The latest sensation in poker, PokerStars' North American markets, debuting as part of the ongoing Summer Stacks Series. 6x6g1l
This format launched on PokerStars Ontario — both ring-fenced markets — last Sunday. Mystery Bounty is now available in all PokerStars markets except the shared liquidity network of New Jersey and Michigan.
Unsurprisingly, Mystery Bounty stole the spotlight, smashing their respective guarantees and attracting a large number of participants.
- Play one hand & get $150 in bonus play funds
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In both markets, the buy-in was set at $100, with 50% of the prize pool allocated to the mystery pool and the other 50% to the regular pool. Ontario’s tournament had a $60,000 guarantee, while Pennsylvania’s had a larger guarantee of $75,000.
Yet, after late registration ended, Ontario emerged victorious, drawing 949 entrants and generating a total prize pool of $87,118.20. Pennsylvania attracted 893 entrants, creating a prize pool of $81,977.40.
The number of unique players was similar in both markets: Ontario had 551 unique players, while Pennsylvania had 531. The difference came from re-entries, with Ontario recording 398 re-entries and Pennsylvania 362.
Both tournaments offered a top bounty prize of $10,000.
Mystery Bounty Debuting Tournaments Performance 4q552e
| Ontario | Pennsylvania | |
|---|---|---|
| Buy-in | $100 | $100 |
| Guarantee | $60,000 | $75,000 |
| Total Entrants | 949 | 893 |
| Prize Pool | $87,118.20 | $81,977.40 |
| Unique Players | 551 | 531 |
| Re-Entries | 398 | 362 |
| Guarantee Smashed | 45.20% | 9.30% |
PokerStars s WSOP to Offer Mystery Bounty in North America 4z3948
Before the start of the Summer Stacks Series, online bracelet and circuit series alongside the daily tournament schedule.
On WSOP Michigan.
Mystery Bounty Availability in Regulated US Market 6y2h5j
| NJ | NV | MI | PA | ON | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WSOP | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ (Via GGPoker) |
| PokerStars | ❌ | NA | ❌ | ✔ | ✔ |
| BetMGM | ❌ | NA | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
| 888poker | NA | NA | NA | NA | ✔ |
Until now, PokerStars and also offers Mystery Bounty tournaments in the US.
dedicated to the format. It is possible that PokerStars will introduce a similar series in North American markets in the future.
BetMGM, which uses Partypoker’s software, remains the only major operator that does not run Mystery Bounty tournaments. However, it is believed that working on introducing the format, potentially bringing it to BetMGM by next year.
The Summer Stacks Series is in full swing, boasting over $3 million in combined guarantees and running until July 1. Every tournament in the series features a buy-in of $100 or less. In Michigan and New Jersey, which share the same player pool, there are $1.5 million in guaranteed prizes. Pennsylvania players can compete for a share of $1 million, while the Ontario contingent has a guaranteed prize pool of CAD 900,000 (USD 700,000).
Winners of the Summer Stack Main Event will receive a scheduled to take place in Las Vegas later this year.