By
Rebecca Gibson |
Joe Cada, the youngest ever World Series of Poker champion, will join Norwegian Cruise Line’s first annual Norwegian Poker Challenge.
Cada won the series’ main event in 2009 at the age of 21, beating 6,494 other players. His current lifetime live winnings exceed US$10 million. During the week-long tournament, Cada will be hosting an exclusive meet and greet event, available only to tournament entrants.
Taking place onboard Norwegian Epic from 9-16 November 2014 during her first Caribbean cruise of the season, the Poker Challenge enables participating guests to win a share of the US$200,000 guaranteed prize pool.
Players will have the opportunity to join cash games on a daily basis during the Poker Challenge, which will feature four tournament events. In addition, participants will also have the opportunity to go head-to-head with Joe Cada,
The event is open to all players, with a tournament entry fee of US$1,100. Players must register for the main event with their travel agent or Norwegian’s casino team prior to sailing. They can also win their way into the tournament, as Norwegian is hosting satellite tournaments on every cruise until 30 September.
Next year, Norwegian will host the second annual Norwegian Poker Challenge onboard its newest ship Norwegian Getaway, as part of an eight-day cruise from Miami on 7 November. Players can win their win into the Second Annual Norwegian Poker Challenge via satellite tournaments on select dates and ships beginning 1 November 2014.