888 Merges Poker and Cricket Dreams Through Exciting Promotions

May 24 - 888.com, one of the most successful poker rooms on the internet, is always thinking up innovative promotions to keep their customers satisfied. One of the most popular promotions to date has been the company's Ultimate Home Game poker tournaments.

The grand prize of this promotion was the chance for one lucky player to bring eight other friends and play against cricket giant, Shane Warne in their very own home.

The prize was eventually won by a resident of Australia's New South Wales region, Nathan Perry, who enjoyed a spectacular game of poker against Warne, who also happens to be the captain of 888 Poker Australian Poker Team.  The memorable game was played out on a professional table, and even included beer and pizza served to the players - all within Perry's own home!

888 is taking the promotion one step further and allowing players to take part in daily Shane Warne WSOP free rolls and qualifiers, with the Grand Final planned for June 14th.

Players stand in line to win one of the greatest prizes in the industry - the chance to fly with Shane Warne and the 888 Poker Team to Vegas, luxury accommodation and $2000 in spending money, as well as the opportunity to play in the World Series of Poker Main Events.

Matt Robinson, speaking as 888.com's Marketing Director, said about the new promotion, "888's Ultimate Home Game online poker tournaments became very popular in Australia, attracting poker and Shane Warne fans from across the country. We want to give them the thrill of a life time and play with Shane Warne at the 2008 WSOP."