World Series of Poker Qualification

The World Series is buzz is building, and PokerStars are right at the forefront of things with their announcement that they will be giving away 1,000 Main Event seats.

The online giant has launched its WSOP satellite tournaments, where players can win prize packages worth $12,500. And that’s not all. PokerStars qualifiers who make it to the final table at the WSOP Main Event will win an automatic cash bonus, including a cool million for bringing home the Main Event trophy.

Finish second, get a $400,000 bonus. Finish third, get $300,000. Finish in fourth-fifth or sixth-ninth and get $200,000 or $100,000 respectively, and cash bonuses of up to $50,000 also are available if a sponsored player makes it to a WSOP “TV table.”

“If I didn’t win a $39 satellite on PokerStars, I would have been on the sidelines at the 2003 WSOP,” said Chris Moneymaker, who rode his PokerStars prize to victory in the Main Event. “This year’s prize package is even more incredible and the prize pool is set to be its biggest yet.”

Unlike other sites who are only offering only 150 main event seats and assorted freeroll entries, PokerStars will be sending over 1,000 players to the Main Event. Registered users can test their skills to win a ticket to the “Big Dance” for free at PokerStars.net. Players can also qualify via PokerStars Frequent Player Points, cash or Steps Sit & Go satellites. Satellites begin for as little as $2.

The full prize package also includes:

$10,000 Main Event buy-in
$2,500 for expenses
Free hotel accommodations at the Palms for eight nights
Hotel suite upgrades for Supernova and Supernova Elite VIP members