VC Poker.com, the online poker room of independent Brit bookmaker
Victor Chandler, has announced that the 2005 VC Poker Cup will be
held at the Teddington Studios in the UK between 1st - 5th August.
Now in its second year, the event is one of Europe's most prestigious
poker competitions and will feature top professionals, internet qualifiers
and well-known celebrities playing for what is expected to be the
region's biggest ever prize pool. The event is being filmed and will
be broadcast in a ten-part series on Sky Sports.
Victor Chandler, Chairman of the Victor Chandler group, said: "We're
delighted to confirm that the VC Poker Cup is to become a regular
addition to the world poker circuit. But rest assured we're determined
to build on the success of last year's tournament to deliver players,
broadcasters and poker fans the biggest, best and most memorable tournament
yet."
The 2004 Cup was won by London poker star Harry Demetriou after he
beat off a field of 100 players to the GBP 250,000 first prize. Featuring
such names as Dave 'The Devilfish' Ulliot, The Hendon Mob, Noli Francisco,
Donnacha O'Dea and Hollywood hardman Vinnie Jones, the subsequent
TV broadcasts have been watched by millions of people around the world.