THE FIRST EVER 888PL GRAND FINAL!!

[Tim Harry]

The 888PL Grand Final is Heating Up!! Important Details For Players…..

The inaugural 888PL Grand Final to be held at West Adelaide Football Club is shaping up to be one of the biggest events in Australian pub poker history. With over $100,000 in the prize pool already it's going to be HUUUGE!!!

Plus the 888 Poker Team Captain Shane Warne isn’t just attending and presenting the DreamTeam, he is playing in the Main Event. With his international poker reputation growing, this event is going to be one of Adelaide’s poker highlights for 2009.

Qualifiers
If you have already qualified you will receive your notification within a few days. This information will include registration times and venue details.

West Adelaide Football Club
The West Adelaide Football Club is a proud and successful SANFL Club that has produced noted players such as Ken McGregor, Neil Kerley, Shaun Rehn, Tony Modra and Brownlow Medalist Mark Riccuito.
For more details on the club and its facilities check out http://www.westadelaidefc.com.au

Travel and Accommodation for Qualifiers
A number of VIC/TAS players will receive travel and accommodation as part of their prize. Details will be forwarded to individuals in plenty of time but expect to be flying the afternoon of Fri 23rd of October and returning Sunday 25th in the evening.

Travel and Accommodation Deals
If you are travelling to Adel for the event or would like to stay closer to the West Adelaide FC, then here are some deals for you.
Adelaide Shores Caravan Park
Deluxe Cabin: $167 per night
Executive Cabin: $138 per night
Tourist Cabin: $126 per night
Budget Cabin: $110 per night
Standard Cabin: $99 per night.

All rates are based on 2 people extra adults will be $20 per night and extra children are $16 per night.
If you would like to view these cabins please visit http://www.adelaideshores.com.au.
Note – The West Adelaide Football Club Courtesy bus service will be running between the club and Adelaide Shores Caravan Park.

Grand Chifley Hotel and Country Comfort Motel, South Terrace Adelaide
Grand Chifley:
Standard Twin - $153BB for 2 - $134 BB for 1
Superior Queen - $169 BB for 2 - $150 BB for 1

Country Comfort Motel:
Twin & Double $123 BB for 2, $104 BB for 1.

Contact reservations.southterrace@chifleyhotels.com to book. Please note October is a busy time in Adelaide so please BOOK EARLY to avoid disappointment.

Flights
Check out http://www.flightcentre.com.au for all the flight deals. We found flights for that weekend from $260 return plus taxes & admin charges.

Greyhound Buses
If a leisurely pace is more your style, Greyhound buses run regularly between Melbourne and Adelaide. From about $100 return you can make the scenic journey. Check http://www.greyhound.com.au for details and offers.

888PL GRAND FINAL WEEKEND

Over the weekend of October 23rd to 25th, The West Adelaide Football Club in Richmond will be inundated with Poker Players who have qualified for the first ever 888PL Grand Final. This will be the first weekend of its kind under the new 888PL banner and promises to be an exciting weekend of top class poker.

WHERE & WHEN

Where: West Adelaide Football Club
57 Milner Rd, Richmond SA 5033
(08) 8352 4022
When: Friday 23rd, Saturday 24th & Sunday 25th October 2009

FRIDAY 23rd OCTOBER 2009

Event #1:
888PL $10 Grand Final Rebuy Frenzy

Your absolute last chance to grab 1 of the 5 Seats Guaranteed into the 888PL Grand Final.

Registration: 6.30pm
Start: 7.30pm
Est. Finish: 11.30pm
Format: Multi Table Tournament with Re Buys and Add-Ons.
Buy In: $10.00
Start Stack: 1,000
Re-Buys: $10 for T 1,000 in chips. Double Re-Buys will be available
Add-Ons: $10 for T 1,000 in chips. Double Add-Ons will be available.
Blinds: 3 x 30 minute levels then regular tournament structure until completion.
Qualification: No qualification required. Open to ALL 888PL members.
Prizes Pool: 1st $500 888PL Grand Final Entry
2nd $500 888PL Grand Final Entry
3rd $500 888PL Grand Final Entry
4th $500 888PL Grand Final Entry
5th $500 888PL Grand Final Entry
*Any additional prize money over and above the guarantee to be paid out on the day.

