/24-7PressRelease/ - GIBRALTAR, November 18, 2006 - 888.com (http://www.888.com) is offering its players at Pacific Poker (http://www.pacificpoker.com) a chance to participate in one of the biggest poker tournaments in Europe. The Showdown Poker Tour will be held in Germany, starting November 27 and will be televised and broadcast across Europe.
Pacific Poker is giving poker enthusiasts a chance to win a $15,000 package, covering seat & travel expenses to the Showdown Poker Tour Grand Final, in the satellite tournaments that will take place on Saturday, November 18.
Alex Reign, promotions department manager, said that this tournament provides a unique opportunity for Pacific Poker's players.
"Our generous package could be the ticket to the elite league of poker for our players," said Reign. "This is definitely something they wouldn't want to miss out on."
Hamburg, Germany's second largest city, will host this year's tournament with the Grand Final taking place at the Casino Esplanade.
Three hundred players will compete for what is anticipated to be a prize pool of 3 million. The winner of the event is expected to walk away with 1 million prize payout and, of course, the Showdown Poker Tour champion's title.
To find out how to qualify for this year's Showdown Poker Tour visit the Pacific Poker Players' Club (http://playersclub.pacificpoker.com).
