PokerStars to celebrate 100 millionth player with multimillion-dollar giveaway in February

Poker players have the chance to win a share of millions of dollars in cash and rewards this February at PokerStars.com, an Amaya Inc. brand, as the world's biggest poker site celebrates reaching the landmark figure of 100 million registered players across PokerStars and Full Tilt.

The 100 Million Celebration, which will run from Feb. 1-29, will see more than 100 million StarsCoin, worth more than $1 million, given away through VIP Steps Challenges; up to $100,000 a day for 15 consecutive days randomly awarded to players who complete daily PokerStars Milestone Challenges; and finally a $100,000 Added VIP Club tournament on Saturday, Feb. 27, featuring a buy-in of just 50 StarsCoin.

The 100-millionth player was ArtiB73 from France, who registered on PokerStars.fr on Jan. 25 at 13.57 CET (07.57 ET). The 100 million players comprises accounts from PokerStars and Full Tilt, including all local licenses, all brands, and all platforms that PokerStars and Full Tilt has ever made available – mobile, desktop, tablet, TV, Facebook, Amazon and elsewhere.