Thursday, January 05, 2012

Global Gaming Events Kicks Off 2012 with “Win Your Way to $200k” Poker Tournaments at Party Poker

Online Forum Challenge poker tournaments at Party PokerGlobal Gaming Events (GGE) is ringing in the New Year with an amazing set of tournaments. Party Poker has partnered with GGE and will host the first set of Online Forum Challenge Events of 2012. In addition to $2,500 in cash that will be given away, poker players will have the opportunity to win their way in to Party Poker’s $200k Guaranteed Sunday Tournament.

The first OFC Event is a $500 Freeroll, taking place on Saturday, January 14th, 2012 at 3pm EST / 20:00 GMT. In addition to the $500 player prize pool, $250 in prizes will be awarded to the best performing communities.

The second tournament takes place the following day on Sunday, January 15th, 2012 at 3pm EST / 20:00 GMT. This $5 + $0.50 poker tournament features $2,000 Cash ADDED to the buy-ins, and the top 5 players will also receive a $215 Entry to Party Poker’s $200k Guaranteed Sunday Tournament. As if that was not enough of an incentive to play, all players that have made a deposit or reload within 30 days of the OFC Buy-in, that also play in the OFC Buy-in, will receive a rebate of their $5 buy-in! Add $500 in prizes for the best performing communities, and you have an amazing event that should not be missed.

Both OFC Events require players to pre-register their entry at www.globalgamingevents.com, which is totally free. Any players not pre-registered for these events, will not be eligible to play. Pre-registration is open right now and ends on Wednesday, January 11th, 2012 at 3pm EST / 20:00 GMT.

“We are very happy to have partnered with Party Poker for our first set of events in 2012.” says Jason Rosenberg, President of GGE. “Ringing in the New Year by winning a bunch of free cash, the opportunity to win in to a $200k Guaranteed Tournament, and a $5 buy-in rebate is a great way for any player to start off 2012.”

With a shot at so much added cash and prizes, this is an opportunity for players to take advantage of something that is not regularly offered. All players are encouraged to visit their favourite online community and sign up with their Party Poker link.