Barrière Poker and PMU Poker are set to host the Cannes edition of the World Series of Poker (WSOP) Circuit.
The Casino Barrière Le Croisette will host the event, which takes place over 12 days, where players have the chance to win 12 WSOP Circuit rings, one of which is online with PMU Poker.
Online qualification took place from 12 February onwards, run by PMU Poker with the prize being a buy-in to the WSOP-C event and the chance to compete on the French Riviera.
For the first time at the casino, two spaces will be completed dedicated to the competition with more than 45 tables in place for the event.
WSOP VP Grégory Chochon said: “We are very proud that the WSOP has decided to extend its long-term partnership with the Casino Barrière Cannes Le Croisette, which first started in 2011. This is an eagerly awaited event for players and is a leading competition in France and Europe.”
The Barrière Group’s EVP for Gaming, Clément Martin Saint-Léon, added: “The Barrière group is delighted to welcome the WSOP Circuit to the Casino Le Croisette Cannes, an event which marks our long collaboration with the WSOP. Our aim is to continue to offer players an exceptional experience in partnership with PMU Poker.”
In other poker news, the Venetian Resort has announced plans to relocate its existing poker room to a new venue within the Grand Canal Shoppes this summer.
