DOUGLAS, Isle of Man, Jan. 26, 2006 (PRIMEZONE) -- Poker players dream of having the bankroll to play in just one event during the World Series of Poker (WSOP). They lust for the coveted gold bracelets that dangle from the wrists of their idols and for a share of one of the largest prize pools on the planet. Imagine the joy of winning a seat to the Main Event. Now imagine the euphoria when you get to live like a pro and play in not just one but in every event at the WSOP. How does that feel? One player from The Prima Network is about to find out.
Beginning in February, all card rooms on The Prima Network (www.primapoker.com) will offer players the chance to win an "all access pass" to the 2006 WSOP. The winner of this massive satellite, to be announced in May, will win a prize package that includes:
-- Roundtrip airfare for two to Las Vegas
-- Lavish hotel accommodations for the duration of the WSOP,
June 25-August 10
-- $3,500 in cash to live like a pro in Vegas
-- Full buy-in to events 1-44 (where applicable)
"This year, we are giving someone the chance of a lifetime," said Roger Raatgever, CEO of The Prima Network. "One lucky player will have more than 40 chances to win a gold bracelet, compete against poker's ultimate legends, and dip into the largest prize pool in WSOP history."
The 2005 WSOP broke all participation and jackpot records for land-based poker tournaments. The event hosted 32,341 player entries for the 45 events and more than $106 million in total prize money with the winner taking home a cool $7.5 million. Every player at the final table of the Main Event went home a millionaire.
For players who love the game, but can't take a "radical sabbatical" for the summer, The Prima Network is also offering satellites to individual events listed below:
-- Event #15 - Ladies No Limit Hold'em
-- Event #21 - Short Handed No Limit Hold'em
-- Event #24 - Omaha Hi-Low Split
-- Event #28 - 7-Card Stud
-- Event #36 - Limit Hold'em
-- Event #39 - 2006 WSOP Main Event
For more information about the tournament, please visit The Prima Network web site: www.primapoker.com.
About The Prima Network
The Prima Network is the world's leading online poker network. Powered by Microgaming software, the leading developer of Internet gaming systems, The Prima Network licenses to more than 35 operators worldwide to form a global poker network. The Prima Network ensures that a critical mass of online poker players and a wide variety of games and tournaments are available at all times. Sought by online poker players and operators, The Prima Network symbolizes quality, representing the highest standards in online poker play, fairness, and credibility. For more information, please visit www.primapoker.com.