How do you do a PokerStars private tournament?

Question

I couldnt find any info on their website about the private tournaments that you can get to by going to "Tourney" then "Private". I was wondering can anyone make a private tournament for them and their friends? That would be really cool but I can't find any info on it.

Answer 1

It is a 'secret' option that is not shown on regular accounts.  If you have an account in good standing and have played for real money for a while, you can email [e-mail] and ask them to add the option.

They will add it to your account and you are free to start your own tournaments starting at $10 buy in on up.  You can name them as you like, and choose the game (Hold'em, limit or no limit, Omaha, HORSE etc).  You set the start time, and a password which you give out to your friends.  They can join if they have the password.

The main rule is that you cannot publicize the password on the PokerStars tournament description, nor direct people to your web site, or they will cancel the tournament.

Other than that it's pretty simple and cool.  I've run several for friends in the past.