Poker enthusiasts have long been anticipating the North American Poker Tour to make its debut. Since the poker tour was created by poker players, it offers low buy-ins and a chance for almost anyone to play. Thousands are expected to participate in this year’s tour hosted by Poker Stars.
What is Poker Stars?
Poker Stars is the largest online poker site, with millions of registered users. Pokerstars.net offers beginners a chance to learn in an easy online environment.
Pokerstars.net has the best environment for beginners and experienced poker players to practice their skill through their free poker games. These games are for practice only and no winnings can be had at the site.
The North American Poker Tour
The first annual North American Poker Tour kicked off on January 5th, 2010, with the Pokerstars.net Caribbean Adventure held in the Bahamas. Players will get a chance to play in a highly anticipated poker tournament in one of the most beautiful places on earth. From there the North American Poker Tour makes its next stop in Las Vegas where Poker Stars is hosting the Venetian event from February 20th-24th. Next, the tour heads to Connecticut for the Mohegan Sun in April. So far only four tour dates have been announced, but Poker Stars plans to add more events in 2010.
The main events have a $5,000 buy-in. Several smaller events will be hosted throughout each tournament to give every poker player a chance to play. The North American Poker Tour will also be televised and hosted by Joanna Krupa. In addition to players of all skill levels, several famous poker stars are expected to attend the tournaments including, Vanessa Rousso, Daniel Negreanu, Greg Raymer, and Joe Cada.
Poker Stars is offering a chance for players to win a set in the main events held through out the North American Poker Tour. Players can register for a chance to win on Poker Stars website.
The North American Poker Tour expects to pay out millions in winnings to poker players of all skill levels through out 2010 while they make their way across the nation. More tour dates are expected to be announced as the tour progresses. More information about joining the North American Poker Tour is available at the Poker Stars website. This highly anticipated tour promises to be entertaining for anyone interested in joining, or just watching the televised events.
