Everest Avalanche event winners named

MONTREAL, Quebec -- (PRESS RELEASE) -- Everest Poker today announced the winners of the latest Round 3 event in the Everest Poker Avalanche. The Everest Poker Avalanche is the largest event held so far by the online poker room, a series of online poker tournaments that culminate in a live finale to be held at an as-yet undisclosed location.

"We're keeping the location of the live finale a closely-guarded secret for now," said Jonathan May, Everest Poker property manager. "Participants should rest assured, though, that the final 10 players will be treated with Everest Poker's traditional hospitality as they battle it out in the final rounds."

Eleven players in the 26 May Round 3 tournament have moved to the online poker finale: JohnnieQ from Germany; Emporratte from Germany; blindmaster from France; MADSAM from Sweden, Marcilan from Germany, johna71 from Italy, Le_joueurXXL from France, badgamer from Germany, wakisachi from France, kern3 from France, and tiway from France.

Spanning nine months, the Everest Poker Avalanche involves both online play as well as live poker games. The tournament features a three-round structure that allows players at all levels to join in. Round 1 satellites are designed for players looking for little up-front risk: buy-ins are $3+.30 or $11+1. Round 2 satellites are ideal for players that are more confident in their ability and wish to save time - the buy-in is $56+5.

For players with big bankrolls that want to skip right to the top, Everest Poker is offering two choices: monthly Round 3 satellite events with a $530+30 buy-in as well as entrance to the Online Avalanche Finale for $5000+300.