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The PokerStars.net Big Game

The PokerStars.net Big Game
★ 7.0/10•2010•45m•TV-14•Reality
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The ultimate high-stakes TV cash game show that sees Loose Cannon amateurs play against the legends of poker for cold hard cash. PokerStars buys each Loose Cannon into the game for $100,000, and they get to keep any profit. It’s a true test of poker skill, and the best thing to happen to TV poker in years.

StatusEnded
Runtime45m
LanguageEN
First Air DateJun 15, 2010

Episodes

Episode 1 - Week 1, Episode 1: Ernest WigginsE145m

Week 1, Episode 1: Ernest Wiggins

Poker legends Daniel Negreanu, Doyle Brunson, Phil Laak, Phil Hellmuth and Tony G play with a Loose Cannon who claims that the only way to be the best, is to beat the best. Will he succeed?

Jun 15, 2010

Episode 2 - Week 1, Episode 2: Ernest WigginsE245m

Week 1, Episode 2: Ernest Wiggins

Daniel Negreanu gets challenged by Loose Cannon Ernest Wiggins, will he be able to take him on? With other legends like Doyle Brunson also at the Big Game table, things could get very interesting.

Jun 16, 2010

Episode 3 - Week 1, Episode 3: Ernest WigginsE345m

Week 1, Episode 3: Ernest Wiggins

Phil Hellmuth goes up against a Loose Cannon who is trying to push his luck. Daniel Negreanu, Phil Laak, Doyle Brunson and Tony G are dying to see who ends up on top: pro or amateur?

Jun 17, 2010

Episode 4 - Week 1, Episode 4: Ernest WigginsE445m

Week 1, Episode 4: Ernest Wiggins

The rivalry between Phil Hellmuth and Tony G causes frustration and tension at a table full of poker superstars, but who will end up "begging for mercy"? Or will they both end up losing money?

Jun 18, 2010

Episode 5 - Week 1, Episode 5: Ernest WigginsE545m

Week 1, Episode 5: Ernest Wiggins

The drama is heating up at a table with poker superstars like Daniel Negreanu, Phil Laak and Tony G! The Loose Cannon has to choose whether to take the money or continue to play another week.

Jun 19, 2010

Episode 6 - Week 2, Episode 1: William DavisE645m

Week 2, Episode 1: William Davis

This week's poker pros Daniel Negreanu, Doyle Brunson, Abe Mosseri, David Williams and Jason Calacanis take on a Loose Cannon who is an aspiring poker pro.. Things could get very interesting!

Jun 22, 2010

Episode 7 - Week 2, Episode 2: William DavisE745m

Week 2, Episode 2: William Davis

Hall of Fame legend Doyle Brunson takes on the less experienced poker pro Calacanis.. Who will come out on top? And how will Brunson hold up against the other pros such as Daniel Negreanu?

Jun 23, 2010

Episode 8 - Week 2, Episode 3: William DavisE845m

Week 2, Episode 3: William Davis

Loose Cannon Will Davis is hanging in there with the pros at the Big Game table like Daniel Negreanu and Doyle Brunson! He is not backing down and that creates an interesting game.

Jun 24, 2010

Episode 9 - Week 2, Episode 4: William DavisE945m

Week 2, Episode 4: William Davis

The pressure is on: the Loose Cannon needs to make a serious comeback in order to earn money. With names like Daniel Negreanu and Doyle Brunson at the table, this will not be easy.

Jun 25, 2010

Episode 10 - Week 2, Episode 5: William DavisE1045m

Week 2, Episode 5: William Davis

The pressure is on: the Loose Cannon needs to make a serious comeback in order to earn money and with names like Daniel Negreanu and Doyle Brunson at the table, this will not be easy.

Jun 26, 2010

Episode 11 - Week 3, Episode 1: Nadya MagnusE1145m

Week 3, Episode 1: Nadya Magnus

The Loose Cannon is Nadya Magnus who wants to earn some money to create a better future for her kid. Will she be able to take on pros Jason Mercier, Joe Cada, Daniel Alaei and Justin Bonomo?

