‘Internet qualifier scoops millions playing poker!’



You’ve seen the news headlines. And we’ve been banging on about Chris Moneymaker and Greg Raymer since their lives were changed for a fraction of the cost of the $10,000 buy-in. But how does it happen? And, more importantly, how can you make sure you’re the one who trousers the millions? Read on…

It’s all about satellites. Satellites are tournaments that let you play for places in bigger money tournaments, for a smaller buy-in. Think of them as a sort of pyramid scheme. At the bottom you’ve got the ultracheap buy-ins with thousands of people, all paying for a few hundred places one rung up the ladder.