888.com Announces Hourly 1c "almost freerolls" for the World Poker Crown

The 888.com World Poker Crown is coming up this weekend. Starting today, every hour, on the hour, 888 has a one cent "almost freeroll" where the winner picks up a $1050 entry to the World Poker crown for their shot at poker glory.

(PRWEB) April 22, 2008 -- The http://www.worldpokercrown.com [888.com World Poker Crown] is coming up this weekend, with cards in the air at 2pm sharp (GMT) on Saturday April 26. The WPC boasts a $3,000,000 guaranteed prize pool and $1,000,000 for first place.

Starting today, every hour, on the hour, 888 has a one cent "almost freeroll" where the winner picks up a $1050 entry to the World Poker crown for their shot at poker glory. Each event opens for registration 30mins before it starts, and is limited to the first 500 players.

Join the likes of Shane Warne, Michael Keiner, Julian Gardner and Dave Colclough and shoot for ultimate online poker title; the World Poker Crown.

For more information about the World Poker Crown, visit http://www.worldpokercrown.com/

New players to 888.com Poker receive a 100% bonus up to $400 on their first deposit.

About 888.com

888.com is one of the World's leading gaming and entertainment companies. It has millions of members worldwide who enjoy its casino, bingo, sports and poker rooms and receive an online gaming experience like no other.

Founded in 1997 by pioneers of the online gaming industry, 888.com has developed a strong brand grown by cutting-edge marketing through offline sponsorships, poker events, online collaborations and continual upgrading of its flagship online products; 888.com Casino, Bingo, Sports and Poker.

888.com's goal is to provide quality entertainment to people who enjoy gambling, by giving them the opportunity to do so in a safe, fun, fair, regulated and secure environment. Its clients are its assets and it continually makes every effort to establish customer satisfaction by building relationships via service, honesty, advice and trust - with every member!

Further to the new site offerings and following significant technological investment, 888.com has recently embarked in to new on-land ventures; partnering with key brands to deliver specific propositions. 888.com has also seen the launch of mobile, in-flight, and in-hotel casino where customers can access their favourite games, not only from their computers but from mobile phones and televisions too.

Over the last 3 years, 888.com has been named Best Online Casino twice running and Best Online Operator of the Year at the eGaming Awards as well as being voted Best Online Casino at the Inside Edge Awards and most recently, being named Best Online Casino at the UK Gambling Awards.

Offline activity sits side by side the online business, complimenting 888.com's position as the leading authority in gaming entertainment. 888.com is the main sponsor of Sevilla FC and the title sponsor of the 888.com World Snooker Championship held at The Crucible in Sheffield. 888.com also has individual associations with top snooker talents in the world; Ronnie O'Sullivan and 888.com World Champion John Higgins, as well as former first-class cricketer Shane Warne.

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