PokerGO® and PokerStars® Announce Return of the National Heads-Up Poker Championship
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PokerGO and PokerStars (NYSE:FLUT) have announced the revival of the National Heads-Up Poker Championship after a decade-long hiatus. The tournament, featuring a $25,000 buy-in, will premiere on Peacock in fall 2025 before streaming on PokerGO and PokerStars platforms.
The championship will maintain its signature single-elimination, bracket-style format and has already confirmed several high-profile participants, including Michael Mizrachi, Jason Koon, Chris Moneymaker, and celebrities like Rob "Boston Rob" Mariano. This marks the first edition under PokerGO's ownership following their acquisition of the brand from NBC Sports.
Positive
- Acquisition of iconic National Heads-Up Poker Championship brand from NBC Sports
- Strategic partnership with PokerStars for tournament revival
- Multi-platform distribution deal including Peacock, PokerGO, and PokerStars
- High-profile participant roster combining professional players and celebrities
Negative
- None.
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Known for its single-elimination, bracket-style format, unforgettable moments, and blockbuster personalities, the National Heads-Up Poker Championship returns with a
Among the confirmed players are Michael Mizrachi, Jason Koon, Liv Boeree, Bryce Hall, Richard Seymour, Chris Moneymaker, Erik Seidel, Doug Polk, Phil Galfond, Shaun Deeb, Nick Wright, T.J. Lavin, and Rob "Boston Rob" Mariano, with more celebrity names expected.
"The National Heads-Up Poker Championship helped define the golden era of televised poker," said Mori Eskandani, President of PokerGO. "We're proud to partner with PokerStars to bring back a truly iconic brand and share it with a new generation of fans."
"Bringing back shows like the National Heads-Up Poker Championship is one of the most exciting ways to reignite interest in poker," said Francine Watson, Associate Director, Content & Creative Services. "With a mix of celebrities and top pros, it's the kind of event that draws in poker enthusiasts while appealing to the masses."
The event marks the first edition of the National Heads-Up Poker Championship under PokerGO's ownership, following its recent acquisition of the brand and archived content from NBC Sports.
Media contact
press@pokergo.com
press@pokerstarsint.com
About PokerGO®
PokerGO® is the world's largest poker content company. PokerGO offers over 100 days of live poker annually and a vast video-on-demand library. Visit www.pokergo.com for more. Join the PokerGO community on X, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Discord, and the PokerGO Podcast.
About PokerStars
PokerStars operates the world's most popular online poker sites, serving the global poker community. Since it launched in 2001, PokerStars has become the first choice of players all over the world, with more daily tournaments than anywhere else and with the best online security. More than 200 billion hands have been dealt on PokerStars, which is more than any other sites. PokerStars is ultimately owned by Flutter Entertainment plc. (LSE: FLTR; NYSE: FLUT).
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