Qualify
Click here for details on how to qualify to this event via PokerStars.
Cash Game sign up is located inside the poker room (Imperial Ballroom) on the left hand side. The PCA also offers a wide variety of Sit & Go’s, with buy-ins starting from $120. Please ask a member of the tournament staff in the poker room for more details on what Sit & Go’s are available each day. Poker PCA abbreviation meaning defined here. What does PCA stand for in Poker? Get the top PCA abbreviation related to Poker.
Reserve Your Seat In Advance
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If you reserve a seat in advance, you can collect your ticket from a Ticket Collection station at the event from 14:00 the day before a tournament starts, until the end of the late registration period. PSPC and PCA Main Event ticket collections are available from 17:00 on January 5.
Please Note: if you do not arrive to collect your ticket and have not informed us of your un-registration BEFORE the start of the tournament, your funds will be added to the prize pool and you will not be entitled to a refund.
Stars Account
These PCA poker chips are made from high quality 10 gram ceramic poker chips. The design and colors are directly printed into these ceramic chips, NOT stickers or labels adhered t. The PCA, which started on a cruise ship back in 2004, was once the crown jewel of Pokerstars' live tour schedule. Many poker players would take a break from winter in the Northern Hemisphere by hopping on a plane to Bahamas and the Pokerstars Caribbean Adventure, before hopping over to Melbourne for the Australian Open and Aussie Millions. On Saturday, May 18, 2019, we have a Poker Run planned. For those not familiar, a poker run is an organized event where participants drive a predetermined route, stopping at five checkpoints along the way to draw a playing card. The object is to have the best poker hand at the end of the drive.
COM and EU Stars Account holders can buy into any of the tournaments in the schedule by going to the ’Events’> ‘Live’ tab on the PokerStars client and searching for your chosen event. Buy in using your Stars Account funds like you would any other tournament. Online registration for Main Event is now open – registration for Side Events is open from the first week of November. Online registration will close when ticket collection for each event begins. At this point, you will still be able to register using your COM or EU Stars Account at the on-site Registrations desk. Please contact us for assistance.
Please Note: there are regional restrictions regarding online buy-ins. Please contact Please contact us for more information if you are unsure.
Buy-in Onsite At The Event
Onsite registration for Main Event will be open from 17:00 on January 5 until the end of the late registration period. For Side Events, registration will be open at 14:00 the day before the tournament, until the end of the late registration period for each tournament.
Please Note: you are unable to un-register and receive a refund after the tournament start time.
You can buy in onsite using any of the following options by visiting the registrations desk, please note that we cannot accept part payment of one payment type with another.
- CASH
- CHIPS
- STARS ACCOUNT
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Simply visit the registrations team with valid personal identification to register. Any questions? Email the Live Team for help with tournament entry options.
Wire Transfers For Tournament Buy-ins & Cash Games
Wire transfers for the PCA can be made directly to Atlantis Casino for tournament buy-ins and cash games. Please follow the instructions below carefully if you wish to make a wire transfer, and make sure you have read and understood all corresponding rules and procedures included in the wire transfer process.
- We strongly suggest you print and complete a Bank Wire Information Authorization form (English only) and bring this form with you to the PCA. Atlantis Casino can return wired funds to the account from which they were wired after the event
- Wait for a Front Money Account confirmation email from Atlantis Casino (DO NOT WIRE FUNDS UNTIL YOU HAVE RECEIVED THIS CONFIRMATION)
- Choose the correct banking details from one of the two options below;
- My wire transfer is coming from within the USA or Canada - click here to download PDF (English only)
- My wire transfer is coming from outside the USA or Canada - click here to download PDF (English only)
- Arrange the wire transfer with your banking institution
If you sent a wire transfer to Atlantis Casino for PCA 2018, note you already have a Front Money Account with them. Please contact the Casino and ask them for your Front Money Account number. Once you have this number, feel free to use the correct wire instructions as per above, and initiate your wire transfer.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION – PLEASE READ CAREFULLY
Account Application And Transfer Deadlines
- Front Money Account applications MUST be completed no later than December 24, 2018. After this date, no further applications will be processed.
- Wire Transfers MUST arrive no later than December 29, 2018. If funds arrive after this date they may be refused and returned to your bank account.
- The majority of Front Money Account Applications are processed and approved within one business day. Some exceptions may apply depending on your country of residence (see 'ELIGIBLE COUNTRIES' section below) and these applications can take up to 3-5 business days to process.
Banking Details
- Please make sure you have chosen the correct banking details depending on if your wire is originating from inside the USA or from outside the USA.
- Instruct your banking institution to send your funds via the corresponding bank included in the banking details pdf. THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT OR IT COULD DELAY THE ARRIVAL OF YOUR FUNDS.
Eligible Countries
- Please note that wire transfers from those who reside in USA, Canada, United Kingdom or France have been pre-approved. If you reside in a different country from those listed, additional checks will need to be made by Atlantis. DO NOT SEND FUNDS UNTIL YOU HAVE RECEIVED CONFIRMATION FROM ATLANTIS.
- Additional checks will generally take between 2-3 working days however this may differ depending on the country in which your transfer will be coming from as well as the value of your transfer.
- For further enquiries related to this matter please contact Atlantis Casino Compliance
- If your country is determined as ineligible by Atlantis Casino Compliance, then you will be unable to wire funds.
Wire Transfers of $50,000 or More
- Wire Transfers totalling $50,000 or more will be subject to additional Source of Funds checks. You will be required to submit certain information and documentation to Atlantis Casino via a secure email.
- Atlantis Casino will directly contact any player who needs to complete this process.
