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PokerStars Marks 25 Years with $50M Guaranteed Anniversary Series
- $50M guaranteed prize pool across 461 events for PokerStars' 25th anniversary series
- Inclusive buy-ins ($5.50–$15,000), new $530 Bronze Pass, and physical trophies awarded
- Flagship Sunday events and three-tiered Main Event headline the festival (May 10–June 3, 2026)
PokerStars celebrates its 25th anniversary from May 10 to June 3, 2026, with a $50 million guaranteed online series. Featuring 461 tournaments and buy-ins from $5.50 to $15,000, the festival includes physical trophies and a revamped Power Path qualification system.
PokerStars is officially celebrating its 25th anniversary with a massive online festival. The PokerStars Anniversary Series is set to take place from May 10 to June 3, 2026, offering players a month of high-stakes action and prestigious rewards.
The festival boasts a total of $50 million in guaranteed prize pools spread across 461 individual tournaments. To ensure inclusivity, the series features 156 unique events, most of which utilize a three-tiered buy-in system (Low, Medium, and High). Entry fees are designed for all bankrolls, ranging from $5.50 to $15,000.
Players can expect a diverse schedule including mixed games and innovative tournament formats. Beyond the cash prizes, PokerStars is awarding physical trophies to both tournament winners and top performers on the series leaderboards. Note that trophy shipping is restricted for players located in Belarus, Ukraine, Sweden, and Austria.
Revamped Power Path and Bronze Pass
In coordination with the celebration, PokerStars has overhauled its Power Path promotion. A new $530 Bronze Pass has been introduced, replacing the previous $109 version.
During the anniversary period, this pass includes 25% added value and is redeemable as a ticket bundle specifically for the Anniversary Series. All existing $109 Bronze Passes have been rebranded as "Spade Power Passes" within the game client.
Key Events and Schedule
The series is anchored by several flagship Sunday events and a three-tiered Main Event conclusion.
Major Sunday Events:
- May 10: $109 Sunday Million (PKO) - $1M Gtd; $22 Mystery Sunday Special - $300K Gtd.
- May 17: $215 Sunday Million (PKO) - $1M Gtd; $55 Mini Sunday Million - $350K Gtd.
- May 31: Main Event 2nd Chance (PKO) - Tiers at $55, $215, and $1,050.
The Anniversary Main Events (May 24):
- Low: $109 Buy-in - $1.5M GTD
- Medium: $1,050 Buy-in - $2.5M GTD
- High: $5,200 Buy-in - $2M GTD
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