The first step in France Poker Tour took place this weekend at the Carrousel du Louvre in Paris. 1,500 players from all over France were given appointments to try to win one of 30 qualifiers tickets for the grand final with a guaranteed first prize of € 500 000. Today the 30 qualified are now known. Back on Weekend full of emotion and feeling.
Coming Saturday in the hall of the Carrousel du Louvre, no one could imagine attending such a show. 1500 competitors, 150 tables, France Poker Tour posted there all his excesses. The entrance to the entire Team Winamax, ending galvanize crowds.
Arrival of a star, to thunderous applause, hand orchestrated masterfully by the organization that had planned to accompany the whole, lighting and sound accompaniment. The presence of many photographers and cameras of the main French television channels reinforcing the impression for all to participate in an event at hand.
The first day was of course the hallmark of the festival but also eliminations. More than 1000 players and would know the joys of an early exit in the tournament. It did indeed not more than 3 minutes to get up to see the first player eliminated. Scenario would be repeated endlessly over the last 7 hours What would this day.
Just under 300 players passed the Day 1. In the lot of many anonymous but also a package member team including Michael Abecassis, Tristan Clémençon Anthony Roux, Eric Koski and Guillaume de la Gorce.
Sunday it was no longer the same tournament and gradually as the day you could feel the tension build around the tables. At approximately 19:30, the bubble burst and the 30 players in the race could enjoy their performance. They left behind their ticket for the grand finale. Among the 30 remaining survivors, there was even Guillaume de la Gorce. The Team member Winamax in Gentleman, moreover surrendered his ticket to today’s bubble boy.
Today and after a weekend dedicated to poker, the whole team France Poker Tour can rejoice. She won her bet by holding the hand of a master’s largest poker tournament in Europe. A seamless management sets the tone for this fifth season of France Poker Tour.
The next stage will take place on 26 and September 27 in Lyon and Lille. Place now the Partouche Poker Tour.
Les Qualifiés du France Poker Tour Paris
Constant Martin
Armaos Paul
Planchenault Jeremy
Marechal Nicolas
Si Kim
Bertrand Gregory
Briou Nicolas
Charef Alain
Guerin Dominique
Renouf Stephane
Flohic Francois
De Sieter Stephane
Léthoré Sylvain
Da Silva Nelson
Dray Nicolas
Benhamed Karim
Huvelin Bertrand
Besnier Wilfried
Herbert Michel
Lebel Alain
Cadas Stephane
Goncalves Paulo
Montmeat François
Saul Marion
Millies Krys
Huber Julien
Nakachian Fabrice
Husson Florian
Galloni d’Istria Caroline
Chayani Karim
