First Player to Supernova Aiming to Reach Elite--Eight Times in 2013 First Player to Supernova Aiming to Reach Elite--Eight Times in 2013
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Key Takeaways
  • The 24-year-old from Ontario reached Supernova status 39 hours and 25 minutes into the new year.
  • “Over 100,000 VPPs have been earned in a day before, but not on January 1st.”
  • Wice’s preparation for the epic run includes losing 20 lbs, a hi tech setup, redundant internet and special climate controls.
  • Wice is an accomplished online grinder, with nearly $1.3m in recorded online tournament winnings, and over $600k in live tourneys.

Alex Wice, the first PokerStars player to reach Supernova status in 2013, is preparing for a grueling year ahead, with a goal of achieving Supernova Elite eight times over.

The 24-year-old from Ontario reached Supernova status—accumulating 100,000 VIP Player Points (VPPs)—39 hours and 25 minutes into the new year, just ahead of Ryan “MouldyOnions” Bell.

It’s the fastest anyone has ever reached Supernova status, PokerStars Steve wrote on 2+2. “Over 100,000 VPPs have been earned in a day before, but not on January 1st.”

Wice will receive a 100,000 FPP bonus to spend on VIP store merchandise and will be commemorated in the 2013 PokerStars deck of cards.