Third Caribbean Poker Tournament hosted by PokerStars.com
1 December 2005

The upcoming 2006 Caribbean Poker Tournament, that is set to be held at one of the world’s most lavish casino resorts in the Bahamas, will be the third annual PokerStars Caribbean Adventure. The tournament will be held at the Atlantis Casino Resort from January 5 to the 11, 2006. This event is anticipated to be huge, as some of the biggest poker names are set to attend.

PokerStars.com is the largest online tournament poker website, and this year at their 2006 Caribbean Poker Tournament, it is believed that they will attract the three previous world poker champions:

2003 champion – Chris Moneymaker

2004 champion – Greg Raymer

2005 champion – Joe Hacehm

In addition to these big names, the 1983 World Series of Poker champion, Tom McEvoy will be in attendance, as will John Gale, the English poker player who was the proud winner of last years PokerStars Caribbean Adventure. Gale is expected to defend his title as he goes up against yet another set of skilled poker players.

This will be the third year that the PokerStars Caribbean Adventure championship tournament will be taped and broadcasted, so that interested American viewers can watch it on the Travel Channel, while other viewers from various countries can also view it on designated networks across the globe.

The championship event costs every player $8 thousand dollars to enter, and it is estimated that 600 players (both professionals and amateurs) are expected to participate in the various tournaments that take place during the 6-day event. Thus, the total prize pool for the 2006 Caribbean Poker Tournament is anticipated at $5 million dollars.

PokerStars.com will be giving away free packages to the tournament (more than $750 thousand dollars worth) at their site. The free packages will consist of the $8 thousand dollar entry fee, a week for two at the Atlantis Resort and Casino (including meals), located on the beautiful Paradise Island in the Bahamas, as well as $1 thousand dollars in spending money.

If you are interested in winning a free seat to the 2006 Caribbean Poker Tournament, be sure to visit PokerStars.com at www.pokerstars.com , for more details and your chance to win.