PCA Wraps, Grinder Represents, APAC Announced

Last of PCA Side Event Results

As the 10^th Anniversary of the PokerStars Caribbean Adventure wound down from one of the largest poker festivals in the world, there were some big names finishing on a high note. Australian poker star Grant Levy, winner of APPT and ANZPT titles, took a PCA NLHE 6-handed title. Event 34 asked for a $5,300 buy-in, and of the 44 players who entered, Levy took home $78,940 for the victory.

Marcel Luske had one of the better PCA adventures of many players, as he claimed a second side event title. The $1,100 8-Game event brought in 117 players, and the final table was exciting as the only woman who entered the event, Jeanne David, took fifth place, and Marcel Luske went on to win for $13,810. The Team PokerStars Pro also won a HORSE event earlier in the series in Event 17.

Side event news was offered here on the PokerStars blog, along with a list of results only here.

PCA Parties

PokerStars is known for its parties, and celebrating its 10^th anniversary produced a massive party in the Bahamas. There were fireworks, violinists, deejays including Team PokerStars Pro Vanessa Rousso, an elaborate selection of food, open bar for a few hours, Atlantis staff dancing with the audience to Gangnam Style, dancers with feathers, and drinks – lots and lots of drinks. Photos and video are linked here.

Grinder Represents Poker Room

Michael Mizrachi has been dubbed the official poker ambassador of the Turlock Poker Room. It is located in California’s Central Valley, and “The Grinder” will play at the location and wear the logo when he plays poker tournaments around the world.

Mizrachi will be there to launch the Grinder Poker Series on January 19, a series of eight poker tournaments that culminate in The Grinder Showdown for a $15K guaranteed prize.

WSOP Asia-Pacific Schedule Announced

The first foray of the World Series of Poker into the Asia Pacific region of the world is set to kick off in April in Melbourne, Australia. The APAC, as it is called, will be hosted by the Crown Melbourne Integrated Resort, and the official tournament schedule has been announced.

The series will run from April 4 to April 15 with a total of five bracelet events as well as a High Roller tournament and a Caesars Cup invitational event. Satellites and cash games will also be offered.

Event 1: $1,100 NLHE Accumulator (3 starting days)

Event 2: $1,650 PLO

Event 3: $2,200 Mixed Event

Event 4: $5,000 NLHE 6-Handed

Event 5: $10,000 NLHE Main Event

Bonus: $50,000 NLHE High Roller with Rebuys