Poker in the Park 2011

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Anybody going? Poker in the Park is Europe's largest poker festival. With 20,000 eager visitors last year, Poker in the Park is now a permanent fixture on the poker calendar. Now, as it enters its fifth year Poker in the Park 2011 promises to be bigger and better than ever, with more marquees, more lectures and activities, and, most important of all, more live poker. Poker in the Park V in Hanover Square, a stone's throw from Oxford Circus on 2nd-3rd September. It's completely free so come along and join in the fun. The Poker Stars Festival Stage Poker in the Park 2011′s centrepiece is the Poker Stars Festival Stage. Featuring live music, live poker, card magic, chess and mahjong exhibitions, the Poker Stars Festival Stage will provide spectacle after spectacle for all festival goers. Also featuring the second annual British Poker Awards, the Poker Stars Festival Stage is not to be missed. Genting Poker Dome The largest Poker Dome in the Park, the Genting Poker Dome is the hub of tournament excitement running live sit-n’-goes each and every hour. Free to play, poker fans just can come down and register at the door – its as easy as that to enjoy some of Genting’s legendary hospitality! Bluff Europe Suicide King Saloon One of the main feature tents at Poker in the Park, the Suicide King Saloon runs live tournament throughout the entirety of the festival. Bluff Europe works with all the best pub leagues around the UK, so expect to rub shoulders with poker players from the length and breadth of the country. PaySafeCard Festival Bar The social hub of the festival, weary poker players can relax with a drink in the bustling surroundings of Poker in the Park and Hanover Square. You’re sure to spot some big name player in and around this brand new Poker in the Park feature. ThePokerfarm.com Lecture Marquee Get yourself a poker education from some of the best poker players in the world, including members of the now famous Poker Farm stable. With lectures, Q&A’s and autograph signings running around the clock, you can be sure that you will leave with a few new tricks up your sleeve. Fiscapti Heads Up League Tent Fiscapti will be showcasing the newest innovation in League poker, you’ll already know how to play, so come along and join our free knock-out tournament to learn about playing heads up poker as a team, in a league. You can also find out how to run a league in your area! Poker Academy Live Tuition Marquee Poker Academy trainers will be on hand to help tune up your game. Free 20 minute sessions with professional players are sure to help you hone a winning edge onto your poker game. Poker Academy trainers will test your poker knowledge and analyse your game. Positive EV all the way – you simply can’t miss it! Chess.co.uk Proving Ground Come and play chess or backgammon in the Chess.co.uk marquee. Challenge your friends or we’ll even find you an opponent. And if you’re feeling brave take on the resident Chess.co.uk master at blitz chess and if you manage a draw or better we’ll give you a prize! Mahjong Festival Pavillion Attempting to break the record for the largest Mahjong Tournament in Europe, Poker in the Park is hosting the London Mahjong Festival with accolades for the winner and free a £20 gift for each and every registered player. Plus Five Gaming, Mahjong Logic and The Casino at the Empire all host you in this TVB advertised event. Rummy Royal Rummy Room Are you a rummy player and want to pit your skills against other enthusiasts. Free rummy tournaments run all the day and there will be players of all skill levels to match your wits against. If you haven’t played rummy before, then that’s okay too – come and learn one of the world’s most popular games.