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• Win a pot of Gold at the Irish Poker Open

  November 18, 2008

  The Irish Poker Open, Europe’s longest established poker tournament, was first held in 1981 by the late, great Terry Rogers. Terry had visited Vegas and befriended legends such as Benny Binion, Johnny Moss and Doyle Brunson, taking a keen interest in No Limit Texas Holdem, a variation of the game previously unknown outside the US. Upon returning to Ireland Terry established the Irish Open which became instrumental in spreading No Limit Holdem’s popularity throughout Ireland and across Europe. Explore the fascinating history of Irish poker and Europe’s longest running poker tournament.

  The Irish Poker Open, Europe’s longest established poker tournament, was first held in 1981 by the late, great Terry Rogers. Terry had visited Vegas and befriended legends such as Benny Binion, Johnny Moss and Doyle Brunson, taking a keen interest in No Limit Texas Holdem, a variation of the game previously unknown outside the US. Upon returning to Ireland Terry established the Irish Open which became instrumental in spreading No Limit Holdem’s popularity throughout Ireland and across Europe. Explore the fascinating history of Irish poker and Europe’s longest running poker tournament.

  The Irish Poker Open 2009, will take place on the 9th to 13th April, 2009, with the buy-in set at €3,200 + €300.

  Chilipoker will run satellites and super satellites that will give you a $6,500 package that will cover all your expenses, getting you into the final for just a few $$!!

  The Chilipoker $6,500 package include:
  - €3,200 + €300 Buy In to the Main Event (Approx. $4,700 USD).
  - Approx. $800 for 5 nights’ accommodation in Dublin, April 9th – April 14th, 2009.
  - Up to $1,000 for flights and spending (depending on currency exchange rates).

  Try your luck in this major event that awarded €801,400! in the Main Event of the Irish Poker Open 2008 edition.

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• Satellite Poker Cup Australia 2008

  August 27, 2008

  Win a major tournament and enjoy a wonderful trip! Melbourne proudly presents to you the Poker Cup Australia 2008! With a full package of $8,000, Chilipoker will send as many players as possible to this fantastic event in the most populous city of Australia.

  The $8,000 Luxury package

  - $2,200 AUD Buy-In to the Main Event.
  - $230 AUD Buy-in to Event #1 - NLH $75K Guarantee.
  - $2,200 USD for 10 nights accommodation for the player and a guest [October 11th - October 21st 2008] at the Crown Promenade Hotel in Melbourne.
  - $120 AUD for a welcome party.
  - A guided tour to the Healesville Sanctuary, where you’ll have an opportunity to observe native Australian animals in their natural habitat.
  - Two course lunch at the DeBortolli Winery, followed by a wine testing seminar.
  - $110 AUD: Transportation from and back to, the Crown Promenade is included.
  - $110 AUD: River Cruise: The cruise will set off from the Yaara River dock: The cruise will include drinks and a three course sit down lunch. Enjoy one of Melbourne's most beautiful sites($110 AUD).
  - Up to $3,100 USD for flights and spending (depending on currency conversion rates).
  How to qualify?
  You can qualify directly through the $300+$20 Super Satellites that will run weekly starting on 15th August or, in order to avoid higher buy-in payments, Chilipoker proposes that you qualify through our satellites from 8th August.

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• Qualify for the GUKPT leg of your choice at Chilipoker.com

  August 25, 2008

  The GUKPT is the biggest poker tour in the UK. The GUKPT tour is composed by £1,000 No Limit Texas Hold’em tournaments that takes place over four days each tournament. The Grosvenor UK Poker Tour has expressed its competitive position since the first edition in 2007. The 9 legs are played in the Grosvenor Casinos around UK, from Brighton to Blackpool, passing from Newcastle or Bolton, to culminate with the Grand Final in London. Chilipoker.com wants to send it's players to attend all the major poker events, that's why is now adding the Grosvenor UK Poker Tour to its wide list of poker tournament satellites. Players will have the opportunity to play daily satellites until October as well as weekly Super Satellites giving away packages worth$4,000 covering buy-ins, flights and expenses!

  In addition to winning big money, the top finishing players in each tournament will receive points and a place on the GUKPT leader board. At the end of the year, the top ranked players on the leader board will receive cash prizes and the overall leader will be declared the GUKPT Player of the Year.

  Furthermore, this second edition the GUKPT counts with the Champion of Champions tournament on the 4th and 5th of December. This exclusive free tournaments is reserved for all 2008 winners, including main events, side events and even online events who will compete for a succulent £75,000 prize pool.

  The first 5 legs of GUKPT 2008 edition have already finished and the lucky winners have walked with £86,800, £83,910, £119,780 and £90,420, £57,175 for Julian Thew, Jeff Kimber, Ketul Nathwani, Marc Goodwin and Ganesh Rao respectively. Many things can still happen at this years GUKPT, right up until the end and the coronation of the winner of the Grand Final and the Champion of Champions.

  As usual, Chilipoker wants to send its players to attend the major poker events that's why is now adding the Grosvenor UK Poker Tour to its wide list of offers. Players will have the opportunity to play until October daily satellites and weekly Super Satellites giving away $4,000 packages covering buy-ins, flights and expenses.

  Chilipoker.com will send its players to enjoy the last 4 legs of the Grosvenor UK Poker Tour with a total package value of $4,000. The second edition of the GUKPT will gather the best players in 9 different casinos throughout UK, who will fight this year for over £200,000 final prize pool.

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• Chilipoker's Sun City Million Dollar Poker Adventure

  July 11, 2008

  Will you survive the wrath of the suicidal kings?
  The Year is 2008. As the Third King continues it's reign of terror over the Lost Pocket Aces, Chilipoker is looking to send you and a friend on a quest to Sun City Resort in South Africa. Get you gear ready as this action packed adventure includes a high voltage rock concert, luxury spa treatment, a dangerous jungle safari and a poker tournament with a $1,500,000 guaranteed prize pool.

  A tournament package fit for only a king and a queen!
  The chosen poker hero will start of his or her quest with 7 nights accommodation at the Palace of the Lost City Hotel at Sun City. Before embarking on our mission you will be treated to a luxury spa treatment, a day on the green playing on a pro golf course or even a sky high hot air balloon ride. Next up, is a once-in-a-lifetime jungle safari and a secret ritual to summon lady luck for the $3,000 buy-in at the Sun City Million Dollar Poker Tournament the following day.

  Chilipoker and i-Poker are now offering you chance for full package poker tour worth a total of $10,500 including:
  - $3,000 buy-in to the Main Event
  - $600 for one re-buy
  - $1000 for one add-on
  - $2,800 for 7 nights accommodation and breakfast at the Palace of the Lost City Hotel
  - VIP package including free Spa entry, a golf course or a hot balloon ride
  - Up to $2,500 for flights & spending

  We will run satellites from July 19th till Aug 23rd to avoid higher buy-ins. Qualify via sit & go stage 1 satellites for as little as $5.5 +$0.5 or via sit & go stage 2 satellites for $64 + 6. Super satellite are also available from the Chilipoker lobby between July 19th and Aug 23rd.

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