Online poker room PokerStars is looking to beat its own Guinness World Record for the largest ever online poker tournament, with a new record attempt set to take place on Sunday December 4th.
PokerStars last beat the record for the largest ever online poker tournament back in December 2009 when 149,196 players took part in a tournament arrange two days after Christmas. This was more than double the previous record of 65,000 players set earlier that year in July.
On Sunday December 4th, PokerStars will attempt to break the record again, with a $1 buy-in tournament kicking off at 12:30pm (ET). The tournament will have a $250,000 guaranteed prize pool, with $50,000 guaranteed for first place.
PokerStars will also be placing a $10 bounty on the head of every member of Team PokerStars Pro who takes part.
“It's exciting and unique to be part of a World Record,” said Team PokerStars Pro member Bertrand ‘ElkY’ Grospellier, who holds a personal Guinness World Record for most online poker tables played in one hour (62, with a profit of $23.60). “I'm looking forward to doing it again on December 4. It will be great to see so many players come together to make history once again at the world's largest poker site.”
The record attempt will be overseen and confirmed by Guinness World Records and listed in their renowned database of world bests.
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