The Pokerstars promos running up to the online poker company’s landmark 100 billionth hand appear to be achieving the desired increase in players and action on the massive website, with company officials predicting that at some point tonight (Thursday) the magic hand will be dealt, bringing fame and fortune to players at the virtual table where it hits the air.
The winner of the hand will take home at least $1 million, with other players at the table collecting checks for around $10,000 apiece, and a million dollars is being disbursed among the thousands that will likely be playing the same game at the same stakes as the big hand.