PokerStars is looking to become the most popular online poker sites in New Jersey, as they unveiled their software package and website during their soft launch that started on Wednesday, March 17, 2016. During the soft launch, 500 players were allowed to download and play on their platform, and it went much better than anyone had expected. Getting ready for their state-wide launch on Monday, March 21, they already have a series of daily and Sunday tournaments lined up for players, and it looks like there will be thousands joining the very first few days.
Daily Tournaments for the Avid Players
There are 17 daily tournaments on their schedule, and they are organized under six different themes. The six themes, their buy-ins and schedule, and descriptions.
The Daily Bigs
These daily freezeout tourneys run every day from 16:00-19:00 ET and feature 10,000 starting chips.
| Tournament | Buy-In | Time | Guaranteed Prize Pool |
| The Big $5 | $5 | 16:00 ET | $500 |
| The Big $50 | $50 | 18:00 ET | $1,500 |
| The Big $10 | $10 | 18:00 ET | $1,000 |
| The Big $20 | $20 | 19:00 ET | $1,000 |
The Hot Turbos
These are fast-paced tournaments, going from 20:00-00:00 ET, with 10,000 starting chips; getting 5-minute blind levels.
| Tournament | Buy-In | Time | Guaranteed Prize Pool |
| The Hot $10 | $10 | 20:00 ET | $1,000 |
| The Hot $5 | $5 | 21:00 ET | $500 |
| The Hot $50 | $50 | 22:00 ET | $1,000 |
| The Hot $30 | $30 | 00:00 ET | $1,000 |
KO Fever
These are knockout tournaments, with cash bounty placed on each player. For each you eliminate, you get a cash prize.
| Tournament | Buy-In | Time | Guaranteed Prize Pool |
| KO Fever $10 | $10 | 13:30 ET | $1,000 |
| KO Fever $5 | $5 | 19:30 ET | $500 |
| KO Fever $50 | $50 | 20:30 ET | $3,000 |
| KO Fever $15 | $15 | 22:30 ET | $500 |
Nightly Stars
A daily tournament offered only at night that has an amazing guaranteed prize pool.
| Tournament | Buy-In | Time | Guaranteed Prize Pool |
| Nightly Stars | $100 | 19:00 ET | $10,000 |
Change-Up
This tournament is perfect for players that like to mix it up, as they will change the format daily between Omaha Hi/Lo, Omaha, and Stud.
| Tournament | Buy-In | Time | Guaranteed Prize Pool |
| Change-Up (PLO H/L) | $5 | 17:30 ET | $500 |
| Change-Up (PLO) | $20 | 19:30 ET | $1,000 |
| Change-Up (7Stud) | $15 | 21:30 ET | $500 |
Moonlight Express
Late night poker tournament for those that like to play fast, with just 3-minute blind levels.
| Tournament | Buy-In | Time | Guaranteed Prize Pool |
| Moonlight Express | $20 | 23:00 ET | $1,000 |
Sunday Tournaments
There are five total Sunday tournaments, going from 16:00 ET all the way to 22:00 ET, giving everyone a chance to be a part of the great prize pools and action.
| Tournament | Buy-In | Time | Guaranteed Prize Pool |
| Sunday Warm-Up | $50 | 16:00 ET | $10,000 |
| Sunday Storm | $10 | 17:00 ET | $5,000 |
| Sunday Special | $200 | 18:00 ET | $50,000 |
| Sunday High Roller | $500 | 19:00 ET | $15,000 |
| Sunday Supersonic | $75 | 22:00 ET | $5,000 |
With these many tournaments going on each week, and with those prize pools floating around, PokerStars is expecting to make it big in New Jersey. Their platform is up and ready, all you have to do is wait until Monday to start playing online poker.