EPT: Goodbye Moscow, hello Kiev
EPT Moscow has been cancelled, but PokerStars is replacing the event with a new stop in Kiev, Ukraine.
The Moscow leg of the European Poker Tour, scheduled to kick the tour's sixth season off in August, was put in jeopardy when the Russian Ministry of Youth, Sport and Tourism passed an order July 20 removing poker's status as a sport, effectively banishing the game to the country's four newly designated gambling zones, all outside the Russian capital.
A release from PokerStars Friday now claims the event has been cancelled because the EPT's ability to run the event was placed in doubt.
In its place, the EPT will open season six in Kiev, Ukraine August 18-23 with the "EPT Kiev Sports Poker Championship" featuring a €5,000 Main Event.
The Kiev Sports Palace will play host to the event in the heart of the Ukrainian capital.
PokerStars players who have already qualified for the Moscow event can have their packages converted to EPT Kiev, take a credit for a future event, or receive the cash equivalent.
The Ukraine does not require visas for citizens of the European Union, United States or Canada when travelling for less than 90 days.
"We appreciate the opportunity to bring the EPT to beautiful and historic Kiev and look forward to exploring the sights, sounds and flavors of the rich Ukrainian culture," the release states.
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Comments
6Victor
2009-07-31Sorry for double posting, did it accidentally.
I will try to email to EPT as you've suggested.
Victor
2009-07-31It's a good news.
By the way, correct English form for Ukrainian capital is KYIV not Kiev.
Form Kiev was used by Soviets and it's comes from Russian, not Ukrainian pronunciation. For many Ukrainians it is offensive to see others using it.
Sean Lind
2009-07-29Victor,
To avoid confusion, we're using the same spelling as the EPT. But thanks for the advice. Maybe ship an email off to the EPT, if they make the change we'd be soon to follow.
Victor
2009-07-28It's a good news.
By the way, correct English form for Ukrainian capital is KYIV not Kiev.
Form Kiev was used by Soviets and it's comes from Russian, not Ukrainian pronunciation. For many Ukrainians it is offensive to see others using it.
Oleh U
2009-07-271. Yes. Hotel "Rus" (http://www.hotelrus.kiev.ua/)
2. 600 for Main Evebt
3. Event shedule coming soon. For Main Event: Day 1A, Day 1B. Yes you can.
Welcome to Ukraine!
keith loftus
2009-07-251. is there a hotel working with this event for players to stay at?
2. how many player limit for the event?
3. what is the event schedule, how many day 1's. Can we pre-register for the final day 1
thank you
Keith