After an exhilarating run of MicroMillions for low-stakes players, it’s now time for the mid-stakes grinders to take center stage and unleash their poker prowess. Brace yourself for the adrenaline-pumping Midstakes Madness series, scheduled to rock PokerStars from August 6-13, 2023.

Get ready for a rollercoaster ride with 61 exciting events spread throughout the week, featuring buy-ins ranging from $11 to $109. The combined prize pool is guaranteed to hit an impressive $5,855,000, making this series an irresistible spectacle for poker enthusiasts.

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Prepare for an electrifying lineup of tournaments that includes some fan-favorite classics, now returning with bigger and better guarantees. The Midstakes Madness series promises to elevate the excitement of these beloved events to unprecedented heights.

Leading the pack is the highly anticipated Progressive Knockout Main Event, a special edition of the prestigious Sunday Million. With a mere $109 buy-in, players will compete for a staggering $1 million guaranteed prize pool. This is an opportunity no poker aficionado would want to miss.

Power Path to Glory

Here’s some fantastic news for Power Path players! If you hold a Bronze Pass, you can gain entry to any $109 buy-in event featured in the Midstakes Madness schedule. But that’s not all. For those with a Step 4 ticket for Power Path, you’re in for a treat. You can use it to enter any of the special-edition Sunday Millions taking place during this exhilarating series.

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Series Highlights

The Midstakes Madness schedule is loaded with thrilling events that will keep you at the edge of your seat. Here are some key dates for your poker diary:

• $109 Sunday Million PKO Midstakes Madness Main Event: Brace yourself for the grand finale on Sunday, August 13, where the action will reach a boiling point in this Progressive Knockout tournament with $1 million guaranteed.
• $11 Sunday Storm Mini Main Event: Sunday, August 13, will also see the exhilarating Mini Main Event, where players can turn a small buy-in into a major payday.
• $109 Sunday Million PKO: Kicking off the series in style, the Sunday, August 6, edition of the Sunday Million PKO promises fireworks and huge bounties.
• $109 Thursday Thrill Special Edition: Gear up for intense Thursday action on August 10, with the special edition of the Thursday Thrill tournament.
• $55 Mini Bounty Builder High Roller Special Edition: On Sunday, August 13, the bounty hunters will have a blast with the special edition of the Mini Bounty Builder High Roller.
• $22 Mini Battle Royale Special Edition: Midweek action on Wednesday, August 9, will feature the special edition of the Mini Battle Royale, a chance to seize glory without breaking the bank.

Omaheads in for a Treat

Midstakes Madness caters to all poker tastes. Fans of Omaha variants will have a blast with seven tournaments dedicated to Pot Limit Omaha (PLO) and No-Limit Omaha Hi-Lo (NLO8). And if you’re into 6+ Hold’em, PokerStars has got you covered with a thrilling event tailored just for you.

The countdown to Midstakes Madness has begun! Mark your calendars, sharpen your poker skills, and get ready to immerse yourself in a week of thrilling poker action like never before. Don’t miss out on your chance to become a poker legend in the making.

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