PokerStars Pauses US COOP Series This Fall: What's Next?

PokerStars has confirmed that it will not be running its flagship Championship of Online Poker (COOP) series in the US online poker market this fall. The operator says the festival will return in 2026 “bigger and better.”

PokerStars explained that “recent changes in the online gaming landscape mean that our platform requires some upgrades before we can deliver the fair, competitive, and exciting COOP experience that our players deserve.” The operator has assured players that preparations are already underway to bring COOP back next year “bigger and better,” with the goal of “more players, more competition, and more excitement than ever before.”

PokerStars will continue to offer their regular games and promotions across Pennsylvania, Michigan and New Jersey. The operator is holding off until Pennsylvania players can be merged with those in Michigan and New Jersey. Additionally, PokerStars’ US operations are being lined up for integration with its sister brand FanDuel.