The 2019 MILLIONS tour, which was initially comprised of 5 major events, was just added another stop. From June 28 to July 2, the famous ARIA in Las vegas will host MILLIONS Vegas ‘Special Edition,’ a $5,000,000 guaranteed poker tournament that will sit amidst ARIA’s comprehensive summer schedule. MILLIONS Vegas ‘Special Edition,’ located between MILLIONS North America and MILLIONS Europe, is the very next stop on the tour. It is a standalone $5M guaranteed special edition of the tour’s centrepiece Main Event, with a $10,300 buy-in. It features two Day 1s, with only one entry allowed per flight, following the tour’s Main Event format. However, at the request of partypoker LIVE partners, registration will remain open for the first 2 levels of Day 2. John Duthie, President of partypoker LIVE, said: “The partnership with ARIA in Vegas is a significant step marking the first time partypoker LIVE has hosted a […]
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$20,000,000 Guaranteed
Last week, the online community rejoiced when a repeat of the $20,000,000 guarantee was announced for MILLIONS Online, which will conclude the 2019 MILLIONS tour as it did last year. This time, however, the massive tournament will double its buy-in to $10,300 and sit as the centrepiece of a full poker festival, with a proper set of side events! Last year’s MILLIONS Online blew all previous online prize pool records out of the water. Here is a list of previous records: $12,423,200 – $215 Sunday Million 10th Anniversary (2011) $12,215,000 – $5,200 WCOOP Main Event (2010) $11,825,600 – $215 Sunday Million 5th Anniversary (2011) $11,262,000 – $215 Sunday Million Anniversary Take 2 (2018) $11,167,000 – $215 Sunday Million 11th Anniversary (2012) As you can see, the amounts are rather close, allowing the assumption that the size of the online community dictated some kind of prize pool cap. partypoker, however, did […]
The Omaha Bad Beat Jackpot bursts at $55,559
Last night on table 15, an Omaha Bad Beat Jackpot was hit, leading the way to the natural phenomenon of Event BBJ Rush. As we know, the big action generated by poker festivals never fails to produce some Jackpots, and with MILLIONS North America starting today, this diamond-filled jamboree may very well be the first of a long line of Bad Beat Jackpots! Here’s how the action unfolded: Table 15 was a $2/$2 PLO game with all 8 seats occupied, and this hand started with all of them trying to get a cheap glimpse at the flop. Ryan Nelson, however, felt like infusing some juice into that pot, so he raised to a mere $10, and naturally, a string of calls ensued. Flop: Looking at an $80 pot, 6 players checked, then Meir Medalssy bet max from the cut-off. Nelson called in position, and so did Edet Umoh, from the […]
A new EGD Jackpot record!
A new record! Last weekend at Playground, at the heart of the May Power Weekend, a new Jackpot record was set in our Electronic Gaming space. Guylaine Gregory was casually spinning one of our Quick Hit games, arguably the most popular title on the floor, when an avalanche of Quick Hit symbols surged to her screen. She had just won $37,532.50! The record of the biggest EGD Jackpot won at Playground was previously owned by Franco S. and Eternal Lotus, another great title. On February 2, Franco pocketed $28,791.93, a 3-month-long record holder. Last Saturday, however, Guylaine and her husband changed all that. At 10:42PM, Guylaine became the biggest EGD winner to date. Champagne and confetti ensued, and the couple posed in front of Playground’s steed. Congratulations! MILLIONS North America is here! For many players, the long Road to MILLIONS began in early December when the STEP satellite […]
Cool drinks and hot games – a winning combination
Named after a beach near Santiago de Cuba, the daiquiri family of cocktails traces their origins to the turn of the twentieth century. Since their creation, they have only gained popularity with each passing year and now have a global status as cool, refreshing drinks that are ideal in the hot summer months. Playground’s drink menu features the strawberry daiquiri, available with or without rum, and it should be your drink of choice when things start heating up. Much like the daiquiri, the pin-up model has iconic status in twentieth century culture; they are attention grabbing, easily recognized and have inspired some of Playground’s many exciting offerings. The Pin Up Queens title brings exciting 5-reel action across 30 fixed lines where features like Stacked Symbols and Free Spins can lead to huge payouts! The classic imagery will take you back to a bygone era but the potential of a top […]
MILLIONS North America is here!
