Fult Tilt Poker and PokerStars Both Break World Record

Full Tilt Poker broke the record for the world’s largest online tournament on Sunday and then proceeded to lose it again to PokerStars, who broke the record again a short time later.

Full Tilt pokers bid to stage the biggest online poker tournament ever was part of their 5th anniversary celebrations and they succeeded (for a short time) by securing 50,000 entrants for their $5 buy-in $500 000 guaranteed event, breaking the previous world record of 35,000 players held by PokerStars.

Unfortunately for Full Tilt Poker, PokerStars were aware of their record breaking attempt and launched a counter challenge to retain their place in the Guinness Book of World Records.

PokerStars offered a similar tournament for a fraction of the cost and were able to draw on their bigger player pool to ensure success.  The PokerStars $1 buy-in, $130 000 guaranteed surprise tournament drew the capacity 65,000 players ensuring the world record stays at PokerStars(for now).