1. 04-19-11 08:02 AM #1
    BeerDog99
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    Pokerstars "The Big Game" - Any info?

    Hi Guys,

    I made it through the 3 rounds of freerolls and into the cast pool for the show. Apparently you have to submit an audition video.

    FYI, there were a few US players still in the Round 3 tourney on Sunday, I guess because it was a freeroll and these guys did not have real money accounts.

    Anyway, I still have a Round 2 ticket for this coming Saturday but I just noticed that the round 2 tourney was canceled.

    I am concerned there will be a larger cancellation of the entire game and the freerolls will be for not.

    Does anybody have any additional/inside information on this?

    Thanks!
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  2. 04-19-11 12:34 PM #2
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    The show has been canceled
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  3. 04-19-11 01:22 PM #3
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    link/info/confirmation ??/
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  4. 04-19-11 01:37 PM #4
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    no info bout canceling on official website http://thebiggame.pokerstars.net/
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  5. 04-19-11 01:41 PM #5
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    ya, I am waiting for info from Pokerstars support. I am so bummed about this.
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  6. 04-19-11 03:04 PM #6
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    Quote Originally Posted by BeerDog99 View Post
    ya, I am waiting for info from Pokerstars support. I am so bummed about this.
    you and your bad luck, just change hobby, because this one will get you a hart atack.
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  7. 04-19-11 04:57 PM #7
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    where are you from beerdog? usa can't play there
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  8. 04-19-11 06:48 PM #8
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    pokernews is reporting the show's been cancelled.

    http://www.pokernews.com/news/2011/0...cted-10218.htm

    scroll down to Apr. 18
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  9. 04-19-11 07:05 PM #9
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    yes it sucks just thank the us goverment for this they just want tax money
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  10. 04-19-11 11:33 PM #10
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    Quote Originally Posted by ttwarrior1 View Post
    where are you from beerdog? usa can't play there
    I am Canadian. I am able to play on all of the sites still. There were a few US folks in the Round 3 freeroll on Sunday (after Black Friday).

    I believe US players can still play freerolls.

    Cheers
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  11. 04-19-11 11:39 PM #11
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    Quote Originally Posted by Scratch View Post
    pokernews is reporting the show's been cancelled.

    http://www.pokernews.com/news/2011/0...cted-10218.htm

    scroll down to Apr. 18
    Thanks. I still cannot get a clear answer from Pokerstars support but as of this morning all Big Game tourneys have been cancelled (i.e. deleted). It seems pretty clear it is done.

    Cheers.
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  12. 04-20-11 12:22 AM #12
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    Quote Originally Posted by BeerDog99 View Post
    Thanks. I still cannot get a clear answer from Pokerstars support but as of this morning all Big Game tourneys have been cancelled (i.e. deleted). It seems pretty clear it is done.

    Cheers.
    would it be safe to maake a deposit in PS
    what is your oppinion?
    txs
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  13. 04-20-11 10:34 PM #13
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    I saw today that all tv shows concerning online poker EXCEPT the WSOP will be shut down
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  14. 04-20-11 11:06 PM #14
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    Email from Pokerstars today:

    Dear player,

    Unfortunately, due to circumstances beyond our control, we have been forced to bring The Big Game television show to an unexpected close. This is more than likely a temporary measure but it wouldn’t be fair for us to provide qualification tournaments to a show that may not be broadcast.

    As you were registered for a Big Game qualifier we have now set up 2 special $500 freerolls only for you and your fellow Big Gamers. Here’s how it works:

    • If you were registered in a Big Game Round 2 qualifier you will find 1 ticket in your account.

    • If you made it to a Big Game Final Round qualifier you will find 2 tickets in your account.


    With these tickets you can register for either or both of our BG $500 Invitational freerolls, taking place on Sunday, May 1 and Wednesday, May 4.

    The tourney ids are 387006431 & 387006617 and you can locate them under the Tourney > Private tab.

    On top of that, if the Big Game qualifiers start up again we’ll also make sure to enter you back in the qualifying round you were registered in originally.

    Once again, we apologise for this, and we hope to bring you some good news regarding the show in the future.

    All our best,
    The PokerStars.net Big Game Team.
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  15. 04-20-11 11:08 PM #15
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    hey beer did u get your points for todays tourney yet??? I finally win 1 and i dont get my points ha
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  16. 04-20-11 11:09 PM #16
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    Quote Originally Posted by sinmiedo View Post
    would it be safe to maake a deposit in PS
    what is your oppinion?
    txs
    Pokerstars for players in free countries like Canada, I do not forsee any problems.
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  17. 04-20-11 11:11 PM #17
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    Quote Originally Posted by kidk View Post
    hey beer did u get your points for todays tourney yet??? I finally win 1 and i dont get my points ha
    LOL, no, I am batting 0.... I went out first in the tourney today. flopped a little flush but the villian's AA was also a flush draw and if got there... :-(

    Cheers.
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  18. 04-20-11 11:21 PM #18
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    Quote Originally Posted by BeerDog99 View Post
    Pokerstars for players in free countries like Canada, I do not forsee any problems.
    thanks bud.
    i wish i could have the same succes for real money as here.
    took down another tourney today
    6 all toguether
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  19. 04-20-11 11:27 PM #19
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    Ahh man Beer that sucks...keep playing and take down one of those free rolls
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  20. 04-21-11 02:47 PM #20
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    Thanks Guys. Gl to you all!
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  21. 04-21-11 06:02 PM #21
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    Quote Originally Posted by Pajda View Post
    The show has been canceled
    wow that sucks hard.. sorry man
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