888poker and Shane Warne Launch Australia Charity Relief Tournaments

GIBRALTAR, January 24, 2011 /PRNewswire/ --

- 888poker Regrets the Tragedies Caused by Flooding in Australia and Vows to Assist With the Relief Efforts

Every day until January 27th, 888poker is hosting the "Australia Charity Relief Fund" online tournament at 10:08 GMT. The buy-in for the daily tournament is $8.00 and 100% of the buy-ins will be donated to the Queensland Government flood appeal, and other flood appeals in Australia.

The winner of the daily tournament wins their way to the "Australia Charity Relief Fund Final" on January 30th where all finalists win special prizes donated by 888poker;

    1st - Heads up tournament online with Shane Warne for a $2,000 prize.
    2nd - 888poker live event merchandise kit (valued at $500)
    3rd - 888poker chipset and backpack
    4th - 888poker web cam
    5th to 8th - 888poker mini chipset

For more information on the tournaments, visit: http://www.888poker.com/floods/

New players to 888poker receive a free $8 for registering, so the only cost to new players for a shot at great prizes and to help the appeal is their time.

As seen on TV, new players get $8/GBP5 FREE to try the new 888poker. No deposit needed. View the 888poker commercial starring Shane Warne (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pqitJ7SG7L4).

New players now have the chance to see first-hand how 888poker plays the "same game but different", with a FREE $8/GBP5 in their account upon sign up. No deposit is necessary to receive the instant cash. All new players need to do is download, register, verify their email address and the bonus cash automatically lands in their accounts.

The new 888poker is packed with sleek new graphics, customized lobby views, 3D game tables, extra rewards and an interactive poker community platform.

To find out more information about 888poker's new community, online store and software, please go to http://www.888poker.com .

With over 5 million registered users, 888poker continues to offer the best consumer experience.

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    MEDIA CONTACT:

    Jennifer Huxley
    Global PR and Marketing Manager- 888poker
    [email protected]
    +44(0)207-487-8687

SOURCE 888poker