85 Billionth Hand Dealt At PokerStars

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Internet poker giant PokerStars dealt its 85 billionth hand on Monday and rewarded players on the milestone table with $93,000 in winnings.

The record setting hand was part of a large promotion for PokerStars, which is handing out big prizes for various hands until 100 billion have been dealt.

The milestone hand was played on a 2-5 cent No Limit Hold'em table, which was being played by six gamblers. The hand was won by som6873, who hails from Russia. He took home $26,300 as well as the $36.35 pot. The other five players who were active at the table split a bonus of $66,700.