Microgaming to create first ever slot tournament millionaire

Over the summer months, players from participating Microgaming casinos will battle it out to secure a place in the final. The tournament winner will receive a record-breaking 1 million euros and hundreds of other huge cash prizes will be up for grabs.

The final will run over a nine-day period from 5pm GMT on Thursday 22nd October until 10pm GMT on Monday 2nd November 2009. Players will be able to keep track of their progress via the tournament leader board and the top scoring player will win the life changing 1 million euros first prize.

Microgaming's Casino Channel Lead, Mike Hebden says: "Microgaming is set to become part of online gaming history again, by creating the first ever online slot tournament millionaire. Approximately 9,000 players will take part in the final, all competing for a piece of the massive 1.3 million euros prize pool. This raises the bar and sets a new standard for online slot tournaments.

"As a market leader, it is our aim to present new and unique offerings, and the 'Grand Slam of Slots' is a testament to Microgaming's customer-centric approach." The 'Grand Slam of Slots' satellite tournaments will be available through participating Microgaming Casinos from 1st July 2009 through to the final event in October.