Event #2:
Special Grand Final Qualifiers Event:
888PL Players Welcome Party

The 888PL Players Welcome Party is for all the 888PL Grand Final Qualifiers for Season 1. Come and catch up with the 888PL staff & management and enjoy some great Entertainment, finger food, cocktails & light refreshments on us. Seasonal awards presentations & Dream Team awards presentations during the night.

Start: 9.30pm
Est. Finish: 1.00am

SATURDAY 24th OCTOBER 2009

Event #3.1:
DAY #1 - 888PL GRAND FINAL
This is it!! The event that our qualifiers have fought tooth & nail to get to! Each qualifier for this event has earned their right to play against the top players in the state for the chance to walk away with a huge cash prize.

Registration: 10.00am-11.00am
Start: 11.15am
Est. Finish: 11.00pm
Format: Multi Table Tournament Freeze Out.
Start Stack: 20,000
Blinds: 45 minute levels
Qualification: Must have won or purchased a $500 Grand Final Ticket to qualify for this event.

Event #4:
888PL $30 Buy-In Bounty Event

Now this is going to be fun!! Test your skills against 888PL Staff & Management with a handful of celebs thrown into the mix. Knock out a Tournament Captain or Celebrity & win a $60 Bounty each time. The more scalps you get, he more cash you pocket. Bragging rights for this event count double!!

Registration: 3.00pm
Start: 4.00pm
Est. Finish: 9.00pm
Format: Multi Table Tournament freeze out. No re-buys or Add –ons.
Buy In: $30.00
Start Stack: 3,000
Bounties: Earn $60 per 888PL Contractor or Celebrity that you eliminate from the tournament
Blinds: 20 minute levels
Qualification: No qualification required. Open to all 888PL members and 888PL contractors and staff.
Prizes Pool: 1st Prize - 30% of Total Prize Pool after Bounties Cash has been paid
2nd Prize – 25% of Total Prize Pool after Bounties Cash has been paid
3rd Prize – 20% of Total Prize Pool after Bounties Cash has been paid
4th Prize – 15% of Total Prize Pool after Bounties Cash has been paid
5th Prize – 10% of Total Prize Pool after Bounties Cash has been paid

Special Events:
Heaps of Extra Stuff on Saturday!!

For those players that find themselves hugging the rail of the 888PL Grand Final we have plenty on offer for you on Saturday.

• Come and get involved in the $10, $20 & $50 Sit ‘N Go Tournaments.
• Try your hand at the Sportspick Punters Challenge
• Bring a pocket full of change and see if you can put some hurt on “Big Tony” or get yourself into the Big Tony Shootout Challenge.
• Get online at the 888PL Sit ‘N Go station starting from 6pm.

And if that’s not enough poker then we’ve still got Sunday to come!!

SUNDAY 25th OCTOBER 2009

Event #3.2:
DAY #2 - 888PL GRAND FINAL

Registration: not required
Start: 10.00am
Est. Finish: 5.30pm
Format: Multi Table Tournament Freeze Out.
Start Stack: carry over chips from Saturday Day #1
Blinds: 45 minute levels
Qualification: Must have won or purchased a $500 Grand Final Ticket to qualify for this event and have registered & played in Day #1
Prizes Pool: Prize Pool to be confirmed after all Grand Final qualifiers hve been confirmed.

Event #5:
888PL $25 Aussie Millions Rebuy Satellite

Win a Guaranteed Aussie Millions Package valued at $12,000!!!

Registration: 11.00am-12.00pm
Start: 12.00pm
Est. Finish: 5.00pm
Format: Multi Table Tournament with Re Buys and Add-Ons.
Buy In: $25.00
Start Stack: 1,000
Re-Buys: $25 for T 2,000 in chips. Double Re-Buys will be available
Add-Ons: $25 for T 2,000 in chips. Double Add-Ons will be available.
Blinds: 25 minute levels
Qualification: No qualification required. Open to all 888PL members.
Prizes Pool: 1st Prize - Aussie Millions Package Valued at $12,000
*Any additional prize money over and above the guarantee to be paid out on the day