PokerStars Plans World Record Attempt

PokerStars is making an attempt to break its own Guinness World Record for the largest online poker tournament ever played.

The site has already set the record twice – first in December 2008 when 35,000 players bought in and again in July of this year when 65,000 players from 155 different countries took part.

Sanctioned by the Guinness Book of World Records, PokerStars’ next attempt will be a $1 No-Limit Hold’em tournament on Dec. 27 at 2:45 p.m. ET.

To help try and draw players, PokerStars is guaranteeing a first prize of $50,000 and a total prize pool of $300,000. The top 30,000 players will make the money.

“Players really enjoy these events, and so do we,” said PokerStars’ Tournaments Team Leader Bryan Slick. “There is a real thrill when the tournament begins and everyone realizes just how many people are taking part from all over the world.”

Registration is already open under the ‘Tourney’ and ‘Special’ tabs on the site.

Late registration will not be available.