WPT and 888 poker extend partnership

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The World Poker Tour and 888poker are partnering for a new WPTDeepStacks online series. The festival will begin on November 28, featuring 28 events including the $1,050 buy-in WPTDS Main Event, for a total of more than $3 million in guaranteed prize pools.

This marks the second time in 2021 that 888poker has hosted a WPT event. The most recent WPTDS event on 888poker drew 1,087 entries to create a $1,087,000 prize pool with Brazilian ‘paulinhoo00’ earning $233,705 as the champion.

“We’re delighted to partner with WPT to launch another WPTDeepStacks series. Responding to the ever-changing needs of our players, the festival provides the prestige and the feel of the live circuit, while on a phone or laptop, and gives a shot of poker glory to casual and professional players alike”, said Amit Berkovich, Head of 888poker.

 “The World Poker Tour is excited to partner with 888poker again to give players around the globe the opportunity to take down a WPTDeepStacks title”, said Angelica Hael, WPT® Vice President, Global Tour Management. “This will be another fabulous festival for 888poker and WPT”, added Dominik Nitsche, 888poker brand ambassador and WPT champion. “The beauty of events like this is that they provide genuine opportunity for casual players to win big, starting from one cent buy-ins, all from the comfort of their own home. With an increasing number of online poker players emerging over the last year, I’m looking forward to witnessing the exhilarating action and the next WPTDS champion emerge.”