Now that the 2008 Main Event at the World Series of Poker is about to make its final table that will be played in November, poker lovers need other major tournaments to keep their interest – Full Tilt offers us the best solution.

Not only will these tournaments, like the Main Event, feature the games top names and superstars, but at a rather more affordable few hundred dollars anyone can play and win.

Just two months after ‘cheesemonster’ won US 410,780 in the FTOPS VIII Main Event, the premier online poker site have announced their ninth tournament series. This time, they guarantee US 15m in prizes and the festival kicks off with a US 216 No Limit Hold'em event with a prize pool of at least US 2m.

The US 535 Main Event, guaranteeing US 2.5m, will take place on August 17. Until then there will be literally thousands of feeder satellites into the many events. In addition, Full Tilt has announced an FTOPS IX Satellite Challenge.

Full Tilt Poker is one of the most respected online poker websites and boasts the custom of the game’s biggest names and top professionals. They offer a 100% first deposit bonus up to US 600 and their player points can be exchanged for clothing, poker books and other assorted items in a massive online store.