Poker players from across the world converged on San Jose, Costa
Rica for the Costa Rica Classic Poker Tournament hosted by Poker
Tour International, Party Poker and newcomer, PokerHost, the latest
addition to SBGGlobal. Held on December 1-4, pros like Patty
Gallagher, Phil Laak, Lee Watkinson, Humberto Brenes, Jose
Rosenkrantz, actress, Jennifer Tilly and many others all matched
wits at the Hotel and Casino Aurola.
Poker Tour International held the second tournament of it’s
series in San Jose, Costa Rica. On hand were pros and amateurs from
around the world. Co-sponsor Party Poker handled all the tournament
sign-ins without a hitch, and hosted both pre and post tournament
festivities.
Newcomer to the poker.coms, PokerHost, powered by SBGGlobal,
made a big splash with a hospitality suite and numerous give-aways.
Look for PokerHost to quickly climb the chip stack to the top.
Events started Wednesday with registration and a
pre-tournament parties held by both PokerHost and Party Poker. The
games began at noon on Thursday running until 7pm. Festivities
abounded throughout the Hotel Aurola. Friday started again at noon,
but with fewer players. Those who had been eliminated hung around to
watch the fierce competition. Saturday commenced on the 17th floor
until there was only one with all 2 million plus chips. Finishing
first was Grant Lang from Connecticut, playing for Party Poker,
Chris Thomas, finished second and the illustrious Patty Gallagher
finished third!!!
Look for upcoming tournaments in Puerto Rico and St. Kitts.
The action in these tournaments should’nt be missed! Steve Kates,
producer of Poker Tour International commented previously “It won’t
be a tournament, it will be an adventure.”…..he was right! Upcoming
tournaments are not to be missed. For more Poker Tour International
info call 1-800-432-2294x127 or visit either PokerHost.com or
Partypoker.com.
