-Jan | 28: $75 NLHE [7-Max, Progressive KO, Last Man Standing], $20K Gtd | $75 | $20,000 | NLHE |
| 28-Jan | 29: $200 NLHE [4-Max], $25K Gtd | $200 | $25,000 | NLHE |
| 28-Jan | 30: $30 NLHE [7-Max, Turbo], $5K Gtd | $30 | $5,000 | NLHE |
| 29-Jan | 31: $10 NLHE [8-Max, Winter Hybrid - 15 ME Seats + Cash], $6.5K Gtd | $10 | $6,500 | NLHE |
| 29-Jan | 32: $100 NLHE [8-Max, Progressive KO, Nightly Stars Freezeout], $15K Gtd | $100 | $15,000 | NLHE |
| 29-Jan | 33: $200 NLHE [8-Max, Bigstack], $40K Gtd | $200 | $40,000 | NLHE |
| 29-Jan | 34: $100 PLO [6-Max], $10K Gtd | $100 | $10,000 | PLO |
| 29-Jan | 35: $20 NLHE [8-Max, Turbo, Main Event Trainer], $6K Gtd | $20 | $6,000 | NLHE |
| 30-Jan | 36: $100 NLHE [Bigstack Marathon], $25K Gtd | $100 | $25,000 | NLHE |
| 30-Jan | 37: $200 NLHE [8-Max, Main Event], $150K Gtd | $200 | $150,000 | NLHE |
| 30-Jan | 38: $30 NLHE [8-Max, Mini Main Event], $25K Gtd | $30 | $25,000 | NLHE |
| 30-Jan | 39: $1,000 NLHE [8-Max, High Roller Freezeout], $50K Gtd | $1,000 | $50,000 | NLHE |
| 30-Jan | 40: $100 NLHE [8-Max, Turbo, Second Chance], $17.5K Gtd | $100 | $17,500 | NLHE |
| 31-Jan | 41: $75 NLHE [6-Max, Hyper-Turbo, Deepstack Supersonic], $12.5K Gtd | $75 | $12,500 | NLHE |
| 31-Jan | 42: $100 NLHE [8-Max, Winter Wrap Up], $40K Gtd | $100 | $40,000 | NLHE |
| 31-Jan | 43: $10 NLHE [8-Max, Mini Winter Wrap Up], $6K Gtd | $10 | $6,000 | NLHE |
| 31-Jan | 44: $30 NLHE [Heads-Up, Turbo, Progressive Total KO, Zoom], $10K Gtd | $30 | $10,000 | NLHE |
PokerStars Winter Series- MI
| Date | Event | Buy-In | Guarantee | Game |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22-Jan | 01: $100 NLHE [8-Max, Kickoff], $30K Gtd | $100 | $30,000 | NLHE |
| 22-Jan | 02: $10 NLHE [8-Max, Mini Kickoff], $5K Gtd | $10 | $5,000 | NLHE |
| 22-Jan | 03: $30 NLHE [8-Max, Progressive KO, Bigstack], $7.5K Gtd | $30 | $7,500 | NLHE |
| 22-Jan | 04: $20 NL 5-Card Draw, $2.5K Gtd | $20 | $2,500 | NL 5-Card Draw |
| 23-Jan | 05: $50 NLHE [Half Price Marathon], $15K Gtd | $50 | $15,000 | NLHE |
| 23-Jan | 06: $100 NLHE [8-Max, Sunday Special - Winter Edition], $65K Gtd | $100 | $65,000 | NLHE |
| 23-Jan | 07: $20 NLHE [8-Max, Mini Sunday Special], $12.5K Gtd | $20 | $12,500 | NLHE |
| 23-Jan | 08: $500 NLHE [8-Max, High Roller], $35K Gtd | $500 | $35,000 | NLHE |
| 23-Jan | 09: $50 NLHE [8-Max, Turbo, Sunday Second Chance], $8K Gtd | $50 | $8,000 | NLHE |
