Series synopsis
The PokerStars.net Big Game is an American reality television series that premiered on FOX on June 15, 2010. It ended on October 29, 2010. It stars Chris Rose, Amanda Negreanu, Joe Stapleton and Scott Huff.
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.
Premise
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.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Chris Rose as Self - Commentator
- Amanda Negreanu as Self - Host
- Joe Stapleton as Self - Commentator
- Scott Huff as Self - Host
- Jason Mercier as Self
- Amy Alyssa as Guest
- Cory Norton as Guest
- Kevin Deon as Guest
Supporting cast
- Jennifer Tilly as Self
- David Fishman as Self - Loose Cannon
- Massimiliano Martinez as Self - Loose Cannon
- Jason Calacanis as Self
- Phil Laak as Self
- Daniel Alaei as Self
- Nadya Magnus as Self - Loose Cannon
- Jason Bonomo as Self
- Abe Mosseri as Self
- Ernest Wiggins as Self - Loose Cannon
- Will Davis as Self - Loose Cannon
- Guy Laliberté as Self
Guest cast
- Doyle Brunson as Self
- Tony G as Self
- Barry Greenstein as Self
- Phil Hellmuth as Self
- Daniel Negreanu as Self
- David Williams as Self
- Joe Cada as Self
- Eugene Katchalov as Self
- Antonio Esfandiari as Self
- Joe Hachem as Self
- Chau Giang
- Vanessa Rousso
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 60 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 60 | June 15, 2010 | December 25, 2010 |
| Season 2 | 0 | June 27, 2011 | August 5, 2011 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
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? |
June 15, 2010 |
| 2 |
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. |
June 16, 2010 |
| 3 |
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? |
June 17, 2010 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Week 1 - Episode 1 - Gonzales Cannon | June 27, 2011 |
| 2 | Week 1 - Episode 2 - Gonzales Cannon | June 28, 2011 |
| 3 | Week 1 - Episode 3 - Gonzales Cannon | June 29, 2011 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | FOX |
|---|---|
| First aired | June 15, 2010 |
| Last aired | October 29, 2010 |
| Runtime | 45 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday |