PokerStars Caribbean Adventure

A Premier Winter Poker Destination

The PokerStars Caribbean Adventure (PCA) stands as one of the most iconic and prestigious events on the international poker calendar. Held at the Atlantis Resort on Paradise Island in the Bahamas, this annual festival has long served as a marquee gathering for the global poker community at the start of each year. Launched in the early 2000s under the PokerStars banner, the PCA quickly earned a reputation for combining elite competition with a stunning tropical setting.

Format and Legacy

The Main Event is played in No-Limit Hold'em, historically featuring a buy-in of around $10,000, drawing fields of hundreds of top professionals and recreational players alike. The PCA has produced numerous celebrated champions over the years and enjoyed wide international broadcast coverage, cementing its global prestige. Beyond the Main Event, the festival offers a rich schedule of side tournaments, satellites, and cash games, making the PCA a true celebration of poker in a world-class Caribbean resort setting.