/24-7PressRelease/ - GIBRALTAR, November 18, 2006 - 888.com (http://www.888.com) is offering its players at Pacific Poker (http://www.pacificpoker.com) a chance to participate in one of the biggest poker tournaments in Europe. The Showdown Poker Tour will be held in Germany, starting November 27 and will be televised and broadcast across Europe.
Pacific Poker is giving poker enthusiasts a chance to win a $15,000 package, covering seat & travel expenses to the Showdown Poker Tour Grand Final, in the satellite tournaments that will take place on Saturday, November 18.
Alex Reign, promotions department manager, said that this tournament provides a unique opportunity for Pacific Poker's players.
"Our generous package could be the ticket to the elite league of poker for our players," said Reign. "This is definitely something they wouldn't want to miss out on."
Hamburg, Germany's second largest city, will host this year's tournament with the Grand Final taking place at the Casino Esplanade.
Three hundred players will compete for what is anticipated to be a prize pool of 3 million. The winner of the event is expected to walk away with 1 million prize payout and, of course, the Showdown Poker Tour champion's title.
To find out how to qualify for this year's Showdown Poker Tour visit the Pacific Poker Players' Club (http://playersclub.pacificpoker.com).
About 888.com:
888.com is the world's No.1 online casino and poker room. They have in excess of 20 million members worldwide who enjoy an online gaming experience like no other.
Founded in 1996, 888.com offers two market leading products "Casino-on-Net" the worlds No.1 online casino offering all the thrills of the big games in Vegas from your pc and "Pacific Poker" where you can enjoy the excitement of competing against your friends and fellow members in any of the poker rooms. Both games are available to play in real money and practice mode.
Their goal is to provide quality entertainment to people who enjoy gambling, by giving them the opportunity to do so in a safe, fun, fair, regulated and secure environment.
Their clients are their greatest assets; therefore they make an immense effort to establish customer delight building relationships through service, honesty, advice and trust with each and every member.
888.com operates under a license granted by the Government of Gibraltar for the purposes of operating an online casino and poker room. 888.com has adopted the code of conduct of the Interactive Gaming Council (IGC), of which it is a Member.
888.com is operated by Cassava Enterprises (Gibraltar) Ltd. A registered company incorporated and located in Gibraltar (company registration number 83961). The company has other offices around the world and employs over 750 full time employees.
This year 888.com was the proud recipient of Best Online Casino and Best Online Operator of the Year at the eGaming Awards 2005. 888.com was also voted 'Best online casino 2005' by Inside Edge magazine. The Inside Edge Award was voted for by over 50,000 readers, and is the first of its kind for the online gaming industry.
A leader in Online Gaming since 1996, 888.com is constantly recognized for its commitment to an uncompromising gaming experience. 888.com was a founding member of eCOGRA, a non profit organization based in the United Kingdom which ensures that approved online casinos are properly and transparently monitored to provide player protection, fair gaming and responsible conduct.
888 Casino-on-Net and Pacific Poker is the largest and most trusted online casino and online poker room on the web.
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