Mohegan Sun to host NAPT event

UNCASVILLE, Connecticut -- (PRESS RELEASE) -- Two of the biggest and best names in the poker industry are joining forces: PokerStars.net and Mohegan Sun are pleased to announce the PokerStars.net North American Poker Tour at Mohegan Sun Saturday, March 27th through Sunday, April 11th. The Main Event will be taking place April 7th - 11th. Top poker players like Daniel Negreanu and Greg Raymer are expected to participate.

"We are extremely excited and honored to partner with such an amazing brand, PokerStars.net," said Bruce Dixon, Director of Poker Operations for Mohegan Sun. "The PokerStars.net North American Poker Tour (NAPT) at Mohegan Sun is sure to reinforce the fact that Mohegan Sun is committed to providing our customers with exciting services and tournaments and is a leader within the poker industry."

Satellite tournaments to the NAPT Main Event will be held in the poker room starting January 7th until the start of the tournament. $200.00 satellites will run every Sunday, Tuesday and Saturday, as well as on Monday, January 18th and Monday, February 15th. One in thirty will advance.

In addition, Mohegan Sun will also be hosting $300.00 satellite tournaments during that same time period. Those events will be held every Saturday and Sunday, as well as at 6:00pm on January 18th and February 15th. One in twenty will advance.

Registration for NAPT will begin Monday, February 15th in the poker room. Registration will be available 24 hours a day until the start of the event. Poker players are also reminded that they can now use their Player's Club points to buy-in to tournaments at a value of two points per $1.00.

For a complete schedule of qualifying rounds, as well as tournament information, visit mohegansun.com or napt.com.