US vs. Canada tournaments on pokerstars

#1 23rd August 2008, 5:10 AM

Do you guys see this on pokerstars? Its like summer games 08 or something. The qualifiers have some good money. Top 250 get 5 dollars and the top 50 get an entry to another event. Seems like a good deal to me. Whos in for the US?

#2 23rd August 2008, 5:27 AM

im gunna play some qualifiers for the us.....we'll see how it goes sounds like a very cool thing though

#3 23rd August 2008, 5:47 AM

I'm defnitely in for the US. Looks like this should be a lot of fun. I'm looking forward to it. See you all there =D

#4 23rd August 2008, 6:14 AM

im sure there will be some pros there and if definately be some fun good luck to everyone playing

#5 23rd August 2008, 5:58 PM

This sounds like some fun, I will go check it out a add to the Canadian side , hmmmm reminds me of the game CC had, US v The Rest of the World, great times!!!!!

#6 23rd August 2008, 6:01 PM

I played in the Qualifier last night. I was also playing the Canadian freeroll at FT so i was not really focused on the PS qualifier.

#7 23rd August 2008, 10:24 PM

Are there really Canadian poker players?

#8 23rd August 2008, 10:40 PM

Here is a link to the Stars site for the CANADA vs USA event:

Poker Stars Summer Games

Round 1 qualifiers are running from August 22, and every Canadian and American player is eligible to play in one (1) free Round 1 qualifier each week. You can only play in the qualifier for your country, but can use each of your weekly event entries at any time during the qualifying period. Practice games for all events will run 24 hours a day, so get trained up and use your free entry to get a piece of the action. Remember you only get one free entry each week, so use it wisely.

I'll be representing Canada and Kenzie bring it

#9 23rd August 2008, 10:43 PM

Where is it located on Poker Stars under special tab or what?

#10 23rd August 2008, 10:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fin2head

Where is it located on Poker Stars under special tab or what?

Its located under tourney's then Regional, all I'm seeing right now tho is two Canadian Events for tonight at 8pm and 10 pm Est!

#11 23rd August 2008, 10:47 PM

Well after watching yuou destroy that 180man last night aloe ive no doubt youll sink the entire field in one of these!

#12 23rd August 2008, 11:26 PM

yeah ill give it a go. they actually maxed the field at 5000 so it might and its 5 minute blinds. im sure that will help some. gl to all

#13 23rd August 2008, 11:30 PM

I'll be playing in the Limit Round 1 tonight for Canada. I hope we see lots of CCers on both sides of the Round 2 games.

I hope people remember this the next time a poster says that PS never does anything for US players.

#14 24th August 2008, 1:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ajrobin

Well after watching yuou destroy that 180man last night aloe ive no doubt youll sink the entire field in one of these!

Thx aj

Round 1 NLHE starts in 25 min for the Canadians, another one starts in 2hrs and 25min. I'm going to wait for the 10 pm one as we only have one entry per week, and I figure most Canadians will be sloshed by then.

Theres about 1100 already in this one. Remember that top 50 get seats and top 250 get 5$ ....yes its a Freeroll

Go Go Go and GL

#15 24th August 2008, 2:28 AM

Limit Poker + Freeroll + Turbo = approx 2 hands/blind level = giant crapshoot

Edit: I do like the fact that there are no antes in any of the blind levels.

#16 24th August 2008, 2:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PokerVic

Limit Poker + Freeroll + Turbo = approx 2 hands/blind level = giant crapshoot

Ohhh I thought it was NL, thank heavens I'm waiting for the NL at 10pm...I would be pulling my hair out right now

#17 24th August 2008, 2:47 AM

I am playing for the US right now. I am 26 of 758. Been a long time since I have played limit.

#18 24th August 2008, 2:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dakota-xx

I am playing for the US right now. I am 26 of 758. Been a long time since I have played limit.

Do you still have hair??

GL Debi

#19 24th August 2008, 2:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aloevera

Ohhh I thought it was NL, thank heavens I'm waiting for the NL at 10pm...I would be pulling my hair out right now

Aren't they all limit this week?

#20 24th August 2008, 2:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PokerVic

Aren't they all limit this week?

