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William Hill Poker will run satellites for Deepstacks Poker Tour seats
The Los Angeles-based international poker tour organiser DeepStacks has announced a partnership with UK bookie William Hill plc which will see the online poker vertical of the UK firm running satellites from September 1 for the inaugural DeepStacks Poker Tour Veneto Carnivale Series, scheduled for November 6 to 11 at the Veneto Wyndam Grand Hotel and Casino in Panama.
The tournament will comprise eight events, culminating in a live-streamed $1250 buy-in main event and a $3000 High Roller competition, a spokesman for DeepStacks Poker Tour revealed this week.
William Hill online poker players will be able to win a $4,000 package at buy-ins under $3.
There will be a 3-stage satellite program for eligible players to win a $4,000 Panama prize package. Stage 1 starts at $2.40+0.20 and players who make it through to stage 3 can participate in a $200+ $20 Super Satellite.
Full details here: http://poker.williamhill.com/promotions/dspt-2013/poker-carnivale/
Founded in 2007 by present CEO, Christopher D. Torina, DeepStacks has become one of the fastest growing gaming companies in the world, conducting over 100 live events throughout North America and recently expanding to international markets in Barcelona, Spain and Panama City, Panama.
The company offers an array of live event services such as broadcast programming, live-streaming content, and a nationally televised Nielsen rated TV show, the DeepStacks Poker Tour.