WPT adds new Euro Events to 2011 Schedule

Officials of the World Poker Tour (WPT) announced this week the addition of three new tournaments as part of its 2011 European schedule.

The first event is the 2011 WPT Venice set to take place at the Casino de Venezia from February 3-9. 2011. The event's calendar will offer players a €3000 + €300 buy-in main event (Feb. 3-8) and a €10,000 High Roller event (Feb.7-9).

The second event is the WPT Vienna held in Montesino from Mar. 25-30, 2011. The second European event features a €3,200 + €300 main event (March 25-29) and a €15,000 High Roller tournament (March 28-30).

In addition, the WPT announced the first WPT National Series event at the Aviation Club de France. This event (EFOP Diamond Championship) kicks off in Paris on Feb. 9th with a €5,000 main event running until February 15th, plus there is a three-day €10,000 High Roller event beginning on Feb. 14th.

“The World Poker Tour is excited to announce these new dates in Europe. We are looking forward to returning to Venice, debuting our WPT National Series and High Rollers event in Paris and taking the Tour to Vienna for the very first time. The future is exciting and these international events give players even more chances to compete on poker’s premiere stage.” commented WPT President, Adam Pliska.