I'm blind and will have no hair at the end of the night

Ya its limit

Beer ftw

#21 24th August 2008, 3:00 AM

Pah, it's easy. I played 3 pots--AK, KK, and QQ--and folded into the money. And that's the Canadian one. Imagine how easy the US ones will be. (gotta start the rivalry early )

Edit: Unfortunately, missed the round 2 seat.

#22 24th August 2008, 3:24 AM

its not too bad. typically crazy early, but its very doable. i sadly came up short, but got 5 bucks. i finished 199/2385. it certainly didnt help that before break they put the biggest card rack i have seen in a while 3 spots in front of me. but i have something to build on. next week, i can go for the R2. best of luck to everyone. ohh, on a side not, i havent played limit holdem, in over a year, live or online, so i was pretty pleased.

#23 24th August 2008, 3:26 AM

56 of 148 - trying to hang in

#24 24th August 2008, 3:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dakota-xx

56 of 148 - trying to hang in

Go Go Go Debi, and will show that Muckets guy

#25 24th August 2008, 3:29 AM

lol - would be cool to make top 50

#26 24th August 2008, 3:31 AM

gg PokerVic and ythelongface, still got 7 weeks of various events. Best of luck to you both

#27 24th August 2008, 3:34 AM

Only 950 in, this is a good deal. GL, Dakota. I'll wait for a game I can stand...oh, one a week. Guess I'll even play games I hate .

#28 24th August 2008, 3:36 AM

ty aloevera. best of luck to you too. should be fun.

#29 24th August 2008, 3:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ythelongface

its not too bad. typically crazy early, but its very doable. i sadly came up short, but got 5 bucks. i finished 199/2385. it certainly didnt help that before break they put the biggest card rack i have seen in a while 3 spots in front of me. but i have something to build on. next week, i can go for the R2. best of luck to everyone. ohh, on a side not, i havent played limit holdem, in over a year, live or online, so i was pretty pleased.

Well what do ya know, I finished in 200th! LOL. Similar situation with you though - I really had not played limit in a long while til yesterday. This was my first PokerStars money finish, so it made me happy. I just wished that I could've played better early on so I wouldn't have been in such a bind down the stretch - late in the game, woke up with KK and JJ to keep myself in the top 250.

#30 24th August 2008, 3:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ryodejaneiro

Well what do ya know, I finished in 200th! LOL. Similar situation with you though - I really had not played limit in a long while til yesterday. This was my first PokerStars money finish, so it made me happy. I just wished that I could've played better early on so I wouldn't have been in such a bind down the stretch - late in the game, woke up with KK and JJ to keep myself in the top 250.

Were you in the 8:30 game with me?

#31 24th August 2008, 3:46 AM

39 of 85 now

#32 24th August 2008, 3:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dakota-xx

39 of 85 now

I'm railing, no chat allowed...go go go

#33 24th August 2008, 3:53 AM

I'm watching too, didn't realize no chat. How do they come up with these rules You can rail higher stakes but not freerolls or playmoney.

Here comes the bubble, Dakota is forced in with atleast one other, 52 left. Ouch, just out. GG, almost had the straight fill.

#34 24th August 2008, 3:55 AM

i guess they wanna prevent any distractions? im sure they have some official sounding reason for it.

#35 6th September 2008, 4:46 AM

only 395 in the 10:30 US one so far, 20 min till tourney I may do that one, lol alot less competition. I don't play limit but it can't be that much of an adjustment can it? lol I will see I guess.
Dakota how did you end up?
Jeez never mind looks like on the bubble, does that mean you cannot do the hold'em again?
And if you don't make it on the hold'em can you do the other ones?

Similar Threads for: Texas Hold'em Poker > US vs. Canada tournaments on pokerstars
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Freeroll Tournaments Value - Which are the best Freerolls?	ThunderPT	General Poker	33	12th September 2011 7:49 PM
New PokerStars tournaments - 8 person table	Jillychemung	Poker Rooms	5	18th October 2009 12:39 PM

Play Texas Hold'em Online Poker \| US vs. Canada tournaments on pokerstars
PokerStars is one of the best places to play poker online that accepts US players. Use PokerStars marketing code CCHAT for a $600 bonus. Note: No US Players Accepted.	PokerStars is one of the best places to play poker online that accepts US players. Use PokerStars marketing code CCHAT for a $600 bonus. Note: No US Players Accepted.