PokerStars.com announces new Portugal Poker Series

World leading poker site, PokerStars.com is excited to announce a new live tour in the European region: the Portugal Poker Series. The three-event season kicks off in Vilamoura, at the renowned Casino Vilamoura on April 14-17, and features a €700 + €70 No Limit Hold'em Poker Tournaments with a cap of 400 players. The series then continues at Figueira de Foz from June 10-13 and concludes at Espinho from October 13-16. Both events also feature €700 + €70 Main Events.

The tour aims to bring the big-game tournament experience to Portugal, featuring great structures at an affordable level, and with Main Event prize pools having the potential to exceed €200,000.

"Finally, PokerStars brings to Portugal a poker tour with an excellent game structure and attractive prize pool that will make many international players want to visit the country. The local players' friendliness and the Algarve's climate will make for an unforgettable experience." commented Team Poker Stars Portugal Pro Nuno Coelho.

Online satellites to the first event in Vilamoura are now under way at PokerStars. Players can qualify for €1,300 packages from as little as €2.20. For more information, visit PokerStars.com.

Portugal Poker Series schedule

April 14-17: Casino Vilamoura. Buy In: €700 + €70. Max Cap: 400
June 10-13: Figueira de Foz. Buy In: €700 + €70. Max Cap: 400
October 13-16: Casino Espinho. Buy In: €700 + €70. Max Cap: 500