WPT Offers Online Players a Free Ride to LA Main Event

Poker News - February 2nd, 2010 - Written By Bonnie

While online poker tournaments can be a blast and earn you a large payday without ever having to leave the comfort of your home, there is nothing like being in a live poker tournament atmosphere, and now Ultimate Bet is giving players the chance to do so. UltimateBet is offering all players a chance in the spotlight by earning a seat at the WPT LA Poker Classic Main Event. The main event will be taking place on February 26th, live in Los Angeles, and there is still plenty of time for all the online players to win a seat and brush shoulders with some of the biggest names in poker.

Daily satellite tournaments will be held from February 1st, right up until just days before the main event. Some lucky players who play their cards right will find themselves will an expenses paid vacation to the WPT LA Poker Classic Main Event, which includes the $9,700 + $300 buy in, and $2000 for travel expenses. Players who make it to the top of the leader board during the satellite tournaments currently taking place, will find the winnings credited to their account within 48 after the winning tournament.

Last years WPT LA Poker Classic Main Event awarded more than $6.5 million in cash and prizes, and this year is on track to be even bigger and more rewarding.