Forget the chicken soup, because 888poker has something even better to warm you up and keep you smiling. It’s the all-new, all-exciting Austria Spring Challenge poker contest. This rollicking series of poker events kicks off on the 25th March 2011 at the Poker Royale Card Casino in Wiener Neustadt, Austria. As one of the finest casinos in Europe, players are going to be treated to all the comforts of luxurious poker action. A munificent bounty of €20,000 is up for grabs courtesy of 888poker.

Getting started with this exciting contest
Thanks to 888 poker, there are $720 packages to this glittering event. These include not only entry to the tourney, but also stellar accommodation at the Orange Wings Hotel, shuttle service to the Poker Royale Card Casino, delightful buffet meals, spending money and 888poker goodies. With so much on offer, it’s a veritable feast of fun awaiting lucky players. Additionally, there is an action-packed schedule of low buy-in tournaments and freeroll contests – making it all the easier to get started in this massive poker contest.

Multiple ways to win in this contest

1. Enjoy a Fabulous Freeroll Frenzy
This is one of the best ways to gain entry into contest. The Austria Spring Challenge freerolls take place every Monday at 7:20 pm (GMT) and that’s how players can qualify for the $720 winning package. Or there’s Wednesdays at 7 pm (GMT) where players can qualify for their €76 seat.

2. Participate in Low Buy-In Tourneys
Players are able to sign up for the exciting 888poker 8¢ buy-in tourney every single day – with the exception of Thursdays, at 7:30 pm (GMT). This allows for quick-and-easy qualification for the $720 package. Plus the low buy-ins make it possible to win the coveted $76 seats (from Monday to Saturday at 5:30 pm, GMT)

3. Skip the Satellites
There’s no need to play in the satellites if you prefer to head on over to the Austrian Spring Challenge Qualifier. This takes place on February the 13th and March the 13th at 7:20 pm GMT. There’s also the Austrian Spring Challenge seat qualifier on Sundays at 7:10 pm (GMT).

It’s really easy getting into the pound seats. Simply register an account with 888poker and start building a bankroll.

Note: this event is open to all players from the Czech Republic, Austria, Germany, Hungary, Slovenia and Switzerland.