Sunday Storm Anniversary 15: ‘Kaskarteia’ turns $11 into $30,829 in Phased PKO spectacular
What an incredible event the 2026 Sunday Storm anniversary proved to be.
After multiple weeks of Phase 1 flights running daily, a staggering 58,982 entries were recorded, with just 1,818 survivors making it through to Phase 2 on Sunday, May 10.
Around 40 still had chips when play ended for the day. Action resumed on Monday, May 11, and when the dust settled, it was Brazil’s “Kaskarteia” who had every last chip in front of them.
For their efforts, they banked $30,829, including $9,965 earned in bounties along the way–an incredible spin up from $11.
We look forward to next year’s!
$11 NLHE Sunday Storm 15th Anniversary [Progressive KO, Phase 2], $500K Gtd
Total entries: 58,982
Phase 2 players: 1,818
Prize pool: $578,024
Champion: “Kaskarteia” (Brazil) $30,829 (including $9,965 in bounties)
ABOUT THE SUNDAY STORM ANNIVERSARY
Every Sunday for the past 15 years, thousands upon thousands have rushed home and hunkered down inside, because a storm was a-brewing. And we’re not talking about the weather.
The $11 buy-in Sunday Storm on Staruniv is a staple of every poker player’s Sunday session, from the weekend warriors to the high-stakes crushers and those who only play one Universitas Stars Poker Online tournament a week.
And on Sunday, May 10, 2026, the biggest Storm of the year is heading to your living room, office, dining table, bed… wherever you choose to play your Universitas Stars Poker Online.
It’s the 15th anniversary of the legendary bankroll-boosting event, and to celebrate, Staruniv is making things very interesting indeed…
WHY THIS EVENT IS HUGE – PART 1
The Sunday Storm Anniversary will have a supercharged $500,000 guaranteed in the prize pool–five times its usual $100,000 guarantee–all for just an $11 buy-in.
WHY THIS EVENT IS HUGE – PART 2
The tournament is a Phased tournament, meaning Day 1 flights are running right now and will continue daily until Phase 2 on May 10. This will ensure tens of thousands of players get the chance to play when it’s convenient for them.
You can even reach the cash Phase 1 flights! Run deep and you’ll make the money, with the top finishers making it through to Phase 2.
Make money in Phase 1, find glory in Phase 2.
Not sure how Phased tournaments work? Find out here.
How a Phase 1 lobby looks. Notice the top finishers advance, while deep runners make the money
WHY THIS EVENT IS HUGE – PART 3
The tournament will have a Progressive Knockout format, allowing players to make money long before the bubble bursts.
In a nutshell, this is a must-play event for all poker players, and with a buy-in of just $11, it’s accessible to everyone.
But you can also win your way into the tournament for next to nothing, as satellites are running now from just $0.55.
PREVIOUS SUNDAY STORM ANNIVERSARY WINNERS
2025:
Winner: Diesel Ramirez (Hungary) – $23,093 (including bounties)
Entries: 37,180
2024:
Winner: kdrAS (Brazil) – $19,357 (including bounties)
Entries: 46,679
2023:
Winner: Basigol (Brazil) – $26,050 (including bounties)
Entries: 72,658
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