Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the English Poker Open?
- The English Poker Open is Europe's newest and most exciting annual poker tournament, celebrating England as one of the world’s top live poker locations. The EPO is being held at Palm Beach Casino in London’s exclusive Mayfair.
- What is the main event buy–in?
- The buy-in for the 2010 English Poker Open main event will be £3,500 + £250 GBP.
- What is the guaranteed prize pool for the main event?
- One million dollars US
- When does registration open for this event?
- Registration is now open for this event.
- How do I register for my seat in the Tournament?
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Registration is being handled directly by Gentings. You can register in person using cash or UK debit card at any of Gentings UK casinos. Players may also register their seat using wire transfer or UK Sterling cheque, please contact palmbeachepo@gentingcasinos.co.uk
Players may also register on-line at www.circuscasino.com. Once you have downloaded the software simply deposit the required amount using the wide selection of deposit options available. The EPO 2010 event can be found in the poker lobby under ‘Scheduled’ tournaments and also under ‘Our Exclusives’.
On-Line Qualification
A full list of the 18 sites running freerolls into The English Poker Open main event can be found on theRakeTheRake website. There are 87 x $7000 packages up for grabs!!! - When is the latest time for registration into the main event?
- Players may register for event up until the end of Level 2 or Day 1a and 1b. Registration at this stage would need to be by means of cleared funds i.e cash or debit card transaction
- Where is the English Poker Open to be held?
- The English Open 2010 is being held at Palm Beach Casino in Mayfair, London. Click here for more information
- How do I get to The Palm Beach Casino?
- Click here for directions
- How big is the field?
- The maximum number of players for The English Poker Open Main Event is 300
- Is it just one tournament?
- Yes, there will however be cash games available. The main event will take place over 4 days with the final table on the 14th September
- Can I come to the English Poker Open even if I am not playing it?
- All who wish to come and see the greats pit their skills against each other are welcome to come along during regular Palm Beach Casino opening hours. Cash games and regular tournaments will be available to all. Please remember that you must become a member of Palm Beach Casino and show appropriate ID before you will be granted entry.
- Can partners and family come along to the event too?
- Of course, London is an amazing city and has a lot to offer people of all ages. Please remember that most London hotels rooms are bookable on a 2 person maximum occupancy basis unless you have specifically booked a suite or family room. Partners and family are welcome to come to The Palm Beach Casino but will be required to apply for membership and must have the required ID to hand. Persons under the age of 18 will not be admitted under any circumstances
- Does The EPO 2010 have a dedicated event hotel?
- No, with the event taking place in London this year we have decided to provide a list of hotels that cover various budgets. London has simply thousands of hotels for you to choose from and an extensive transport system
- Will The EPO be providing a shuttle bus or transport to and from the Palm Beach Casino?
- No, players will need to make their own travel arrangements to and from their hotel. London has one of the best public transport systems in the world which is very easy to use. The EPO customer care team will be on hand at The Palm Beach should you need assistance at the event
- Will there be a welcome party this year?
- Yes, we will be partying 'London Style' at Movida night Club on Friday 10th September. Click here for full details.
- Will the Main Event be televised?
- Yes. There will be a live web cast from this site, so you will be able to keep up with all the news as it happens.
- Are there any rules for non–featured TV tables at the English Poker Open 2010?
- At non–feature tables, players may wear what they please so long as it does not interfere with other people’s enjoyment of the event. Tournament Organiser’s and Director’s may ask a player to change attire if it is not deemed appropriate. Their decision will be final.
- What are the rules for featured TV tables?
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The following terms and conditions are for the feature table at the Main Event of the English Poker Open 2010. This will be a 9 seated table within the main hall of the event that will be recorded by several cameras and then broadcast internationally on terrestrial TV, digital TV and/or on the Internet. By partaking in this event you consent that you will willingly partake in this feature table if requested.
At the feature table:
- By entering and participating at the Event you hereby agree that your likeness, image and biography may be used by Genting as Genting deems necessary or desirable in relation to any television, internet or other coverage, advertisement or promotion of the Event from time to time.
- Players are permitted to wear sponsors logos on their shirts or a cap/hat. These logos will be no larger than 10cm * 7.5cm (on the shirt or headwear) and no larger than 8cm * 3cm on each sleeve. No more than 2 logos per shirt. All logos and promotional material/text for any dot.net website must contain a clear and visible “dot.net” suffix at least the same size as the site name.
- Players may wear sunglasses, hats or other headgear provided the players' speech and ears are visible.
- Players may not wear earphones when seated at the featured/final tables
- No other branding on any part of their body or clothing will be permitted.
- Players' general appearance and sponsors shirts must be neat and clean. T-shirts will be permitted at the final table as long as they are deemed to be neat and clean. Sponsors must be aware that their players will not be allowed play on the feature table in unsuitable clothing. Genting's decision will be final. Substitute shirts will be provided if available.
- Players may be sponsored for the event. Under no circumstances may players at the taped featured/final tables add logos or promotional material/language to their clothing after the beginning of that day’s session of play.
- Contains any false claims for any product or makes any claim that Genting in its final view considers unethical
- Where can I find a copy of the tournament rules?
- The tournament rules can be found here
- What is the General Event Disclaimer?
- By entering the venue (Palm Beach Casino) at the English Poker Open 2010 sponsored by Rake the Rake you consent to your likeness and image being used on television and the internet internationally, without restriction and in all forms of media for the distribution and promotion of the English Open only. Entry into this tournament is taken as consent to participating in the broadcast coverage.
- Can I contact anyone if I have any questions relating to the event?
- Yes. We have a dedicated customer service team. Contact us with any questions.