GIBRALTAR, November 17, 2011 /PRNewswire/ --



Team 888poker is proud to have several of their team members participating in the first official IFP Nations Cup, Team 888poker Ambassadors include; Cricket Legend Shane Warne, Poker-Pro and Prankster, Padraig Parkinson and November Niner, Sam Holden.

Starting November 17, 2011 a new innovative variant of team poker called Duplicate Poker will commence at the iconic London Eye on the banks of the river Thames before moving to County Hall. The Nations cup will consist of 72 poker players from around the world that will make up 12 national teams. Teams will be isolated inside London Eye Pods ensuring anonymity of information between tables.

This format of poker, Duplicate Poker, will be played alongside other Mind Sports contested during the London Mind Sports Festival, proving just how far poker has evolved from being thought of as just a gambling game.

Gareth Edwards, 888poker Marketing Director, stated, "We are proud to have Team 888poker be part of this history changing event in poker. We wish our guys the best of luck or should I say, skill."

To find out more information about the International Federation of Poker and Duplicate Poker, go to http://www.int.pokerfed.org .

What is Duplicate Poker?

Duplicate Poker removes the element of luck and conforms to a truly sporting occasion. Rather than competing against those at their table, duplicate poker pitches players against opponents dealt exactly the same cards in exactly the same positions on neighboring tables. With all players on a determined seat with the same allocation of cards, the only determining factor in the results is how skillfully each player plays their hands.

About 888poker:

http://www.888poker.com is the fastest growing online poker brand in the industry, hosting thousands of poker enthusiasts the world over at any given time. With over 5 million registered members, 888poker continues to offer the best consumer experience. 888poker strives to provide quality entertainment by providing a safe, fun and secure poker environment. Customers play on state-of-the-art software [http://www.888poker.com/getting-started/how-to-install.htm ] with 3D, PokerCam and Teams features. As part of the 888poker experience, players also enjoy an 888poker Rewards Program [http://www.888poker.com/rewards/introduction ], 888poker Online Shop [http://shop.888poker.com ] and access to My.888poker.com [http://my.888poker.com ] Community.

For more details go to: http://www.888poker.com

                 Web:  http://www.888poker.com         Facebook:  http://www.facebook.com/888PokerOfficial         Social: my.888poker.com [http://www.my.888poker.com  ]         Twitter: @888poker [http://twitter.com/#!/888poker  ]         YouTube: 888behindthescenes [http://www.youtube.com/888behindthescenes  ]