Preparations Underway for 2025 SCOOP at PokerStars, Offering SCOOP Warm-Up and $50,000 in Ticket Awards
Ready to Burn Rubber in the 2025 SCOOP Warm-Up? Buckle Up, PokerStarters!
Prepare for the excitement of the 2025 Spring Championship of Online Poker (SCOOP) as it roars into action from May 11 to June 2 on the wild and thrilling virtual tables of PokerStars! The SCOOP Warm-Up is your chance to get in the game and hone your skills before the big day, with hissing action and monstrous prizes on the line.
Stay tuned for the full, furious schedule – PokerStars is not ready to spill the beans just yet. Buttrust us; they've got you covered with the SCOOP Warm-Up series running from April 20 to April 28 to keep you busy and entertained before the madness ensues!
Don't say "goodbye" to your bankroll just yet, though. PokerStars has your back with the SCOOP Warm-Up Series and the Ticket Machine, dishing out a staggering $50,000 worth of SCOOP tickets to give you a shot at the jackpot without parting with a single cent!
Join the action now and log into your PokerStars account. Opt-in via the Challenges window, and get ready to tear up the tables: participating in at least three SCOOP Warm-Up events will earn you your first ticket raffle entry.
Want more chances to claim your ticket? Rack up the buy-ins: playing six tournaments will net you another entry, while ten events lands you a whopping three tickets in the hat! And here's the best part: it doesn't matter your buy-in, every player has an equal shot at winning one of those coveted SCOOP tickets – worth up to a mind-blowing $1,050!
Win tickets based on pure luck: the raffle draw takes place on April 29, and every single ticket has the exact same odds of winning, so it's anyone's game!
The SCOOP Warm-Up series is a wild ride with 78 total tournaments divided into two beastly buy-in tiers: low and high. Looking to sink your teeth into low-stakes action? Strap in for as little as $2.20. Ready to go all-in for serious prizes? Take the plunge with buy-ins reaching a jaw-dropping $1,050. Get ready to feel the heat, because the series is designed for everyone and will help you build momentum for the main event!
The Warm-Up culminates in two Main Events on April 27:
- $109 Main Event: A guaranteed prize pool of a jaw-dropping $1 million is waiting for you.
- $1,050 Main Event: The stakes are even higher as you'll be fighting for a $400,000 guaranteed prize pool.
The SCOOP Warm-Up offers a deliciously diverse mix of tournament formats and game variations, ensuring you'll have plenty of opportunities to sharpen your skills and prepare for the ultimate SCOOP showdown.
And hey: it's not all about the prize money, buddy. The SCOOP League is making a triumphant return, providing even bigger and better rewards. So, if you thought you'd climbed the rooftops, think again! The captains of the SCOOP League will be watching the Warm-Up results like hawks, closer than that annoying fly hovering around your sandwich.
With free tickets up for grabs, an electric tournament schedule, and a heck of a lot more action, the SCOOP Warm-Up is the perfect series to kick off festival season – don't miss out!
And for those of you who've taken their poker game a tad too seriously, don't forget that help and support are available at the National Council on Problem Gambling. Remember: it's about striking the right balance – between competition and enjoyment – and having a blast while you're at it!
Happy warming up, and see you on the tables!
- In 2025, prepare to participate in the Spring Championship of Online Poker (SCOOP) at PokerStars, starting on May 11 and ending on June 2.
- Ahead of the main SCOOP event, get ready for the SCOOP Warm-Up series, running from April 20 to April 28, packed with exciting poker games and opportunities.
- The SCOOP Warm-Up presents a chance to win SCOOP tickets worth $50,000, helping you enter the grand prize games without spending a dime.
- To enter the raffle for SCOOP tickets, log into your PokerStars account, opt-in via the Challenges window, and play in at least three SCOOP Warm-Up events.
- Players participating in six SCOOP Warm-Up tournaments will receive two additional raffle entries, while those playing ten events will receive three entries, increasing their chances at big wins.
- The raffle draw will take place on April 29, with every ticket having the same odds of winning, making it an open game for everyone.
- The SCOOP Warm-Up series features 78 total tournaments, with buy-ins ranging from as low as $2.20 to as high as $1,050, catering to all levels of poker players, from beginners to high-stakes gamblers.


