After a four-year absence, PokerStars announced the good news that everyone was hoping for that both the PokerStars Caribbean Adventure (PCA) and the PokerStars Players Championship (PSPC) will make their return to the poker calendar in the early part of 2023.
The event was first held in 2019 to huge buzz from the poker industry and players, but had to be put on hold due to COVID over the last couple years meaning there were no 2000, 2021 or even 2022 PokerStars Player Championship events.
The 2023 PCA will run between January 22 and February 3, while the PSPC will get underway on January 30 and also finish on February 3. Both festivals will take place at the Baha Mar Hotel & Resort, Nassau and will run simultaneously.
As usual, there will be a ton of other high roller events, side events and cash games to get involved with. The PCA is expected to be a $10k buy-in event, while the PSPC will come with a hefty price tag of $25k.
Once again, players will have the opportunity to swerve the buy-in by earning themselves a PokerStars Platinum Pass.
There will be plenty of opportunities to win a Platinum Pass on the PokerStars website over the coming months with up to 400 Platinum Pass winners able to participate in the event.
Grinding To A Halt
This has been a troubling last couple of years for live poker as most interaction has been shut down due to the Covid-19 pandemic. But things have been slowly picking up over the last six months with the reopening of casinos and the return of international travel.
Just last month, PokerStars successfully reintroduced the EPT Prague and have already announced a further round of new EPT, UKIPT and ESPT events for the upcoming months leading the way for the PSPC to be held early next year.
Poker In Paradise
The PCA is one of the most famous and prestigious tournaments in the game and has hosted some legendary showdowns in the past with former winners here including Gus Hansen and Bertrand “ElkY” Grospellier.
The PSPC first ran in 2019 and saw Spain’s Ramon Colillas walk away with $5.1 million and the first-ever PSPC title.
It was the largest ever $25K buy-in event with a $26.5 million prize pool generated from a field of 1,039 entries, many of which qualified through a Platinum Pass, including tournament winner Colillas.
2023 PokerStars Players Championship Frequently Asked Questions
Have questions about the PokerStars Players Championship? You’ve come to the right place. Let’s break down the key questions that poker players and fans are asking about this prestigious event.
When will the 2023 PokerStars Player Championship be held?
The 2023 PSPC will be held from January 30th through February 3rd, 2023.
Where will the 2023 PSPC be held?
The 2023 PokerStars Player Championship will be held in the same location as the last PSPC — The Bahamas. It will run during the PokerStars Caribbean Adventure festival and be held at the Baha Mar Hotel and Resort.
How much will it cost to buy in to the 2023 PSPC?
The tournament will return with its $25,000 buy-in, which should again produce one of the biggest prize pools in live tournament history.
Are Platinum Passes being given away for the 2023 PokerStars Players Championship?
Yes, PokerStars has revealed that they will be awarding 400 Platinum Passes to the 2023 PSPC, with PokerStars expected to offer a variety of ways for players to qualify.
How can I win a 2023 Platinum Pass?
The PSPC qualifications for a 2023 Platinum Pass will be revealed soon, but players are expected to be able to turn Platinum Passes in a variety of ways most notably satellites.
However, expect some less traditional and creative ways for PokerStars to award these prized entries. More information coming soon.
How much is a Platinum Pass worth?
Each Platinum Pass will be worth $30,000. This includes $25,000 for the buy-in to the event and $5000 in related travel and other associated expenses.
