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Poker tournament PokerStars Open to debut in Maryland, featuring a main event valued at $300,000

Poker tournament PokerStars Open is making its way to Maryland, featuring a main event with a prize pool of $300,000.

Maryland welcomes PokerStars Open, boasting a substantial $300,000 Main Event tournament.
Maryland welcomes PokerStars Open, boasting a substantial $300,000 Main Event tournament.

Poker tournament PokerStars Open to debut in Maryland, featuring a main event valued at $300,000

Get ready, poker enthusiasts! The PokerStars Open Maryland 2025 is set to make its grand entrance at Live! Casino & Hotel Maryland from October 19 to 26, 2025. This eight-day live poker festival promises a diverse range of tournaments for players of all skill levels.

Key Tournaments

The flagship event of the festival is the $1,100 Main Event running from October 22 to 26. With five starting flights and a $300,000 guaranteed prize pool, this tournament is not one to be missed.

Other highlighted events include:

  • A single-day mystery bounty tournament called Sunday Sweat with a sports betting twist.
  • A $300 Women’s Event.
  • A $2,200 High Roller.

More tournament details will be released in the coming weeks.

Qualification Pathways

For those looking to secure their spot at the Main Event, online satellites start on August 18, 2025, open to players in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Michigan, and Ontario. These satellites offer multiple opportunities to win seats affordably.

Local and visiting players can also earn Main Event entries through live qualifiers hosted at Live! Casino & Hotel Maryland leading up to the festival.

Partnership and Excitement

This marks the first time the PokerStars Open brand will run in Maryland, following a successful collaboration on the Maryland State Poker Championship last year. RJ Peterson, Senior Director of Marketing PokerStars North America, expressed excitement about bringing the PokerStars Open experience to Maryland for the first time.

Christopher Angelo, Director of Poker at Live! Casino & Hotel Maryland, also expressed his excitement about the partnership, stating that it reflects PokerStars' ongoing commitment to making great poker more accessible, more fun, and more rewarding for players across the region.

The PokerStars Open Maryland 2025 is expected to be a thrilling addition to the live poker scene, bringing a fresh and accessible poker experience to the region. Stay tuned for more details about the full schedule and tournament structures.

| Aspect | Details | |-------------------------------|---------------------------------------------| | Dates | October 19–26, 2025 | | Venue | Live! Casino & Hotel Maryland, Hanover | | Main Event | $1,100 buy-in, Oct 22–26, 5 starting flights, $300,000 guarantee | | Other Featured Tournaments | Single-day mystery bounty (Sunday Sweat), $300 Women’s Event, $2,200 High Roller | | Online Satellites | Starting August 18, 2025, for NJ, PA, MI, ON residents | | Live Qualifiers | Hosted onsite before the festival |

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