BELIZE CITY, Belize, Dec. 15, 2005 (PRIMEZONE) -- The only thing separating the kitchen table from the World Series of Poker is the stakes -- a couple bucks at one, millions at the other -- and possibly a few television cameras. Unlike other sports, where the ball moves faster and the hits are harder on the professional level, poker is the same across the board. That's why PokerTime, www.pokertime.com, is offering everyday players the chance to take on the pros at the 2006 World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event, the world's biggest land-based tournament -- because there's a good chance the next poker idols are still spending Sunday nights stacking chips at home.
On Saturday, Dec. 17 at 9:30 p.m. EST, to commemorate the launch of PokerTime, the new online card room will hold a massive freeroll, giving away one WSOP seat to the winner. The past three years have proven that anyone can emerge to become poker's world champion. This year, PokerTime buys in.
Up to 10,000 registered players can enter this event for a shot at moving on to poker's premier stage. The last three WSOP champions played online, and two of them -- Chris Moneymaker and Greg Raymer -- won their seats to the main event on the Internet. Honing your skills online is the best way to elevate your game, and PokerTime offers a welcoming, sociable and friendly learning atmosphere.
The winner of the freeroll will be whisked away to Las Vegas for the Main Event that takes place July 28-August 10, 2006. The prize package, valued at $12,500, includes airfare and deluxe accommodations, as well as the $10,000 buy-in to the tournament. Places two through 10 in the freeroll will share a prize pool of $2,500, so everyone who makes the final table will walk away with a bankroll to continue improving their game.
The Internet has changed the face of poker, opening it to a larger audience. PokerTime is committed to fostering the development and incorporation of these new players. It is a place where everyday poker players can join like-minded competitors. The WSOP freeroll will discover who has the raw talent to take their game to the next level.
To register for this one-time-only event, sign up at www.pokertime.com today.
About PokerTime
PokerTime, www.PokerTime.com, is a place where everyday poker players are welcome and encouraged to play. The site offers a fun, safe and secure online environment in which individuals can play poker and put their skills to the test among friends. PokerTime is a member of the Fortune Lounge Group, one of the oldest and largest online casino groups in the world.