The PokerStars Spring Championship of Online Poker (SCOOP) came to a close on April 18 in Southern Europe. The series awarded €17.8 million to players in France, Spain, and Portugal.
SCOOP Southern Europe attracted plenty of action with 764,810 total entries across 360 events. The guaranteed prize pool received a nice bump as well, exceeding the original €15 million.
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Spain takes SCOOP country competition title
This year’s series included a competition among the three countries served by the platform. The Battle of Countries leaderboard allowed each nation to battle for the top spot and some bragging rights.
In this inaugural event, Spanish players beat their French and Portuguese counterparts, securing the most points in SCOOP events.
Spaniards garnered more than 90,000 points, with French players close behind with more than 86,000 points. Portugal finished with just over 67,000.
Individually, “pepelurodri” topped the Battle of Countries leaderboard to win tournament money worth €10,000 and a trophy. “Nandito-1312” finished second and won €6,000 in tournament money with “josele83” taking third for €4,000.
SCOOP Southern Europe numbers and winners
Players turned out in force this year for SCOOP Southern Europe. Those stuck at home because of the Coronavirus pandemic may have been ready for more poker.
The €125 buy-in Main Event attracted 9,896 entries to award €1.1 million, beating its €1 million guarantee. “SleeepWalker13” took down the title for €94,967.
As part of the series, PokerStars also held 10 major championship events. All were priced at €250 and awarded SCOOP trophies to winners. In total, these events awarded more than €1 million.
SCOOP continues on PokerStars international platform and Pennsylvania in US
Meanwhile, SCOOP is still running on the PokerStars .COM site through April 28. The annual series features $100 million guaranteed across 102 events.
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This year’s SCOOP will push the total prizes paid out in the series’ history to $1 billion. Players will find a broad range of tournaments with Low, Medium, and High buy-ins from $2.20 up to $25,000. Here’s a look at the complete schedule:
2021 PokerStars SCOOP
Date Event
22-Apr 82-M: $530 NLHE [8-Max, Progressive KO, Thursday Thrill SE], $1M Gtd
22-Apr 82-H: $5,200 NLHE [8-Max, Progressive KO, High Roller], $1M Gtd
22-Apr 82-L: $55 NLHE [8-Max, Progressive KO, Mini Thursday Thrill SE], $500K Gtd
22-Apr 85-H: $1,050 NLHE [7-Max, Turbo, Progressive KO], $350K Gtd
22-Apr 84-H: $2,100 NLHE [6-Max], $300K Gtd
22-Apr 80-H: $1,050 NLHE, $250K Gtd
22-Apr 81-H: $2,100 PLO8 [6-Max], $200K Gtd
22-Apr 84-M: $215 NLHE [6-Max], $200K Gtd
22-Apr 85-M: $109 NLHE [7-Max, Turbo, Progressive KO], $200K Gtd
22-Apr 80-M: $109 NLHE, $175K Gtd
22-Apr 83-H: $2,100 8-Game, $150K Gtd
22-Apr 81-M: $215 PLO8 [6-Max], $100K Gtd
22-Apr 85-L: $11 NLHE [7-Max, Turbo, Progressive KO], $100K Gtd
22-Apr 84-L: $22 NLHE [6-Max], $85K Gtd
22-Apr 80-L: $11 NLHE, $80K Gtd
22-Apr 83-M: $215 8-Game, $60K Gtd
22-Apr 81-L: $22 PLO8 [6-Max], $50K Gtd
22-Apr 83-L: $22 8-Game, $30K Gtd
24-Apr 87-H: $2,100 NLHE [8-Max, Progressive KO], $500K Gtd
24-Apr 87-M: $215 NLHE [8-Max, Progressive KO], $400K Gtd
24-Apr 89-H: $1,050 NLHE [6-Max, Turbo], $300K Gtd
24-Apr 86-H: $1,050 NLHE [Afternoon Deep Stack], $250K Gtd
24-Apr 86-M: $109 NLHE [Afternoon Deep Stack], $200K Gtd
24-Apr 89-M: $109 NLHE [6-Max, Turbo], $200K Gtd
24-Apr 87-L: $22 NLHE [8-Max, Progressive KO], $175K Gtd
24-Apr 88-H: $1,050 NLO8 [6-Max], $125K Gtd
24-Apr 89-L: $11 NLHE [6-Max, Turbo], $85K Gtd
24-Apr 86-L: $11 NLHE [Afternoon Deep Stack], $80K Gtd
24-Apr 88-M: $109 NLO8 [6-Max], $60K Gtd
