888Live Costa Brava Begins with Kara Scott and Rupert Elder in the Field

888Live has returned to Cost Brava for four days of fun, sun, and poker running until May 22. A total of 65 online qualifiers, VIPs, and specially invited guests, including UK poker pro Rupert Elder, were flown in from around Europe to enjoy a relaxing poker holiday and to play in the $50,000 guaranteed Main Event.

Guests arrived at the five-star Guitart Monterrey Hotel on Wednesday and were welcomed to the event that evening by 888poker ambassador Kara Scott at a champagne reception. The following morning there were some special on-beach activities for players and their guests, including banana boat rides and jet skiing. In the evening there was a Main Event Satellite Freeroll.

The Gran Casino Costa Brava is the venue for the poker tournaments and is a short walk from the hotel. The modern casino has a spacious poker room and there was a lively atmosphere as the freeroll tournament kicked off at 8 p.m. local time with 130 …

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