Jun 29, 2010

Episode 12 - Week 3, Episode 2: Nadya MagnusE1245m

Week 3, Episode 2: Nadya Magnus

Loose Cannon Nadya "KGB" Magnus is trying to fulfill her dream of becoming a poker pro. She is not afraid to take on Jason Mercier and Justin Bonomo; will she be able to outplay them?

Jun 30, 2010

Episode 13 - Week 3, Episode 3: Nadya MagnusE1345m

Week 3, Episode 3: Nadya Magnus

Loose Cannon Nadya Magnus is impressing the poker pros such as Jason Mercier and is gunning to become the top Loose Cannon! She has got the skills, but will luck also be on her side?

Jul 1, 2010

Episode 14 - Week 3, Episode 4: Nadya MagnusE1445m

Week 3, Episode 4: Nadya Magnus

The Loose Cannon Nadya Magnus has played strong so far, but will she be able to keep it up? Meanwhile, Jason Mercier and Justin Bonomo are also not backing down and the stakes are high.

Jul 2, 2010

Episode 15 - Week 3, Episode 5: Nadya MagnusE1545m

Week 3, Episode 5: Nadya Magnus

In this last episode Loose Cannon Nadya Magnus has a lot to lose: she has a huge stack to protect. Will she walk away with money to create a nice future for her son or will she lose everything?

Jul 3, 2010

Episode 16 - Week 4, Episode 1: Troy HowardE1645m

Week 4, Episode 1: Troy Howard

The new Loose Cannon is confident that he can take on a table of pros like David "Viffer" Peat, Barry Greenstein, Antonia Esfandiari, Chau Giang and Rick Rahim. But is this really the case?

Jul 6, 2010

Episode 17 - Week 4, Episode 2: Troy HowardE1745m

Week 4, Episode 2: Troy Howard

Poker pros David "Viffer" Peat, Barry Greenstein, Antonia Esfandiari, Chau Giang and Rick Rahim play with an amateur 'Loose Cannon'; who will end up on top?

Jul 7, 2010

Episode 18 - Week 4, Episode 3: Troy HowardE1845m

Week 4, Episode 3: Troy Howard

Poker pros David "Viffer" Peat and Antonia Esfandiari go head to head in a huge cooler. Meanwhile, our Loose Cannon is trying to up his game at the table; will he succeed?

Jul 8, 2010

Episode 19 - Week 4, Episode 4: Troy HowardE1945m

Week 4, Episode 4: Troy Howard

A very eventful episode with poker pros Barry Greenstein, Antonio Esfandiari, Chau Giang, Viffer and Rick Rahim. With the Loose Cannon also at the table, anything can happen...

Jul 9, 2010

Episode 20 - Week 4, Episode 5: Troy HowardE2045m

Week 4, Episode 5: Troy Howard

The Loose Cannon wants to play more aggressively in this final episode of the week and thereby takes on poker pro David "Viffer" Peat... Will he end up taking home some money?

Jul 10, 2010

Episode 21 - Week 5, Episode 1: Aaron JensenE2145m

Week 5, Episode 1: Aaron Jensen

The Loose Cannon starts off aggressive against poker superstars Daniel Negreanu, Tony G, Vanessa Rousso, Scott Seiver and Todd Brunson. A very interesting table.

Aug 10, 2010

Episode 22 - Week 5, Episode 2: Aaron JensenE2245m

Week 5, Episode 2: Aaron Jensen

Tony G is having a very hard time at a table with Daniel Negreanu, Vanessa Rousso, Lex Veldhuis, Scott Seiver and Todd Brunson. Will he be outplayed or be able to earn back some money?

Aug 11, 2010

Episode 23 - Week 5, Episode 3: Aaron JensenE2345m

Week 5, Episode 3: Aaron Jensen

Last episode Lex Veldhuis took the spot of Tony G and Veldhuis is definitely not backing down! The Loose Cannon wants to earn money for his wedding, will he be able to take on Veldhuis?

Aug 12, 2010

Episode 24 - Week 5, Episode 4: Aaron JensenE2445m

Week 5, Episode 4: Aaron Jensen

The Loose Cannon, as well as poker pros Negreanu and Veldhuis need to make a comeback this episode, but Vanessa Rousso, Todd Brunson and Scott Seiver are not giving in that easily.

