888poker to Celebrate Fifth Mega Deep Anniversary
This was published 18-11-2016The $215 Mega Deep is one of 888poker’s most popular tournaments on its busy Sunday schedule. The Mega Deep usually has a guaranteed prize pool that ranges between $100,000 and $150,000. However, the tournament that is scheduled to be held on Sunday, 27th November 2016 will feature a massive $500,000 guarantee in celebration of the Fifth Mega Deep anniversary.
Launched on 1st January, 2012, the Mega Deep has maintained its popularity in the almost five years that 888poker has been hosting the tournament and has grown into a sought-after event for a number of the most proficient online poker players in the world.
The Mega Deep that took place on Sunday, 13th November 2016 saw a total of 660 players exchanging amounts of $215 for the chance to become the tournament’s champion. These players managed to create a $132,000 prize pool that exceeded the guarantee by an amount of $12,000. “que_te_crio” emerged triumphant on that day and banked a whopping $24,750. However, the winner of the Fifth Anniversary Mega Deep being held on 27th November 2016 will be taking home a much more substantial cash haul.
Players entering the anniversary special of the Mega Deep will receive 10,000 chips for their buy-in of $215, get to play to 20-minute blinds and also have the option to make one re-entry, giving them a second chance to win the massive amount of $500,000.
888poker is already running online satellites and commence with buy-ins from only $0.01, thus giving everyone an opportunity to get involved in the celebrations, no matter what their bankroll or skill levels are.
888poker Ambassador Chris Moorman, known as Moorman1 and 888Moorman online, will be playing in the $500,000 guaranteed Mega Deep.
Moorman revealed in 888poker’s online magazine that with the amazing structure that allows for great flexibility of play, the Mega Deep has always been one of his favorite tournaments of the week. Moorman went on to say that upping the prize pool to half a million dollars makes this a must-play for any aspiring or professional poker player.
