Last night at 11:48PM, our Bad Beat Jackpot Omaha was hit! The Jackpot had grown to a nice $69,999, more than enough to have a significant impact on the evening of all players on the $2/$2 PLO table where it happened. The event took place on table 15, in the cashier section where most PLO games are played. Eight players were going at it straddle style, and this hand was no exception. The $5 straddle was called once before Danielle made it $20 to go. Nathaly was the first to call, and four other players did the same, creating a juicy pot of $120. Flop: Five players checked, but Nathaly couldn’t give the crowd a free card. She threw in a modest $30 bet, and the action was folded around to Danielle who made the call. Turn: Both ladies checked, seemingly projecting weakness, but the observers were still hoping. The […]
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$4,000,000 Milestone!
$4M in Jackpots! The Electronic Gaming Space recently reached a new milestone payout that brought the total amount awarded through jackpots to over $4,000,000! Since electronic gaming was initially added to Playground’s offerings in December 2018, the machines have awarded countless jackpots, creating many happy players in the process. There have been plenty of five-figure payouts awarded since the doors first opened, but a couple stand out in memory. Both coincided with perpetually popular Playground poker events; the World Cup of Cards and the Power Weekend. The longtime EGD jackpot record was held by Franco S, who was playing Eternal Lotus in the wee hours of the morning on February 2, near the end of the 2019 edition of the World Cup of Cards. Franco’s $8.80 bet brought four identical symbols together to unleash a huge jackpot of $28,791.93! Franco’s record stood until early summer when it was surpassed […]
Playground Rewards at Your Fingertips
My Account is ready! You can now track your Status Points and Reward Points directly on your personal computer or mobile device, and it couldn’t be easier. Go to www.playground.ca. Click or tap the My PG icon in the upper right corner to log in to your account. Enter your Player’s Card number and password (if you cannot remember your password, you can simply reset it from here). Once you’re logged in, go back to the My PG window to see a preview of your account information. The window displays your Status Level and current Rewards point balances. To view your full display, click on My Account. First box: Your Info This box displays your basic personal information. To change any field, simply contact Player Services by sending an email at info@playground.ca or ask them directly at the Player Services desk the next time you visit. Second box: […]
New Gaming Menu
The New Gaming Menu Is Out Playground rolls out an updated menu for poker players! The vast majority of items served on our gaming floor saw their prices drastically reduced – over 50% discount in some cases! You like pasta? For just $5, or 1,250 Rewards Points, you can get a full portion of your favourite pasta with pomodoro, aioli, or arrabbiata sauce! Is pizza your thing? Well, you’re in the right place, because our coal-fired oven cooks it to perfection! Cheese pizza for $5. Pepperoni pizza for $6. Montreal, Kahnawake, Spicy Sausage, all $6! If you’re playing $1/$2 Texas Hold’em, you can get one for free after just 5 hours of play. We challenge you to find a better deal! New Games to Discover Our Electronic Gaming Space never ceases to refine its product mix. Last month, we added our first China Shores Boosted Wins and Spins […]
Playground Rewards – New Gaming Menu
Playground is pleased to announce an important update to the Gaming Menu. The changes, for the most part, consist of huge reduction in prices – over 50% in some cases! It’s been ten days since Playground Rewards was launched. Since then, we have continued to keep our eyes and ears open, with the aim of gathering massive amounts of comments and suggestions from players. Some of you, who prefer not to eat at the tables, were delighted to be able to accumulate points for Playground gear, free play or cash. However, some of you prefer to eat! Regardless of your preferences though, everyone will be happy to see an impressive drop in pricing on the dishes you love! Here are a few examples: For a complete list of new prices, simply ask your waitress to bring you a menu. In the meantime, you can always check it online. Go through […]
A legend gets his own signature whiskey
Larry and his whiskey Our Director of Charitable Initiatives, Larry Robinson, was on site this week to autograph bottles of his limited-edition whisky. Created through a partnership between the Alumni Association and J.P. Wiser, this premium, collectible Canadian whisky was created with Larry’s playing style and numerous notable achievements in mind. Big and smooth, true to the Big Bird’s legacy as a dominant defenceman for the Montreal Canadiens, and aged in six barrels, one for each of the Stanley Cup rings Larry won with le tricolore, this whisky is something to behold. Unlike the first release, all future lineups will be made available nationally – so that you can collect the Series! Proceeds received by the Alumni are invested back into local hockey initiatives across the country while supporting the retired player community. The Bad Beat Jackpot race There will be important changes to the Bad Beat Jackpot on […]
Playground Rewards have arrived!