Aug 13, 2010

Episode 25 - Week 5, Episode 5: Aaron JensenE2545m

Week 5, Episode 5: Aaron Jensen

Pro Scott Seiver is riding the money train and our Loose Cannon had to leave early in the last episode. A table full of pros like Negreanu, Veldhuis, Laak, Brunson and Rousso remains...

Aug 14, 2010

Episode 26 - Week 6, Episode 1: Andre CapellaE2645m

Week 6, Episode 1: Andre Capella

Poker pros Daniel Negreanu, Phil Hellmuth, Eugene Katchalov, Prahlad Friendman and Dani Stern play with a Loose Cannon who used to be a racecar driver. Can he step on the gass?

Aug 17, 2010

Episode 27 - Week 6, Episode 2: Andre CapellaE2745m

Week 6, Episode 2: Andre Capella

The Loose Cannon takes on the old guard: Negreanu and Hellmuth. Interesting to see where ths goes, specifically with the young guard (Katchalov, Friedman and Stern) also at the table.

Aug 18, 2010

Episode 28 - Week 6, Episode 3: Andre CapellaE2845m

Week 6, Episode 3: Andre Capella

The Loose Cannon needs to make a comeback, quick! The young guns at the table (Stern, Katchalov and Friedman) are becoming more aggressive towards old school players Negreanu and Hellmuth.

Aug 19, 2010

Episode 29 - Week 6, Episode 4: Andre CapellaE2945m

Week 6, Episode 4: Andre Capella

The Loose Cannon finds himself in dangerous waters at a table with sharks like Phil Hellmuth and Dani Stern. These sharks are however more concerned with attacking eachother; will things kick off?

Aug 20, 2010

Episode 30 - Week 6, Episode 5: Andre CapellaE3045m

Week 6, Episode 5: Andre Capella

The feud between Phil Hellmuth and Dani Stern continues and this episode the stakes are higher than ever. Just like Negreanu, Mercier, Friedman and Katchalov, we can't take our eyes away!

Aug 21, 2010

Episode 31 - Week 7, Episode 1: Russell HarlowE3145m

Week 7, Episode 1: Russell Harlow

A new Loose Cannon sits at the table with Antonio Esfandiari, Phil Hellmuth, Tony G, Jason Mercier and Ike Haxton! This Loose Cannon is ready to be best Loose Cannon so far.

Aug 24, 2010

Episode 32 - Week 7, Episode 2: Russell HarlowE3245m

Week 7, Episode 2: Russell Harlow

This week's table features Antonio Esfandiari, Phil Hellmuth, Tony G, Jason Mercier, Ike Haxton and a Loose Cannon! We all know that with Tony G at the table, things are never boring.

Aug 25, 2010

Episode 33 - Week 7, Episode 3: Russell HarlowE3345m

Week 7, Episode 3: Russell Harlow

Phil Hellmuth is having a hard time this episode, and this time not only because of Tony G, but also the amateur Loose Cannon.. Will there be a blow up in classic Hellmuth style?

Aug 26, 2010

Episode 34 - Week 7, Episode 4: Russell HarlowE3445m

Week 7, Episode 4: Russell Harlow

Phil Hellmuth needs to make a comeback after a very hard last episode: will he be able to proof his worth? Tony G, Esfandiari, Mercier, Haxton and the Loose Cannon are eager to find out.

Aug 27, 2010

Episode 35 - Week 7, Episode 5: Russell HarlowE3545m

Week 7, Episode 5: Russell Harlow

There is always frustration between Phil Hellmuth and Tony G, but it now seems to be coming to a boiling point. Meanwhile, the Loose Cannon is desperate to start making money before it is too late.

Aug 28, 2010

Episode 36 - Week 8, Episode 1: Russell HarlowE3645m

Week 8, Episode 1: Russell Harlow

Last week's Loose Cannon chose to return to the table. With Daniel Negreanu, Lex Veldhuis, Doyle Brunson, Barry Greenstein and Justin Bonomo at the table, the odds are not in his favor.

