One of the world’s premier online poker platforms, 888Poker, debuts weekly online poker tournaments for players in the Garden State through July 5.
In partnership with Darren Rovell and The Action Network, 888 Holdings Plc announced it will host a poker tournament for players in New Jersey. The Action Network is a sports analysis and media company providing top-notch in-depth data and tools and real-time odds. 888 is among the world’s favorite online gaming companies and solution providers.
The tournament consists of four weekly games played against Darren Rovell, Senior Executive Producer at The Action Network, on the 888Poker platform. The $10,000 grand prize finale was awarded on July 5. Rovell is also a sports journalist, covering every angle of the sports betting world.
Best of all, Rovell will live-stream the weekly tournaments and the Grand Finale tournament to his very popular social media channels. On Twitter alone, Rovell has more than 2 million followers.
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COVID-19 Puts Live Poker Tournaments on Hold
The COVID-19 pandemic severely impacted the gambling world with the closure of land-based casinos, the suspension of global travel, and canceled sports events. Yet, social distancing has not stopped online poker at 888Poker. In fact, the gaming industry has seen a surge of players gambling online.
Despite Governor Murphy’s shutdown of New Jersey’s casinos, April saw a year-over-year uptick of 114% in online poker and table games in the state. Moreover, 888Poker experienced a 60% increase in new users between March and April.
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888Poker Tournament Breaks the Boundaries
The 888Poker tournament was live-streamed on June 14, June 21 and June 28 at 8 p.m. ET. New users in the Garden State who signed up and deposited at least $10 with the ACTION888 promo code received seven tickets to play in the 888Poker daily all-in free-roll tournaments. New users also received a ticket to the July 5, $10,000 grand prize finale.
Winners of the 7:30 pm ET daily tournaments earned a chance to play in one of the three $1,000 Sunday games. Just for signing up, all new users also received a $20 registration bonus.
“This has been an incredible year for 888Poker; we achieved a significant milestone as one of the few companies allowed to legally operate an online poker site in the United States. The partnership with The Action Network and Darren Rovell just affirms the importance of 888Poker’s U.S. expansion,” commented Yaniv Sherman, head of commercial development at 888Poker. “As we continue to expand and develop our online gaming in New Jersey, we rely on our partners that not only help promote the brand, but also promote regulated and safe online gambling year-round.”
Throughout the coming months, The Action Network will post a series on poker strategies. This series will include tips for beginner online poker players, easy tips to improve their strategy, and finally, lessons by professional poker players.
About 888 Holdings Plc
888 Holdings Public Limited Company is among the world’s foremost online gambling entertainment and solution providers. 888’s mission is to give its customers market-leading and innovative online gambling products, that are, above all, safe and secure. Since its founding in 1997, 888 has been a leader in the online gaming industry.
The company provides both players and B2B partners a world-class and innovative online gaming experience. At the center of 888 are the company’s proprietary gaming technology and related platforms.
Since its New Jersey launch in 2013, 888 has developed a strong reputation among players for reliability and cutting-edge online gambling experience. The 888Poker platform has powers the 888Poker brand, as well as the World Series of Poker, in the first-ever regulated multi-state poker network. Finally, the 888Poker platform also powers the Delaware Lottery.
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