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888.com's World Poker Crown

Gibraltar (PRWEB) February 21, 2008 -- 888.com (http://www.888.com/), one of the world's leading gaming and entertainment companies, has launched its biggest poker tournament ever in the form of the WPC - the World Poker Crown (http://www.worldpokercrown.com/).

888.com Pacific Poker's new global poker tournament will begin on February 20 until May 10 and will offer a huge guaranteed prize pool of at least $3 million, with first prize winner collecting $1 million, the 2008 WPC title and even a real World Poker Crown.

In addition to the first prize winner of $1 million, 10% of the players in the WPC will win a share of the $3 million prize pool.

The direct buy-in for the $3 million Guaranteed is $1000+$50 but Pacific Poker (http://www.pacificpoker.com/) is also giving players a chance to play in the final event by qualifying in a variety of online poker satellites with buy-ins as low as $1.10+$10¢.

The top 8 players will be invited to play in the final televised offline event in Barcelona, Spain between May 6 and May 10. These players, and a guest each, will be given free transportation from anywhere in the world to Barcelona as well as 5-star hotel accommodations for the duration of the final event.

The televised final event will air on Sky Sports 2 on May 12.

888.com's Marketing Director, Matt Robinson, said the World Poker Crown is one of the biggest online tournaments ever held and anyone has a chance to win.

"The WPC is a very exciting new poker tournament and the biggest we have ever offered players," said Robinson. "Anyone can take the World Poker Crown, win the million dollars first prize and become a poker legend."

For further information, please contact Gill Carter at +00-350-49800 or newscom(at)888.com

Notes to editors:

About 888.com

888.com is one of the World's leading gaming and entertainment companies. It has millions of members worldwide who enjoy its casino, bingo and poker rooms and receive an online gaming experience like no other.

Founded in 1997 - 888.com this year celebrates its 10th anniversary - by pioneers of the online gaming industry, 888.com has developed a strong brand grown by cutting-edge marketing through offline sponsorships, poker events, online collaborations and continual upgrading of its flagship online products; 888.com Casino, Bingo and Poker.

888.com's goal is to provide quality entertainment to people who enjoy gambling, by giving them the opportunity to do so in a safe, fun, fair, regulated and secure environment. Its clients are its assets and it continually makes every effort to establish customer satisfaction by building relationships via service, honesty, advice and trust - with every member!

888.com operates under a license granted by the Government of Gibraltar for the purposes of operating an online casino and poker room. 888.com has adopted the code of conduct of the Interactive Gaming Council (IGC), of which it is a member.

888.com is operated by Cassava Enterprises (Gibraltar) Ltd. A registered company incorporated and located in Gibraltar (company registration number 83961). The company has other offices around the world and employs over 750 employees. 888.com can be used in 11 different languages in 176 countries worldwide.

A leading force in the gaming industry since 1997, 888.com continually strives to be the No.1 site. It was a founding member if eCOGRA, an independent standards authority for the industry committed to protecting online players around the world. It continually donates to UK and global charities and is working even harder on its CSR messages as well as promoting eCOGRA and providing an international framework of best operational and player practice requirements enforced through inspections, reviews and continuous monitoring by global audit companies.

888.com recently announced its first acquisition; the bingo business and assets from Globalcom Limited. Bingo games can now be found at 888.com as can other new offerings including Backgammon.

Further to the new site offerings and following significant technological investment, 888.com has recently embarked in to new on-land ventures; partnering with key brands to deliver specific propositions. Its first partnership, announced early 2007, is an innovative cooperation with Rileys snooker and pool clubs for which 888.com uses its online poker capabilities to power www.RileysPoker.com. 888.com has also seen the launch of mobile, in-flight, and in-hotel casino where customers can access their favourite games, not only from their computers but from mobile phones and televisions too.

Over the last 3 years, 888.com has been named Best Online Casino twice running and Best Online Operator of the Year at the eGaming Awards as well as being voted Best Online Casino at the Inside Edge Awards and most recently, being named Best Online Casino at the UK Gambling Awards.

Offline activity sits side by side the online business, complimenting 888.com's position as the leading authority in gaming entertainment. 888.com is the main sponsor of UEFA Cup Champions Sevilla FC in Spain and the title sponsor of the 888.com World Snooker Championship held at The Crucible in Sheffield. 888.com also has individual associations with top snooker talents in the world; Ronnie O'Sullivan and 888.com World Champion John Higgins.

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