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LAPT Mexico Final to be Held in Chile |
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Thursday, December 11, 2008 |
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After Mexican officials put a dampening on the Latin American Poker Tour Nuevo Vallarta tournament, officially ending the event, Poker Stars has decided to compensate the 89 remaining players – over and above the financial rewards they already received as a result of the cancellation. Poker Stars announced a $50,000 freeroll tournament open only to the 89 players, which will run initially on its website. Once the tournament has been narrowed down to the top nine, they will be flown to Chile and play out for the $50,000 prize at a live, televised table.
"We know that many of our remaining players really wanted the opportunity to finish this tournament and earn their shot at an LAPT title,” said the Director of Marketing for Poker Stars Latin America, Sarne Ligthman. “Although the tournament was suspended and the prize money distributed, Poker Stars still wants to offer their players this extra opportunity. Poker Stars will also be adding $50,000 prize money to the final table.” |