| 23-Jan | 10: $30 NLHE [6-Max, Hyper-Turbo, Progressive KO, Supersonic], $5K Gtd | $30 | $5,000 | NLHE |
| 24-Jan | 11: $50 NLHE [8-Max, Big Freeze], $6.5K Gtd | $50 | $6,500 | NLHE |
| 24-Jan | 12: $100 NLHE [6-Max, Progressive KO, Big Battle Royale], $17.5K Gtd | $100 | $17,500 | NLHE |
| 24-Jan | 13: $30 NLHE [6-Max, Turbo, Progressive KO, Battle Royale - Winter Edition], $7.5K Gtd | $30 | $7,500 | NLHE |
| 24-Jan | 14: $100 PLO8 [6-Max], $8.5K Gtd | $100 | $8,500 | PLO8 |
| 25-Jan | 15: $10 NLHE [Freezeout], $2.5K Gtd | $10 | $2,500 | NLHE |
| 25-Jan | 16: $250 NLHE [8-Max, Super Tuesday - Winter Edition], $35K Gtd | $250 | $35,000 | NLHE |
| 25-Jan | 17: $75 NLHE [8-Max, Mini Super Tuesday - Winter Edition], $17.5K Gtd | $75 | $17,500 | NLHE |
| 25-Jan | 18: $30 NLHE [4-Max, Turbo, Progressive KO], $4.5K Gtd | $30 | $4,500 | NLHE |
| 26-Jan | 19: $10 NLHE [Freezeout], $2K Gtd | $10 | $2,000 | NLHE |
| 26-Jan | 20: $50 NLHE [8-Max, Half Price Nightly Stars], $10K Gtd | $50 | $10,000 | NLHE |
| 26-Jan | 21: $100 NLHE [6-Max], $15K Gtd | $100 | $15,000 | NLHE |
| 26-Jan | 22: $50 HORSE [6-Max], $3.5K Gtd | $50 | $3,500 | HORSE |
| 27-Jan | 23: $10 NLHE [Freezeout], $2K Gtd | $10 | $2,000 | NLHE |
| 27-Jan | 24: $250 NLHE [8-Max, Progressive KO, Thursday Thrill - Winter Edition], $30K Gtd | $250 | $30,000 | NLHE |
| 27-Jan | 25: $75 NLHE [8-Max, Progressive KO, Mini Thrill - Winter Edition], $15K Gtd | $75 | $15,000 | NLHE |
| 27-Jan | 26: $50 PLO [6-Max], $5.5K Gtd | $50 | $5,500 | PLO |
| 28-Jan | 27: $10 NLHE [Freezeout], $2K Gtd | $10 | $2,000 | NLHE |
| 28-Jan | 28: $50 NLHE [7-Max, Progressive KO, Last Man Standing, Big KO's], $10K Gtd | $50 | $10,000 | NLHE |
| 28-Jan | 29: $100 NLHE [4-Max], $15K Gtd | $100 | $15,000 | NLHE |
| 29-Jan | 30: $10 NLHE [8-Max, Freezeout], $2K Gtd | $10 | $2,000 | NLHE |
| 29-Jan | 31: $100 NLHE [8-Max, Progressive KO, Nightly Stars Freezeout], $10K Gtd | $100 | $10,000 | NLHE |
| 29-Jan | 32: $200 NLHE [8-Max, Bigstack], $22.5K Gtd | $200 | $22,500 | NLHE |
| 29-Jan | 33: $20 NLHE [8-Max, Turbo, Main Event Trainer], $5K Gtd | $20 | $5,000 | NLHE |
| 30-Jan | 34: $100 NLHE [Bigstack Marathon], $17.5K Gtd | $100 | $17,500 | NLHE |
| 30-Jan | 35: $200 NLHE [8-Max, Main Event], $100K Gtd | $200 | $100,000 | NLHE |
| 30-Jan | 36: $30 NLHE [8-Max, Mini Main Event], $17.5K Gtd | $30 | $17,500 | NLHE |
| 30-Jan | 37: $1,000 NLHE [8-Max, High Roller Freezeout], $35K Gtd | $1,000 | $35,000 | NLHE |
