The World Poker Association announced the end of the revision of its suggested 2008 Tournament Rules used in major poker tournaments all over the world. The New Rules will circulate among players at the World Poker Association Mega Satellite, which is the opening event of the 2008 World Series of Poker. The vent will be taking place next May 29^th at the Rio All Suites Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas.The revised rules will be presented at the WPA's Annual Meeting next May 28^th, right after the WPA seminar hosted by Mike Caro .The recommended Rules will be available for players competing in the WPA tournament.

"The WPA requires all of its members to adhere to a stringent Code of Ethics that is designed to promulgate professionalism and the highest standards of sportsmanship. The new WPA Tournament Rules work hand and hand with this mission” said the WPA Chairman, Wendeen H. Eolis.

The WPA Mega Satellite at the WSOP will also award several seats for the WSOP Main Event as well as a separate sponsorship entry into the WSOP Ladies Championship as a member of the Queens of Heart Team for WPA female members who finish the Mega Satellite in the best positions. The Mega Satellite is an effort by the WPA to increase its presence in the world of poker and as a way to incentive its emergent membership base. Earlier this year the WPA confirmed the plans and made all the necessary arrangements for the WPA Mega Satellite with the support of the WSOP, which has agreed to collaborate with the tournament with nine-handed tables, and will adopt. Some of the new WPA Tournament Rules will be applied during the 2008 WPA Mega Satellite at the WSOP, including a firm rule against splashing the pot.  

"The Mega Satellite that is taking place at the WSOP will serve as the prototype for more WPA-sanctioned events. She adds, Mega Satellites provide an opportunity for the WPA to connect with casinos around the world bringing WPA members to their properties while attracting new WPA members from the casino's local community of players who may not be active tournament circuit players." explained Eolis.

The Tournament Rules are part of the WPA's plan to amalgamate poker entities around the world by unifying the game standards and rules. Every WPA member has to stick to a rigorous Code of Ethics that was developed to propagate high standards and ethical professionalism among members. The WPA will be distributing the new WPA Tournament Rules in casinos and card rooms and inviting card room personnel worldwide as well as players in the WPA Mega Satellite.