PokerStars announced a special edition to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Sunday Million, the most traditional regular Sunday online poker tournament. The series will feature the Sunday Million Anniversary 20 in a phased format, with a buy-in of US$ 109 and qualifiers held over ten weeks.
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Thus, the Phase 1 tournaments start on June 28. Players will be able to register daily throughout the qualifying period. After that, all survivors will return for Phase 2, scheduled for September 6, when the decisive stage of the event will take place.
In addition, PokerStars will still announce the guaranteed prize pool in the coming weeks. However, the operator has already confirmed that the tournament will feature a guarantee compatible with the importance of the celebration. The expectation is for another historic edition of one of the most prestigious events in online poker.
Format offers more flexibility to players
Unlike traditional tournaments, the phased format allows participants to choose the most convenient time to register. Thus, players gain multiple opportunities to advance to the final stage without needing to reserve several consecutive days to compete.
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In addition, phased events tend to attract many players and generate more robust prize pools. Also, in many editions of this format, players who advance from the initial phase already secure a prize range. This feature makes the model one of the most popular options among recreational and regular players.
Sunday Million completes two decades of history
Over the past 20 years, Sunday Million has established itself as the most emblematic online poker tournament. Since its debut in 2006, the event has distributed millions of dollars in prizes and helped build the careers of countless players around the world. Winning the Sunday Million has become one of the most coveted achievements in modern online poker.
Finally, the tournament has undergone several transformations throughout its history. Sunday Million has used freezeout, re-entry, Progressive Knockout, and Mystery Bounty formats. Now, to celebrate two decades of existence, PokerStars is betting on a special edition that promises to bring together thousands of players in search of another remarkable chapter in the event’s history.
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