Everest Poker hosts special tournament

MONTREAL, Quebec – (PRESS RELEASE) -- Everest Poker today announced a special private poker tournament for its affiliates. The event will be held on Sunday, 25 February at 19:00 GMT and is only open to individuals who are currently enrolled in the Everest Poker affiliate program. The ten final places are eligible for tokens good for Everest Poker Avalanche round 2 and round 3 tournaments.

"We wanted to find a way to both energize and reward the affiliates that have been a huge part of Everest Poker's success," said Jonathan May, Everest Poker property manager. "Offering the chance to win seats at our biggest event ever seemed to be the best incentive possible, and that's why we're hosting this event."

Prizes for the top ten players this special freeroll tournament are as follows:

#1: 1 seat for the Round 3, valued at $530+30

#2: 1 seat for the Round 3, valued at $530+30

#3: 2 Round 2 token, valued at $56 +5 x 2 = $122

#4: 2 Round 2 token, valued at $56 +5 x 2 = $122

#5: 2 Round 2 token, valued at $56 +5 x 2 = $122

#6: 1 Round 2 token, valued at $56 +5

#7: 1 Round 2 token, valued at $56 +5

#8: 1 Round 2 token, valued at $56 +5

#9: 1 Round 2 token, valued at $56 +5

#10: 1 Round 2 token, valued at $56 +5

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.