PokerStars returned to New Jersey last month so it's about time we had an official welcome party. We want you to share the moment with us. And because it's a big deal we want to make it a memorable day for all involved. 

So we're teaming up with Jason Somerville for the Run It Up Resorts Rumble, a chance for fans to meet some of the most famous players in the game at the Resorts Casino Hotel on May 14, 2016. 

It'll be a day full of activity. There's online poker to be played, some great giveaways, and a chance to meet some of the best poker players in the game. 

Here's what you can look forward to: 

* The day kicks off with a breakfast "Meet & Greet" session featuring various members of Team PokerStars Pro. 

* That's followed by the PokerStars Run It Up Resorts Rumble featuring a $30 buy-in no-limit hold'em event on PokerStarsNJ.com, which is only for those on-site at Resorts, 

* There will also be a New Jersey-wide $10 buy-in tournament for those who want to celebrate all across the state on PokerStarsNJ.com. 

* Saturday night will feature one of the brand's signature PokerStars VIP Club Live events including beachside drinks, food and entertainment at The Landshark Bar & Grille Restaurant. 

There will also be various games and activities along the way with Team Pros, including a chess simulation with Jennifer Shahade. It will all be a great way to play and celebrate a return to US soil. 

"We're very proud of PokerStars' initial success in New Jersey and looking forward to seeing our fans in person as we celebrate at Resorts," said Eric Hollreiser, Vice President of Corporate Communications for Amaya. "Bringing JCarver and his band of merry poker fans to New Jersey will create even more excitement and interest in the New Jersey online gaming market."

True to form Somerville will be streaming live on Twitch throughout the weekend, and will take part in the Q & A, games, and giveaways with fellow Team Pros.  

"I'm incredibly excited to host our first one-day Run it Up festival on the east coast with two great partners in PokerStars and Resorts," said Jason Somerville, PokerStars Pro and host of Run it Up. "It's been so much fun playing and streaming on PokerStars New Jersey this month and I can't wait to hang out with all of our awesome Run it Up fans in person. It'll totally be worth putting on pants."

Want to come help us celebrate?  Get a ticket to this exclusive occasion in one of two ways. 

First you can win a ticket in advance in a special "Run It Up: Resorts with VIP Club Live" freeroll on May 1. 

Alternatively you can simply buy a ticket for $10, the money raised going to Autism Speaks.

That entitles you to a wristband granting you access to all the daytime activities and the VIP Club Live party in the evening. However you get there you're in for a great day. 

For more information about the event and the launch of PokerStars in New Jersey's online gaming market, please visit www.pokerstarsnj.com/vip/live/resorts