Top 20 advance in Everest Poker Avalanche

The bell has sounded on Round 3 of Everest Poker's Avalanche event and 20 players are advancing to the online tournament's $1 million finale.

On Jan. 27, the round's top 20 players earned $5,300 and a seat at the promotion's culminating event Sept. 17.

When the online finale wraps up on the site, the real action gets underway with the top 10 competitors winning a trip to play Texas Hold'em live at an undisclosed location.

Finalists from Round 3 are:

• _orz_ from Japan
• difab from France
• hyahhoo from Japan
• Tha_Phoenix from the Netherlands
• Wotan2008 from Germany
• justcar from the Netherlands
• philabdul from France
• MH-Neemos from Denmark
• Mitch1960 from France
• Dede65 from Germany
• izaaak from Germany
• bayern1900 from Germany
• brotolo2 from Italy
• tamprog from Italy
• Piero@Issy from France
• yumy81 from the Netherlands
• gaga37 from Germany
• loule66 from France
• heternal from France
• sukkels from the Netherlands

The Everest Poker Avalanche follows a three-round structure that accommodates players from all levels.

Round 1 satellites target players who are looking for some low-risk action, with buy-ins priced at $3+30¢ or $11+$1. Round 2 satellites are slightly steeper at $56+$6, but save players some time.

To jump the queue, those with bankroll to spare can register for the monthly Round 3 satellites. The buy-in is $530+$30 or, if you're looking to head straight for the online Avalanche finale, a direct buy-in is $5,000+$30.

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