Players from the US and Worldwide should check out the latest satellite qualifiers at Cake Poker. Following their move to the Revolution Gaming Network the number of players at Cake have increased dramatically – meaning plenty more opportunity to qualify in poker satellites for live events.
You can qualify for some US events at Cake, for example there were satellites running for the WSOP this year which included both the Main Event and side event packages too. With these tournaments the ambiguous legal situation means that you’ll get the prize in cash paid into your account. Sure, this can be an advantage, however it can also be difficult to justify taking $10,000 out of your bank and handing to the casino for your tournament entry when there are so many other potential uses for the cash.
For tournaments outside of the US, Cake will deal with the entry fee – passing you enough cash to deal with your travel expenses. For me this makes the 2 upcoming European events great opportunities to win that seat online… a vacation and the chance of a serious win at the same time!
Side Note: Since becoming part of the Revolution Gaming Network, Cake have increased their welcome bonus to a 200% match (max $2k). You will be able to clear your welcome bonus while you get involved in the cool satellite qualifiers outlined below. Use bonus code PBKLUB to claim that 200% match! Click here to check out Cake Poker for yourself (in a new tab).
Cake Poker Qualifiers #1 – The English Poker Open
The English Poker Open takes place in September each year at the Fox Poker Club in London. For 2012 the dates are 18th to 21st September. This is a mid buy-in event (in poker tour terms) with an entry of £2180. There is a guaranteed prize pool of £250,000 – though in previous years this has been well beaten, last year’s winner – Fabian Quoss – took home £220,650!
Cake Poker are offering the following prize package through their satellite qualifiers. $3500 for entry + $1500 for travel expenses + entry to the exclusive English Poker Open party and lots of Cake Poker gear.
What I like about these qualifiers is that you only need 40 cents to get involved. Stage 1 satellites are a 30c+10c rebuy tournament which are running now and kick off every 2 hours. These feed into the stage 2 $3+30c events which feed into the Main Event each Sunday at 6pm, this costs just $30+$3 and guarantees at least 1 $5,000 package.
Sounds pretty damn good to me! Click to check out Cake Poker for yourself, and remember you can claim that 200% matched welcome bonus with bonus code PBKLUB – check out Cake Now!
Cake Poker Qualifiers #2 – The Battle Of Malta
Malta, for those not familiar, is an English speaking island nation located in the Mediterranean sea… What better place to head in November, when the chills of winter are starting to come into more northern climates!
The inaugural ‘battle of Malta’ will start November 22nd 2012, and will cost €550 to enter directly – with €150,000 guaranteed in prizes, this event is sure to cause a buzz… When you take into account the location and fact that you will be staying in the Hilton then this is looking like a must-play.
Cake Poker are offering a $2500 prize package for this event, which includes $700 cash for travel, Hotel and food + some great perks!
You can win your package from just 25c. Again this is a 3-stage qualifier and again the Main qualifiers is on a Sunday ($20+$2 rebuy at 5pm!).
I’ll definitely be having a try at this one, not only the chance to get away for the winter – but a chance to win some serious money too.
Check out Cake Poker for yourself now!