Celebrities Kick-Off Third European Open
Published: Thursday, November 30, 2006 Online-Casinos.com
CELEBRITIES TO KICK-OFF THIRD EUROPEAN OPEN
UK tournament has a top prize of $125 000
The third annual European Open poker tournament scheduled for December 4 to 11 will have a celebrity kick-off in the pleasing shape of a former Miss Great Britain and her top professional football player partner.
Danielle Lloyd and Teddy Sheringham have been contracted to play the initial hands by PartyPoker.com, hosting the tournament for the third time.
The organisers are perhaps betting that previous controversy surrounding the two celebs will grab the headlines - Lloyd apparently lost her title because boyfriend Sheringham had been a judge in the beauty contest.
A PartyPoker.com spokesman said a referee will be on hand at all times to ensure nothing takes place, "no loving and knowing glances over the table," that could be considered misconduct.
"The real tension could come from the battle of the babes however, as the new presenter of poker on Five is Roxanne Siordia, Maxim's current girl of the year in the U.S.," the spokesman said. "Danielle is used to being the biggest draw wherever she goes, but it is going to be a close run thing this time."
Other famous faces confirmed to be taking part in the tournament are snooker legend Steve Davis, Ibiza warhorse Brandon Block, DJ Spoony and "Layer Cake" actor Jamie Foreman.
Last year's winner was Ian Frazer, who will return to defend his title and vie for the top prize of $125 000.
The tournament will be filmed by Matchroom Sport and will air on Five in the United Kingdom early in 2007.
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