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PartyPoker 100% up to $500 bonus

PartyPoker has just increased there sign-up bonus to 100% up to $500.

If this is tempting you can sign-up here.

WCOOP 2008

This September is shaping up to be a “staycation” – book your vacation time off work, but there’s no need to travel. You want to be by your computer for online poker’s biggest annual event, the 2008 World Championship of Online Poker (WCOOP). To qualify for the world’s largest online poker series, open up your PokerStars game lobby and visit the Events > WCOOP tab for a full range of Steps, Cash and FPP satellites.

This year’s WCOOP guarantees a massive $30 million in prize money across 33 events, with the $5,200 Main Event alone guaranteeing $10 million in prize money. The excitement is building, and everyone at PokerStars, including Team PokerStars Pro members, can’t wait for the 7th year of WCOOP to start.

To hear what Team PS Pro have to say about WCOOP click here (high quality video), and check out the WCOOP survival tips from 2004 World Champion, Greg Raymer.

Play for your WCOOP championship bracelet and a place in online poker history – only at PokerStars.

It’s Double or Nothing - More Chances to Win!

The newest Sit & Go offering from MansionPoker gives you the chance to double your winnings!

The top five players in every tournament will receive double their buy-in as a prize! Meaning more chances to win, and build your bankroll quickly!

Available 24 hours a day, every day of the week, and ranging from $2+$0.20 to $100+$8.00 – there’s something for everyone at a time that suits you!

And the best bit? The Double or Nothing Sit &Go counts towards your MPPs…so you can earn as you play your way to bigger and better things!

More info here.

Poker Race Trophy: Last Stop Italy

$500,000 Guaranteed

The Race Trophy is entering the final lap! Qualify now for an all expenses paid trip to Italy, where you’ll take part in the last semi-final, televised on Eurosport. You’ll also get the ultimate in VIP treatment at the FIA WTCC race at the famous Monza circuit in Milan.

First prize in Milan is the last seat to the televised Race Trophy Final in Vienna, so don’t miss your final chance to qualify for this fantastic event!.

Qualifiers are running til September 19th.

Buckle up for the PokerRoom Race Trophy here.

Chase the Chair - the most valuable seat ever offered for a Poker tournament

“The Chair” is a $120,000 Poker Million VII Semi-final seat at Ladbrokes, which guarantees the winner $20,000 Prize money and a chance to progress to the $1,000,000 first prize Final Table.

There will be daily “Chase the Chair” freeroll & player point satellites and the winner of each satellite will win a $1,000 seat in the “Win the Chair” tournament that will be held online Saturday 29th November at 7:30pm, UK time.

There us over 100 free chances to jump straight to the Poker Million VII Semi-Final, so if you aren’t registered at Labrokes you can sign up here.

50 Seat Guaranteed Tournament 2008 Aruba Poker Classic August 16th at 5:30pm ET

Make sure you are ready to go to the Aruba Poker Classic for lots of sun, beach and poker. The next 50-seat guaranteed tourney on August 16th pays out 50 Aruba Poker Classic prize packages, or more… Each package includes a $5,500 Entry into the Aruba Main Event and $3,000 for travel and lodging.

Your big chance for Aruba gets underway on Saturday, August 16th at 5:30pm ET and there are a number of ways to secure their spot in the online poker tournament:

• Buy in directly for $500+30
• Enter a daily qualifier to secure your seat for just a few bucks
• Enter the Main Event Giveaway (leaderboard competition where over 315 seats are on the line)

In a nutshell, UltimateBet is THE place for your players to win a seat to the world’s hottest poker tournament. Your should grab your spot in the 50-Seat Guarantee right now and join UltimateBet for the ultimate island poker experience.

More info here.

FAME UPDATE

AbsolutePoker just updated their FAME loyalty program.

Now, it’s easier than ever to earn STATUS Points playing ring games at Absolute Poker.

Although, AP already own the best loyalty program in online poker, they are not resting on our laurels.

CLICK HERE NOW, to see just how many STATUS Points you could earn enjoying a little ring game action at Absolute Poker.

Remember: as your FAME STATUS elevates, you unlock more benefits and earn CREDIT faster.

Win A Poker Pro Sponsorship Deal

Qualify for PokerIsland and not only will you spend this summer in the lap of luxury, you’ll also be fighting it out for a year’s worth of free trips and buy-ins to major live events around the globe.

Take Me To The Island.

Iron Man!

If you’ve got the determination to earn Bronze, Silver, Gold, or Iron status, you’ll be rewarded with Iron Man Medals.
Use your medals in the Iron Man Store to get satellite tokens, Full Tilt Points, or even cash bonuses.
If you qualify for Iron Man, you’ll also have the opportunity to play in an exclusive monthly Freeroll worth up to $30,000, depending on which Iron Man status you earn.
Take down your Freeroll and you’ll be entered into a four-person, winner-take-all shootout for an additional $5,000. Win the four-player shootout and you’ll have the chance to play three Full Tilt Poker pros heads up for up to $100K.
Show your mettle and earn your medals - take the Iron Man Challenge today.

Read our FullTiltPoker review here.

The Race Trophy is entering the home straight

After the stop in the United Kingdom on July the 26th, the Poker Race Trophy continues on full throttle to Germany and then Italy for the last two semi-finals.

The climax of this, the most adrenalin-fuelled event of the year, will be the 6-seated 500K final in Vienna this November. All semi-finals - as well as the final - are televised on EuroSport and will your player the chance to become a poker star.

More info on PokerRoom.com.