Aruba puts on its poker face

Put on your best poker face for Aruba’s 8th annual UltimateBet Poker Classic from 3 – 10 October, 2009.

Over 550 players are expected to take part in the eight-day Texas Hold'em tournament, which is held at the luxurious Radisson Aruba Resort and Casino, located on Aruba’s Eagle Beach.

The tournament highlight is the high stakes US$5,500 buy-in Aruba Poker Classic Championship Event where last year’s winner pocketed a cool US$1 million.

Aruba, with its Dutch, Latin, and Caribbean influences will serve as a paradise backdrop to the championship, which has attracted celebrity poker-fans such as Ben Affleck in previous years. Renowned for its award winning beaches, fantastic watersports, fascinating desert-like interior and dramatic rocky Atlantic coast, players will be able to celebrate their winnings in style.

For further information on the Aruba Poker Classic 2009 visit arubaclassic.com.

Just 15 miles from South America, Aruba offers idyllic beaches in the south, rugged cliffs and black pebbles in the north, and an arid interior of red rocks and cacti. No rainy season, constant sun and cooling trade winds offer perfect holiday conditions all year round.

For more information on Aruba go to aruba.com.