Playground Rewards Playground is proud to announce a comprehensive, property-wide rewards program that will allow all players the freedom and flexibility to choose their own perks- Playground Rewards! Through Playground Rewards, players will accumulate two kinds of points based on their play: Status Points and Reward Points. Status Points will determine a player’s benefit level and unlock a selection of valuable bonuses, exclusive promotions and special offers. Rewards Points are the currency of Playground Rewards; players can spend them however they like on things like cash back, free play, merchandise and more! In order to make sure that all players get the most out of Playground Rewards, there will be some operational changes to our food and beverage services on the poker floor. Drinks will remain free for all players, but food will now be accounted for using rewards points. Players of all levels will easily earn enough points […]
The July Power Weekend is just around the corner
July is already scorching and is about to get even hotter with a Power Weekend. From July 18 to July 22, Playground will host a mini-series composed of 6 events, including 2 multi-day events: the Playground 100 and the Playground 500. Our flagship event, when offered in two versions with two different price points, presents an opportunity for more players to play a multi-day event that is closer to their preferred buy-in. The $100 + $10 Playground 100 offers a guaranteed prize pool of $50,000 and provides players with lots of options to enter, thanks to an online Day 1 and five live starting flights. The $500 + $50 Playground 500 raises the stakes with a guaranteed prize pool of $100,000. Players can enter the Playground 500 through an online Day 1 or any of the three live starting flights. The July Power Weekend is also your very first chance […]
A Jackpot for Canada
The Secondary Bad Beat Jackpot hit today at 4:12PM on a $1/$2 table. What a great way to celebrate Canada Day! The table was full at the time of the hit, with the button on seat 8. The pot was raised by Khosrow Moossavi in seat 5, who made it $10 to go, a standard $1/$2 5x raise. The cut-off and the big blind both made the call and the three players went to the flop. Flop: The action was checked to the aggressor, who continued with a $15 bet. Scott Browning, sitting in seat 7, called in position, and seat 1 went all-in for a single dollar more, which did not make anyone fold. Turn: Moossavi kept pressing: a $45 dollar bet was placed, and matched. River: Moossavi tanked for a bit and went all-in. The call was as quick as any. Moosavi: Browning: The whole table stood in […]
Jackpots everywhere
Cashing big! Earlier this week, two poker players passed by to pick up their Primary Bad Beat Jackpot winnings. We remember that on June 10, in a rare turn of events, Mario Laurin lost a hand to Martin Archambault, holding quad queens! As the showdown revealed, the very last community card that was tabled by the dealer completed 4 of a kind for Mario and a royal flush for Martin, the highest possible hand in poker! Both players, after a few days that must have been spent making spending and saving plans, came by the club to claim their checks. Mario picked up $259,848, while Martin cashed in $129,923. Not bad for a single poker hand! 88 Fortunes spits out a 5-figure Jackpot On Wednesday night, a special guest was casually spinning some reels in the EGD section. At 6PM, he was playing 88 Fortunes, a fun game […]
WSOP-C Playground – The Full Schedule
On May 31, the return of the World Series of Poker International Circuit was announced. Today, we are happy to introduce the official WSOP-C Playground schedule, boasting $4,000,000 in total guarantees! From August 18 to September 2, the seven traditional Circuit Events return to Playground to award another seven WSOP Circuit rings, and this year’s edition presents some important changes. The $1,100 Main Event will follow partypoker LIVE’s new concept for online flights, which is to combine Online Day 1 with an Online Day 2 in a single flight, allowing players to play all the way to the money, in one stride, before making the trip to the event venue. partypoker, as always, will keep an ear out for player feedback and adjust if needed, but so far, no one could see a downside to this new format. Click here for more details on the Online Day 1 & 2. […]
partypoker to host Online Day 1 and Day 2 for the partypoker LIVE tour
In an effort to provide greater flexibility for players, partypoker LIVE has announced that it will be providing a new way for online players to take part in live events. Going forward, partypoker will now host Online Day 1s and Day 2s in a single combined flight for live tour events. While partypoker LIVE venues will host Day 1s and Day 2s as normal, this innovation from partypoker will allow online players to advance through a single flight that will combine Days 1 and 2 so players that qualify can arrive at the live venue for Day 3 with a min-cash already secured. According to partypoker Managing Director, Tom Waters, “This is a great concept and the fact that players will not have to travel to a live event until they are in the money is brilliant. It means more flexibility for players and will save them on travel and […]