Take your country ALL-IN
August 27, 2008
One of the most exciting promotions in online poker is happening this September at 888 Pacific Poker.
Pitting nation against nation, they are giving away seven $8,500 packages to represent your country at the international 888 Poker Open V.
Formerly known as the UK Open, and televised extensively on Sky TV all over the world, the 888 Poker Open has grown to become one of the poker world's best known live events.
Celebrities like cricket star Shane Warne and Irish snooker world champion Dennis Taylor, as well as last year's poker open champion, Andrew Feldman, will be playing.
There's a $648,000 prize pool up for grabs and a $250,000 top prize for the tournament, the final stages of which will be played in Maidstone, England this October.
During the seven Thursdays leading up to the 888 Poker Open V, poker players from each country log into their country’s exclusive $1 All-In 888 Poker Open V Satellite.
Every country has a certain national style when it comes to poker, and each country’s Thursday satellite is expected to play out quite differently. Which only makes the international final on Saturday that much more exciting.
The top five sharks from every nation – 60 in all – take it down to the wire on the Sunday, till the last man standing reaps the $8,500 package and the chance to represent his country at the 888 Poker Open.
The prestigious 888 Poker Open V tournament lasts an entire week, from 27 October to 7 November, and attracts the best of the best from everywhere, so don't miss your chance to qualify cheaply online.
Ed's Note: 888 is not open to players from the USA, for our US visitors we recommend qualifying for live events at Full TIlt Poker.
