Over 250 industry figures take part in GGPoker’s €100K freeroll in Lisbon
Dublin, Ireland (October 2, 2024) – GGPoker, the World’s Biggest Poker Room, is proud to announce the successful conclusion of the SBC Poker Championship, a live poker tournament hosted at Casino Lisboa on September 26 as part of the SBC Summit 2024, a prestigious gaming conference. The highlight of the event was GGPoker’s donation of €10,000 to Associação Salvador, a leading Portuguese charity focused on supporting individuals with motor disabilities.
GGPoker is committed to giving back to the communities in which it operates, and this donation reflects the company’s dedication to supporting meaningful causes. Associação Salvador has made a significant impact in improving the lives of those living with disabilities, providing vital resources, support, and advocacy.
The SBC Poker Championship attracted 285 players, many of whom were leading figures in the gaming industry. As a free-to-enter event, the tournament provided an exciting opportunity for networking and friendly competition, not to mention the allure of a generous €100,000 in prizes. The top 100 players were awarded cash prizes, ranging from €400 for the 100th-place finisher to €10,000 for the eventual champion.
Paul Burke, Head of PR at GGPoker, commented:
“We’re delighted to have hosted the SBC Poker Championship and, more importantly, to contribute to such a worthy cause as Associação Salvador. At GGPoker, we believe in using our platform for positive change, and supporting this incredible charity, which improves the quality of life for so many individuals in Portugal, is something we are very proud of.”
To donate directly to Associação Salvador, please visit: https://associacaosalvador.com/quero-apoiar/
About GGPoker
GGPoker is the World’s Biggest Poker Room, with a global player base. It offers a range of innovative games and features such as the patented Rush & Cash poker, All-In or Fold, Flip & Go, Spin & Gold, Mystery Battle Royale, GGCare & GGCheers, integrated staking platform, SnapCam video messaging, PokerCraft, and Smart HUD, all designed to enhance gaming experiences and make poker more fun than ever.
In 2020, GGPoker hosted the world record-breaking WSOP Online main event. In 2022, GGPoker became the world’s largest online poker room and was awarded the Online Poker Operator of the Year Award at the SiGMA Americas Gaming Awards. In PokerListings’ 2022 Operator Awards, GGPoker won the Best Poker Operator, Best Poker Innovation and Best Online Series awards. GGPoker sent over 1,000 players to WSOP Paradise at the Atlantis Paradise Island in the Bahamas in 2023, while more than 1,100 GGPoker players took their seats in the WSOP 2024 Main Event, which smashed attendance records for the second year running.
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Media Contacts:
Paul Burke, [email protected]