UK bookmaker Victor Chandler's online poker site, VC Poker.com has
released format and registration details for the 2005 VC Poker Cup.
The event will take place in London, UK between 1-5 August 2005 and
will be open to 128 players. The buy-in for the event will be GBP
5 000 giving an estimated prize pool of GBP 640 000 and a first prize
of GBP 255 000.
Presided over by one of Europe's premier tournament directors, Thomas
Kremser, the 2005 VC Poker Cup will retain the player-friendly structure
that was so praised by players and media alike in the past, including
provision for the players to wear sponsor's logos.
The event will be filmed extensively for distribution to a range of
international television broadcasters, emulating the 2004 event that
was viewed in over 20 countries.
Players wishing to play in the VC Poker Cup can register their details
through the tournament website at www.vcpokercup.com or call the registration
hotline on +44 (0) 20 7862 0045.