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bet365 poker is not only offering you the chance to learn how to be a better poker player but also to earn free rewards whilst doing so with their informative new Poker University.

The comprehensive course covers all the aspects of the game including pot odds, profiling opponents and bluffing situations – all delivered with full animations and an audio soundtrack. There are further rewards to be had as you complete each progressive section of the course, including Tournament Tokens and valuable Merit Points.

Whether you’re a complete novice or experienced player, enrol now and reap the benefits as your game reaches new levels.

About bet365

bet365 is one of the world’s largest online gambling groups with over six million customers worldwide. bet365 offers a Poker experience that’s unrivalled. The Group employs over 1,700 people and is the UK’s seventh largest private company.

In the 2010 eGaming Review Awards, bet365 was named Operator of the Year and Casino Operator of the Year, as well as receiving the Best Website Performance award. The company came top in eGaming Review’s Annual Power 50.

bet365 were named Affiliate Programme of the Year in the iGaming Business Affiliate Awards 2011. bet365’s Affiliates Operations Manager received the Best Affiliate Manager award.

The prestigious Irish Winter Festival in Dublin is taking place between 29th and 31st October; this annual festival is a highly anticipated event in the European Poker Calendar. Compete in bet365’s satellites now to win your seat for this prominent Irish Masters.

Take your chance to qualify now with buy-ins starting at less than €2 and you could find yourself jetting off to the centre of cosmopolitan Dublin and staying at the Burlington Hotel.

bet365’s Main Event Package is worth €1,800, consisting of €1,000 buy-in and €670 for four nights’ accommodation, travel and spending in Dublin.

Simply enter the wide range of satellites available at bet365 poker for your chance to win this excellent package. With buy-ins starting at less than €2, bet365 is the best place to begin your journey to the 2011 Irish Winter Festival.

There is a wide range of exciting Casino games on offer in bet365’s Poker lobby, including favourites such as Roulette and Blackjack. bet365 is now offering you the chance to earn Merit Points by playing on these great games.

Simply Opt In and start playing bet365’s Casino games to make the most of this great promotion. You can earn up to five Merit Points for every $10 wagered on Casino games accessed through the Poker lobby.

It’s a perfect opportunity to give your Merit Point total a boost, which can be used to claim some great rewards. As well as an impressive range of cash rewards, your Merit Points can be used to claim a series of Tournament Token rewards. The more Merit Points you redeem each time, the better value you get. Take part in bet365’s Casino Games Boost and see your valuable Merit Point total increase!

The Irish Open is one of Europe’s most prestigious and well-established poker tournaments. Compete in bet365’s satellites and you could get the chance to travel to the wonderful city of Dublin and claim your seat in this great event.

The total value of the package is €4,600 – including €3,200+€300 buy-in to the Main Event, €395 for five nights’ accommodation in the Burlington Hotel and €655 for travel and spending.

The Irish Open 2011 runs from 22nd to 25th April. Satellites to the event take place every day, allowing you to get involved for less than €0.25. Last year’s champion claimed an incredible €600,000, so make the most of bet365’s wide range of qualification options and you could be enjoying the famous Irish hospitality while playing for some great prize-money!

There is a wide range of exciting Casino games on offer in bet365’s Poker lobby, including favourites such as Roulette and Blackjack. bet365 is now offering you the chance to earn Merit Points by playing on these great games.

Simply Opt In and start playing bet365’s Casino games to make the most of this great promotion. You can earn up to five Merit Points for every $10 wagered on Casino games accessed through the Poker lobby.

It’s a perfect opportunity to give your Merit Point total a boost, which can be used to claim some great rewards. As well as an impressive range of cash rewards, your Merit Points can be used to claim a series of Tournament Token rewards. The more Merit Points you redeem each time, the better value you get. Take part in bet365’s Casino Games Boost and see your valuable Merit Point total increase!

Compete in bet365’s Last Man Standing tournament and you could win a Prize Package for the WSOP* 2011 Main Event, worth an impressive $13,000.

Entry to this tournament is available for just 500 Merit Points, with a range of buy-in levels to suit you.

Simply overcome your opponent in any Last Man Standing heads-up Sit & Go and you will automatically win a Tournament Token for entry to the next level. Triumph at level 13 and you will secure a seat in the WSOP* Main Event worth $13,000, courtesy of bet365 Poker!

* World Series of Poker and WSOP are trademarks of Harrah’s License Company, LLC (“Harrah’s”). Harrah’s does not sponsor or endorse, and is not associated or affiliated with bet365 or its products, services, promotions or tournaments.

About Poker at bet365

By playing as part of the world’s largest online poker network, you can always find a game against thousands of possible opponents. Both cash game and tournaments are available and you can choose from poker variations including Texas Hold’em, Omaha, Omaha Hi-Lo, 7 Card Stud, 5 Card Stud and Razz. Play satellite tournaments for your chance to make it to prestigious live events in the best locations around the world.

bet365 is one of the world’s largest online gambling groups with over five million customers worldwide. bet365 offers a poker experience that’s unrivalled. The Group employs over 1,400 people and is the UK’s seventh largest private company.

In the 2010 eGaming Review Awards, bet365 was named Operator of the Year and Casino Operator of the Year, as well as receiving the Best Website Performance award. The company also came top in eGaming Review’s Annual Power 50.