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World Poker Crown FAQ
Frequently asked questions about 888.com Pacific Poker's World Poker Crown (WPC):
Q: What is the World Poker Crown?
A: The World Poker Crown is 888.com Pacific Poker's biggest ever tournament series culminating in a televised offline event in Barcelona, Spain, and guaranteeing a prize pool of at least $3,000,000. Of the total prize pool the top player will take away an incredible $1,000,000.
Q: What format does the WPC $3M Guaranteed take?
A: The WPC tournament series features a sequence of online satellites leading to the WPC $3M Guaranteed. When only the top 8 players are left they will be invited to move to our WPC $3M Guaranteed offline event for their chance to play for the WPC title and a $1,000,000 top prize.
Q: Who can enter?
A: All 888.com Pacific Poker Money Play members can take part in this event. If you do not have an 888.com Pacific Poker Money Play account click here to register now
Q: Where on my 888.com Pacific Poker software can I find the online tournaments?
A: Tournaments and satellites can be found in the 'Multi-Table' and 'Sit & Go' tabs.
Q: What is the buy-in for the WPC $3M Guaranteed?
A: The direct buy-in for the WPC $3M Guaranteed is $1,000+$50. You can play your way to the WPC $3M Guaranteed via one of our online satellites from as little as $1.10+10¢.
Q: Can I win my seat to the WPC $3M Guaranteed via a satellite?
A: Yes, you can play your way to the WPC $3M Guaranteed via one of our online satellites from as little as $1.10+10¢.
Q: Is there a maximum number of seats for the WPC $3M Guaranteed?
A: A maximum of 5,000 players will be able to play in the WPC $3M Guaranteed.
Q: When will the World Poker Crown offline event take place?
A: The WPC $3M Guaranteed offline event takes place between May 6 and 10 in Barcelona, Spain, with the WPC $3M Guaranteed tournament itself beginning on May 8.
Q: Where will the WPC $3M Guaranteed offline event take place?
A: The WPC $3M Guaranteed offline final will be held at Peralada Castle in Barcelona, Spain. For more details please visit the WPC Final tab on this webpage.
Q: Is there a guaranteed prize pool?
A: Yes, approximately 10% of the players in the WPC $3M Guaranteed will win a share of the $3,000,000 guaranteed prize pool, of which the winner will take away an incredible $1,000,000.
Q: How many places pay out from the WPC $3M Guaranteed?
A: Approximately 10% of the players in the WPC $3M Guaranteed will receive a share of a guaranteed $3,000,000 of which the winner will take home an incredible $1,000,000.
Q: How many players will be playing at the WPC $3M Guaranteed offline event?
A: We will pause the WPC $3M Guaranteed tournament when 8 players are left. These players will then be invited to play at the WPC $3M Guaranteed offline event in Barcelona, Spain, for their chance to win the World Poker Crown title and the $1,000,000 top payout.
Q: Is the WPC $3M Guaranteed a Rebuy and Add On or a Freezeout tournament?
A: The WPC $3M Guaranteed tournament is a Freezeout tournament.
Q: What is the WPC $3M Guaranteed blind structure?
A: WPC $3M Guaranteed tournament will feature a 30 minute blind structure.
Q: Will the WPC $3M Guaranteed offline event be televised?
A: Yes, the WPC $3M Guaranteed offline event will be televised on Sky sports 2 on May 12 at 11:00 GMT.
Q: Does the winner receive a physical crown?
A: Yes, the overall winner of the WPC $3M Guaranteed will claim the WPC title for 2008, a top prize of $1,000,000 and a World Poker Crown.
Q: Will all flights, transfers and accommodation be provided for the 8 participants of the offline event?
A: Yes, transportation from anywhere in the world to the WPC $3M Guaranteed offline event and accommodation will be covered by 888.com for the participating players, and a guest each, for the duration of the WPC $3M Guaranteed offline event. This will include one night at the 5 star Arts Hotel in Barcelona and three nights at the exclusive Peralada Castle Resort. Find out more about the WPC offline final package here.
Q: Will I be able to bring my partner or a friend?
A: Yes, the top 8 players attending the WPC $3M Guaranteed offline event will be able to invite one guest to join them in Barcelona, Spain, whose flights and accommodation will also be paid for.
Q: What are the terms and conditions for this tournament series?
A: There are some special terms and conditions for this event; please visit the Terms & Conditions tab on this webpage for further details.
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