Mixed Hold’em – Pokerstars SCOOP Event #9
3/27/2010 – The first mixed poker game event in this year’s Spring Championship of Online Poker, A.K.A “SCOOP”, at Pokerstars will be Mixed Hold’em. This will be event #9 and will consist of three tournaments; low, medium and high. The total combined prize pool for these 3 events is $700,000, and overlays are expected. Mixed Hold’em is a mix of the two most popular ways to play Texas Hold’em; fixed and no limit. You will start off playing FL Hold’em for 9 hands and then play 9 hands of NL Hold’em. Mixed Hold’em is a challenging game due to the difference in strategies. Switching from a no limit strategy to a fixed limit strategy, seamlessly, is the key to success.
Pokerstars SCOOP Event 9 – Mixed Hold’em
Poker Stars recognizes the fact that not everyone has the bankroll to play in tournaments with buy-ins exceeding $100. This is why they have decided to break each of the 2010 SCOOP events up into 3 categories. Here is a breakdown of the three Mixed Hold’em events:
Date: 05/05/2010 – Time: 14:00 ET
- Low: $22 buy-in, $100,000 Guaranteed Prize Pool
- Medium: $215 buy-in, $200,000 Guaranteed Prize Pool
- High: $2,100 buy-in, $400,000 Guaranteed Prize Pool
Each of these tournaments will be played in the “6 max” format. This means that each table will have a maximum of six players. Pokerstars is hosting a wide range of feeders and satellites to each of these events so everyone has a chance to play. Buy-ins range from $2.20 or 275 FPP’s.
General Information About Pokerstars
Pokerstars accepts players from the United States and is 2-3 times larger than their closest competitor. Peak traffic ranges from 275,000-325,000 players (logged in at once) and they dominate the online poker industry in nearly every category. They have the fastest cashouts (24-48 e-check withdrawals), easiest deposits (anyone with a checking account or credit card will have no trouble depositing), best VIP program (too many perks to list, see review for more info and the best game line-up (16 different poker games). You will receive the following bonus when you signup through us:
- 100% match on your first bonus
- 100% match on your second bonus
- 100% match on your third bonus
The maximum bonus is $600. To claim this bonus you must follow the directions below. You will also be able to play in special new depositor freerolls and private mixed game freerolls we are in the process of setting up.
- Enter the Pokerstars marketing code PSP11820 during sign-up
- Enter the bonus code STARS600 during deposit
Read our 2010 Poker Stars review for more info.