24-Apr 88-L: $11 NLO8 [6-Max], $20K Gtd
25-Apr 92-M: $1,050 NLHE [8-Max, Main Event], $5M Gtd
25-Apr 92-H: $10,300 NLHE [8-Max, Main Event], $5M Gtd
25-Apr 92-L: $109 NLHE [8-Max, Main Event], $3M Gtd
25-Apr 93-H: $10,300 PLO [6-Max, PLO Main Event], $1.25M Gtd
25-Apr 91-H: $2,100 NLHE [Progressive KO, Sunday Warm-Up SE], $850K Gtd
25-Apr 93-M: $1,050 PLO [6-Max, PLO Main Event], $750K Gtd
25-Apr 94-H: $1,050 NLHE [8-Max, Turbo, Progressive KO, Sunday Cooldown SE], $750K Gtd
25-Apr 91-M: $215 NLHE [Progressive KO, Sunday Warm-Up SE], $600K Gtd
25-Apr 94-M: $109 NLHE [8-Max, Turbo, Progressive KO, Sunday Cooldown SE], $500K Gtd
25-Apr 90-H: $530 NLHE, $400K Gtd
25-Apr 93-L: $109 PLO [6-Max, PLO Main Event], $350K Gtd
25-Apr 91-L: $22 NLHE [Progressive KO], $250K Gtd
25-Apr 90-M: $55 NLHE [Sunday Kickoff SE], $200K Gtd
25-Apr 94-L: $11 NLHE [8-Max, Turbo, Progressive KO, Mini Sunday Cooldown SE], $100K Gtd
25-Apr 90-L: $5.50 NLHE [Mini Sunday Kickoff SE], $35K Gtd
26-Apr 95-H: $1,050 NLHE [8-Max, Progressive KO, Series Saver], $1M Gtd
26-Apr 95-M: $109 NLHE [8-Max, Progressive KO, Series Saver], $600K Gtd
26-Apr 95-L: $11 NLHE [8-Max, Progressive KO, Series Saver], $200K Gtd
26-Apr 97-H: $215 NLHE [Turbo], $200K Gtd
26-Apr 97-M: $22 NLHE [Turbo], $150K Gtd
26-Apr 96-H: $530 NLHE/PLO [6-Max, Progressive KO], $100K Gtd
26-Apr 96-M: $55 NLHE/PLO [6-Max, Progressive KO], $50K Gtd
26-Apr 96-L: $5.50 NLHE/PLO [6-Max, Progressive KO], $20K Gtd
26-Apr 97-L: $2.20 NLHE [Turbo], $20K Gtd
27-Apr 98-H: $215 NLHE [Phase 2], $2M Gtd
27-Apr 98-M: $22 NLHE [Phase 2], $1M Gtd
27-Apr 01-H: $1,050 NLHE [8-Max, Super Tuesday SE], $650K Gtd
27-Apr 01-M: $109 NLHE [8-Max, Mini Super Tuesday SE], $400K Gtd
27-Apr 99-H: $530 NLHE [Heads-Up, Turbo, Progressive Total KO, Heads-Up TKO Zoom], $250K Gtd
27-Apr 98-L: $2.20 NLHE [Phase 2], $200K Gtd
27-Apr 99-M: $55 NLHE [Heads-Up, Turbo, Progressive Total KO, Heads-Up TKO Zoom], $200K Gtd
27-Apr 01-L: $11 NLHE [8-Max], $150K Gtd
27-Apr 99-L: $5.50 NLHE [Heads-Up, Turbo, Progressive Total KO, Heads-Up TKO Zoom], $70K Gtd
28-Apr 100-H: $5,200 NLHE [8-Max, Final Freeze], $700K Gtd
28-Apr 100-M: $530 NLHE [8-Max, Final Freeze], $350K Gtd
28-Apr 100-L: $55 NLHE [8-Max, Final Freeze], $250K Gtd
28-Apr 102-H: $530 NLHE [7-Max, Hyper-Turbo, Progressive KO, Series Wrap-Up], $175K Gtd
28-Apr 102-M: $55 NLHE [7-Max, Hyper-Turbo, Progressive KO, Series Wrap-Up], $125K Gtd
28-Apr 101-H: $1,050 6+ Hold'em [8-Max], $75K Gtd
28-Apr 101-M: $109 6+ Hold'em [8-Max], $40K Gtd
28-Apr 102-L: $5.50 NLHE [7-Max, Hyper-Turbo, Progressive KO, Series Wrap-Up], $40K Gtd
28-Apr 101-L: $11 6+ Hold'em [8-Max], $25K Gtd
In the United States, PASCOOP kicked off in Pennsylvania last week as well. That series runs through May 3 and features $2 million guaranteed across 120 events.
SCOOP series are also expected to be announced soon in New Jersey and Michigan.
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Neymar’s Golden Chips still up for grabs
PokerStars recently announced that Neymar Jr. had rejoined the platform, serving as the site’s cultural ambassador. The role has the international football star working on creative projects inspired by art, design, music, and more.
As part of Neymar taking on the position, PokerStars launched the Neymar Jr. Golden Chip Giveaway. Lucky players can win a number of limited edition Golden Chips. The site has “hidden” the prizes throughout the platform for players to “discover.”
Each chip unlocks prizes like signed merchandise, clothing, and VIP experiences and gifts. Players on the .COM, .FR and .UK are eligible and have until Friday at midnight to unlock a Golden Chip.
Golden Chip Freerolls also run every day in the client for the duration of the promotion.