WELCOME iPOKER SATELLITE PLAYERS!
POKER CUP AUSTRALIA
The 2008 PokerNews Cup Australia – also known as the Poker Cup Australia - is set to shake the poker world to its core as the city of Melbourne opens its doors to some of the worlds top live and online players (including some local and international poker celebrities) this October 12-20, 2008.
iPoker and PokerNews are teaming up yet again to offer you a massive Satellite Series giving winners the chance to win a huge USD8,000 package! This is truly one of the best ways for you to enjoy this exciting tournament whilst indulging in an unforgettable holiday.
Here’s why – in every USD8,000 iPoker PokerNews Cup Package you will find:
- Entry to the AUD2,200 Main Event
- Entry to Event 5 Tony G Celebrity Shootout with bounties on Tony G and other celebrities (AUD550)
- Entry to a private freeroll at Crown Casino (AUD120)
- 8 nights accommodation (October 12-20) at the luxurious Crown Promenade Hotel (linked by air bridge to the Casino)
- Cash for travel
- An invite to a private tour of the Healesville Animal Sanctuary (showcasing some of Australia’s native wildlife animals in their natural surroundings), followed by a three course lunch and wine tasting.
- An invite to enjoy unlimited premium drinks and food on a private cruise on the Yarra River (Melbourne city’s main water feature).
- An invite to the official PokerNews Cup Australia Player Party
- A PokerNews Merchandise Pack
Better yet - winners are welcome to bring a guest of their choice to join them during their stay at the Crown Promenade Hotel, as well as on the tour, cruise and party.
October is also one of the most beautiful times to visit one of Australia’s most thriving and multi-cultural cities. Crown Casino is only a short walk away from most tourist destinations including the prestigious Victorian Arts Centre, the Victorian Art Gallery, Federation Square, the Melbourne Aquarium and most of Melbourne’s trendy night spots and eateries.
The 2008 PokerNews Cup Australia is set to be so much more than a poker tournament – it surely will be an experience you will never forget. Visit any iPoker site today and we could be welcoming you at this prestigious event!
*The Satellite Series kicks off Friday August 8*
*The first Super Satellite will begin on Friday August 15 at 19:05 GMT and will run every Friday until September 26. Buy-in is $300+$20 Freezeout*
*LATEST NEWS - Starting Friday August 29, every Super Satellite will have a
TWO PACKAGE GUARANTEE
with the final Friday September 26 Super Satellite to feature a massive
THREE PACKAGE GUARANTEE*
Satellites
∆ Ongoing Sit’N’Go stage 1 satellites to the Super Satellite, $64 + $6 (1 seat for every 5 players)
∆ Ongoing Sit’N’Go stage 1 satellites to the Super Satellite, $32 + $3 (1 seat for every 10 players)
∆ Stage 1 Satellite $50 + $5 Freezeout, 1 seat for every $320 collected, daily at 22:55 GMT
♠ Ongoing stage 2 Sit’N’Go satellites, $5.5 + $0.5 (10 players), to the 22:55 GMT stage 1.
♠ Stage 2 Satellite $6 + $0.6 R/A, Daily at 15:25 GMT & 18:35 GMT Turbo, except Fridays, 1 seat for every
$55 collected to the 22:55 GMT Stage 1
∆ Stage 1 Satellite $40 + $4 R/A, 1 seat for every $320 collected, Daily at 15:50 GMT except Tuesdays.
♠ Ongoing stage 2 Sit’N’Go satellites, $4.4 + $0.4 (10 players), to the 15:50 GMT stage 1.
♠ Stage 2 Satellite $5 + $0.5 R/A, Daily at 12:00 GMT except Saturdays, 1 seat for every $44 collected
to the same day’s 15:50 GMT Stage 1.
♠ Stage 2 Satellite $5 + $0.5 R/A, Daily at 19:25 GMT, 1 seat for every $44 collected to the next day’s
15:50 GMT Stage 1.
∆ Stage 1 Satellite $10 + $1 R/A, 1 seat for every $320 collected, Daily at 12:55 GMT.
♠ Stage 2 Satellite $1.5 + $0.15 R/A, Daily at 09:25 GMT Turbo, 23:40 GMT & 03:40 GMT 1 seat for every $11
collected to the next day’s 12:55 GMT Stage 1