This weekend was an exciting one at PokerStars because of the 2013 Spring Championship of Online Poker that was well underway. For a week, players had been flocking to the virtual tables with the hopes of winning a SCOOP title and collecting some of the tens of millions of dollars in guarantees available. Today was no different, as there were two NLHE tournaments and a PLO from which to choose. Thus far in the 2013 SCOOP, women were proving to be formidable opponents in SCOOP events, with more than a...more
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PS Women in March: Tournaments, Omaha, and a Birthday - Oh My!
March was a whirlwind month. From big tournaments like the MicroMillions 4 and WBCOOP to our Women's Sunday Second Birthday, there was a constant flow of news and excitement for PokerStars Women. Women were especially recognized in March, first on March 8 for International Women's Day. A special infographic demonstrated...more
Lovely win for lovely denny in March 31 Women's Sunday
The Women's Sunday is so strict about keeping the tournament for women only that the Easter Bunny wasn't even allowed to play. It was a tough call for PokerStars, but rules are rules. Sorry, Mr. Bunny. This week, we were back to our regular $10K guarantee in the $55 Women's...more
Talonchick offers Omaha advice, courtesy of PSO
Since this is Omaha Week at PokerStars, we thought it would be a good idea to track down some advice on the game from an expert. And since Adrienne Rowsome (talonchick) is our resident expert on the subject and is also a member of PokerStars Team Online, we turned to...more
Women's Sunday Birthday party a rousing success
It's official. The celebration for the Women's Sunday Second Birthday was a success! Players from around the world participated in PokerStars Women activities throughout the week leading up to the Women's Sunday Birthday Special, and it was exciting to see all of the spirit from our fans. We want to...more
PokerStars Women celebrates Women's History Month
"At my age I suppose I should be knitting. But I would rather play poker with five or six 'experts' than eat." -- Alice Ivers Tubbs; aka: Poker Alice The month of March is designated as Women's History Month, and in honor of the observance, it's a great time to...more
With love for poker, from Jerusalem
I only came to Israel for long enough eat hummus in the Arab market six times, play three Sunday Millions and visit the Dead Sea once. Upon landing, I took a quick stroll around Jerusalem, where I had a falafel and plenty of espresso. ("I would move to America," one...more
Hang out with Team Pros for Women's Sunday's Birthday Hangout!
It's almost here! The Women's Sunday Birthday Special is on Sunday, but we want to celebrate with all of you on Saturday. Just beware of the champagne; it sneaks up on you, and you don't want to play on Sunday with a hangover. (A friendly warning from someone who may...more
Jeanne David: Being responsible for responsible gaming
Gamble responsibly. The phrase flies around the poker world without most players giving it much thought. That is not the case for Jeanne David, though. It is her job to not only think about those two words, but to explain them and create a responsible gaming program that is accessible...more
Slimlady23 wins Women's Sunday after three-way chop
It's tough to keep our cool this weekend. Not because the weather is warming up, but we are simply so excited about the second birthday of our Women's Sunday! Next weekend, the Women's Sunday Birthday Special will take the place of our usual fare. It will be the same tournament...more
Women's Sunday Second Birthday: not your typical two-year-old bash
A typical two-year-old's birthday celebration is full of cake, presents, and admiring friends and relatives. Unfortunately, the celebrations are often cut short when the ear-splitting screams, chaos, and early nap times ensue. Sometimes, there's a creepy clown around to add to the overall agitated ambiance. PokerStars Women's Birthday Special on...more
From Part Time to Full Time: My Mexican Adventure
Anyone that claims that moving out of the US in order to continue to pursue online poker was a snap-call must be even braver than the little toaster from that 1987 Disney flick! Obscure movie references aside, I own a Lab that's about one hamburger away from being considered a...more
Women's Sunday's Birthday Freerolls and Photo Competition
This is a great excuse to remind you all that the Women's Sunday is celebrating its second birthday soon! What do we have in store? • A week of twice-daily freerolls • Live YouTube 'Hangout' with Team Pros on March 23 at 14:00 ET • Women's Sunday Birthday Special on...more
Vivian Im: Writing her own Hold'em story
As the APPT spotlight shines on Seoul, Vivian Im is doing everything within her power to nurture the game in her own backyard. In the past four years that poker has become a livelihood for Vivian, she has enjoyed consistently good online results, gained Supernova Elite status, and used that...more
Reddit AMA gets real with Vanessa Selbst
Team PokerStars Pro Vanessa Selbst did a recent online Q & A via reddit that delivered some fascinating comments and details about her life as a pro player. Some questions asked by people she knew in high school even gave us a glimpse of what she was like during those...more
Anatomy of a Sunday Grind: March 3
Sunday Grind: March 3, 2013 Since I couldn't bear to confess to more scorched scrambled eggs, like in my first "Anatomy of a Sunday Grind" article, I decided it was time to rethink my schedule. Being as I wouldn't recommend a hectic start for any tournament grinder, especially on a...more
It's a woman's game
Today is International Women's Day, a time we recognize the contribution women make to the world in every field and the historical inequalities women have had to face. This day of recognition dates back to 1911, a time long before we thought about female's contribution to the game we all...more
Party Prep for the Women's Sunday's Second Birthday
It takes time to prepare for a big party. Details have to be confirmed. The celebration has to be organized. Invitations must be sent. We've been working behind the scenes to do just that. Someone bring us some cake, please. Last year's cake from Marjamma That's right. The second birthday...more
Leo Margets joins Team PokerStars Pro
There is a scene in Lethal Weapon 2 that played over and over in our minds at the 2009 World Series of Poker. Throughout the week of the Main Event, we watched a young Spanish woman climb through the ranks of the field. Each time she made it to another...more
Well done WakkaAce for $3,300 Women's Sunday Win
It was a big Sunday on PokerStars. Our Women's Sunday had the highest turnout in months, catapulting the prize pool over the $17K mark. Quite a lot of money! All of PokerStars was jumping this weekend. The 7th Anniversary Sunday Million had a whopping $7 million guarantee and ended up...more
PS Women in February: Pros on the Road, Online Regulars Recognized
February may have been the shortest month of the year, but it was filled with plenty of poker fun and information to keep it quite busy. PS Women Team Pros were in action in places like Deauville and Melbourne, while some were spending time in the kitchen and even on...more


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