888poker Signs Deal for Swedish Online Poker Championships

Sun, Apr 24, 2016

888 Holdings 888poker has signed a two-year deal with the Swedish Poker Federation to host to Poker-SM online poker in May, also known as the Online Swedish Poker Championship.

888 Holdings, through 888poker, has signed a two-year deal with Svenska Pokerförbundet—known as the Swedish Poker Federation—to host Poker-SM’s online poker portion, or the online Swedish Poker Championships.

Svenska Pokerförbundet is a non-profit organization that uses revenue generated to promote the game of poker in Sweden.

 Mauritz Altikardes, CEO of Poker Event, owner of Poker-SM, told Casino News daily that the partnership will allow the federation to grow and work with a committed partner that will support the online poker community.

The deal will cover about 12 events this year, which are to be hosted by 888poker from May 24-30.

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