- FanDuel and PokerStars launched their partnership on April 1st.
- Online poker on FanDuel is available in Michigan, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey.
PHILADELPHIA – On Wednesday, the agreed on partnership between FanDuel and PokerStars officially launched with their new brand, “PokerStars exclusively on FanDuel,” as the two sides merge together.
As a part of the partnership, there are three states with poker that expect to see the new PokerStars on FanDuel launch fully, including Michigan, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania.
Existing PokerStars users will immediately see larger games, bigger guaranteed prizes and prize pools, bigger paying online poker bonuses, and a wider selection of tournaments and cash games.
"The launch of PokerStars exclusively on FanDuel brings together two of the most iconic names in gaming and represents a major step forward for online poker in North America," said Aaron Dugan, General Manager of PokerStars at FanDuel. "By combining PokerStars' industry-leading poker experience with FanDuel's scale and reach, we're able to deliver bigger games, larger prize pools, and a more dynamic experience. We look forward to welcoming players to the tables."
Welcome Tournament & Bonuses Set For Hard Launch On April 6th
To get things going, running from April 6-12, a $150,000 freeroll tournament will run on those six days and is accessible to everyone. Four tickets will be automatically credited to players' accounts and can be used to enter each day.
New poker players in Michigan, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey will have the opportunity to claim a 100% first time deposit match of up to $1,000, a $20 Sunday Million Satellite ticket, and two $5 free spins.