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NBC National Heads Poker Championship: The dates of the meeting announced
The 2010 edition of the National Heads-Up Poker Championship is back at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas for three days from March the 5th. Seven players have been confirmed by the organizers and of course, the champion of last year Huck Seed will defend his title in this game. “It takes great skill and great mental strength to win through this field of exceptional players”, said Huck. “But I am happy to defend my title and trying to win again”, he added. On the confirmed list, the title holder is joined by Daniel Negreanu, Joe Hachem, Phil Ivey, Chris Ferguson, Phil Hellmuth, Vanessa Rousso and the world champion of the WSOP 2009, Joe Cada. The coming of Greg Mueller is also whispered, the owner of two bracelets. Celebrities as Jason Alexander, Jennifer Tilly and Jason Mercier, player of the year 2009 of Bluff Magazine have also accepted the invitation for the event.
The challenge is not only the prestigious title of the best Heads-Up player in the World, poker players present will also run after the $1.5 million prize pool with $ 500,000 awarded to the winner. As always, the tournament will be taped for a broadcast on NBC over six consecutive Sundays from April until the month of May. “We are delighted to offer this annual tradition at Caesars Palace”, said Jon Miller, executive vice president of NBC Sports. “The National Heads-Up Poker Championship is now a must for poker fans. The star Leeann Tweeden with Craig Hummer and Ali Nejad will comment on the event.
Source: Poker 777
Tuesday, 23 February 2010
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