888poker To Run ChampionChip Games Series From August 8
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Get ready to put your poker tournament skills to the test at 888poker this coming August when the ChampionChip Games series heads to the site.
The ChampionChip Games series runs from August 8 through August 16, and features 25 action-packed events, most of which are named after sporting events. Three tournaments take place each day at 6:00 p.m., 6:30 p.m., and 7:00 p.m. that have buy-ins ranging from $2.20 up to $33, and guarantees up to $30,000.
Test your poker skills across Progressive Knockout events on eight-handed and six-handed tables, Pot-Limit Omaha, Deepstack, Rebuys, and more as you fight it out with your fellow 888poker players to become a ChampionChip Games champion.
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ChampionChip Games Schedule
| Date | Time (GMT) | Event | Buy-in | Guarantee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 8 Aug | 6:00 p.m. | Event #1 - $30,000 Opening Ceremony | $33 | $30,000 |
| 6:30 p.m. | Event #2 - $7,500 High Jump (R&A) | $5.50 | $7,500 | |
| 7:00 p.m. | Event #3 - $3,000 Triple Jump (Extended R&A) | $2.20 | $3,000 | |
| Mon 9 Aug | 6:00 p.m. | Event #4- $15,000 Boxing (PLO 6-Max) | $22 | $15,000 |
| 6:30 p.m. | Event #5 - $5,000 Karate (PLO 6-Max) | $5.50 | $5,000 | |
| 7:00 p.m. | Event #6 - $3,000 Judo (PLO 6-Max) | $3.300 | $3,000 | |
| Tue 10 Aug | 6:00 p.m. | Event #7 - $20,000 Weightlifting | $55 | $20,000 |
| 6:30 p.m. | Event #8 - $15,000 Wrestling | $22 | $15,000 | |
| 7:00 p.m. | Event #9 - $7,500 Hammer Throw | $11 | $7,500 | |
| Wed 11 Aug | 6:00 p.m. | Event #10 - $15,000 Shooting (PKO 8-Max) | $16.50 | $15,000 |
| 6:30 p.m. | Event #11 - $8,000 Fencing (PKO 8-Max) | $8.80 | $8,000 | |
| 7:00 p.m. | Event #12 - $3,000 Taekwondo (PKO 8-Max) | $3.30 | $3,000 | |
| Thu 12 Aug | 6:00 p.m. | Event #13 - $15,000 Marathon (Deepstack) | $22 | $15,000 |
| 6:30 p.m. | Event #14 - $8,000 Triathlon (Deepstack) | $11 | $8,000 | |
| 7:00 p.m. | Event #15 - $5,000 Decathlon (Deepstack) | $5.50 | $5,000 | |
| Fri 13 Aug | 6:00 p.m. | Event #16 - $7,500 Surfing (6-Max) | $11 | $7,500 |
| 6:30 p.m. | Event #17 - $5,000 Sailing (6-Max) | $5.50 | $5,000 | |
| 7:00 p.m. | Event #18 - $2,000 Swimming (6-Max) | $2.20 | $2,000 | |
| Sat 14 Aug | 6:00 p.m. | Event #19 - $15,000 Sport Climbing (PKO) | $22 | $15,000 |
| 6:30 p.m. | Event #20 - $8,000 Mountain Biking (PKO) | $11 | $8,000 | |
| 7:00 p.m. | Event #21 - $3,000 Skateboarding (PKO) | $3.30 | $3,000 | |
| Sun 15 Aug | 6:00 p.m. | Event #22 - $25,000 Mini ME | $16.50 | $25,000 |
| 6:30 p.m. | Event #23 - $10,000 Micro ME | $5.50 | $10,000 | |
| Mon 16 Aug | 6:00 p.m. | Event #25 - $500,000 Main Event Day 2 | $ | $500,000 |
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$500,000 Multi-Day Main Event
The ChampionChip Games series Main Event is by far the biggest tournament on the schedule. 888poker has given it a $500,000 guarantee, which is more than the other 24 events combined! Despite the large guarantee, buying into the Main Event only costs $50!
Main Event Day 1s run from July 18 through to August 15 with Day 2 taking place at 6:00 p.m. BST on August 16. Play in as many Day 1s as you wish but remember only your largest stack goes through to Day 2 if you progress more than once.
You can get into the ChampionChip Games series Main Event for free thanks to daily ChampionChip Freerolls, which are open to 888poker players who have made deposits into the accounts.
Furthermore, new first-time depositors can use the bonus code "CHAMP" when depositing at least $10 to receive a free $50 ticket for a Main Event Day 1.
888poker Launches Daily Blast Leaderboards
Players in Ontario, Canada are now allowed to play on several online poker sites including 888poker. Check out the online poker rooms in Ontario for more details!
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Download 888poker via PokerNews and you will receive a free $88 worth of tickets and cash (this is a free £20 for residents of the United Kingdom) without even needing to make a deposit. When you do come to loading up your account, your deposit is match 100% up to a maximum of $400, giving you plenty of ammunition for the exciting ChampionChip Games series.
