Without a clear timeline, players are headed elsewhere whilst Stars remains shuttered.
They better not wait too long too launch or it may be hard attracting people back…
The site first announced 700,000 concurrent players, then 800,000, and finally crossed the 900,000 mark as the day went on.
The GG World Festival is offering $300 million in guaranteed prize money and runs through June 9. Even on weekdays, GGPoker is boasting over 400,000 concurrent players, a number its competitors can only dream of.
Of the 90 tournaments, 80 failed to meet their guarantees, resulting in more than $1 million in overlays. That means PokerStars on FanDuel had to contribute close to 15 percent of the total prize pool from its own pocket.
This was one of the best value series players have seen in years in the regulated US market. The biggest miss came in the $300 Main Event, which had a $500,000 guarantee but failed to get there.
The update went live on April 30 and brings changes to both desktop and mobile clients. The most notable tweak is a major overhaul to the tournament lobby, making it lighter, easier to read, and more user-friendly.
The redesign swaps out the old dark background for a lighter one and introduces new icons to help players quickly spot tournament formats. According to the article, these adjustments aim to reduce eye strain and improve the overall player experience.
PokerStars is marking its 25th anniversary with an ambitious $50 million guaranteed tournament series.
The series, called the Anniversary Series, runs from May 10 to June 3 and includes special editions of iconic PokerStars events. Buy-ins range from $5 to $15,000, meaning there’s something for most players, at least in theory.
Sundays are the centerpiece, with highlights like the Sunday Million and a 15th Anniversary Sunday Storm boasting a $500,000 guarantee for just $11. Qualifiers are already underway, with some starting as low as $0.50.
So GGPoker recently pushed out a software update with some table UI changes, but early reactions haven’t exactly been great.
James Mackenzie, a former PokerStars ambassador, said he’s already feeling eye strain because of the smaller cards and fonts. Over on the 2+2 forums, players are bringing up similar issues; some say they can barely make out their hole cards after folding, especially if they want to keep track of how the hand plays out.
Another common complaint is that player tags are now really hard to see.
Ok guys, buckle up for something unprecedented.
So GGPoker has been known for running massive online series, and somehow every time they manage to outdo themselves.
This time, the GG World Festival is coming in with a mammoth $300 million guaranteed. Not too long ago, even hitting $100 million for a series felt like a huge stretch for the industry. Fast forward a few years, multiple operators have crossed that mark, but GGPoker just keeps pushing the ceiling higher.
They’ve already gone through $150M, $200M, $250M series… and now this.
At this point, it honestly feels like the sky isn’t the limit for them. By the time this wraps up, it could end up being bigger than a lot of live WSOP editions (basically, most of them pre-2021).
The series runs from May 3 to June 9.
The series kicks off May 3 and guarantees $300 million across hundreds of tournaments.
Players of all bankrolls can get involved. The buy-ins start at just $3 and go up to $10,000. There are four main tiers, with each offering comparable formats and structures. The festival also runs a $3 million leaderboard promotion, so there are prizes even for consistency, not just big scores.
Players in Pennsylvania, Michigan, West Virginia, and Delaware can join the fun, with buy-ins starting as low as $10 and satellites already underway.
The highlights are the Sunday events, featuring bigger guarantees and giving the largest player pool a shot at the biggest prizes. According to Zvonimir, the crown jewel is the $200 Main Event on May 17, boasting a $40,000 guarantee. There’s also a $500 Super High Roller and a $20 Mini Main.
There is $1.25 million in leaderboard prizes up for grabs, split across low, medium, and high stakes. All cash game formats are eligible, from Texas Hold’em to Short Deck.
Meanwhile, the GG World Festival kicks off at the same time, promising $300 million in guaranteed tournament prizes. GGPoker is giving cash game players a reason to log some extra hands this spring, with every real money hand counting towards the leaderboard.
Last night, PokerStars on FanDuel saw two players picking up some serious cash after taking down two marquee events.
Ignite Series continues for the rest of the week, with more big guarantees to come, so don’t miss your opportunity to get in the mix.
PokerStars joining forces with FanDuel has brought a new rewards scheme called Dynasty Builder.
The program splits players into two camps: the casuals get 'Thrill Missions’ for easy rewards like tickets and avatars, while the regulars can grind through tougher missions for more value.
