If sites of online games organizing satellites qualifying for big tournaments like World Series of Poker (WSOP) or World Poker Tour (WPT) all suggested qualifying tournaments at a lower price but with charge for admission before, having access gratuitously to big competition is now possible. Daily local press like “La Republique du Centre” and Partouche Group have just launched a new concept in Europe : gratuitous tournament. Press Poker Tour, a gratuitous tournament which will be played with three steps has just been created by these operators. After two months of competition, the winner can win a car and a €10,000 package allowing him to reach the Partouche poker Tour finale phase.
25 tournaments which will be played from next 26th of June to the 13th of July in whole regions of France constitue the first stage of Press Poker Tour. Then, a regional final will mark the second step of this tournament, a local final which will take place in Forges-les-Eaux, Cannes, Royat and Arcachon and during which two players per region will be qualified. The last stage of Press Poker Tour will be played moreover on next August 30th at Palm Beach Casino in Cannes. Apart from the chance to win a car, the winner of this poker tournament entirely free of charge can also reach the Partouche Poker great final. Nine tickets amounting €1,075 euros for participating in satellites of this greatest European tournament will be offered too to the players having the best positions.

Source:  Poker 777

Thursday, 04 June 2009