PokerStars Launch �24,000 in PokerNews Cup Austria Freerolls
Preparations for our very first PokerNews Cup of the year are already under way as we count down to a fantastic tournament in Salzburg, Austria. Hosted by the Concord Card Casino, the PokerNews Cup Austria will be held from April 23-27 and will feature a �650 Main Event alongside two additional side events. Over 300 European players are expected at the Main Event and we guarantee some non stop poker action through out the tournament.
PokerNews continues to reward its faithful players by teaming up with PokerStars to give you eight �3,000 PokerNews Cup Austria Freerolls. The best part? Each freeroll rewards not one, but the top two finishers with a �1,500 package each. In total, PokerStars will be sending 16 players to this fantastic event for absolutely nothing! Each package winner will receive buy-in to the Main Event (valued at �650) plus �850 cash for travel and accommodation. In addition, you will receive full membership to Team PokerNews, access to exclusive merchandise and a special invite to our Team PokerNews Welcome Party.
Below you will find dates for all eight freerolls including the qualification periods for accumulating the 100 VPPs;
Tuesday February 26 (Earn 100 VPPs between February 18�C24)
Tuesday March 4 (Earn 100 VPPs between February 26�CMarch 2)
Tuesday March 11 (Earn 100 VPPs between March 4-9)
Tuesday March 18 (Earn 100 VPPs between March 11-16)
Tuesday March 25 (Earn 100 VPPs between March 18-23)
Tuesday April 1 (Earn 100 VPPs between March 25-30)
Tuesday April 8 (Earn 100 VPPs between April 1-6)
Tuesday April 15 (Earn 100 VPPs between April 8-13)
To be eligible, download PokerStars through PokerNews, register a new account and make a deposit. You must then earn 100 VPPs within the specified dates prior to every freeroll. If eligible, you will be issued a ticket after the qualification period is over, and this can then be used to register for the freeroll. Existing PokerStars players who have signed up through PokerNews are more than welcome to participate provided you have met all other requirements.
In case you missed it, these freerolls award not one but the top two finishers with a �1,500 PokerNews Cup Austria Package each �C so download PokerStars through PokerNews today and we could be seeing you at the 2008 PokerNews Cup Austria!
Ed Note: PokerStars also offers PokerNews players a fantastic first deposit bonus of 150% on a $50 deposit.
