After Qualifying in an Online Poker Tournament, Amateur Player Wins the 2005 World Series of Poker
New website provides information about the 2005 World Series of Poker (WSOP) and how you can qualify online to participate in this year’s tournament.
(PRWEB) March 2, 2005 -- The real winner has not been crowned for 2005. They
might be playing in the same online game as you, trying to win their entry into
this exciting and exclusive tournament. Rich Sobin, creator of www.allaboutonlinepoker.com wants to help you become the 2005
World Series of Poker champion.
In the last two years, poker has become
one of the country’s favorite pastimes. Prior to this mainstream explosion, most
people thought poker was just a game played in casinos, living rooms, and in
back rooms of seedy bars. Today, millions of people are playing online poker and
the numbers are expected to double in 2005. Thanks to television and other media
publications, it is safe to say that this year’s WSOP will be the biggest yet.
Currently, the estimated first place prize is around $7 million.
This
year, the WSOP will run from June 2 through July 15 in Las Vegas. Before the
main event, there are several other tournaments that are played, which include a
wide range of different games and buy-ins. According to the WSOP official
website, an estimated 5,000 players are expected to participate in the $10,000
buy-in, no-limit Texas hold 'em Championship, double the number that competed in
2004.
One of the best things to happen to poker is the abundance of
online poker rooms that help players qualify for these exclusive events. Most
players can not afford the $10,000 buy-in fee. Online poker rooms give 1000s of
players an opportunity to win a seat and participate in this exhilarating
tournament.
2003 and 2004 main WSOP events have been won by amateur
players who qualified playing in online tournaments. Chris Moneymaker won the
2003 WSOP after winning his seat in the tournament with a $39 satellite entry
fee, which resulted in $2.5 million. Last year, Greg “Fossilman” Raymer won $5
million from an entry in a $160 satellite. Both players entered and won
tournaments at the online poker room, Poker Stars. Today, there are dozens of
online poker rooms offering satellite tournaments with a prize seat into this
year’s event. Will 2005 be another year where an amateur from an online poker
room wins the large prize?
To find out more about the WSOP 2005, tips on
improving your game and the best online poker sites, visit www.allaboutonlinepoker.com.
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