The idea is to keep the old PokerStars crowd satisfied while luring in FanDuel’s sports and casino players.
There is absolutely nothing wrong with firing up an online tournament session on a Tuesday evening, whether you’re serious about poker or just looking to unwind.
And, if you’re playing from New Jersey, Michigan, or Pennsylvania, FanDuel Poker is the place to be as Ignite Series continues tonight, with a few more valuable events, including the $35 Super Tuesday with $35,000 guaranteed.
The Dynasty Builder features two types of missions: Thrill Missions for casuals and Grind Missions for the more dedicated.
Thrill Missions are recurring and easy, offering tournament tickets and cosmetic perks, while Grind Missions cater to the more serious players.
Everything you need to know in our article.
PokerStars is marking its 25th anniversary with a special online anniversary series in May, offering a massive $50 million in prize money. The series runs from May 10 to June 3, 2026, replacing the original SCOOP time slot, and features 461 tournaments in total, with buy-ins ranging from $5.50 to $15,000.
When it comes to celebrating milestones, PokerStars certainly knows how to do it in style.
Wrap up your Sunday grind in style, with a selection of Ignite Series events on PokerStars on FanDuel.
Top choices from today’s menu include:
If you don’t have an account yet, sign up & join the action. Big prizes and significant overlays are expected, bringing heaps of value across the board!
The Ignite Series at PokerStars on FanDuel continues tonight, with two events stealing the show:
So far, players have greatly benefited from numerous overlays, so you don’t want to miss out. There is serious money up for grabs!
The Ignite Series on PokerStars FanDuel platform has reached its halfway stage, and one thing stands out, overlays are everywhere. With more than $400,000 already added to prize pools, players are getting significantly more value than expected across much of the schedule.
That trend hasn’t slowed things down either. A busy weekend is lined up with $765,000 in guarantees, including the return of Sunday Dynasty and the debut of Sunday Storm. Both events come with big price tags and, based on what we’ve seen so far, a real chance of missing their targets again.
For players, that’s the sweet spot. Extra money in the pool, plenty of events still to play, and satellites starting from just $2.50 make this a strong window to jump in.
Losing with pocket aces is never fun, but FanDuel Poker will soften the blow. The first Thrill Mission of the operator’s new Dynasty Builder rewards program will give you a ticket to a tournament awarding 75 seats to the Ignite Series Main Event if you lose with pocket aces.
If you happen to get particularly unlucky and lose several times during the promo period (until May 2), you can even get multiple tickets!
Overlays continue to build up, and by our calculations ~25% of the prize pool is being paid by PokerStars on FanDuel.
If you are in NJ, MI or PA this series is worth checking out.
According to Anuj, both sites are tossing free chips into the pot with their own versions of “Splash the Pot” and “Hot Tables.”
It’s basically the online poker version of someone randomly making it rain at your local card room, minus the cleanup.
It will be played in a PKO phased format.
The anniversary series features dozens of Phase 1 flights with Phase 2 scheduled for May 10.
There are two Nightly Stars events on the Ignite Series schedule over at PokerStars on FanDuel, bringing a combined guarantee of $75,000.
The $100 version of the event offers $50k, while Mini-Nightly Stars features $25k up for grabs at the buy-in of just $30. There is a lot of value up for grabs, so don’t miss out.
Across the opening weekend, overlays have been the theme. Out of 13 completed events, 11 missed their guarantees, creating more than $200,000 in added value.
More overlays are expected as the series continues.
This year, the WSOP Express is the go-to path, with over 1,000 Main Event seats set to be distributed through a new four-step satellite system.
The four steps range from a $0.50 All-in or Fold game to a $150 multi-table tournament, giving players the option to grind their way up or buy in directly at any stage.
Ivan takes a close look at their tournament lineup, noting there’s a mix of daily and weekly tournaments in the $5 to $50 buy-in range, with guarantees starting at $3,000 and going up to $20,000.
For example, the $5 Daily Duel offers $3,000 GTD, and the $50 Mini Thrill on Thursdays puts up $20,000 GTD.
As Ivan points out that these guarantees are among the best for low buy-in events in the US market, putting FanDuel ahead of WSOP Online when it comes to cheap tournaments with solid promos. The schedule is still new and likely to evolve, but already it’s “one of the best options” for value-minded players.