888poker returns to Las Vegas for '888poker Week II' on PokerGO.

Imagine playing in a Sit & Go with the bright lights of a televised table beating down on you and thousands of poker fans watching at home.

To your left sits Chris ‘moorman1’ Moorman – one of the most celebrated online poker players in history, the record holder for the most PocketFives Triple Crowns and the current leader of the All-Time Online Money List. To your right is high-roller extraordinaire Dominik Nitsche – four-time World Series of Poker bracelet winner with over $18 million in lifetime earnings.

Would you be able to raise your game and take down the $40K first-place prize?

Two lucky players are going to have that opportunity as 888poker has once again teamed with PokerCentral for ‘888poker Week II’ on Poker After Dark.

From May 19-23 the 888poker team will be back in Las Vegas at the PokerGO Studios with two of their marquee ambassadors, giving two players a once-in-a-lifetime special VIP experience. They’ll hang with the pros, get a tour of Las Vegas and finally, battle in one of two $10,000 Sit & Go’s for a shot at $40,000…all for $1.

How To Qualify

888poker is offering players a chance to win their way to into ‘888poker Week II’ for just $1. Registration for the special one-time tournament is available in the online client under the Restricted tab in the Tournaments lobby.

Unfortunately, not everyone is eligible for this experience. Players need to be 21 years of age and be from the United Kingdom, Canada, Germany, Sweden or Spain. If you play from any of these countries, simply register for the tournament, show up on Sunday, April 28 and take your shot.

What You Win

The lucky winners of the $1 qualifier will enjoy a one-of-kind Las Vegas experience. First, they get an entry into a $10K six-handed Sit & Go that will be broadcast on PokerGO with a top prize of $40K. Both will feature 888poker ambassadors Chris Moorman and Dominik Nitsche as well as three other well-known poker pros.

888poker is also throwing in an addition $2,000 to help cover expenses for flights and food while in Las Vegas. Not to mention first-class accommodations a the ARIA Resort & Casino are all taken care of.

In total, the VIP package is worth $14,000.

However, it’s not just the money at stake. It’s a full experience. After arriving in Las Vegas, you’ll get to hang with Moorman and Nitsche, take in a meal or two with the pros and discover what it’s like to be a poker pro in Las Vegas. Then, after a day of relaxing, it will be time to get down to business and put your game to the test.

A Look Back

In November of 2018, the first pair of qualifiers had an opportunity to turn their $1 into a bankroll-boosting five-figure payday.

First up was 24-year of Peter Martin. Not only did he have to deal with Moorman, but also at the table was Eli Elezra, Maria Ho, Kelly Minkin, Bill Klien, and Jennifer Tilly. Martin more than held his own, doing battle with Moorman, taking out Moorman’s [qd][qs] with his [ad][kd]. However, after running into Maria Ho in a pair of hands where he got burnt on the river, Martin was eliminated short of making the money.

The next day 34-year old Otto Richard from France took his seat. He got off to a fast start, eliminating Moorman with a set of kings. Minkin and Klien were eliminated next and Richard battled three-handed with Elezra and Tilly. Finally, after Tilly exited in third place, Richard found himself heads up against Elezra. When all the chips got in the middle Richard a slight lead in the hand, Elezra with the chip lead turned two pair to eliminate the qualifier. The qualifier didn’t go home empty-handed though, earning $20,000 for his runner-up finish.

Think you can do better? Players that want to put their game to the ultimate test while being treated like a Las Vegas VIP need only to take their shot in the $1 ‘888poker Week II – Qualifiers’.