| 30-Jan | 38: $100 NLHE [8-Max, Turbo, Second Chance], $12.5K Gtd | $100 | $12,500 | NLHE |
| 31-Jan | 39: $50 NLHE [6-Max, Hyper-Turbo, Deepstack Supersonic], $7.5K Gtd | $50 | $7,500 | NLHE |
| 31-Jan | 40: $50 NLHE [8-Max, Winter Wrap Up], $15K Gtd | $50 | $15,000 | NLHE |
| 31-Jan | 41: $10 NLHE [8-Max, Mini Winter Wrap Up], $5K Gtd | $10 | $5,000 | NLHE |
| 31-Jan | 42: $20 NLHE [Heads-Up, Turbo, Progressive Total KO, Zoom], $6.5K Gtd | $20 | $6,500 | NLHE |
PokerStars Winter Series- NJ
| Date | Event | Buy-In | Guarantee | Game |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22-Jan | 01: $100 NLHE [8-Max, Kickoff], $15K Gtd | $100 | $15,000 | NLHE |
| 22-Jan | 02: $20 NLHE [8-Max, Mini Kickoff], $7K Gtd | $20 | $7,000 | NLHE |
| 22-Jan | 03: $50 NLHE [8-Max, Freezeout], $5K Gtd | $50 | $5,000 | NLHE |
| 22-Jan | 04: $200 NLHE [7-Max, Turbo, Progressive KO], $10K Gtd | $200 | $10,000 | NLHE |
| 23-Jan | 05: $100 NLHE [8-Max, Sunday Marathon], $8.5K Gtd | $100 | $8,500 | NLHE |
| 23-Jan | 06: $250 NLHE [8-Max, Sunday Special - Winter Edition], $40K Gtd | $250 | $40,000 | NLHE |
| 23-Jan | 07: $30 NLHE [8-Max, Mini Sunday Special], $10K Gtd | $30 | $10,000 | NLHE |
| 23-Jan | 08: $1,000 NLHE [8-Max, Winter High Roller], $30K Gtd | $1,000 | $30,000 | NLHE |
| 23-Jan | 09: $100 NLHE [8-Max, Turbo, Deepstack Turbo], $10K Gtd | $100 | $10,000 | NLHE |
| 23-Jan | 10: $50 NLHE [6-Max, Hyper-Turbo, Progressive KO, Supersonic - Winter Edition], $5K Gtd | $50 | $5,000 | NLHE |
| 24-Jan | 11: $200 NLHE [6-Max, Progressive KO, Battle Royale], $17.5K Gtd | $200 | $17,500 | NLHE |
| 24-Jan | 12: $30 NLHE [6-Max, Progressive KO, Mini Battle Royale], $6K Gtd | $30 | $6,000 | NLHE |
| 24-Jan | 13: $50 PLO [6-Max], $4K Gtd | $50 | $4,000 | PLO |
| 25-Jan | 14: $10 NLHE [Freezeout], $1K Gtd | $10 | $1,000 | NLHE |
| 25-Jan | 15: $200 NLHE [8-Max, Super Tuesday - Winter Edition], $25K Gtd | $200 | $25,000 | NLHE |
| 25-Jan | 16: $30 NLHE [8-Max, Mini Super Tuesday - Winter Edition], $6K Gtd | $30 | $6,000 | NLHE |
| 25-Jan | 17: $100 NLHE [4-Max, Progressive KO], $7K Gtd | $100 | $7,000 | NLHE |
| 26-Jan | 18: $10 NLHE [Freezeout], $1K Gtd | $10 | $1,000 | NLHE |
| 26-Jan | 19: $200 NLHE [6-Max], $15K Gtd | $200 | $15,000 | NLHE |
| 26-Jan | 20: $20 NLHE [6-Max], $4K Gtd | $20 | $4,000 | NLHE |
| 26-Jan | 21: $100 NLHE [8-Max, Turbo], $7.5K Gtd | $100 | $7,500 | NLHE |
