Aruba Poker Classic 2009

The 8th Annual Aruba Poker Classic 2009 is to be staged this year at the Radisson Aruba Resort for another year of island poker from October 3rd to the 10th. Over 550 players are expected to play for their cut of a multi-million-dollar prizepool up for grabs in the eight-day poker festival hosted by the online poker site, UltimateBet (“UB”).

UltimateBet’s signature land based poker tournament is shaping up to be a big event this year, with celebrations for UB’s 10th Anniversary set to continue at the island oasis. Players will be encouraged to take timeout from the tables to enjoy a couple of parties, but it’s the Day One Welcome Party that Aruba are championing this year.

“Aside from winning my 12th bracelet, the weeklong Aruba Poker Classic poker experience is what I’m looking forward to the most this year,” said UltimateBet pro Phil Hellmuth. “Millions in prize money, more players than ever, UB’s 10th birthday bash and unbelievable parties. I mean what’s not to love?”

Below is the schedule of events…

• $ 5000+500 Aruba Poker Classic Championship Event October 5-10th

• $ 2000+100 2 Day No Limit Hold’em Tournament October 7th

• $ 1000+60 No Limit Hold’em Poker Tournament October 8th

• $ 2000+100 No Limit 6 Handed Hold’em Tournament October 9th

• $ 500+40 No Limit Hold ‘em Poker Tournament October 3,4, 5, 6, 7th & 9th

• Charity Poker Tournament – To Benefit the Aruba Community October 8th

• Daily cash Sit and Go’s and Satellite events throughout

Eight years in, and the Aruba event has become one of the premiere international poker events on the annual calendar and a confirmed favorite amongst the world’s best players. Matt Savage, one of the world’s most respected Poker Tournament Directors, will return to oversee a tournament schedule that has been designed to suit all pockets. With time enough to bounce from the heat of the poker tables to the relaxing beachside bar, it’s seems like a winning combination for all competing.

The popular week-long island tournament gives online poker players the unique chance to celebrate their successes at the tables and on the beach alongside poker’s top professionals. Challenge UltimateBet pros Phil Hellmuth or Annie Duke in action filled cash games and poker tournaments, meet some of Hollywood’s ‘celebs’ at the invitation-only event.

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