1000 Seats for World Series of Poker 2008

PokerStars, the world's largest online poker site, announced the launch of their WSOP satellite tournaments, where players can win prize packages worth $12,500.

And that's not all. PokerStars qualifiers who make it to the final table at the WSOP Main Event will win an automatic cash bonus, including a cool million for bringing home the Main Event trophy. Finish second, get a $400,000 bonus. Finish in third place, get $300,000. Finish in fourth-fifth or sixth-ninth and get $200,000 or $100,000 respectively. Cash bonuses of up to $50,000 also are available if a sponsored player makes it to a WSOP "TV table."

"If I didn't win a $39 satellite on PokerStars, I would have been on the sidelines at the 2003 WSOP," said Chris Moneymaker, who rode his PokerStars prize to victory in the Main Event. "This year's prize package is even more incredible and the prize pool is set to be its biggest yet."

Unlike other sites who are only offering only150 main event seats and assorted freeroll entries, PokerStars will be sending over 1,000 players to the Main Event. Registered users can test their skills to win a ticket to the "Big Dance" for free at PokerStars.net

The full prize package also includes:

- $10,000 Main Event buy-in
- $2,500 for expenses
- Free hotel accommodations at the Palms for eight nights
- Hotel suite upgrades for Supernova and Supernova Elite VIP members

PokerStars sends more players to the Main Event than any other site. Since 2002, over 3,600 qualifiers have won a seat by traveling the satellite route.

After Moneymaker's Main Event victory, the "Moneymaker Effect" was in full swing. Chris' victory inspired thousands of everyday players to try their luck at World Series glory. In 2006, PokerStars qualifier Greg Raymer also went on to win the championship and $5 million. The result was massive WSOP field growth, culminating in an $8.25 million top prize last year. This year looks to be even bigger.

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