The World Poker Tour continues beefing up its online offerings through partnerships with major online poker operators. The latest comes between the company’s WPTDeepStacks tour and 888poker.
Three DeepStacks tour series will run on the 888poker European and global networks in April. All three series run April 18-26 with a total of more than $3 million guaranteed. The upcoming series include:
- London Online (global site)
- Iberia Online (Portugal and Spain)
- Italy Online (Italian network)
“We are delighted to partner with WPTDeepStacks to bring an exciting multi-network series to 888poker players this spring,” 888 Senior Vice President Guy Cohen said in a news release. “These events provide poker players in global markets a great chance to experience the exclusive and prestigious WPTDS’ events online.
“As part of our ‘Made to Play’ approach, players will enjoy the experience of playing our best in class product along with affordable buy-ins and big guarantees to enjoy the highest level of online poker offering.”
Major events across 888poker platforms
The three series offer players the opportunity to compete for major prize pools and a WPTDeepStacks title. The concurrent festivals mark the first time 888’s three networks are synced playing a major series.
The festivals also offer players a chance to check out the new 888poker “Made to Play” software platform. Tour events feature lower buy-ins, large prize pools, and a shot at a prestigious tour title.
“The World Poker Tour’s online presence continues to grow and these three concurrent series mark further expansion of the WPTDeepStacks brand,” WPT CEO Adam Pliska said.
The $1,050 buy-in London version has players competing for more than $2 million in guaranteed prizes. That includes a $1 million main event.
The WPTDS Iberia and Italy main events feature single starting flights on April 25 with a €125 buy-in and €150,000 guarantees.
The Iberia main event comes with a guarantee of €400,000 and the Italian series with €350,000. Each network will feature 16 events and all 48 winners receive a WPTDeepStacks trophy.
Other notes about the WPTDS events at 888poker
Satellites for the multi-flight London main event begin on March 5. Starting flights also run daily from April 18-25. Day 2 crowns a winner on April 26.
Poker fans hoping to check out the action will find four days of live streaming. David Tuchman, Nick Wealthall, and Matt Savage will call the action at the tables.
888 ambassadors and WPT Champions Chris Moorman and Dominik Nitsche will be taking part in the festival along with the site’s other pros.
“WPTDeepStacks and 888poker are thrilled to partner online for this incredible series for the entire 888poker network,” WPT Europe Vice President Hermance Blum said.
“Players across all of 888poker networks can look forward to competing for a major title with all buy-in levels available.”
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