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5 Billionth Hand - Winners Story
In May 2006, PokerStars was poised to hit its 5 Billionth hand and for 30 year old MaraJade (aka Manuela), it was a hand that she'll never forget.
To read more about Manuela and how the money she won during the 5 Billionth Hand would help to change her life, click here.
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Dear Pokerstars Player,
One year has passed since we dealt our 5 Billionth Hand. Now, we're proud to say that we are on the verge of dealing our 10 Billionth Hand, and we're going to celebrate in grand style. As we get closer to the big hand, you have a chance to win big, with more than $1 million in cash and prizes, a huge deposit bonus, freeroll tournaments and more!
Here's what's going on and how you can win:
• 25% Deposit Bonus
• Cash prizes on milestone hands
• The BIG 10 Billion
• Sunday Million & Sunday Warm Up - Added Money
• Trivia Freerolls
• Double Player Points
• Extra Money-Added Tournaments
25% Deposit Bonus
As a thank you to all our players for helping us reach this never before achieved milestone, we're offering a 25% deposit bonus up to $150! Make your deposit before May 22nd at 23:59 ET using the bonus code "10Bhand" to qualify. To receive the bonus you need to earn 15 Base FPPs per dollar of bonus. For more information on Base FPPs, visit our 25% bonus page.
100 Milestone Hands
Now is the time to sit down at the cash ring game tables, because that's where the money is going to be. Starting at hand 9,900,000,000, we're going to give away cash prizes every one million hands. Plus, you can win even bigger cash prizes if you're a VIP Club member. Visit the milestone prizes page for a complete breakdown of what you can win.
The BIG 10 Billion
Players dealt into the 10 Billionth hand are going to be the biggest winners of the celebration. The winner of the big hand will receive a staggering $100,000, and every other player dealt into the hand will pocket $10,000. Each player in the hand also receives a World Championship of Online Poker Main Event ticket. Click here to see the full list of prizes being given away.
PokerStars Sunday Million & The Sunday Warm-Up - More money. to more people!
As if the PokerStars Sunday Million and The Sunday Warm-Up weren't big enough already, we've added an extra $250,000 to the PokerStars May 20th Sunday Million prize pool and an extra $100,000 to The Sunday Warm-Up. Buy-in directly, or qualify via satellite for just $3. PLUS we're extending the payout depth from 15% to 25% - making more people winners.
Trivia Freerolls
Think you know a lot about PokerStars? If you correctly answer a trivia question, we'll give you an entry into a freeroll with a $1000 prize pool! It's that simple. Want to know more? Click here.
Double Player Points on all Cash Ring Games and Sit & Go's
We're also doubling up on the VPPs and FPPs you earn for playing in our Sit & Go's and cash ring games for the duration of the celebration, helping you to climb the VIP Club ladder twice as fast!
Even More Money-Added Tournaments
For 11 days we'll be running special added-money tournaments. With so much added cash and five types of buy-ins available, you'll be spoiled for choice. Visit our Money Added Tournament page for more.
Ocean's 13 Charity Event - Help us spread a little hope!
Hollywood blockbuster "Ocean's 13" is set to hit screens soon, with a special premiere taking place at the Cannes Film Festival on May 24th 2007.
The main cast of the film, George Clooney, Brad Pitt, Matt Damon and Don Cheadle, together with producer Jerry Weintraub, are holding a charity event to raise much needed funding for the residents of Darfur and PokerStars will be lending its full support with a $1 MILLION donation to the charity.
Click here to find out about the event, how you can help AND how you can win tickets to the premiere.
Good Luck!
Regards,
The PokerStars Team
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