Onsite Withdrawals/Redemption/Deposits
- Players who have wired funds will be able to withdraw (in casino chips) from the cage inside the Imperial Ballroom. Up to $15,000 per day can be withdrawn from Front Money Accounts. These chips can ONLY be used to play in cash games and buy into tournaments.
- Those players wiring funds to buy in to higher value events (such as the $25,000/$50,000 High Roller and the $100,000 Super High Roller) can withdraw higher sums in the form of special chips that can ONLY be used to register into these tournaments. These will not be accepted in cash games and cannot be redeemed for cash at the cage. Any unused special value chips must be deposited back into your Front Money Account.
- Chip redemptions must fully replenish the original Front Money deposit amount before any cash will be distributed.
- Unused funds at the end of the event can be deposited back into your Front Money Account and will be wired back to the account that sent the original wire transfer.
Front Money Account Desk Opening Times
To be confirmed.
Currency Exchange
There will be NO currency exchange service active during the PCA event. It is your responsibility to ensure that you bring US dollars to use on-site. There are several banks just off property that do offer a limited currency exchange (up to $500 a day maximum).
Credit/debit Card
We do NOT accept credit or debit cards to buy in to tournaments at the PCA.
PS Cashier
Please note that the PS Cashier (formerly known as the PCA Bank) will NOT be operating at the PCA. Players will NO LONGER be able to withdraw funds from their Stars Accounts in chips that could be used for cash games etc.
Payout Information
Players have a variety of payout options open to them including cash, wire transfer and deposit to Stars Account. There are restrictions that apply to certain payout options depending on the status of your account, and there may be limits to the amount a player can receive in cash.
You can choose to be credited your winnings by one payment method or by a combination of different payment methods.
- CASH – A Cash Maximum may apply
- STARS ACCOUNT – Regional and account status restrictions may apply
- WIRE TRANSFER VIA FRONT MONEY ACCOUNT – Players must have an Atlantis Front Money account to be able to have funds wired back to them. Please see Wire Transfer section above for more information.
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So What is Porsche Club of America?
For over 50 years, the Porsche Club of America has been dedicated to enhancing the Porsche ownership experience. No matter what your interest – social, technical, or competitive – PCA has something to offer every Porsche owner.
We know the unbridled joy that owning a Porsche can provide, and we’ve built a community around that very feeling. The Porsche Club of America offers driving experience, technical assistance, member benefits, and camaraderie second to none. Over the years, our club has grown to 144 Regions arranged into 14 zones across North America and Canada. We guarantee there is a PCA Region near you filled with friendly Porsche fanatics.
Learn more about Zone 7 and its Regions.
What kinds of activities are offered?
Different regions offer different activities. Following is a brief description of the kinds of activities usually offered by PCA:
- Autocross: An autocross is a closed-course driving event where the objective is to complete the course in a safe manner in the shortest amount of time possible (fastest overall speed). These are held using a large open paved area with the course marked by pylons (traffic cones) that are used to form the course, which consists of turns, slaloms, and straights. There are classes for your Porsche that provide for similar cars to be competitive (Stock, Street Prepared, Prepared, Modified).
- Breakfast/Dinner Meetings: The motto of PCA is “It’s Not Just the Cars, It’s the People.” Breakfast/Dinner meetings and other social gatherings allow us to enjoy the camaraderie of others who share our passion for the marque.
- Club Racing: PCA Club Racing is an organized race series for Porsche owners. The rules are similar to vintage racing.
- Concours: A concours is a judged event where cars are prepared to “as delivered” condition. Points are deducted from a maximum possible value based on condition and cleanliness. Various concours rules are used depending on the level of competition. Zone 7 concours rules offer different levels (such as Wash and Shine) of judging to suit your particular interests.
- Driver Education/Time Trial: Driver Education events offer an opportunity to drive your Porsche at speed on a race track (i.e. Thunderhill, Laguna Seca, Buttonwillow, Sears Point), but under very controlled conditions. The emphasis is on safety and education as opposed to racing. The PCA DE Program is designed so that participants can improve their driving abilities and acquire a better understanding of vehicle dynamics and driving safety.
- Driving tours: Northern California and Nevada offer some of the best Porsche roads in the country. Driving tours offer a chance to enjoy these roads with fellow PCA members, where the journey is just as enjoyable as the destination. Tours can be of a few hours duration, or over a weekend.
- Rallye: A rallye can be competitive or for fun. The objective of a rallye is to follow a course, usually on public roads, to the precise detail specified in the rules. Competitive rallies dictate a certain schedule for the checkpoints along the way. Points are deducted by arriving at the checkpoint either early or late. Fun rallies may include a gimmick (Poker, Hare and Hound, Scavenger, and Photo). Rallies are run on paved roads at the legal speed limit. They do not cause excessive wear on a vehicle or place its driver/navigator at risk.
Membership Benefits
- Participation in regional, zone and national events such as the Porsche Parade, Escape and Werks Reunion – visit PCA Events
- Subscription to Porsche Panorama, Porsche Club of America’s award-winning magazine
- Access to The Mart, PCA’s members-only marketplace
- Tech Q&A, where PCA’s technical experts will answer all of your Porsche-related questions
- PCA web store for PCA-branded merchandise
- Many other benefits included – refer to PCA’s Membership Benefits
So you want to join PCA?
Great, we’d love to have you join us. Membership applications are on-line.
Membership is open to all Porsche owners, co-owners, or lessees who are 18 years of age or older. At the time of joining, the member of record is permitted to name either a relative or other interested person to become an affiliate member, at no additional cost. The family or affiliate member also must be 18 years of age or older.
If you don’t yet own a Porsche but want to join PCA, consider entering our PCA Test Drive program.