Australia & New Zealand Poker League
Exclusive Poker League for Players in Australia & New Zealand*!
The brand-new Australia & New Zealand Poker League gives all players in your region the chance to compete against each other for bragging rights and cash prizes. There are tournaments running every day across three divisions that suit players of all levels - and you can even play for free!
Enter and you’ll be playing for league points, with the players that make the final table in each tournament getting the most. You even get points just for playing, so the more you play, the more points you earn. At the end of every month, all players who finish in the top 100 for their division will win cold hard cash - up to $300 for the top-ranking player in Division 1! The league is exclusive to players in Australia & New Zealand, which means you can play against friends and family, and prove that you are the best player in the land.
If you’re new to PokerStars, this is the perfect time to start playing at the world’s largest poker site. Simply download the free PokerStars software to get started, follow the instructions onscreen and you’ll be playing in minutes. Then its time to take a shot at winning the league!
How to Play the Australia & New Zealand Poker League
There are tournaments running everyday at the times listed below for each of the three Divisions, with points up for grabs in each.
To register, open the PokerStars lobby, click ‘Tourney’ & ‘Regional’.
| Tournament | Buy-In | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Division 1 | $5 | 19:00 AEST (03:00 ET) |
| Division 2 | Free | 19:15 AEST (03:15 ET) |
| Division 3 | 2,000 Play Money chips | 19:30 AEST (03:30 ET) |
Points
Points are awarded in each Division tournament as follows, and you can keep track of how well you are performing on the Rankings page. PokerStars will be updating the table three times a week, so make sure you keep checking back.
| Place | Points |
|---|---|
| 1 | 20 |
| 2 | 18 |
| 3 | 16 |
| 4 | 15 |
| 5 | 14 |
| 6 | 13 |
| 7 | 12 |
| 8 | 11 |
| 9 | 10 |
| Any other cash** | 5 |
| Taking Part | 1 |
**In addition to points, each Divisions 1 and 2 tournament will also award cash prizes, with Division 3 tournaments awarding play money chips. All prizes will be paid out according to PokerStars standard payout structure.
Monthly Prizes
Cash prizes will be awarded as follows for players finishing in the top 100 in each Division at the end of every month.
| Position | Division 1 | Division 2 | Division 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $300 | $100 | $40 |
| 2 | $200 | $80 | $30 |
| 3 | $100 | $60 | $25 |
| 4 | $80 | $40 | $15 |
| 5 | $60 | $30 | $10 |
| 6-10 | $40 | $20 | $7 |
| 11-25 | $30 | $15 | $5 |
| 26-50 | $20 | $10 | $3 |
| 51-100 | $10 | $5 | $2 |
*Players must be 18 and over to participate in this promotion.
Make sure you take a look at the Australia & New Zealand Poker League FAQ page for more information. If you still can’t find what you need, contact support@pokerstars.com.
