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PokerStars Challenges Full Tilt with Massive Tournament Showdown
Online PokerJuly 18, 2009·1 min read

PokerStars Challenges Full Tilt with Massive Tournament Showdown


In a bold move to challenge its competitor, PokerStars has announced a significant tournament to rival Full Tilt's upcoming event. On July 18, 2009, PokerStars is hosting a tournament with a $1 buy-in and a guaranteed prize pool of $100,000. This event is scheduled to start at 14:10 ET (22:10 MSK), just an hour before Full Tilt's tournament begins.

Full Tilt, on the other hand, is offering a tournament with a $5 buy-in and a massive guaranteed prize pool of $500,000. Their event is set to commence at 15:05 ET (23:05 MSK).

Players have the unique opportunity to participate in both tournaments, making the most of the competitive spirit between these two major poker platforms.

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