Schedule    Game Prizes    Points System    Standings    Satellite    Rules    Hosts
 

 
 

WEEKLY BONUS PRIZE!

 
  As a special bonus, each weekly winner will enjoy one of the following free vacations:

1)A one-week Caribbean cruise aboard either the brand-new Costa Mediterranea or the highly acclaimed Costa Atlantica, courtesy of Costa Cruises, Europe 's leading cruise line, cruising Italian style! Also, complimentary air transportation will be provided by Orbitz.com. Orbitz makes it easier to find your trip. The Orbitz matrix shows more low fares than anyone. More hotels. More cars. Find more. Orbitz and go!

2)A one-week vacation at the Crowne Plaza Golf Resort and Casino at the Royal Oasis on beautiful Grand Bahama Island ! Pristine beaches, golf, tennis, and an exciting casino plus night life with a Bahamas beat! The Crowne Plaza Golf Resort and Casino!

3)A one-week vacation at the Sheraton Centro Historico in the heart of Mexico City! Enjoy elegance and quiet sophistication with centuries of history at your doorstep! Experience the blend of the past, present, and future at the Sheraton Centro Historico!

In addition to the game points and free vacation, each weekly winner will be awarded a percentage of the prize money (which would total $116,400 per week, based on 200 players). At the end of the 23 qualifying weeks of play, the 10 players with the most points will divide $100,000. The winner of the semi-finals will be awarded a percentage of the prize pool (which would total $1,784,800 based on 200 players).

The chart below illustrates the breakdown of prize money awards.

 
 
$100,000 for Top 10 in points at the end of the 23 qualifying weeks
1st in points
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
6th
7th
8th
9th
10th
$40,000
$21,000
$11,000
$7,000
$6,000
$5,000
$4,000
$3,000
$2,000
$1,000
Total Prize Pool (Based on 200 players per tournament)
200 x $970 x 23 preliminary events $4,462,000
$2,677,200 towards Weekly Events ($116,400 per tournament)
Weekly tournament prizes $116,400 Prize Pool
(Based on 200 players per tournament)
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
6th
7-8th
9-10th
11-12th
13-14th
$44,000
$22,000
$11,000
$7,000
$6,000
$5,000
$4,000
$3,000
$2,200
$1,500
Semifinal/ Final   $1,784,800 Prize Pool
(Based on 200 players per tournament
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
6th
7-8th
9-10th
11-12th
13-14th
15-21st
22-28th
$600,000
$320,000
$160,000
$109,800
$80,000
$60,000
$50,000
$40,000
$30,000
$20,000
$15,000 each
$10,000 each

 
ULTIMATE POKER CHALLENGE is produced by the International Poker Championship Series, Inc. and distributed by Passport Entertainment. ULTIMATE POKER CHALLENGE is a trademark owned by Passport International Productions of California, Inc.
© Passport International Productions of CA, INC., 2004. All rights reserved.