partypoker LIVE to Host $10 Million Poker Prize Pool
Poker Players from Across Canada and the World to Face Off in MILLIONS North America – the Highest Stakes Poker Tournament Ever Held on Canadian Soil
MONTREAL, April 17, 2018 /CNW/ - Poker enthusiasts from Canada and around the world are getting game-ready for Canada's biggest guaranteed poker tournament prize pool – April's 2018 MILLIONS North America, presented by partypoker LIVE.
An unprecedented and epic $10 million dollars is up for grabs at MILLIONS North America 2018, which takes place on April 21st to May 2nd at Montreal's Playground Poker Club. Online qualification is open until April 25th, 2018, giving amateur and pro players alike the chance to get a piece of the action.
Canadian Pascal Lefrançois came in first place at the MILLIONS Grand Final Barcelona Main Event this past weekend, and took home a whopping $2.6 million prize (€1.7M). This is what he had to say about his experience: "I really enjoyed playing, it was amazing. partypoker is doing such a good job, I plan to attend more of their events. They listen to the players, and are doing great things for poker.''
Canadian Poker Enthusiasts Align for $10 Million Prize
"This year's MILLIONS North America event is shaping up to be an unforgettable event with an all-star line up of Canada — and some of the world's — best poker players already confirmed to attend and more signing on every day," confirms Mike Sexton, partypoker ambassador and Poker Hall of Famer. "Will a Canadian win the largest ever poker tournament held in Canada —or will someone else?" asks Sexton. "If you're looking to go for the gusto, this is the event where life-changing money is on the line as at least three players will become millionaires."
Sexton confirms the following A-List players are just a few of the ones to watch on this year's roster:
Antonio Esfandiari, Las Vegas, NV, 3rd All-Time USA Money List, Won WSOP one drop for 18m beating Sam Trickett heads up
Michael Watson, St. John's, NL, 5th All-Time Canada Money List, WPT 2008 winner and WSOP 2012 winner
Kristen Bicknell, St. Catharine's, ON, partypoker Canadian Ambassador & 2017 GPI Women's player of the year and APPT High Roller Winner
Scott Blumstein, Morristown, NJ, 2017 WSOP winner
Last year's victor, Montreal's Jean Pascal (who walked away with a cool C$956,000!) will be back to defend his 2017 title.
Sexton advises poker enthusiasts who are interested in soaking up the excitement and participating in the event to test their luck and poker skills at MILLIONS North America, where lucky players can still score a place at the table for just 50 cents per entry. Canadian poker enthusiasts still have a chance to try for a place at the tournament from now through to April 25th, 2018.
"When it comes to qualifying for a tournament via play online satellites, it's key to remember to maintain your cool by not being overwhelmed by the number of people in a satellite or tournament. How big it is doesn't matter. You only need to focus on your table. Beat them and you'll do great.", he suggests.
Qualify Early – Online
Poker players can still qualify online for as little as 50 cents from now until April 25th, 2018. Read more about the satellites: MILLIONS North America.
Those who want to jump ahead of the early online qualifying rounds for guaranteed place in the tournament, can purchase a Main event entry fee for $5,300 Canadian.
To learn more, play to qualify for the tournament, and to watch poker strategy videos and more, visit www.mypartypokerlive.com.
For regular MILLIONS event updates, download the mypartypokerlive App from the Google Play or Apple iTunes stores.
About partypoker
partypoker.com is one of the oldest, most recognized and trusted online poker brands. Launched in August 2001, partypoker.com is one of the pioneers of the online poker industry. Every day, thousands of players take a seat at our tables to enjoy cash games, generous tournament prize pools and attractive promotions. Accessible online via web and download or on mobile with iOS and android apps, players can also experience real life partypoker events through their partnership with Dusk Till Dawn Casino, Nottingham, Playground poker club, Montreal or at other partner venues around the world.
partypoker is the leading poker brand of GVC Holding PLC (LSE: GVC), a global online gaming company. GVC Holdings PLC is a leading e-gaming operator in both b2c and b2b markets. The Group is headquartered in the Isle of Man and has licenses in Austria, Belgium, France, Italy, Denmark, Germany (Schleswig-Holstein), Spain, Malta, Denmark, UK, South Africa, and the Dutch Caribbean.
About partypokerLIVE MILLIONS event
Since its launch at the start of 2017, partypoker MILLIONS has made its mark as one of the biggest and most successful poker series ever held. With record breaking prize pool guarantees and countless ways to qualify online for very small buy-ins, MILLIONS events have proved a massive hit across the globe. In 2018 there is more than $100,000,000 in tournament guarantees on the partypokerLIVE tournament trail through partnerships with Dusk Till Dawn Casino, Nottingham, Playground Poker Club, Montreal. Kings Casino, Rozvadoz , Casino Barcelona and at other partner venues around the world. Learn more at MILLIONS North America.
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