Cruise Ship to Host Poker Tournament

CALIFORNIA – As reported by the Orlando Sentinel: "Serious card sharks can stake out a piece of an estimated $7.5 million action during Holland America's Oosterdam's March 19 sailing from San Diego. That's the high-stakes bait for 750 players who make the field in the Partypoker.com Million IV tournament, to be held aboard the ship.

"Hopefuls must play online to win a seat at the seagoing table. The playoff's big winner will walk away from the cruise with almost $2 million, says Mark Tenner, president of Las Vegas-based Card Player Cruises, the company organizing the sweepstakes.

"PartyPoker.com, launched four years ago, is the world's largest online multi-player poker room, according to the Web site. It is licensed and regulated by the Kahnawake Gaming Commission, in Quebec, Canada.

"…Players can earn a spot in PartyPoker.com Million IV by competing in preliminary tournaments on the Web site. According to Tenner, of the more than 25,000 players who compete, the 750 who qualify in the online prelims will each receive a $12,600 package, which includes the buy-in to the finals, the Oosterdam cruise for two and spending cash…"