Poker enthusiasts will have an opportunity to up the ante for the next edition of World Poker Tour National Championship (WPT), hosted at Emperors Palace for the fourth time.<\/p>\n
From April 8 to 17 the Theatre of Marcellus will be alive with adrenaline and all the poker action that is synonymous with the largest poker series on the continent.<\/p>
During 10 days of intense tournament action, a field of the usual mix of professional poker players and general poker enthusiasts, along with defending champion Wesley Wiegand, will take to the table to win a share of the impressive prize pool of more than R10-million.<\/p>\n
With the official satellite tournaments already taking place, players who enter have an opportunity to win a seat in the Main Event and the High Roller.<\/p>
\u201cEmperors Palace is honoured to continue our long association with high-stakes poker tournaments, and we are gratified with the benefits of hosting events that positively affect the tourism industry in South Africa.<\/p>\n
\u201cA large focus, however, will always be to host tournaments for our local players and the WPT National Poker Championship does just that.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis tournament will launch players into the international poker event scheduled for November this year,\u201d said Peermont chief operating officer for gaming, Bob Yearham.<\/p>\n
For more information visit www.emperorspalace.com or call 011 928-1000.<\/p>\n
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