Internet poker group 888Poker has announced that they've struck an agreement to continue sponsoring the World Series of Poker for the upcoming year.
The deal will see 888Poker's logo appearing during the World Series of Poker Main Event, which is set to take off in May in Las Vegas. The agreement will also include television sponsorship opportunities for the coverage and exclusive marketing content. One of these opportunities includes allowing players the chance to earn a seat at the Main Event through tournaments on the 888 website.
The continuation is the third for 888, who has served as a sponsor of the event since 2015. The tournament as a whole begins May 30th, with the Main Event beginning in July at Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas.