FanDuel introduces PokerStars exclusively on its platform today in Michigan, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania, creating a unified hub for online poker, casino games, and sports betting. This development connects participants across these jurisdictions into larger shared liquidity pools, enabling bigger prize guarantees and enhanced experiences. General Manager Aaron Dugan of PokerStars at FanDuel describes the integration as uniting two prominent gaming brands to advance regulated online poker in North America.
Unified Network Formation
Regulated online poker in North America has operated in silos due to jurisdictional boundaries, limiting scale and activity volumes. The new platform addresses this by pooling resources from Michigan, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania, forming one of the continent's largest compliant networks. Dugan emphasizes that merging PokerStars' poker expertise with FanDuel's extensive user base delivers expanded offerings, including elevated prize pools.
Launch Celebrations and Access
The debut features the No Sweat Series from April 6 to 12, a $150,000 guaranteed freeroll event open to all. Every account receives four free entry tickets daily, issued automatically with no wagering conditions, though they expire at day's end. Highlights include a $50,000 guaranteed Sunday Million No Sweat Mega on April 12, providing pathways into higher-stakes action.
Premium Events and Incentives
On April 12 at 6:00 p.m. ET, two Sunday Million events each carry $500,000 guarantees: a $100 entry level and a $1,000 high-stakes option. New users qualify for a 100% deposit match up to $1,000, plus $30 in bonus tickets—a $20 Sunday Million Satellite ticket and two $5 Spin & Go tickets—regardless of prior FanDuel or PokerStars accounts. To activate, visit FanDuel Poker, access the Rewards Hub, opt in, and claim.
Expansion to Canada
Ontario joins later this year, further broadening the network's reach. This step reflects ongoing regulatory evolution in North American gaming, where state and provincial approvals enable cross-border liquidity under strict compliance. The platform supports cash games and full schedules for various skill levels, positioning it as a central destination amid growing legalized online wagering.