2009 Aruba Poker Classic

This is one poker vacation you're going to want to dive right into. The 2009 Aruba Poker Classic is a week-long poker experience featuring a multi-million dollar poker tourney, memorable parties and more crazy-amazing stuff that you'll be talking about for decades to come. Register now to play and win.

And it will be especially unforgettable if you take home an extra $10 million. It's part of UB's 10th anniversary celebration. Just win your way to Aruba through UltimateBet's STEP tourneys by starting at STEP 1 and we'll give you an extra $10 million if you crush the Main Event in Aruba. How's that for a 10th anniversary present?

Wait. There's more. We've added a Mercedes ML-350 to the Aruba Poker Classic and you can play for it by winning your spot in an exclusive 10-player tournament that's set to unfold in paradise.

It all takes place on an incredible island surrounded by warm waters and soft sand stocked with sun worshiping beach bodies who can't wait to party with poker champions like you. Register now to play and win.

There are multiple ways to make sure you're all in for Aruba:

Get to paradise for as little as a dime: Win your $8,500 prize package for 10 cents - Conquer STEP 10 of our STEP tournaments and we'll hand you an $8,500 prize package that includes the $5,500 Main Event buy-in and $3,000 for travel and accommodations.
2) Win your Aruba package in any of our guaranteed tournaments:
- Sunday @ 20:30 - $500+30 Aruba Super Satellite (Three $8,500 packages guaranteed)
- Tuesday @ 20:45 - $200+15 Aruba Super Satellite (One $8,500 package guaranteed)
- Wednesday @ 21:45 - $100+9 Aruba Super Satellite with Rebuys (one $8,500 package guaranteed

Play in any of our massive Aruba tournaments where multiple seats are guaranteed
August 2nd: 25-seat Guaranteed Tourney
August 30th: 25-seat Guaranteed Tourney
September 13th: 50-seat Guaranteed Tourney
Register now to play and win.

The buy-in for each tournament is $500+30 and low buy-in qualifiers are available for each

Bring cash to Aruba and buy directly in:

You can do so up until the moment that first cards is dealt in the first flight.

Where: The Aruba Poker Classic takes place at the Radisson Aruba Resort, Casino & Spa. We've reserved a block of rooms at a special rate of $209 + tax (20%). Internet is included so you'll never miss a flop, turn, or river at the UB tables while relaxing on the beach. To book yours, call the hotel at + (297) 586 6555 or click here to reserve your room online. Make sure to quote code BET09

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