GIBRALTAR, August 16, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- They say Friday the 13th is an unlucky day, but for local South Australian and member of the 888poker Pub league, Anh-tuan Tran, it was the luckiest day ever!

This past Friday, Anh-Tuan hit 888poker's largest Royal Jackpot in history at over $190,000 USD. He was playing on a $1/$2 NL Texas Hold'em jackpot table when he hit the Royal Flush of Spades. This win has set a new benchmark for the increasingly popular 888poker jackpot and has changed the life for one very happy Aussie. Gareth Edwards, Director of Poker Strategy, stated, "When we established the jackpot on 888poker we hoped for big wins for the players and we are excited to see our first 190,000+ jackpot." Gareth went on to say, "We congratulate Anh-Tuan on his victory and look forward to the next set of big winners and jackpots."

The jackpot will now return to $25,000 and rebuild a new big pot for the next lucky group of winners. Players can vie for their chance at a piece of the jackpot by simply choosing to play on any designated jackpot tables in the 888poker Lobby under the Jackpot tab. If you feel your next hand at the table will be a lucky one, choose to "Place a Jackpot Bet" and you could be the next jackpot winner. All you need is a royal flush to get a portion of the prize...got spades and win it all! Who knows how big the jackpot may get next time, so play today.

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