FTOPS Overview
It’s the dream of every aspiring poker player – to compete in the World Series of Poker. We all dream of competing against the best in the world and raising that bracelet high. But what if traveling to Vegas is simply out of the question?
Thanks to the good graces of Full Tilt Poker.com, players can experience all the big money thrills from their favorite easy chair. From the minds of Chris Ferguson and Erik Lindgren comes the critically-acclaimed online poker series, known to fans around the world as FTOPS.
Following its launch during August of 2006, FTOPS has morphed into the place to be when it comes to digital felt. At the outset, Full Tilt Poker held eight separate events boasting a total winnable prize of $1,000,000.
Indeed, it turned out to be one of the greatest creations in the history of the internet game. In the years following its debut, FTOPS has drawn rave reviews from pros and amateurs alike, culminating in FTOPS XV, which was held in February of 2010. This last tournament boasted 27 separate events including a wide variety of Texas Hold’em, Omaha, Stud, HORSE, and many others. The tournament purse had swelled nearly to breaking, reaching an astonishing $17 million.
The upcoming FTOPS XVI will boast even further growth, with 30 scheduled events drawing from a $18,000,000 guaranteed prize pool.
The biggest dance, as usual, is the Main Event. A large portion of the prize pool always shows up there, as do some of the game’s top pros. FullTiltPoker.com has also scheduled a Two-Day Event, featuring 48 hour gameplay and another large chunk of the prize. Beyond those two events, FTOPS also runs Knockout, Shootout, and Turbo-style events.
And just like the WSOP, competitors can expect to play against some of the best poker players on the planet. Each event is hosted by a player from Team Full Tilt, giving you a shot to play with some of poker’s best known faces. Players like Howard Lederer, Chris Ferguson, and Erik Lindgren will appear in each and every event. This is truly one of the most unique parts of the FTOPS experience.
Don’t have the funds to put up for a straight-up entry fee? Take a minute to glance at Full Tilt Poker’s FTOPS satellites. By winning any of these outside events, you can catapult yourself into the exclusive field in many of the tournament’s biggest games.
Not convinced yet? Check out all of the additional events featured in the Full Tilt Poker FTOPS pantheon. Among these are the Mini FTOPS, and the ultra-exclusive Tournament of Champions. For further details on each of these, visit FlopTurnRiver’s Full Tilt Download page for your copy of the newest edition. Be sure to pick up their exclusive Full Tilt Referral Code, netting new users a 100% up to $600 deposit match and around $800 in monthly tournaments.



