The Poker Lab Rat

For many poker players, the World Series of Poker, WPT and similar in-the-flesh poker tournaments are great television or uTube viewing, but inspire NO PERSONAL INTEREST whatsoever. Not a chance. No way. Not for me.

If you find the massive crowds of ultra-hyped people daunting (and that’s just the hangers on and media, not the players!) and just can’t be bothered with the logistics nightmares of getting there and hanging in long enough earn your buy-in back if your lucky…

… you might like to check out this new ONLINE poker championship.

Yes, if you’re like me and rate your poker skills but prefer to play online, check out the latest mega tournament offering you the opportunity to win sizable guaranteed prizes, bracelets and bragging rights - and all from the comfort and relative anonymity of home.

European Championship of Online Poker (ECOOP)

The main event of the ECOOP is a No Limit Hold’em tournament with a guaranteed prize of $1,000,000. It takes place on Sunday, December 9th at 19:00 GMT. There is a buy-in and fee of $1,000 + $60. Players start with 5,000 chips and blinds increase every 30 minutes.

In the lead up to the Main Event there’s a range of tournaments: PL Omaha Hi/Lo, Limit and No Limit Hold’em with buy-ins that correspond to your potential winnings and size of the field.

The tournament series spans ten consecutive days of online poker play and holds a total guaranteed prize pool of $2,500,000. Special ECOOP bracelets will be given to the winner of every event.

Satellite structures start running August 13th for most events.

For more details check it out on site at BetFred Poker.com where you can claim a $500 join bonus (BetFred Poker plays on Playtech’s stylish iPoker Platform)