Aug 31, 2010

Episode 37 - Week 8, Episode 2: Russell HarlowE3745m

Week 8, Episode 2: Russell Harlow

Loose Cannon is not afraid to gamble, even with poker pros Daniel Negreanu, Lex Veldhuis, Doyle Brunson, Barry Greenstein and Justin Bonomo at the table. Such names make for a great game.

Sep 1, 2010

Episode 38 - Week 8, Episode 3: Russell HarlowE3845m

Week 8, Episode 3: Russell Harlow

The Loose Cannon is well on his way to become the best Loose Cannon so far. With big money and big names like Doyle Brunson, Lex Veldhuis and Daniel Negreanu at the table, anything can happen.

Sep 2, 2010

Episode 39 - Week 8, Episode 4: Russell HarlowE3945m

Week 8, Episode 4: Russell Harlow

The stakes have been very high this week and this episode is not very different. With legends Daniel Negreanu, Lex Veldhuis, Doyle Brunson and Justin Bonomo things are always fun to watch.

Sep 3, 2010

Episode 40 - Week 8, Episode 5: Russell HarlowE4045m

Week 8, Episode 5: Russell Harlow

In this last episode of the week the stakes are higher than ever: the Loose Cannon needs to make a comeback in order to win any money.. Will he be able to turn things around?

Sep 4, 2010

Episode 41 - Week 9, Episode 1: Elizabeth HoustonE4145m

Week 9, Episode 1: Elizabeth Houston

This week's Loose Cannon has a noble goal and takes on Daniel Negreanu, Tony G, David "Viffer" Peat, Joe Hachem and William Reynolds.. Negreanu seems to really enjoy playing with these guys!

Oct 5, 2010

Episode 42 - Week 9, Episode 2: Elizabeth HoustonE4245m

Week 9, Episode 2: Elizabeth Houston

The Loose Cannon Elizabeth Houston seems to have made an impression on pros Tony G, Daniel Negreanu, David "Viffer" Peat, Joe Hachem and William Reynolds; but does this work in her favor?

Oct 6, 2010

Episode 43 - Week 9, Episode 3: Elizabeth HoustonE4345m

Week 9, Episode 3: Elizabeth Houston

Poker pro Daniel Negreanu took some hits last episode and needs to make a comeback. Meanwhile Tony G is at the top of the table and not afraid to take on Negreanu and Reynolds...

Oct 7, 2010

Episode 44 - Week 9, Episode 4: Elizabeth HoustonE4445m

Week 9, Episode 4: Elizabeth Houston

The Loose Cannon needs to seriously turn things around to end up with profit at the end of the week: will she be able to keep her head above water filled with sharks like Tony G and Daniel Negreanu?

Oct 8, 2010

Episode 45 - Week 9, Episode 5: Elizabeth HoustonE4545m

Week 9, Episode 5: Elizabeth Houston

The Loose Cannon got busted in the last episode and was replaced with poker pro Lex Veldhuis. He immediatly finds himself in showdown with two greats: Tony G and William Reynolds...

Oct 9, 2010

Episode 46 - Week 10, Episode 1: David FishmanE4645m

Week 10, Episode 1: David Fishman

A new Loose Cannon sits at the table with poker pros Phil Hellmuth, Joe Cada, Phil Laak, David Williams and Bill Perkins. This Loose Cannon is not afraid to challenge one of these legends!

Oct 12, 2010

Episode 47 - Week 10, Episode 2: David FishmanE4745m

Week 10, Episode 2: David Fishman

The tension between Bill Perkins (aka "Businessman") and Phil Hellmuth is increasing and Perkins continues to needle Hellmuth. Hellmuth is known for his blow ups, will he be able to keep his calm?

Oct 13, 2010

Episode 48 - Week 10, Episode 3: David FishmanE4845m

Week 10, Episode 3: David Fishman

The Loose Cannon needs to get his game back on track after being the top Loose Cannon and then losing it all last episode.. Will he be smart enough to take on Williams and Hellmuth?

