PokerNews is not offering live coverage of this PokerStars EPT event, but we will be keeping readers informed with updates on chip counts and core event statistics, including entries and prize pool. Scroll down to see more.
PokerStars is turning 25, and they aren't blowing out the candles quietly. The online poker giant has announced a month-long Anniversary Series running from May 10 to June 3, 2026, boasting a staggering $50 million in total guarantees.
The festival serves as a dual celebration, also marking the 15th anniversary of the Sunday Storm, one of the most iconic low-stakes tournaments in poker history.
Sergey Lebedev's run ended in fifth place for a payout of €55,470, but for a total of €66,470 including his bounties.
The poker community is buzzing with anticipation at the upcoming $50 million guaranteed Anniversary Series online at PokerStars. Massive guarantees are up for grabs, including an impressive $1.5 million in the $109 buy-in No-Limit Hold'em Main Event on May 24.
Thanks to the special relationship that PokerNews and PokerStars enjoy, PokerNews readers have the opportunity to turn a $5.50 investment into a shot at the $1.5 million guaranteed Anniversary Series Main Event.
Matthew Klapstein was eliminated in sixth place for a payout of €42,690, collecting a total of €84,690 with his bounties.
Ivan Angelov's run ended in seventh place for a payout of €32,820, but for a total of €33,820 including his bounties.
Stefan-Sebastian Ionita was eliminated in eight place for a payout of €25,260, but for a total of €47,260 including his bounties.
In the 962nd episode of the PokerNews Podcast, Chad Holloway, Mike Holtz, and Ben Ludlow are back to catch you up on all the latest in the poker world. That includes Daniel "Jungleman" Cates getting kicked off Hustler Casino Live (HCL), a $5-million live-streamed cash game pot, and David Peters getting called out by Dylan Linde over an outstanding debt.
The crew also wraps up the U.S. Poker Open, including David Coleman winning the $25K finale and Brock Wilson topping the overall leaderboard to become the U.S. Poker Open champ!
Finally, Chad goes one-on-one with Sorel Mizzi to discuss his amazing weight loss and body transformation, which was a part of a $300,000 prop bet with Bill Perkins. Mizzi opens up about his inspiration, life changes, and what he's up to now when it comes to poker.
Find out all about those stories and more in this week's episode of the PokerNews Podcast! Oh, and be sure to check out the audio version of the PokerNews Podcast that is available on all major podcasting platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and SoundCloud.
PokerNews is not offering live coverage of this PokerStars EPT event, but we will be keeping readers informed with updates on chip counts and core event statistics, including entries and prize pool.
Full results will be provided at the conclusion of each day.
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