Poker In The Park 2011 Getting Organised
It’s Europe’s largest festival of poker and it’s now only a matter of weeks away. Poker In The
Park 2011 starts on Friday 2nd September and continues over the weekend. This year it’s happening in Hanover Square in London, previously it’s been held in Leicester Square.
Capacity has been extended this year for the anticipated 20,000 visitors and there will be three ‘poker domes’ running round the clock sit-n-gos. There’s a ‘heads up’ marquee running tournaments played on electronic tables and a ‘mixed’ marquee where visitors can play other chess, dominoes and other pub related games.
It’s not just about playing the game however, part of the draw of Poker In The Park has been its focus on guest speakers and education. Some of the biggest names in poker are always on hand to talk about the game and offer advice. There’s even a ‘live tuition’ marquee where more accomplished players will analyse your hand while you play.
The best feature of the event is that it’s free to enter, so any London based poker enthusiasts should clear the calendar for that weekend and go and have some fun.
Binion’s Sixtieth Birthday Approaches
On August 15th 1951, Benny Binion opened The Horseshoe Club in Las Vegas and later this week it will celebrate its sixtieth birthday. It’s now one of the longest surviving operations on the strip and constant change and innovation must be given credit for that longevity.
Lots of ‘firsts’ happened at this casino – high stakes and then no limit games, air conditioning, free drinks and even the first electrically powered lift. Of course it also hosted the first World Series of Poker in 1970.
To celebrate the occasion, casino members will be able to win a range of branded items throughout August and on the 15th, beer and hot dogs will be available at 1951 prices. If you can find a photo of yourself with the original, famous million dollar display, the food and drink will be free.