It was a long wait in North America. At Playground, the first STEP 1 satellite for the $10,300 Main Event of the MILLIONS festival was held on December 2. Today, more than 5 months later, we have 49 live qualifiers, 62 online qualifiers, and the Direct Satellites haven’t even started yet! On Monday, May 13, partypoker LIVE’s MILLIONS North America will be knocking on the city gates. So free your schedule, tell your relatives that you won’t be available for two weeks, and plan your events… it’s playtime! The series kicks off with a $150 + $15 Montreal Open Satellite Turbo Re-entry tournament. There are 9 such satellites on the MILLIONS schedule, guaranteeing a total of 85 seats to the target event. Guaranteed at $1,154,500, the Montreal Open is one of three MILLIONS events with a 7-figure guaranteed prize pool. The guarantee represents $1,000,000 in cash, and 15 seats to […]
Are you and your partner the Ultimate Poker Couple?
When we hear the expression ‘poker couple,’ Alex Foxen and Kristen Bicknell automatically come to mind. How could they not after winning GPI’s Player of the Year and Female Player of the Year in 2018. partypoker LIVE, however, wonders if there are any hidden talent out there that could rival with the current Players of the Year, and put out a fun and refreshing promotion for MILLIONS North America at Playground: beat them at the Main Event and you will win a $12K package to MILLIONS Europe at King’s Resort, Rozvadov, Czech Republic! How exactly do you need to beat them? Scoring will be done golf style, with finishing positions of each partner added up. The smallest total wins. You are part of a strong couple that can work together, show sportsmanship, and play good poker? Show it at MILLIONS North America! Kristen Bicknell said: “King’s Resort have even […]
Direct Satellites are coming
We are just one week away from the start of the long-awaited MILLIONS North America festival. The last STEP Satellites were played this weekend, but if you haven’t had the chance to earn your seat through the STEP system, there is still a full roster of Direct Satellites for you to choose from if you’re trying to get into the Main Event at a reduced cost… or the Montreal Open… or the Playground 1000. And if you would prefer to take a shot online, there are two Final Phases left to be played on partypoker. Take your pick! $10,300 MILLIONS North America At Playground During the festival, 7 Direct Satellites will be held from Sunday, May 19 to Wednesday, May 22, boasting a total of 70 seats guaranteed. With various start times, 3 different price points, and a choice of 15 or 20-minute levels, you are sure to find […]
Road to MILLIONS – Episode 7
The Mashups Are Here! Over the last few weeks, our 6 featured qualifiers were presented to you individually. 18 days from now, we will follow them at MILLIONS, as they complete their journey to the $10,300 Main Event, but till then, let’s try and learn a bit more about who they are!
Thumbelina’s Dream gives out this week’s biggest Jackpot!
Fairies are Wild Last Sunday was a busy day in Playground’s Electronic Gaming space. It is always great to see the room full of action, and greater when the weekend produces a lot of Jackpots. Roger T. is certainly no stranger to EGD Jackpots. He has won a few in the past, but the size of this one will certainly make him remember it. Roger was playing Thumbelina’s Dream, a game based on the classic Danish fairy tale story. Birds, mice, frogs, and of course, fairies, team up to present a whimsical experience in bright colours! At 12:21PM, fairies invaded Roger’s screen. Fairies are Wild, and so was Roger’s Jackpot: $11,250! Congratulations! The Final STEPS… The Power Weekend is a mini-series of poker tournaments designed to give players the opportunity to play poker in a world-class setting without breaking the bank. This mini-series is also your last chance […]
A Royal Match
Crown Royal is a Canadian whiskey that was first introduced in 1939 as a tribute to British royalty, King George VI and Queen Elizabeth, who were then touring around Canada. It is now the best-selling Canadian whiskey in the United States, and an important ingredient of countless alcoholic concoctions, including the famous Crown and ginger. Versailles Gold, a game that transports you to Renaissance France, is a 5-reel game with symbols of King Louis, his gorgeous Queen, his Advisor, and the King’s Sun. The latter is a Wild Symbol that substitutes for all other symbols. During Free Spins – where the money is! – a random symbol is selected and acts as a special expanding symbol, multiplying wins at an exponential rate. This week at Playground, we match British and French royalty! Sit down at one of our multi-game EGDs, select Versailles Gold, and order a free Crown and ginger. […]
Road to MILLIONS – Episode 6
This poker player’s career beginnings are straight out of a movie: he played his first poker tournament on a cruise ship, after asking the dealer to explain the Texas Hold’em rules! Twelve years later, he qualified for a STEP 1 satellite through the Tournament Leaderboard, and made his way to MILLIONS North America in one 3-STEP stride! The third STEP was quite laborious though. Let’s hear it! Introducing… Marc Saddik. (More great content coming up on Playground’s official YouTube channel. Please subscribe!)