WORLD POKER TOUR PICKS CYPRUS
17 July 2009
Latest stop on poker's global tournament
schedule complemets the god of wind
Cyprus, the Mediterranean island mythology claims is the
birthplace of Zefiros, god of wind, will be the latest
stop on the World Poker Tour. In an announcement this
week, the poker tournament company revealed that it is
partnering with Merit Crystal Cove Hotel and Casino on
the island to launch WPT Cyprus, which will commence
with the Merit Cyprus Classic main event September 6 -
10, 2009.
Players can qualify now for the US$10
000 + US$300 Texas Hold 'em championship through the
Merit Texas Hold'em Poker Club or via online satellites
offered by event sponsor, Full Tilt Poker.com. The
tournament is expected to be filmed for television
distribution in select European markets.
Professional players already confirmed to play in the
Merit Cyprus Classic include Antonio "the Magician"
Esfandiari, Dan Harrington, Kelly Kim, Howard "the
Professor" Lederer, and Huck Seed among others.
"We've proven that we are an organization with
international-standard infrastructure in Cyprus," said
Grand Casino Club General Manager Aydogan Turay. "Due to
the moderate Mediterranean climate and the professional
casino staff, we have seen an increase in players coming
to Cyprus, despite it being relatively new. We look
forward to bringing the WPT to Merit Cove Casino and
growing our reputation as a top international casino
destination."
Full details of the qualifiers and
tournament are available at
www.worldpokertour.com.
Online Casino News Courtesy of
Infopowa
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