Ten Must Attend Poker Events From Around the World

 

Some of the best poker events in the world when it comes to atmosphere are as follows:

 

1-National Heads Up Poker Championship: This event is held on a yearly basis in the US. It is produced by the NBC television network and attracts the best players of the world. It is by invitation only tournament and the entire tournament is televised on the NBC channel. This tournament has been taking place in Las Vegas, the ultimate poker zone in the world. The reason that it occupies the number one stop for atmosphere is that it takes place in Las Vegas. The glittering lights and sounds of slots and cheering crowd at craps or roulette tables just add to the excitement.

 

2-PokerStars Caribbean Adventure: Imagine having a poker tournament in the heart of the Caribbean with swaying palm trees, azure waters and sandy beaches just add to the fun and challenge. The tournament takes place each year in the Bahamas and is held at the fabulous Atlantis Resort and Casino. Of course, the prize money is a big a draw too.

 

3- European Poker Tour Championship: This event takes place in the playground of the rich and famous -- Monte Carlo. Each year, thousands of people come to witness the top players putting on their poker face and trying to win the tournament. Monte Carlo with its laid back atmosphere is the perfect backdrop for players to relax and de-stress themselves after a grueling day at the tables.

 

4-World Series of Poker Europe Main Event: This tournament takes place in England each year and there is nothing like having a wonderful and relaxing time in this country. The players get to spend their non-playing hours in London where they can visit numerous places like the Buckingham Palace, Madame Tussauds Wax Museum, Big Ben, London Eye and The Tower of London. And if they do not want to go anywhere, they can just chill out by the Thames.

 

5-Crown Aussie Millions: The tournament is held Down Under in Melbourne at the Crown Casino. When it is winter in the Northern Hemisphere, Melbourne boasts of wonderful summer and that is when the tournament takes place; in the month of January. The city can be explored on foot, cycle, tram or the free shuttle service. With so many things to see and marvel at, one wonders when the poker players can find the time to plan out their strategies!

 

6-Midnight Sun Poker Tournament, Helsinki: Who would have thought that the land of the midnight sun would be a host to one of the major poker tournaments in the world? The tournament is held at the Grand Casino Helsinki. There is more to this city than just the poker tournament. With lots of museums, galleries and theaters to visit and explore, the fun never ceases. Poker players are attracted to this Scandinavian city not just for the prize money, but also for its relaxing and friendly atmosphere.

 

7-Aruba Poker Classic: This event definitely takes place in paradise. It is held at the Radisson Aruba Resort, Casino and Spa and is the perfect place to experience the thrills of poker and luxuries of the venue. It has many restaurants and lounges where players can de-stress themselves, or they can just swim in the 2 infinity pools. If that is not enough, the beach is at their doorstep and they can work on their tan! After playing poker, a player can rejuvenate his or her body and mind by visiting the spa.

 

8-Irish Poker Open: The tournament is organized each year in Dublin. The venue keeps changing, but the luck of the Irish remains the same. So, every year poker players keep returning for this longest running Texas Hold'em Poker tournament in Europe. Maybe the leprechauns can help you next Easter to win the huge prize money that this tournament has to offer.

 

9-Russian Poker Tour: The main event of the tour is held either in Moscow or St. Petersburg. There are satellite events organized that help winners qualify for the main event or you can directly buy in. The history, culture, art and literature of the country are more than sufficient to keep you busy when you are not playing poker.

 

10-Asian Poker Tour: The last on the list is the Asian Poker Tour that takes place in Macau and the Philippines. This tournament is growing in stature and is attracting more and more poker players from all over the world. There are many things to see and do in both Macau and the Philippines, and you will definitely not be bored after finishing your day at the poker tables.

 

You can qualify for many of these events online and even win free seats by visiting one of the reputable online poker rooms at Pokershark.com.