After Qualifying in an Online Poker Tournament, Amateur Player Wins the 2005 World Series of Poker

New website provides information about the 2005 World Series of Poker (WSOP) and how you can qualify online to participate in this years tournament.

(PRWEB) March 2, 2005 -- The real winner has not been crowned for 2005. They might be playing in the same online game as you, trying to win their entry into this exciting and exclusive tournament. Rich Sobin, creator of www.allaboutonlinepoker.com wants to help you become the 2005 World Series of Poker champion.

In the last two years, poker has become one of the countrys favorite pastimes. Prior to this mainstream explosion, most people thought poker was just a game played in casinos, living rooms, and in back rooms of seedy bars. Today, millions of people are playing online poker and the numbers are expected to double in 2005. Thanks to television and other media publications, it is safe to say that this years WSOP will be the biggest yet. Currently, the estimated first place prize is around $7 million.

This year, the WSOP will run from June 2 through July 15 in Las Vegas. Before the main event, there are several other tournaments that are played, which include a wide range of different games and buy-ins. According to the WSOP official website, an estimated 5,000 players are expected to participate in the $10,000 buy-in, no-limit Texas hold 'em Championship, double the number that competed in 2004.

One of the best things to happen to poker is the abundance of online poker rooms that help players qualify for these exclusive events. Most players can not afford the $10,000 buy-in fee. Online poker rooms give 1000s of players an opportunity to win a seat and participate in this exhilarating tournament.

2003 and 2004 main WSOP events have been won by amateur players who qualified playing in online tournaments. Chris Moneymaker won the 2003 WSOP after winning his seat in the tournament with a $39 satellite entry fee, which resulted in $2.5 million. Last year, Greg Fossilman" Raymer won $5 million from an entry in a $160 satellite. Both players entered and won tournaments at the online poker room, Poker Stars. Today, there are dozens of online poker rooms offering satellite tournaments with a prize seat into this years event. Will 2005 be another year where an amateur from an online poker room wins the large prize?

To find out more about the WSOP 2005, tips on improving your game and the best online poker sites, visit www.allaboutonlinepoker.com.

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