| 27-Jan | 22: $10 NLHE [Freezeout], $1K Gtd | $10 | $1,000 | NLHE |
| 27-Jan | 23: $200 NLHE [8-Max, Progressive KO, Winter Thrill], $20K Gtd | $200 | $20,000 | NLHE |
| 27-Jan | 24: $30 NLHE [8-Max, Progressive KO, Mini Winter Thrill], $7.5K Gtd | $30 | $7,500 | NLHE |
| 27-Jan | 25: $100 NLHE [6-Max], $4K Gtd | $100 | $4,000 | NLHE |
| 28-Jan | 26: $10 NLHE [Freezeout], $1K Gtd | $10 | $1,000 | NLHE |
| 28-Jan | 27: $100 NLHE [Deepstack], $10K Gtd | $100 | $10,000 | NLHE |
| 28-Jan | 28: $20 NLHE [Deepstack], $4K Gtd | $20 | $4,000 | NLHE |
| 28-Jan | 29: $50 NLHE [4-Max, Turbo], $10K Gtd | $50 | $10,000 | NLHE |
| 29-Jan | 30: $10 NLHE [Freezeout], $1K Gtd | $10 | $1,000 | NLHE |
| 29-Jan | 31: $200 NLHE [8-Max, Main Event Warm Warm Up], $20K Gtd | $200 | $20,000 | NLHE |
| 29-Jan | 32: $20 NLHE [8-Max, Mini Main Event Warm Up], $6K Gtd | $20 | $6,000 | NLHE |
| 29-Jan | 33: $50 NLHE [3-Max, Turbo], $5K Gtd | $50 | $5,000 | NLHE |
| 30-Jan | 34: $200 NLHE [8-Max, Bigstack Marathon], $15K Gtd | $200 | $15,000 | NLHE |
| 30-Jan | 35: $300 NLHE [8-Max, Main Event], $75K Gtd | $300 | $75,000 | NLHE |
| 30-Jan | 36: $50 NLHE [8-Max, Mini Main Event], $15K Gtd | $50 | $15,000 | NLHE |
| 30-Jan | 37: $200 NLHE [8-Max, Second Chance], $12.5K Gtd | $200 | $12,500 | NLHE |
| 31-Jan | 38: $100 NLHE [6-Max, Hyper-Turbo, Deepstack Supersonic], $7.5K Gtd | $100 | $7,500 | NLHE |
| 31-Jan | 39: $100 NLHE [8-Max, Winter Wrap Up], $15K Gtd | $100 | $15,000 | NLHE |
| 31-Jan | 40: $20 NLHE [8-Max, Mini Winter Wrap Up], $6K Gtd | $20 | $6,000 | NLHE |
| 31-Jan | 41: $300 NLHE [7-Max, Progressive KO, Last Man Standing, Big KO's], $25K Gtd | $300 | $25,000 | NLHE |
| 31-Jan | 42: $30 NLHE [Heads-Up, Turbo, Progressive Total KO, Zoom], $6K Gtd | $30 | $6,000 | NLHE |
More promotions on tap
Beyond the scheduled events, PokerStars has even more planned for players looking to get in the Winter Series action. Players can win tickets to the series through daily Second Chance Freerolls.
The site is also offering single-entry depositor “FREEZErolls” on Jan. 22. Players must deposit $30 or more to win entry into these events. Each FREEZEroll offers a chance to win a share of these varying Winter Series ticket prize pools: $3,000 (PA); $2,000 (MI); and $1,500 (NJ).
Stars is also giving away a larger share of series tickets to players who deposit $100 including: $10,000 (PA); $5,000 (MI); and $4,000 (NJ).