$2.5 million prize pool for the Aruba Poker Classic

UltimateBet.com, the online poker site, has announced that the popular Caribbean resort of Aruba will once again host this year's UltimateBet Poker Classic for the sixth consecutive year.

“You can look forward to the UltimateBet Aruba Poker Classic once again in Aruba this September,” stated George MacLean, the UltimateBet spokesperson. “We are offering an estimated $2.5 million prize pool, and this year's event promises to be bigger, better and hotter than ever. Online poker players can win an $8,500 Aruba prize package at UltimateBet.com through a series of freerolls and paid satellites.”
“The prize package includes the $5,500 main event seat and $3,000 for travel and accommodations. Devon Miller, captured the title in 2006, taking home $774,960 in cash. This year, with an estimated 750 players expected in the tournament, the first place prize is sure to be even larger.”

The week-long tournament – set to take place from September 23rd through September 30th - gives online poker players the chance to celebrate their successes at the tables with poker's best professionals.
Players can also qualify for the signature UltimateBet event through AbsolutePoker.com - a sure sign that this year's UltimateBet Aruba Poker Classic transcends industry competition.
Scott Ian from Anthrax has already secured a seat in this year's event after winning VH1's Rock Stars of Poker. Past Aruba Poker Classic participants have included Phil Hellmuth, Jennifer Tilly, Phil “The Unabomber” Laak and Annie Duke.

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