The Intertops Poker and Juicy Stakes $500 GTD Groundhog Day Big Batch Begins with 25,000 Chips

On February 2nd, Intertops (http://poker.intertops.eu/) and Juicy Stakes (http://www.juicystakes.eu/) poker players will start the $500 GTD Groundhog Day Big Batch poker tournament with a starting stack of 25,000 chips. At the same time, millions of others will watch a groundhog in Pennsylvania crawl out of its hole on Groundhog Day.  on  has a .

"I like starting with a big stack like this," said one player.  "You can play more aggressively than usual and try new strategies."

Groundhog Day, February 2nd, is a popular tradition in North America where people are anxious for warmer spring weather. If the groundhog comes out of his burrow and sees his shadow, there will be six more weeks of winter. But if he come out and doesn't see his shadow, spring will soon arrive.

Video: Groundhog Day Big Batch

Intertops Poker and Juicy Stakes Casino are hosting a $500 GTD Groundhog Day poker tournament on February 2, 2018.

"What the heck is a groundhog anyway!?" laughed Intertops Poker's manager.  "Is this like some kind of burrowing pig? Or what?! Anyway, good excuse for another Friday night guaranteed!"

Intertops Poker and Juicy Stakes are known all over the world for their busy poker rooms on the Horizon Poker Network.  They also offer a selection of slots and table games from Betsoft, Worldmatch and Lucktap. Their affiliate program managers will be at the London Affiliate Conference next week.

To celebrate this quirky tradition, whatever the forecast, a special tournament has been added to the schedule on February 2nd (February 3rd in Australia).

$500 GTD GROUNDHOG DAY BIG BATCH
February 2, 2018 8pm EST
(CET: Feb 3rd, 1am / AEDT: Feb 3rd, 12pm)
Ticket: $5+$0.50 (buy in + fee)
25,000 starting stack, 3 minute blinds. Late registration: 90 minutes.