Oct 14, 2010

Episode 49 - Week 10, Episode 4: David FishmanE4945m

Week 10, Episode 4: David Fishman

Will the Loose Cannon sink or swim? Either way, this Loose Cannon is not backing down from poker pros Phil Hellmuth, Bill Perkins and David Williams.. Will he be able to make Hellmuth blow up?

Oct 15, 2010

Episode 50 - Week 10, Episode 5: David FishmanE5045m

Week 10, Episode 5: David Fishman

Fishman starts off the night as the leading Loose Cannon and plays tight to keep his profit.. Will poker pros David Williams, Phil Laak and Bill Perkins allow him to go home with six figures?

Oct 16, 2010

Episode 51 - Week 11, Episode 1: William GivenE5145m

Week 11, Episode 1: William Given

This week's Loose Cannon takes on poker legends Daniel Negreanu, Phil Galfond, Doyle Brunson, Scott Seiver and Joe Hachem. Will he be able to make some profit?

Oct 19, 2010

Episode 52 - Week 11, Episode 2: William GivenE5245m

Week 11, Episode 2: William Given

At this week's poker table sit some amazing poker legends like Daniel Negreanu, Phil Galfond, Doyle Brunson, Scott Seiver and Joe Hachem. Will Negreanu be able to win against Galfond?

Oct 20, 2010

Episode 53 - Week 11, Episode 3: William GivenE5345m

Week 11, Episode 3: William Given

Just like last episode, Daniel negreanu and Phil Galfond are having a showdown under the watchful eyes of Doyle Brunson, Scott Seiver and Joe Hachem. Will Negreany make the right hero call?

Oct 21, 2010

Episode 54 - Week 11, Episode 4: William GivenE5445m

Week 11, Episode 4: William Given

After our Loose Cannon had to leave the table last episode, this table is now stacked with pros Phil Galfond, Daniel Negreanu, Doyle Brunson, Scott Seiver, Aaron Jones and Joe Hachem.

Oct 22, 2010

Episode 55 - Week 11, Episode 5: William GivenE5545m

Week 11, Episode 5: William Given

The last episode of the week with poker pros Daniel Negreanu, Phil Galfond, Doyle Brunson, Scott Seiver, Aaron Jones and Joe Hachem.. Who will end up on top?

Oct 23, 2010

Episode 56 - Week 12, Episode 1: Bob FerdinandE5645m

Week 12, Episode 1: Bob Ferdinand

This week the new Loose Cannon sits at a table with "Elky" Grospellier, Abe Mosseri, Phil Hellmuth, Vanessa Rousso, and Amit Makhija. Who will end up on top? Subscribe here to our channel: http://psta.rs/SubscribetoPS

Oct 25, 2010

Episode 57 - Week 12, Episode 2: Bob FerdinandE5745m

Week 12, Episode 2: Bob Ferdinand

The last Loose Cannon of the season is not scared to take on "Elky" and Amit Makhija to increase his profits. Phil Hellmuth, Abe Mosseri and Peter Jetten are eager to see what happens.

Oct 26, 2010

Episode 58 - Week 12, Episode 3: Bob FerdinandE5845m

Week 12, Episode 3: Bob Ferdinand

The Loose Cannon is doing well and wants to be the best Loose Cannon of the season. Will Phil Hellmuth, Abe Mosseri, Peter Jetten and Amit Makhija let him achieve this?

Oct 27, 2010

Episode 59 - Week 12, Episode 4: Bob FerdinandE5945m

Week 12, Episode 4: Bob Ferdinand

Things are getting interestng for the Loose Cannon with Phil Hellmuth, Peter Jetten, Abe Mosseri and Amit Makhija at the table.. Will he become the best Loose Cannon of the season?

Oct 28, 2010

Episode 60 - Week 12, Episode 5: Bob FerdinandE6045m

Week 12, Episode 5: Bob Ferdinand

In this last episode of first season of The Big Game, everything is coming to a head! Which Loose Cannon will end making the most profit, thereby achieving the title of Loose Cannon Champion?

Oct 29, 2010

Actors

Joe Stapleton

Self - Commentator

Chris Rose

Chris Rose

Self - Commentator

Amanda Negreanu

Self - Host (as Amanda Leatherman)

Scott Huff

Self - Host

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