PokerStars is headed to Russia, and you can now go along for the rise.

PokerStars has just introduced the Russian Poker Tour. The RPT already has its sights set on Moscow and St. Petersburg and it'll provide you with an opportunity to win your seat.

January 25-February 1, PokerStars will host its first Russian Poker Tour event in St. Petersburg. A COUPLE OF weeks later, it's directly to Moscow.

In recent years, we've seen one of the most world's best players pop out of Russia, most notably Team PokerStars Pro Alexander Kravchecnko and World Series runner up Ivan Demidov. As of this moment, the 2 men have won more cash playing poker than some other Russians.

PokerStars has already kicked off satellites for the RPT. Winners get an $8,000 package that covers the buy-in, hotel, and travel cash. You'll qualifiy for as low as $2.22 or 111 Frequent Player Points. One can find the satelllites under Events-Special within the PokerStars tournament lobby.

For more information, visit the Russian Poker Tour page at PokerStars.com.

See you in St. Petersburg!

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