PokerStars launches Portugal Poker Series

(PRESS RELEASE) -- PokerStars is excited to announce a new live tour called the Portugal Poker Series. The three-event season begins in Vilamoura, at the renowned Casino Vilamoura on April 14-17, and features a 700 + 70 No Limit Hold'em tournament with a cap of 400 players.

The series then continues at Figueira de Foz from June 10-13 and concludes at Espinho from October 13-16. Both events also feature 700 + 70 Main Events.

The tour aims to bring the big-game tournament experience to Portugal, featuring great structures at an affordable level, and with Main Event prize pools having the potential to exceed €200,000.

Team PokerStars Portugal Pro Nuno Coelho is excited about the prospects. Coelho said: "Finally, PokerStars brings to Portugal a poker tour with an excellent game structure and attractive prize pool that will make many international players want to visit the country. The local players' friendliness and the Algarve's climate will make for an unforgettable experience."

Marta Salvado, spokesperson for Global Poker Tours Ltd, said: "This tour will provide the players with the opportunity to experience a top-class tour in Portugal with an accessible buy-in and a fantastic leaderboard with added value to players. I'm sure we'll see exciting action from the moment the cards are in the air."