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| Sixth Annual Summer Poker Spectacular for Women Announces Grand Championship |
| Wednesday, 19 May 2010 20:23 |
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The Sixth Annual $130 + $20 buy in LIPS Ladies no-limit hold'em WSOP Mega Satellite will kick off this season's series on Thursday, June 10th at the Golden Nugget at 2pm. For each ten players entered, one qualifying package will be awarded. The exciting package includes a $1,000 WSOP Ladies Poker Championship seat, a $200 + $30 LIPS Grand Championship entry, and $70 cash. On Friday, June 11th, the $1,000 WSOP Ladies Poker Championship three-day event will take place at the Rio All Suites Hotel and Casino. On Saturday, June 12th, the $200 + $30 Sixth Annual LIPS Poker Queen Grand Championship will take place at the Golden Nugget Casino. The two-day event is open to all women. The winner will receive the traditional gold "Poker Queen" bracelet and the trophy. On Sunday, June 13th, the first $150 + $25 mega-satellite for the newly created US Ladies Poker Championship will also take place at the Golden Nugget Casino. This event will award one $1,500 package for each ten players entered. Each qualifying package includes a $500 + $50 USLPC entry, three nights Golden Nugget Casino hotel accommodations, $650 in cash for travel, and entry to the prestigious 2010 Women in Poker Hall of Fame Ceremony. The USLPC will be a LIVE Global Webcast viewable from around the world. The month of June has become a mecca for women poker players who flock from around the globe to Las Vegas. "It's a reunion for women poker players who've crossed paths along the tournament trail over the years," says Lilly St John of Minneapolis. "Even if I don't see my poker friends throughout the year, I know I'll get to see them during this summer poker weekend. It's my sixth year attending the LIPS Championship and I wouldn't miss it for the world." For more information and complete schedule of events, please visit www.LIPStour.com The first poker tour for women founded in 2004 by Lupe Soto has paved the way for many women poker players by creating poker venues for players of all levels. Working collaboratively with casinos around the country, LIPS continues to establish new and exciting poker events in hopes of bringing more women to the sport of poker. Add this page to your favorite Social Bookmarking websites |
