PokerStars Weekly News Update 03/04/2013

1. 95 Billionth Hand Dealt - 'RichB17' wins $23,920 on the milestone hand!

This past week player 'RichB17' was fortunate enough to be dealt in and win the 95 billionth PokerStars real money hand. Stay turned as PokerStars continues on the path towards 100 billion. You can be sure PokerStars has some massive prizes in store.

2. The MicroMillions is Back! March 14-24th

With a total guaranteed prize pool of $5 million and micro stakes buy-ins, what is not to like about the MicroMillions? Satellies are running now, or buy in directly for any of the 100 events.

Buy-ins are as low as 11 cents. The largest is $22 for the $1 million Guaranteed prize pool main event, which starts on March 24th at 15:30 ET.

Micro Millions Information and Schedule

3. Play in a PokerStars Satellite to win your way into a major live event!

Satellites are running now for the following live tournament series:

APPT-Seoul March 12-17th
LAPT-Chile March 13-17th

Satellites and Super Satellites for all bankroll levels are running 24/7 for each of these events. FPP Satellites are also available. Look under the Events tab followed by the event name (APPT, LAPT, EPT).

4. Win a Prize Package to Meet Comedian Gerry Dee in Toronto

PokerStars is giving away a unique prize package including a trip for two to Toronto, Canada to meet comedian Gerry Dee. The prize package also includes hotel accommodation and $500 spending money.

Play in any of PokerStars' daily freerolls at 20:00 ET Monday-Friday or 18:00 Saturday-Sunday where the top three will qualify for the monthly final. There is just one more Grand Final Tournament which play at 18:00 ET on March 31st. This Grand Final tournament will have a $300 added prize pool in addition to the travel prize package for first place.

Players may also buy into a Grand Final directly for $0.99 or purchase a ticket through the VIP Store for a mere 80 FPPs.


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