Divi Carina Bay Casino brings World Series of Poker and World Poker Tour to St. Croix

Wednesday, February 18, 2004

CHAPEL HILL, USA: Divi Carina Bay Casino is proud to bring the explosion of poker mania to St. Croix, by hosting Bellagio's World Poker Tour, March 10-12, 2004. The Tour is creating a buzz, captivating millions of poker enthusiasts on television weekly, through non-stop inquiries, and registrations. The Casino has already successfully hosted the Binion's World Series of Poker, February 4-6, 2004. 

Both poker tours are satellite-qualifying tournaments, with the championship events taking place in April 2004 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Binion's event winner received $10,000 entry seat at the World Series of Poker. The winner of Bellagio's super-satellite tournament will receive the $2,500 entry into a satellite tournament, and could then win a $25,000 entry into their tournament. The winners of both events will receive a trip to the event, including airfare, room with events entry fee waived. 

With a buy-in of only $100 and an entry fee of $25 for the World Series of Poker; and a buy-in of only $35 and an entry fee of $15 for the World Poker Tour, Divi Carina Bay Casino is sure to attract some of the territory's top poker players as well as players from around the world. One of the hallmarks of these satellite tournaments is that local players can try their hands against top pros, and a number of satellite players have made it to the final tables. Last year's World Series of Poker Winner, Chris Moneymaker, qualified through a $40 buy-in satellite poker tournament and walked away with $2.5 million, Alan Goehring took over $2.5 million home after winning the 2003 World Poker Tour! Divi Carina Bay Casino's minimal entry fee will save satellite players the substantial championship event ($10,000 Binion's and $2,500Bellagio) satellite entry fees. What's more, these players will have a shot at millions!

Texas Hold 'Em Poker, the poker game played in both events, has been added to the line-up of exciting table games. Practice live poker from 6pm to 2am. Free Hold 'Em Poker lessons will take place from 4:00 - 5:30pm daily. 

During the tournaments players and non-tournament players can take advantage of Divi Carina Bay Beach Resort's special offer, rooms start at $143 per night based on double occupancy, regularly $190, this is a reduction of 33%. The rate is good for the remainder of 2004. For more information on the Divi Carina Bay Beach Resort & Casino visit www.divicarina.com

The Divi Carina Bay Beach Resort & Casino is situated on St. Croix's most unspoiled and serene beach, barefoot elegance epitomizes the deluxe beachfront Divi Carina Bay offers 130 air-conditioned beachfront accommodations including two one-bedroom suites housed in two low-rise buildings, plus 20 ocean view one-bedroom villas set in small clusters on a hillside overlooking the Caribbean Sea. Decorated with a palette of sea tones and blending the flair of today's European design themes with the comfort of casual chic all guest rooms feature air conditioning, private patio or balcony with oceanview, color satellite television, VCR, telephone with data port and voice mail system, sitting area, in-room safe, mini refrigerator, two queen size beds or one king size bed with queen size sofa bed, and private bath with shower, hair dryer, make-up mirror and plush bathrobe. 

Located just thirty minutes from the airport and twenty minutes from St. Croix's historic city, Christiansted, this new Caribbean resort offers an expansive beach, two freshwater pools, two whirlpools, air-conditioned fitness room, two Har-Tru tennis courts lighted for night play, two restaurants and three bars, water sports center offering non-motorized water sports, new PADI 5-Star Gold Palm Dive Center, and gift shop. 

The Divi Carina Bay Casino, the first in the U.S. Virgin Islands, is open seven days a week from noon to 4a.m., Sunday through Thursday, and from noon on Fridays to 6am on Sundays. There are slot machines, gaming tables, food and beverage outlets as well as a 12,500 square foot of function space. Treasure Bay V.I. Corp, which operates the casino, is the USVI-based subsidiary of Treasure Bay Corp., a casino management company based in Biloxi, Mississippi. 

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