Get to the WSOP 2012 FREE - top 5 routes

We all know that the WSOP is the mother of all events in the poker calendar, and it's safe to say that not everyone can afford the overheads, which can be substantial. There are many different reasons for wanting to play in the WSOP. You might be looking to experience what is certainly one of the top experiences that any poker player could wish to experience. It might be you want a  little limelight and a chance to play alongside the many pros and celebrities that frequent the event. Of course you could actually have some game and be in with a shot of winning one of the most prestigious prizes possible.

Last year Pius Heinz outplayed everyone else to claim more than $8.7 million. In 2012 you could be the one writing history with a starring role in Las Vegas and playing at the greatest poker tournament on the planet. Whatever your motivation, and as we are kept up to speed with all the best promotions across all the poker rooms, this guide will look at the top 5 ways to get to the WSOP free.

1) Win 6 Consecutive Executive Sit'N'Go's at Titan Poker

This is a great Titan Poker promotion and pretty straight forward. Win 6 consecutive $10 + $1.9 "Executive Jackpot Sit 'n' Gos" to take a home an amazing Las Vegas prize package.

Package details:

$1,000 buy-in to the Las Vegas Side Event (Event #59B). July 5th - 8th.

$10,000 buy-in to the Las Vegas Main Event (Event #61). July 9th (Day 1C) - July 16th.

$3,550 for 11 nights’ stay at the Wynn Hotel Las Vegas Parlor Suite, July 3rd – July 14th.

$250 for registration fees.

$2,200 for an Executive Perks package:

   -   Two top notch tickets to the Cirque de Soleil show.

   -   Helicopter trip over the Grand Canyon.

   -   Dinner for two at the Exclusive SW steakhouse at the Wynn.

   -   Limo pick-up to and from Las Vegas airport – July 3rd and July 14th.

$7,000 for flights and spending.

The sit 'n' gos start on April 1st, 2012 and end on June 10th, 2012.

Titan Poker are also offering $6,000 side event packages (#56 and 59B). If you aren't already a Titan Poker player, join today as there are only 3 days left!

2) Qualifiers at Party Poker

Party Poker's comprehensive range of WSOP qualifiers has been created to give you the best chance to get to this ultimate poker extravaganza, starting with their daily freerolls. Qualifiers run from 27th February until 17th June so that means plenty of opportunities to win your $14,000 package.

That’s right: you can guarantee your seat at the Main Event – and without spending a cent! Win one of the $14,000 prize packages and you’ll receive:

- $10,000 WSOP main event buy-in

- $2,000 spending money

- Hotel accommodation in Las Vegas for 10 nights

Visit Party Poker to find out more. Remember you are also entitled to a $500 welcome bonus and free entry into a $5,000 Freeroll AND a $1,500 Freeroll when you make your first deposit!

3) Qualify with Pokerstars and win a Main Event Passport!

Play for a Pokerstars Main Event Passport and take your pick of the world’s greatest live poker events. Choose from PokerStars flagship events, not forgetting the World Series of Poker (WSOP) in Las Vegas. Up for grabs are prize packages worth USD$13,000, including Main Event buy-in, cash for expenses and hotel accommodation. Then, select your event and you’ll soon be sitting down to play in one of the world’s top tournaments.

You can play Main Event Passport via the types of PokerStars satellite listed below, all available from now until Sunday, July 1.

- Cash Satellites - Cash satellites are available in range of buy-ins for players of every level.

- FPP Satellites - The best way to qualify for free. Turn your Frequent Player Points (FPPs) into a huge score.

- Steps Satellites - Play your way up the Steps system and win your prize package. Even if you don’t get to the next Step, you can still win another ticket to the Step below. You can also buy in at any level.

- Steps Satellites - Play your way up the Steps system and win your prize package. Even if you don’t get to the next Step, you can still win another ticket to the Step below. You can also buy in at any level.

Qualifiers start for as little as $2.Join PokerStars to get involved. Joining today will also entitle you to a $600 deposit bonus!

4) Qualify with 888Poker

888Poker are now running qualifiers for all inclusive packages worth $15,500 for the trip of a lifetime experience to the WSOP. Play your way through satellites every 2 hours with buy-ins starting at just $1.10 and win a seat to the Qualifier or...Get Straight To The Point! Skip straight to the Qualifier and play to win your WSOP package! (Every other Sunday @ 19:05 GMT).  Direct buy in is $500+25 and winners get:

- $10,000 entry to the WSOP Main Event

- $2,000 for travel (paid into 888poker account)

- $500 spending money (given in cash in Las Vegas)

- 8 nights accommodation

- Access to special 888poker players lounge everyday (breakfast and all-day drinks, as well as pool table, xbox, tv)

- 888poker Live Event Merchandise Kit

- Special VIP event (invitation direct to winners only)

If you haven't already joined 888Poker, visit 888Poker today, register an account and get started - time is running out! Join today and get $8 FREE (no deposit required) along with a $400 welcome bonus and entry into the $100,000 Depositors Challenge!

5) Win a main event package with WSOP Poker

As the flagship WSOP poker room, you wouldn't expect to see a list of WSOP satellite offers that didn't include WSOP Poker, and there is yet another great chance to get to the main event, for next to nothing!

WSOP Poker is giving its members the opportunity to win a package of a lifetime to the WSOP 2012 in Las Vegas for as little as $2.20! Play in our daily satellites or buy-in directly to one of our final qualifiers on May 27th and June 17th.

Each winner from the final online qualifiers will take home an Official WSOP package for two to The World Series of Poker 2012 worth $7,500! Here's what it includes:

- Return flights for you and a friend to Las Vegas

- $2,500 spending money

- Limo service to and from the airport in Las Vegas

- A Double room in the Rio in Las Vegas for 5 nights

- Exclusive WSOP Official merchandise

- A WSOP commemorative photo opportunity at the Final Table with a WSOP Bracelet

- A seat at the WSOP Europe 2012 qualifier

- An exclusive dinner for two at a world renowned restaurant

- Meet and greet the WSOP Tournament Director

In addition, depositing £20 at WSOP Poker gets you another £20 FREE (open to all UK players only.