NPL 2007 First UK Open Set For London

The National Poker League (NPL) just announced they will be hosting the first NPL 2007 UK Open, set to begin August 12. The widely anticipated event will take place at the famous Loose Cannon Club, located in the heart of London, England. A selection of buy-in tiers will be available, leading up to the final table on August 18.

The UK Poker Open will be the first stop of many on the NPL 2007 World Circuit Tour, which also includes the hosting of poker tournaments in Monet Carlo
- Monaco - Manila - the Philippines - Toronto, Canada - and finally Las Vegas, where the NPL 2007 grand finale will take place; the Vegas Open and the World Championship Table set for early December. The grand finale will consist of Texas Hold'Em in multi-tier format of open play until the final event is reached, featuring a £2,500 buy-in and an estimated £500,000 prize pool.

The NPL 2007 World Circuit Tour will be internationally televised by the National Poker League throughout Asia, Canada, Europe, Latin America and the United States. The president of NPL's television division believes the World Circuit Tour will reach over 100 million households. Coverage will include qualifying rounds and final events, as well as player interviews, tips and other interesting information for poker enthusiasts.